Luke Fernie

Fernie has faith in Farooq

Trainer Luke Fernie is adamant Ripper Farooq isn’t just making up the numbers in tomorrow’s Raconteur Stakes (1400m) at Bunbury.

Bravo Centurion primed to let rip in Rock Magic

Bravo Centurion will return to the races at Ascot on Saturday and trainer Luke Fernie is confident the exciting four-year-old can stamp his authority early and confirm a slot in the $5 million Kia-Quokka (1200m).

Ripcord rushing back to good old ways says Fernie

Ripcord will have to produce a form reversal to win Saturday’s Group 3 Gold Rush (1400m) at Ascot, but trainer Luke Fernie gives the four-year-old a great shot of rebounding to take out the $1.5 million feature on the weekend.

Wide draw for Western Empire

Race favourite Western Empire will have to overcome a wide draw and a jockey change in Saturday’s Gold Rush.

Gold Rush final field

The 2024 7Plus Sport-Gold Rush (1400m) field is now confirmed with 16 gallopers set to face off in the $1.5 million event at Ascot on Saturday.