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The Races WA Podcast is here to cover all things thoroughbred racing in Western Australia.
Hosted by Lochie Taylor, Brittany Taylor and Alex Vlahos, the podcast looks at metro and country racing, including post-weekend analysis, highs and lows from the week just gone and feature interviews with some of WA racing's biggest and brightest stars.
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On today's episode we have an exclusive announcement as the fourth Quokka runner will be revealed. Michael, Lochie and Alex reveal their two-year-old power rankings as Karrakatta nominations are released. It was a bit week for Oh That's Stiff with a couple of riders making long trips for no reward... or in their case no ride. We reveal the map for the Casey two-year-olds as their promising juveniles get set to return to the track. Getting To Know the racing manager at Morton Racing, BJ Ryan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tess & Michael join the podcast as Britt and Lochie go international. The Quokka build-up is officially underway as Luana Miss and Rey Magnerio are locked in for slots. Tess chats Esperance Cup day, Tash Faithfull’s remarkable week, the Kojonup races and gives us her story about Makybe Diva from her schooling days in Carnarvon. Back It Or Sack It Returns - Is there a spot for 800m and 900m racing in WA? We look at the country racing map and what's to come over the next few weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discuss last week’s record-breaking Magic Millions Perth Sale, breaking down some of the stats and figures from the two-day event. What a two days it was! Have we unveiled a new star on the mic? And we also saw another clip go viral! Al has put four stables together, we want to know which group of four you’d take for the remainder of 2026. Which WA bookmaker is heading to the biggest jumps festival in the world? Julie Godfrey, secretary and treasurer of the Lark Hill Race Club, joins the show to discuss the upcoming April meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Sales week, the team look ahead to tomorrow's Magic Millions Sale & reflect on Saturday's rich raceday. Britt posed the question to vendors ahead of the sale, what would you be prepared to do if your top lot doesn't win a race? Britt also has a brilliant story about a recent Sky Ballinger purchase. We get updates on some of the headline acts from the Dion Luciani, Stefan Vahala and Michael Grantham stables, including finding out Dion's plans with the untapped Hot and High. There was a stack of weekly wins this week, including first winners, returning winners or milestone successes. We have a new all-time leader when it comes to money earned through the Westspeed Bonus scheme. We get to know Greg Kersley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Al Returns following after having a daughter and he’s got a bone to pick with Lochie. Michael also gave Al some advice about being a father of two, what did Al think of it? RWWA Jockey Coach Peter Hall joins the podcast to exclusively reveal who will compete in the NARS for WA in 2026. Almighty Class delivered a case for a Quokka slot with a barnstorming win in Saturday’s Cyril Flower Stakes. It’s Magic Millions Raceday week, Britt runs through the purchase prices for the runners in Saturday’s 2yo & 3yo events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we dive into Michael’s Meta and the stats behind it, acknowledge the massive turnout for Mr Web’s celebration of life, and preview Magic Millions — who’s going, why, and the jockeys involved. We celebrate a feel-good win for the Daly family and Touretto, touch on Perth Racing Carnival figures, and an inspiring story of a horse rescued from a fire and going on to race and place second the very same day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael returns to the podcast with Alex welcoming his new baby girl, Sienna Grace! Brittany is back from Karaka and loves the fast paced 6 races of the meeting. Could our Magic Millions be like that? The team celebrate the achievements of Mr Fred Kersley after he was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to racing. Plenty of weekly wins! Mack Hall made some punters happy on Racing WA TV. Cassey Martinan became the latest apprentice to earn her ticket to ride on a Saturday. Splintex sired his first winner just before the sales! Plus more. John Popescu’s celebration of his maiden winner gets attention in the Races WA Podcast medal. Plus we follow the viral 2016 trend but racing style. Can the boys remember who won the big races a decade ago?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The team pay tribute to the greatest gentleman of WA racing, Colin Webster after his passing on Sunday reflecting on their favourite memories of Mr Web.