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Four years and one month after the Races WA Podcast launched, we’ve reached episode 200. Britt joins us for a look down memory lane and also talks about being at Everest day in Sydney on Saturday.  Is it now the biggest raceday on the Australian racing calendar? Owner Tony Ottobre has expressed interest in coming to Perth for the Pride of Jenni, would she be the biggest profile horse to come to WA since Takeover Target We recap a big day at Ascot on Saturday and Al’s prepared another round of Back It Or Sack It. We chat about the big day at Caulfield, what did we make of the ride from William Pike and how will he fare in the Cox Plate? Michael lands himself in That’s Stiff after a major anniversary in his life is forgotten.

Ascot Wrap - The team pick two horses each to follow as Peters, Parnham and Grantham dominate with a treble. Pinnacles nominations are out - can Buckaroo be enticed to help save the Railway’s Group1 status? Back It Or Sack It - Will Cosmic Crusader become the best WA horse since Northerly if he wins the Caulfield Cup? Lochie pinpoints his horses to follow out of the Belmont trials. Racecallers day is today at Kilmore - have you got a nomination for someone who you think could become a racecaller? WA star Damian Lane joins the podcast to talk us through his application to become a licensed jockey in Japan.  What does the process involve, why does he want to do it and will he be based their full-time?

Michael was on the ground at Kalgoorlie for what was a round to remember. We recap the highlights and memorable moments from the carnival. Cosmic Crusader defied all his critics with a masterful win in the Turnbull Stakes. Is he the best horse from WA we’ve seen in recent times and what would a Cox Plate or Caulfield Cup win mean to Bob Peters? How many meetings will Pikey be in Perth for over the next month and when he’s absent, which Perth hoops will claim his top spot.  Michael and Loch build their best Ascot stable. Both have $20, Al is the auctioneer, who will land with the best quintet of horses?

Which Railway Stakes winner is going to Kalgoorlie for the second running of the Golden Saddle.  The team give their Hannans Handicap tip as well Loch reels off a potentially star-studded lineup for Ascot opening day. Tess and Al were at Mingenew for their return on Saturday, Tess shares a “That’s Stiff” story about young trainer Mack Hall. Should Wharfie Time be renamed after Saturday, we have some suggestions. Good news during the week with the Quokka being upgraded to Group 2 status, we go through all the changes. We recap a huge day at the Belmont trials and there is plenty of WA representation over east this weekend, find out whose going where.

Freo mania hits WA - are West Coast supporters getting behind Freo? We have all the latest on the WA starts of the turf, where will Jokers Grin, Cosmic Crusader and Hot And High head next? Pikey creates a social media storm, is he now one of the most well-known and publicised jockeys in Western Australia? Britt roasts the Kalgoorlie airport after her toasted sandwich situation. The latest on the Golden Saddle, who is set to fill the last few spots and which unlikely contender has emerged?

Al receives some feedback after his studio debut last Thursday. We look back on Saturday, the best performances and also pick out some stand outs from Mondays trials. Britt’s found a new place to source the next generation of jockeys… under the big top. Back It Or Sack It - Bosun Or Hurricane Harley? Can Tsang Match Nottle? Bassett Hound the most progressive horse in WA? Golden Saddle Update, who is likely to make the field? Loch Introduces A New Segment - Get Cultured With Lochie - it doesn’t quite go to plan

Too Dardy Wins Again, where does Justine send him now? Update on the Casey runners and a couple of Summer Dickson’s budding stars. Millzy, Michael, Al and Lochie all feature in That’s Stiff this week and Tess has a great punting story. Latest on the Golden Saddle, who will fill the remaining slots? Some strong WA representation over east, a Hong Kong legend retires and can Ka Ying Rising be mentioned in the same breathe as Black Caviar now? Lochie’s BOLD call as to who the best sprinter in WA is. Back it or Sack it returns

Head of Thoroughbred Operations and Racing Training at RacingWA Vinny Meens joins the podcast to discuss the Railway Stakes weight change and what the race needs to maintain Group 1 status. There were some impressive performances throughout WA on Saturday, but Britt made sure only one shone through on the Tabtouch poll. Other states are being urged to follow WA's lead, find out why. There was plenty of discussion, and even criticism, emanating from Cosmic Crusader's Memsie Stakes run. We take a deep dive into the race and the performance itself. Up in the far north of the state, there was plenty of emotion after Vevinsky's Cup success and a Territorian showed weight is truly no barrier. The latest on the Golden Saddle in Kalgoorlie and there was plenty to fill the social stable this week.

