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

    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...

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    Watkins Racing in the Purple

    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...

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    Shares Available in Two Super Fillies

    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...

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    Upcoming Runners

    Horse Date Time Race Track Fields/Form
    Weights
    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
    Danube River Mar 31, 2024 03:55 PM 5 - Albany Albany Field

    Recent Winners

    Horse Date Race Margin Jockey
    Kiss A Princess Feb 14, 2024 2 - Belmont Park 0.20T Turner
    Ruler Rocket Feb 10, 2024 6 - Bunbury 0.20T Turner
    Elbow Lounge Dec 23, 2023 1 - Narrogin 1.00C Nicoll
    Ruler Rocket Sep 30, 2023 2 - Belmont Park 0.80T Turner
    Danube River Apr 13, 2023 1 - Narrogin 1.00Luke Campbell
    Ruler Rocket Apr 07, 2023 2 - Ascot 0.40T Turner
    Danube River Apr 03, 2023 4 - Narrogin 0.50Ms K Yuill
    Danube River Mar 03, 2023 1 - Albany 0.20Ms K Yuill
    Ruler Rocket Dec 31, 2022 1 - Pinjarra 3.30T Turner
    Eldorado River Dec 15, 2022 8 - Pinjarra Scarpside 2.00T Turner

    Latest Results

    Horse Date Race Finished Margin Jockey
    Kiss A Princess Mar 20, 2024 7 - Belmont Park 61.70T Turner
    Danube River Feb 29, 2024 5 - Albany 41.30J Whiting
    Kiss A Princess Feb 28, 2024 5 - Bunbury 83.30T Turner
    Ruler Rocket Feb 24, 2024 6 - Ascot 66.30T Turner
    Acting God Feb 17, 2024 2 - Pinjarra 73.20Luke Campbell
    Kiss A Princess Feb 14, 2024 2 - Belmont Park 10.20T Turner
    Ruler Rocket Feb 10, 2024 6 - Bunbury 10.20T Turner
    Ruler Rocket Jan 27, 2024 9 - Ascot 51.00T Turner
    Acting God Jan 27, 2024 7 - Ascot 73.00J Whiting
    Kiss A Princess Jan 26, 2024 4 - Bunbury 106.30T 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

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