Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
Remember the story we told you during the week about how SA driver Ryan Hyhorec appeared to abuse and make aggressive gestures toward the driver of his stablemate Dani Hill after the runners had crossed the line in last Saturday night’s Port Pirie Cup? We wrote that it would be interesting to see the Stewards […]
Brian Healy famously slaughtered the champion Maoris Idol through indecision in the ID78 final. The poor bugger got stage fright and froze and stayed in when he should have gone, costing the champ the big Group 1 in the process. Healy was pretty much an amateur though, so you can forgive him. But John Dunn […]
“I have done a Chautauqua” – jockey Blaike McDougall, talking post race to the owner of Mr Avery Mr Avery was the $3.00 favorite to win the 5th race at Albury on Thursday. After they had gone 50 meters you could have got $151.00. At the 1000m mark $101.00. Coming to the turn $101.00. At […]
It’s a lonely life for single man out in Barcaldine. And subscriptions to dating sites are expensive. Thank goodness for Facebook, and Meet QLD Singles. What Princess from the Kingdom of the Tree of Knowledge wouldn’t want to meet a man named Terry who is hung like a horse, or hangs off one holding a […]
I have been writing since their 2yo days about how good the now 4-year-old Kiwi pacers Got The Chocolates and Marketplace are, and declaring the pair of them superstars. Times Don’t Lie – This Duo Are Deadly We will find out just how good Chocolates is in a few minutes when he makes his open […]
The Taylor Mile (race 7) at Alexandra Park tonight is a cracker of a race, and a most interesting affair, one that will be closely watched by harness racing fans on both sides of the ditch. A top class field lines to compete for the prestigious Group 1 prize, headed by the dual NZ Cup […]
Take a look at the letter above that Tabcorp have sent a punter. They have banned him from punting at every TAB outlet in Australia. In pubs, clubs, agencies, shops, at racetracks of all codes, in stadiums including the MCG, online, on the phone – everywhere. He is not allowed to even enter a TAB […]
Good afternoon all, As I prepare to return to Australia and step down from my role as CEO of Harness Racing New Zealand, I wanted to take a moment to reflect and say thank you. When I first wrote to you on 1 July 2024, I spoke about enthusiasm, responsibility, collaboration, and a commitment to […]
Sydney trainer Jason Grimson has today been fined just $2000 by Victoria authorities – with $1500 of the fine suspended – for one pf his horses throwing a positive swab to the powerful prescription only human painkiller Tapentadol, a synthetic opioid similar to heroin. The fine is the same penalty as Vic trainer Wayne Potter […]
