Something For Nothing
There is a cryptic tip in this. See if you can find it.
The Bell Tolls for APG
The once industry owned standardbred auction company Australian Pacing Gold (APG) is in total disarray, with many asking how much longer it can survive in the face of fierce competition from the increasingly popular rival auction house Nutrien. Money is said to be short, but we don’t know how short because APG doesn’t publish its […]
I Must Admit, I Find Kim Kelly’s Reasons for Resigning from the QRIC Confusing
I have the greatest of respect for the departing QRIC Deputy Commissioner Kim Kelly, both as a Steward and as a person, and strongly believe that he has done an excellent job in his role. But I must say that, given his career history, I am somewhat confused about the reasons Kelly has given for […]
Gees Captains Mistress is Good – The Only Way Leap To Fame Can Beat Her is to Grind Her – But Will It Be Enough?
I’ve been over the ID26 final a million times in my mind, and I think about it in my sleep. All my mates do too. Grimson said a while back that he thinks Captains Mistress is the best horse that he has ever trained. The more I watch the replays, the more I think he […]
C’mon Kid – Wise Up and Pull the Whip
Luke Tarrant appeared in court again yesterday. I wonder how he is going. He could have been a champion, and for a while was, but now he is just a bum. What a waste of an early part of a life. Drugs do that to you kiddies, along with other things. The latter before the […]
A Man For All Seasons Who is Living the Dream
Prominent young harness racing owner Josh Davine fame is a man for all seasons, and a trot lover who is living his dream. Last year Davine bought Darrel Graham’s training property at Biddaddaba in QLD, and used it to set up his N40 racing operation, installing his best mate Michael Brennan as trainer at the […]
Anyone Wanna Buy Some Clinton Taylor Merchandise? – Be Quick
Alleged animal abuser Clinton Taylor is still selling branded merchandise online through his website. If you want to pin your flag to his sails and buy some, I would suggest you be quick. My tip is that they will soon become collectors items. Just like Darren Weir Racing caps. Or centrefold spreads of Chynna Marston.
A Fictionalized Version of ID26 – With Jason Grimson as the Villain, Leap to Fame as Four Greys, and Grant Dixon as Ben Hur
An oldie but a goodie to get you in the mood for the ID26 final on Saturday night. Will life imitate art? I guess we will find out in one more sleep.
The Multi-Brand Problem: How One Company Operates Ten Bookmakers and Another Has 21 In The Pipeline
Report by Honest Bookmakers: honestbookmakers.com.au Honest Bookmakers is a brilliant website that concentrates its attention on issues with bookmakers and the TAB. It is well worth reading for those with an interest in these issues. We have no association with the website, but find their articles extremely interesting, and highly recommend it to all. www.honestbookmakers.com.au […]
“Un-Australian”: TAB Agents Slam Payout Delays Hitting Punters
Report by Honest Bookmakers – honestbookmakers.com.au If the reports reaching Honest Bookmakers are representative of a broader trend, TAB retail customers have every reason to be asking a simple question: Why place a bet if you can’t collect your winnings promptly, and/or get paid at all? Over recent weeks, Honest Bookmakers has been contacted by a number of punters […]