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West Australian Jockeys Assoc @AssocWest

17 days ago

May you RIP beautiful lady, so respected and admired greatly. Will never be forgotten and our thoughts are with the Taylor family.

Racing WA TV

@RacingWATV

17 days ago

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Lois Taylor, a woman whose courage, talent and love for racing helped define an entire family’s legacy. The Taylors have long been woven into the fabric of Western Australian racing, from Mick’s brilliance as a horseman and breaker to Lois’ trailblazing role as one of the first women ever licensed to train in the state. Her impact was felt not only in the horses she prepared, but in the opportunities she created. When her son Jimmy rode his first winner, Fort Apache, at just 14, it was her name beside his in the racebook, a symbol of a mother who opened doors and stood proudly behind her family. We honour Lois’ life, her achievements, and the generations she inspired. Our heartfelt condolences go to the Taylor family. 🕊️ 📸 Lois leads Idyllic Prince back to the winners’ circle with jockey Jason Brown.

RacingWATV's tweet photo. We are saddened to hear of the passing of Lois Taylor, a woman whose courage, talent and love for racing helped define an entire family’s legacy.

The Taylors have long been woven into the fabric of Western Australian racing, from Mick’s brilliance as a horseman and breaker to Lois’ trailblazing role as one of the first women ever licensed to train in the state.

Her impact was felt not only in the horses she prepared, but in the opportunities she created. When her son Jimmy rode his first winner, Fort Apache, at just 14, it was her name beside his in the racebook, a symbol of a mother who opened doors and stood proudly behind her family.

We honour Lois’ life, her achievements, and the generations she inspired. Our heartfelt condolences go to the Taylor family. 🕊️

📸 Lois leads Idyllic Prince back to the winners’ circle with jockey Jason Brown.

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West Australian Jockeys Assoc @AssocWest

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Cian McCarthy

@arealmofwonder

8 months ago

Rest in peace, Patricia Routledge 🙏🏻 In memory of her, I encourage everyone to read these words of hers from February last year. Whether young or old, you're bound to get something out of it. ***** "I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry — worry that I wasn’t quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I wouldn’t live up to my mother’s hopes. But these days begin in peace, and end in gratitude. My life didn’t quite take shape until my forties. I had worked steadily — on provincial stages, in radio plays, in West End productions — but I often felt adrift, as though I was searching for a home within myself that I hadn’t quite found. At 50, I accepted a television role that many would later associate me with — Hyacinth Bucket, of Keeping Up Appearances. I thought it would be a small part in a little series. I never imagined that it would take me into people’s living rooms and hearts around the world. And truthfully, that role taught me to accept my own quirks. It healed something in me. At 60, I began learning Italian — not for work, but so I could sing opera in its native language. I also learned how to live alone without feeling lonely. I read poetry aloud each evening, not to perfect my diction, but to quiet my soul. At 70, I returned to the Shakespearean stage — something I once believed I had aged out of. But this time, I had nothing to prove. I stood on those boards with stillness, and audiences felt that. I was no longer performing. I was simply being. At 80, I took up watercolour painting. I painted flowers from my garden, old hats from my youth, and faces I remembered from the London Underground. Each painting was a quiet memory made visible. Now, at 95, I write letters by hand. I’m learning to bake rye bread. I still breathe deeply every morning. I still adore laughter — though I no longer try to make anyone laugh. I love the quiet more than ever. I’m writing this to tell you something simple: Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter — if you let yourself bloom again. Let these years ahead be your TREASURE YEARS. You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need to be flawless. You only need to show up — fully — for the life that is still yours. With love and gentleness, Patricia Routledge ***** Once more, rest in peace. 🤍

arealmofwonder's tweet photo. Rest in peace, Patricia Routledge 🙏🏻

In memory of her, I encourage everyone to read these words of hers from February last year.

Whether young or old, you're bound to get something out of it.

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"I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry — worry that I wasn’t quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I wouldn’t live up to my mother’s hopes. But these days begin in peace, and end in gratitude.

My life didn’t quite take shape until my forties. I had worked steadily — on provincial stages, in radio plays, in West End productions — but I often felt adrift, as though I was searching for a home within myself that I hadn’t quite found.

At 50, I accepted a television role that many would later associate me with — Hyacinth Bucket, of Keeping Up Appearances. I thought it would be a small part in a little series. I never imagined that it would take me into people’s living rooms and hearts around the world. And truthfully, that role taught me to accept my own quirks. It healed something in me.

