Gloucester Park, the home of harness racing in Western Australia, is located on the banks of the Swan River in the exclusive precinct of East Perth. The course was built in 1929 and officially opened in 1930. Gloucester Park is perfectly positioned as one of Western Australia’s prime Friday night entertainment venues and is a unique and versatile venue in Perth, showcasing exciting harness racing every Friday night. Superbly appointed facilities include 3 restaurants operating during race nights and additional function rooms available for private hire. James Brennan marked the start of organised harness racing in Western Australia when he called a public meeting that led to the formation of the Western Australian Trotting Association (WATA) in September 1910. Prior to this, the only regular harness racing was conducted at the annual Perth Royal Show.
The above information comes from rwwa.com.au and this Friday Night when they run the $100,000 Perth Sales Classic 2yo C&G Final Gr.1 and $100,000 Perth Sales Classic 2yo Fillies Final Gr.1 the excitement at the track could reach fever pitch. Please note it’s not just about the 2YO’S as the Group 2 $50,000 3YO fillies Sales Classic and the Group 2 $50,000 3YO Colts and Gelding Sales Classic are also going to see some spectacular racing.
APG's Perth Sale continues to reach new heights with each passing year, as our Western Australian breeders constantly raise the bar, providing buyers with an ever-improving product proving to be a dominant force in WA's Group One races.
APG's 2018 crop of sales graduates won all seven juvenile Group One races in Western Australia in the 2019 season
Featuring 21 Group 1 & 2 races this season and over $1,850,000 in stakes for the 2 & 3YO’S to compete for in the west, WA is the state many believe has the best juvenile race card in the Southern Hemisphere.
With 62 Colts and just 39 Fillies, all are eligible for over $600,000 of local Perth based APG races. Never have the odds of owning a Group One winner been better!
62 Colts - 4 x Group Races
The 62 colts catalogued for next Sunday's Perth Sale are all eligible to sustain for APG's Perth Sales Classics and APG Perth Gold Bullion Series, featuring:
• $100,000 Perth Sales Classic 2yo C&G Final Gr.1;
• $50,000 APG Gold Bullion 2yo C&G Final Gr.2;
• $50,000 Perth Sales Classic 3yo C&G Final Gr.2;
• $50,000 APG Gold Bullion 3yo C&G Final Gr.2;
39 Fillies - 4 x Group Races
The 39 fillies catalogued for next Sunday's Perth Sale are all eligible to sustain for APG's Perth Sales Classics and APG Perth Gold Bullion Series, featuring:
• $100,000 Perth Sales Classic 2yo Fillies Final Gr.1;
• $50,000 APG Gold Bullion 2yo Fillies Final Gr.2;
• $50,000 Perth Sales Classic 3yo Fillies Final Gr.2;
• $50,000 APG Gold Bullion 3yo Fillies Final Gr.2;
The news continues to get better as this is clearly the strongest catalogue the WA buyers have ever seen. The strength of the dams families in this years sale won’t be missed by the astute buyers looking at capitalising on the wonderful opportunities this the class of 2021 will have going forward. More on these families during the week.
The sires list below has a real who’s who of our sport and the up and coming stars of the future, showcasing the Always B Miki’s, American Ideal’s, Art Major’s, Betting Line’s, Captaintrecherous’s, Control The Moment’s, Downbytheseaside ,Fly Like An Eagle’s, Follow The Stars, Foreclosure, Huntsville, and Sweet Lou’s - just to name a few.
Please note, we will have online and telephone bidding options available if you are unable to attend. John Coffey will be inspecting the Perth yearlings on sales weekend, and will be pleased to answer any questions that you may have on the individuals featuring in the sale, or to bid on your behalf. John can be contacted on 0418 500 211.
It’s also important to note that the Perth Sale is at the Magic Million’s Sales Complex Swan Valley 2/56 Dale Road Middle Swan, Western Australia 6056 Australia
Please phone Kathleen Harris - 0429 066 663 or e-mail her at kathleen@apgold.com.au and she’ll be pleased to assist you with your online registrations, pre-sale bidding approvals or to answer any other questions that you may have on your travel and accommodation needs.
