The Races WA Podcast

We review a big Belmont Oaks program and Al poses the question to Michael and Lochie, who would you rather have in the Belmont Classic, Ladies Pro or Westbound? The trainers metro premiership is going down to the wire, Michael Grantham and Grant and Alana Williams lock horns for the final month of the season. Michael had care of his two kids last weekend with his wife away, and it got a bit chaoti...

Tess teams up with Loch & Al for this week's podcast.  We relive the South West Cup of Let’s Galahvant, one of the podcast favourites.  We have news regarding key gallopers from the Morton & Peters Investments’ operations, including Cosmic Crusader and King of Light. Tess & Al chat country racing and the weekend that was, including their wild flight to Carnarvon on Friday. Loch ha...

After a thrilling Belmont Guineas, Loch poses the question, which horse would you most like to own over the next 12 months? In the headlines, we reveal upcoming plans for Like Clockwork, Effortlessly and Westbound and we provide an update on injured rider Luke Campbell. Some very handy types went around at Belmont trials, Loch and Michael dissect the performances. This week we introduce a segment...

The team talk the remarkable Western Empire after his Strickland Stakes triumph. Brit’s back from Queensland and she’s got an idea which she believes would enhance our Pinnacles. Plus a brilliant Peter Moody story! It’s been the weekend of a lifetime for Adam Durrant, with Adam’s new little filly making her debut on Racingwa TV on Sunday. Loch had bizarrely become an owner in a racehorse in Queens...

Michael Heaton replaces Brittany this week as Britt jets off for Brisbane for Stradbroke day. The latest on who is headed to the Belmont Guineas, plus who takes the rides on the Peters’ horses? We recap the highlights (and there were plenty of them) out of this weekend’s action.  Hot and High v Vatican Storm was a duel to remember, Bruce Kay got his first winner of 2026 and Donna Riordan and Joey...

Britt & Loch relive yesterday's celebration as the racing industry and Taylor family said goodbye to Nanny Lois. Al & Britt talk about their flights into Perth on Sunday as cyclonic winds hit the city. Britt also mentions a peculiar question she was asked on her flight home. News on runners heading toward July's Beaufine Stakes, and it's shaping to be a beauty! Loch is seeki...

With the sad passing of “Nanny” Lois Taylor, Brittany and Lochie pay tribute to their WA racing trailblazer of a Grandmother. Michael Heaton and Lochie combined for the Sunday Punters Club on RacingWA TV on Sunday, and whilst it was a flop financially, it was extremely entertaining.  So, Lochie put a call out for investors. We have the latest news on star three-year-old King Of Light and veteran m...

We’re Back At Belmont - And How Good Does it Look? Our Favourite William Pike Memory, Best Bakeries On The Way To The Races? What’s Your Raceday Superstition? Getting To Know Alyssa Williamson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a week full of feel good stories this week, including Sam Faithfull's first Saturday metro win and Paula Wagg and Holly Nottle combining, the trail blazer and the new superstar. We honour retiring rider Craig Staples and talk about his contributions to racing, on and off the track. We chat about the Goodwood Handicap on Saturday where unfortunately it didn't go to plan, to varying...

We also have the latest news on Mitch Pateman’s talented three-year-olds Bassett Hound and Ourgirlcanrun, ex-Quokka winner Jokers Grin and the Williams team star Western Empire. Loch came up with a very unique idea for an engagement present on the weekend. The team look ahead to the Goodwood Hcp in Adelaide, a race with strong WA representation. On the back of a remarkable Kentucky Derby, we ask,...

Brazilian Champion Manoel Nunes Talks Vaqejada, The Best Jockey He’s Ridden Against And How He Found His Way To WA - We Review The Quokka Song Post And Britt & Loch Make Their Suggestions - Two Horses, Two Stables & A Case Of Mistake Identity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team wrap up a huge three days of the Western Trilogy. We have the crowd numbers, ticket figures and all the numbers from Quokka day at Ascot.  How many attended? How did Jigsaw's win rate compared to Jokers Grin & Overpass? How much of an impact did Bloggsy have and what was his most viewed video? Afireofgidgeecoals burns punters in the Karrakatta....and the win left Al wondering whe...

The best racing content creator in the business, BLOGGSY, is in Perth & his first port of call is to join us on the Races WA Podcast. Find out about his time in Victoria, his journey as a content creator, what his plans are in WA and importantly we ask, who should he support in the Western Derby? It’s finally here, Quokka week has arrived, the team goes through the 13 horse field runner by run...

Loch is back after last week’s Golf Day, find out how he fared. We zero in on the Quokka and Karrakatta and forecast who will fill the currently vacant spots in the two respective fields. It’s been a career week for Lucy Fiore, 8 winners in 5 days including four feature races.  We have “Back Pike Drink What You Like,” and Britt believes it’s time we came up with a chant for Lucy.  She gave A.I the...

Trainer of Jigsaw, who was confirmed as a Quokka runner last week, Cindy Alderson joins the podcast to chat her journey with Jigsaw and answer our questions in Getting To Know. We discuss the Quokka and give you the latest news and who is likely to fill the remaining slots. Al has compiled a Great Autumn Racing Quiz and he pits Michael and Brittany against one another. We chat Pride of Jenni v Lig...

There are eight Quokka slots still to be filled and Saturday gave us a clearer idea on who might be taking their spot in WA’s richest race.  We go through the current field, who may make their way over from the east and which WA horses are likely to feature. Al has the latest on some stars from the Morton stable and gives us some news on plans for All On Red, Royal Toronado and Repossession. Two t...

Lochie’s back and after he created a bit of a social storm last week with a food review… It was a big week for the apprentices, with Holly Nottle scoring her 100th riding success, Natika Riordan dominating in the Territory and Sharni Webster scoring an emotional return win. Al talks about the cancellation of the Pingrup races and Loch has an NRL fan pegged as being very stiff. Top trainer Robbie G...

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 promisi...

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 r...

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 fest...

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, Stef...

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’...

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...

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 R...

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.