Warrnambool Racing Carnival

Unstoppable Weir finds new jumps king

THE irresistible force of Darren Weir, his jack-of-all-trades Irish jockey John Allen and the dashing Renew combined to turn the Galleywood Hurdle into a near flawless romp.

Holding firm Pakula rejects call to cancel jumps

RACING minister Martin Pakula rejected calls from an animal rights group for Thursday’s Grand Annual Steeplechase to be abandoned.

Wangoom Hcp Moody in awe of Bool master

A POWER couple of sorts combined to win the Wangoom Handicap with longshot Ulmann.

Grand Annual Ryan shoots for the stars in Annual grind

MICK’S TIPS: HOBBY trainer Chris Ryan has wanted to run Saddle The Stars in the Grand Annual Steeplechase for a while, and on Thursday he will achieve his aim.

Inside Running Nikolic’s bid to ride in Malaysia not an issue for RV

RACING Victoria doesn’t intend to get involved in the Malaysian Racing Authority’s decision to allow Danny Nikolic permission to ride in Malaysia this weekend.

Warrnambool Horse death mars Bool’s big day

THE Warrnambool jumps carnival has had its first horse fatality on Wednesday.

Warrnambool I’ll’ava’alf takes alternate route to Grand Annual

A SURPRISE entry point on Tuesday thrust local gelding I’ll’ava’alf into contention for Thursday’s Grand Annual Steeplechase.

Mid-race move Roo makes surprise rails run at Cessnock

WATCH: RUNNERS in a race at Cessnock on Tuesday didn’t skip a beat when a kangaroo bounded alongside them in the final race of the day.

Inside Running Oakbank falling out of favour

INTERESTING discussion at Warrnambool on Tuesday about the flagging status of the May carnival’s sister meeting, Oakbank at Easter.

Warrnambool Training gives Pateman new lease of life

CHAMPION jumps jockey Steve Pateman has credited taking out a dual training and riding licence as having saved his career.

Wagga carnival Hermosa Beach primed to strike

TRAINER Matthew Dale is relying on a proven winning formula and Hermosa Beach’s reputation as a first-up specialist to beat a quality field in the Wagga Town Plate.

May carnival Stars come out to play at the Bool

FEATURE PROGRAM: THE first race on the first day sets the scene for a Warrnambool May carnival that has genuine star factor.