Welcome to Watkins Racing.
Horsebreaker turned Group 1 winning horse trainer Bruce Watkins has experienced success at the highest level and is more driven than ever to reproduce that feat.
At Watkins Racing you can be assured your horses will gain the one-on-one attention they deserve in a tranquil environment. Each horse has a tailored training program which includes the Bunbury racecourse and forest or beach work. Describing himself as a hands-on horse trainer, Bruce, a former rodeo rider rides all his horses regularly and knows how each horse is performing.
Bruce attends all the major Horse Sales and sources a variety of yearlings, ready to run and tried horses.
Facilities
Horses Available
Latest News
Services We Provide
Professionalism
With over 25 years experience in the training industry Bruce Watkins’ expertise and competence is second to none.
Owner involvement
We welcome new owners and as a stable we like to promote the full racing experience, including stable and track work visits. Please call us first to arrange a time so we are able to ensure someone can greet you upon arrival.
Inspection and purchase of yearlings/horses at sales
Bruce has an excellent eye for choosing yearlings at the annual Magic Millions and Inglis bloodstock sales. We have a better than 50% strikerate for purchases to wins with the limited number of horses we have purchased.
Ownership Opportunities
Own a horse with Watkins Racing!
Latest News
London Miss Wins the Pearl Breeders Classic
City Place mare London Miss surprised the bookies by easily winning the Thoroughbred Breeders Pearl Classic. Lucy rode her perfectly and was able to slot in one off the fence and then took her out wide and with a great burst of speed made the win look...
Watkins Racing in the Purple
Its been a successful month for Watkins Racing with Stable stars Macroy and Fred Dag picking up wins in town. The mare Wanted Desire who has had her run of bad luck over the last couple of campaigns broke through for a win at Ascot on Wednesday along with...
Shares Available in Two Super Fillies
Once again Bruce and Barry attended the MM sales and purchased two lovely fillies:Lot 159 Chesnut Filly by Im all the Talk (Stratum)/Zambezi Queen Late Foal, strong type, lovely shape, good strong legs, will take a bit of time to mature but she will grow into a nice...
Upcoming Runners
Horse | Date | Time | Race | Track | Fields/Form |
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Weights |
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Danube River | Mar 31, 2024 | 4 - Albany | Albany | Field | |
Danube River | Apr 01, 2024 | 6 - York | York | Field | |
Danube River | Apr 01, 2024 | 8 - York | York | Field | |
Elbow Lounge | Apr 04, 2024 | 5 - Pinjarra Scarpside | Pinjarra Scarpside | Field | |
Acceptances |
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Danube River | Mar 31, 2024 | 03:55 PM | 5 - Albany | Albany | Field |
Recent Winners
Horse | Date | Race | Margin | Jockey |
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Kiss A Princess | Feb 14, 2024 | 2 - Belmont Park | 0.20 | T Turner |
Ruler Rocket | Feb 10, 2024 | 6 - Bunbury | 0.20 | T Turner |
Elbow Lounge | Dec 23, 2023 | 1 - Narrogin | 1.00 | C Nicoll |
Ruler Rocket | Sep 30, 2023 | 2 - Belmont Park | 0.80 | T Turner |
Danube River | Apr 13, 2023 | 1 - Narrogin | 1.00 | Luke Campbell |
Ruler Rocket | Apr 07, 2023 | 2 - Ascot | 0.40 | T Turner |
Danube River | Apr 03, 2023 | 4 - Narrogin | 0.50 | Ms K Yuill |
Danube River | Mar 03, 2023 | 1 - Albany | 0.20 | Ms K Yuill |
Ruler Rocket | Dec 31, 2022 | 1 - Pinjarra | 3.30 | T Turner |
Eldorado River | Dec 15, 2022 | 8 - Pinjarra Scarpside | 2.00 | T Turner |
Latest Results
Horse | Date | Race | Finished | Margin | Jockey |
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Kiss A Princess | Mar 20, 2024 | 7 - Belmont Park | 6 | 1.70 | T Turner |
Danube River | Feb 29, 2024 | 5 - Albany | 4 | 1.30 | J Whiting |
Kiss A Princess | Feb 28, 2024 | 5 - Bunbury | 8 | 3.30 | T Turner |
Ruler Rocket | Feb 24, 2024 | 6 - Ascot | 6 | 6.30 | T Turner |
Acting God | Feb 17, 2024 | 2 - Pinjarra | 7 | 3.20 | Luke Campbell |
Kiss A Princess | Feb 14, 2024 | 2 - Belmont Park | 1 | 0.20 | T Turner |
Ruler Rocket | Feb 10, 2024 | 6 - Bunbury | 1 | 0.20 | T Turner |
Ruler Rocket | Jan 27, 2024 | 9 - Ascot | 5 | 1.00 | T Turner |
Acting God | Jan 27, 2024 | 7 - Ascot | 7 | 3.00 | J Whiting |
Kiss A Princess | Jan 26, 2024 | 4 - Bunbury | 10 | 6.30 | T Turner |
Contact Us
Bruce | 0427 059 021
Email | lizwatkins1971@gmail.com
Location | Lot 40 Mangles Road Stirling Estate Capel, Western Australia Australia 6271
Postal Address | PO Box 137 Capel WA 6271