At 60, I began learning Italian — not for work, but so I could sing opera in its native language. I also learned how to live alone without feeling lonely. I read poetry aloud each evening, not to perfect my diction, but to quiet my soul.

At 70, I returned to the Shakespearean stage — something I once believed I had aged out of. But this time, I had nothing to prove. I stood on those boards with stillness, and audiences felt that. I was no longer performing. I was simply being.

At 80, I took up watercolour painting. I painted flowers from my garden, old hats from my youth, and faces I remembered from the London Underground. Each painting was a quiet memory made visible.

Now, at 95, I write letters by hand. I’m learning to bake rye bread. I still breathe deeply every morning. I still adore laughter — though I no longer try to make anyone laugh. I love the quiet more than ever.

I’m writing this to tell you something simple:

Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter — if you let yourself bloom again.

Let these years ahead be your TREASURE YEARS.

You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need to be flawless.

You only need to show up — fully — for the life that is still yours.

With love and gentleness,

Patricia Routledge

*****

Once more, rest in peace. 🤍

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Perth Racing

@PerthRacing

about 1 year ago

💎 Thank You, Amelia’s Jewel 💎 A shining star of the turf has run her last race. The Group 1 winner retires with 10 wins from 24 starts - and over $4.1 million in prize money. But her impact goes far beyond the numbers, she thrilled us, inspired us, and gave WA Racing a hero to believe in. 🤍 Enjoy retirement, champ - you’ve earned every bit of it. 💐 📸 @Westernracepix

PerthRacing's tweet photo. 💎 Thank You, Amelia’s Jewel 💎

A shining star of the turf has run her last race. The Group 1 winner retires with 10 wins from 24 starts - and over $4.1 million in prize money. But her impact goes far beyond the numbers, she thrilled us, inspired us, and gave WA Racing a hero to believe in. 🤍

Enjoy retirement, champ - you’ve earned every bit of it. 💐

📸 @Westernracepix

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West Australian Jockeys Assoc @AssocWest

over 1 year ago

@decbates Class act Declan

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Perth Racing

@PerthRacing

almost 2 years ago

Racing WA and the Seven Network announce thoroughbred broadcast deal. A new deal for the showcasing of WA thoroughbred racing has been announced today, with vision from Ascot and Belmont set to become part of Channel 7’s already world-class racing coverage, which spans 52 weekends of the year. Colin Brown, Chair of Perth Racing commented: “Perth Racing is proud to be a part of the new multi-year partnership with Seven Network, which will showcase Western Australian thoroughbred racing live and free across the country from mid-September. The collaboration between Racing WA, Perth Racing and the Western Australian Provincial Thoroughbred Racing Association played a significant part in making this possible, and we look forward to seeing our racing become part of Channel 7’s extensive existing coverage.” Read the full release from Seven Network and Racing WA here - https://t.co/pJ4ZFbEDaE

PerthRacing's tweet photo. Racing WA and the Seven Network announce thoroughbred broadcast deal.

A new deal for the showcasing of WA thoroughbred racing has been announced today, with vision from Ascot and Belmont set to become part of Channel 7’s already world-class racing coverage, which spans 52 weekends of the year.

Colin Brown, Chair of Perth Racing commented: “Perth Racing is proud to be a part of the new multi-year partnership with Seven Network, which will showcase Western Australian thoroughbred racing live and free across the country from mid-September. The collaboration between Racing WA, Perth Racing and the Western Australian Provincial Thoroughbred Racing Association played a significant part in making this possible, and we look forward to seeing our racing become part of Channel 7’s extensive existing coverage.”

Read the full release from Seven Network and Racing WA here - https://t.co/pJ4ZFbEDaE

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West Australian Jockeys Assoc @AssocWest

almost 2 years ago

@santassnippets Has been an integral part of WA Racing for 30 years, just absence in the jockeys room will leave a void but a well remembered one. Cheers on an outstanding career you have been a credit to yourself and the industry! Well played

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Julio Santarelli @santassnippets

almost 2 years ago

Peter leaves racing as a well respected jockey. Many wins to reminisce. Congratulations. Well played. 👏👏

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SKY Racing @SkyRacingAU

about 2 years ago

Danny Beasley has retired from the saddle to concentrate on his training efforts and it's a decision he hopes will set him up for life 🏇

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West Australian Jockeys Assoc @AssocWest

about 2 years ago

Apprentice Zephen Johnson-Porter has been taken to hospital for observation following a fall at Narrogin. Soreness to wrist and abdominal pain to be looked at. Will keep all updated with any news.

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