What did the boys make of King of Light’s return and will he still be going to New South Wales? Could Jigsaw return to defend his Quokka and when is 2024 Quokka champ Jokers Grin debuting over east? Loch has high praise for Dawn Dancer as the team discuss the superb job Ryan Hill has done with the three-year-old. Alex picked out two horses from the trials at Lark Hill that really impressed. Country racing wrap, where does Tim Pike head with Newman Cup winner Dynamic One. Who will Cosmic Crusader be taking on in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield this Saturday? Getting To Know Grantham’s Transport’s Jack Rogers.

Britt, Lochie and Al wrap up a breathtaking Broome Cup carnival.  What did Loch make of Tash's salute and Jefferson Tsang compared Now You See Me to who? The team relive Cosmic Crusader's Lawrence Stakes triumph and question whether Sheza Alibi vs Autumn Glow is the greatest current clash in Australian racing. Where does Too Dardy head following Saturday's Blue Spec Stakes win and what does Mitch Pateman do now with the impressive Persian God. Al and Millzy have a bone to pick with Lochie after the weekend's Carnarvon coverage and Britt is questioning one of her punting rules following Sunday's tipping competition. Is Hard Questions a legitimate Carnarvon Cup contender following Sunday's win and we break down Tara Atherden's incredible four-timer. We get to know the sole owner of Bosun, Josh Pateman and make him take the Holly or Mitch quiz.

Exciting news regarding our Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes and the latest in regards to Quokka. We have the latest on hoop Chris Parnham and also updates on three injured apprentices.  Britt is Stiff after falling fractionally short in the RacingWA tipping comp whilst it was a tough morning for participants at Lark Hill on Monday. There is a change in racing media landscape with Rylie Morgan moving east. Rylie joins the show to discuss his new role and best moments at RacingWA TV.

Join Lochie, Alex and Brittany for the 20205/26 Races WA Podcast Awards episode.  An awards show, with a difference.  We crown training performance of the year, a young star who created the greatest headline and which trainer takes out the “That’s Stiff” moment of the year. The team have all the season's stats, numbers and trends as we take a deep dive into the last 12 months of WA racing.

Champion rider William Pike joins the Races WA Podcast to collect the inaugural Races WA Podcast Medal. Cosmic Crusader set tongues wagging with his Bletchingly Stakes win, he' still got his knockers, can he win a big one in Victoria? Lochie has a surprise for Al after Al calls him out. Zadar Rock was superb in taking out a second Roebourne Cup as Al reviews a chaotic but memorable day at the Roebourne Races. Michael has produced a 2025/26 All-Australian WA Racing team, who makes it?

Tess Daly joins the show and she’s got a bone to pick after the RacingWA short videos. The national tote is set to be implemented in August, how will it affect WA? The latest news on Belmont Classic winner Ladies Pro and injured jockey Luke Campbell. The Country and Metropolitan premiership races are heating up. We chat a huge weekend in country racing, featuring the Derby Cup and the Melbourne Cup made its way to Carnarvon. Getting To Know Ebony Johnson, who rode her first winner at her first ride on Saturday at Derby.

Brittany returns from a South African safari and tells us all about her journey, including how she become a local form analyst for a day. What do the team think of the alterations made to the black-type races in Australia? Good news for WA with two races elevated and the Railway surviving a Group 1 cull. Following Ryan Hill’s remarkable effort in backing up Dawn Dancer, we look at the best back up horses in recent years.   The trainers premiership battle is heating up between Michael Grantham and Williams Racing. A heap of social stable content and plenty of entries for That’s Stiff this week, including Luke Fernie and Leigh Murray. It was a memorable day on Sunday for Tara Atherden as she rode her first winner. She joins us for Getting To Know