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The team pay tribute to the greatest gentleman of WA racing, Colin Webster after his passing on Sunday reflecting on their favourite memories of Mr Web. They look at the numbers from the Gold Coast Magic Millions sale. What WA buyers were active? You’ll hear the story of how Justin Warwick nearly missed out on Sheza Belter when he bought the wrong lot number. New segment ohh that’s stiff is gaining momentum with trainers putting in nominations. 2 words - Bassett Hound! On the flip side, plenty of feel good moments including Sam and Tash Faithful’s Mount Barker Sprint victory. The team compare Taj Dyson and Victoria Corver’s race day preparation. For one of them it includes dumplings…and it’s not Taj’s! Is the David Page trained quaddie enough for the 3 votes in the medal? And Holly Watson’s dogs did what?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We get to know rider Lisa Staples, fresh off her strong start to 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We bring you a heap of the latest breaking racing news, including big plans for Placid Ark winner Luana Miss, the latest on London’s Image and Machine Gun Gracie and an update on apprentice Sharni Webster. With Jokers Grin headed to Chris Waller’s stable, we talk about the move and whether it’s a positive that so many of Australia’s elite horses are in a select few stables. Britt’s introduced a new segment, That’s Stiff, who has fortune not favoured in the WA racing industry this week? Weekly Win & A Positive Spin, who have things gone right for this week? The team speak about the coming together of the racing community amidst the catastrophic and tragic fires in Victoria last week. Loch and Rylie’s Freo jab and who should be number 1 in Racing.com Top 25 racehorses of the 21st century list? And we get to know rider Lisa Staples, fresh off her strong start to 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Getting to know one of Esperance’s most in form hoops, Wayne Wheatley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We bring you some big news surrounding WA Guineas runner-up Heeza Phoenix as well as an update on the path forward for exciting weekend winner Vatican Storm. We look back on Perth Cup Day and Britt asks the questions, is New Years Day the ideal placement? Madhi Girl enhanced her resume with a blistering win in the Summer Scorcher and Simon Miller had a brilliant story to tell regarding the mare’s ownership. Lochie tells you how to access the two new Saturday racing preview shows. We have a country racing update for you and get to know one of Esperance’s most in form hoops, Wayne Wheatley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Getting To Know Albany trainer Samantha Faithfull, and the proud mum behind successful jockey Tash Faithfull!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For the 2nd week in a row, Lochie made an appearance as a racecaller! Ahead of the Perth Cup, we take a dive into the stats and trends that could potentially help to determine the winner. Al’s created a cup headline for each horse, but he’s missed one and the team wants your help. We look back on the year that was, find out what our most downloaded episodes and Getting To Know’s were and give a 2025 highlight. Back it or Sack it returns and we ask, is the festive season racing calendar optimized? Getting To Know Albany trainer Samantha Faithfull.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Getting To Know JD Hayes as the Hayes brothers pursue Perth Cup success with Apulia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Cup Latest - Who’s Going And Who’s Not? Budding WA Racecaller…...Lochie Taylor? Big News Regarding Champion Jockey Paul Harvey, Getting To Know JD HayesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Getting To Know Rey Magnerio’s Handler And Griffiths Stable Foreman Reid Balfour, off the back of their success in The Gold Rush!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Post the Pinnacles we’ve got all the latest news on the carnival stars - Cosmic Crusader, Overpass, Watch Me Rock, Storyville, Smooth Chino and more. Hear about Britt’s trip to Hong Kong including the... love tour? We wrap up Saturday’s show and give our highlights of a memorable Pinnacles carnival. The Pinnacles Medal final standings as two giants of the WA turf come to the fore. Back It Or Sack It - Overpass’ performance of winning 2 Quokkas and 2 Winterbottom’s is the greatest sprinting feat we’ve seen in WA? Getting To Know Rey Magnerio’s Handler and Griffiths Stable Foreman Reid Balfour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Getting To Know Kellie Grantham off the back of a memorable weekend for the family, with Cosmic Crusader claiming Group 1 status in the Northerly Stakes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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