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West Australian
a day ago
- Sport
- West Australian
King Mahuta wins $100,000 Broome Cup feature
King Mahuta proved too strong in Saturday's Broome Cup, finishing more than two lengths clear in the Kimberley's richest race in front of a big crowd. The five-year-old gelding trained by Brett Pope and ridden by Elisha Whittington jumped from barrier 11 carrying 54kg, holding off a late challenge by Gambler's Gold to secure the $100,000 feature. Gambler's Gold, prepared by Darryn Pateman and ridden by Kyra Yuill, finished second, while Civvy Street for trainers S & J Casey and jockey Bonnie Palise filled third. Zadar Rock ridden by Michael Heagney and trained by Dean Cocivera ran on for fourth. The official margin was 2.39 lengths, with just a nose separating second and third. In the $30,000 Willie Creek Pearl Classic, Commissions, trained by Kevin Collins and ridden by Michael Heagney, prevailed narrowly over Ima Wild Girl. Mocha Dream was third, just under two lengths off the winner. Meanwhile, Charina Townsend won fashions on the field with her bright yellow and blue dress with matching yellow sun hat. The Broome Cup round capped off a lively racing season at the Broome Turf Club, where big crowds turned out to every meet. Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia was on hand, with the State Government also confirming a $2.6 million upgrade for the course facilities.
West Australian
a day ago
- Business
- West Australian
Broome Turf Club to receive $2.6m for upgrades to stables, jockey accommodation and facilities
The Broome Turf Club is set for a $2.6 million facelift under the State Government's Royalties for Regions Racing Fund, with upgrades to stables, jockey accommodation and facilities confirmed at the weekend. Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia, who was in town for the Broome Cup, said the investment would help secure the long-term future of racing in the Kimberley. 'Broome is one of WA's most iconic destinations and the Broome Cup has helped put it on the map, attracting big crowds every year, boosting tourism and supporting hundreds of local jobs,' he said. The funding is part of a $25.2m package being rolled out across 24 regional racing venues. The program will be managed by the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety, with Racing and Wagering WA to deliver projects in consultation with local clubs. Racing contributes an estimated $22.9m a year to the Kimberley economy and nearly $1.3 billion across WA, supporting hundreds of jobs in regional towns. Regional Development and Kimberley Minister Stephen Dawson said the upgrades would ensure Broome remained a premier racing destination. 'Regional racing events like the Broome Cup are a highlight on the calendar for many in the community and across the State,' he said. Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna said the investment backed an industry that provided significant economic and social benefit. 'Our local racing industry plays a significant role in strengthening the regional economy, driving tourism, and supporting nearly 200 full-time jobs,' she said. RWWA chief executive Ian Edwards said regional racing was 'the lifeblood' of many communities. 'The Broome Cup is a highlight of the Kimberley racing season, showcasing quality country racing and providing the opportunity for people from across the State to connect and enjoy a day at the races,' he said.
West Australian
4 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Bamford praying for history repeat in Broome Cup with Striking Fella and second-stringer Starring Knight
Bamford praying for history repeat in Broome Cup with Striking Fella and second-stringer Starring Knight
West Australian
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Divine Mercy powers home late to win Kimberley Cup
Punters gathered at the Broome Turf Club donning their best frocks and shirts for one for the biggest days of the Broome racing season at the weekend — the Kimberley Cup. But before the feature race, Tegan Gasior won Fashions on the Field with her beautiful violet dress and matching fascinator. The Kimberley Cup, run over 2070 metres, was won by Divine Mercy, trained by Darryn Pateman and ridden by Natika Riordan, in a time of 2.09.71. The seven-year-old gelding powered home late to claim the $35,000 feature at Broome. Striking Fella, trained by Peter Bamford and ridden by Kristy Bennett, finished second just 0.26 lengths behind, while third place went to Gambler's Gold, ridden by Kyra Yuill and also trained by Pateman. The Broome racing season continues with two meetings remaining, culminating in the Broome Cup on August 16.
West Australian
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Tradies show out for Broome Turf Club's Tradies Day
Tradies knocked off their steel-capped boots and donned their best shirts when they showed out in force for the Broome Turf Club's Tradies Day on Friday July 25. The day included live music, a men's only Fashions on the Field competition, plenty of horse racing and the infamous Undie Run with Reece Holland victorious. The feature race, the Cable Beach Caravan Park Cup, saw Striking Fella, ridden by Kristy Bennett and trained by Peter Bamford, win comfortably in 1.46.58, with a margin of 0.4 lengths. Striking Fella was followed by Magnaburma, ridden by Mollie Clark and trained by Kayla Farrell into second place and Gambler's Gold, ridden by Kyra Yuill and trained by Darryn Pateman in third place. The Broome racing season still has four more dates to go with the season wrapping up with the Broome Cup on August 16.
