Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
February 18, 2016 / Whispering Gums When I heard Australian author Gerald Murnane had written a memoir, and even more when I heard its title, Something for the pain: A memoir of the turf, I knew I had to read it. I am not a horse racing tragic, by any stretch, but how could I resist such an intriguing sounding memoir […]
The NSW Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers Association (NSW GBOTA), on behalf of our members, is disappointed by the approach taken by Greens councillors in Newcastle this week. A discussion that held no place with a local council which was overshadowed by political theatre that achieved nothing for the local community. Statements made in the […]
Troubled jockey Luke Tarrant, who if his recent very concerning social media posts are any indication is suffering from severe drug related health issues, has been disqualified for a year after failing to lodge a plea or give evidence into his having submitted false Health Assessment Reports for the years 2020-2025. Tarrant neither lodge a […]
Remember the famous Seinfeld episode where Kramer gets given the personalized number plate Assman? I bet you didn’t know that the original owner of the plates in buried in tropical Port Douglas. Walking through the cemetery this morning looking at the graves (as most punters are wont do at 6.30 on a Thursday morning after […]
A punter has sent their concerns below about bookmakers operating multiple licenses to the NT regulator and to AUSTRAC. It will be interesting to see the reply they receive. ———————————————— Dear Minister Boothby and AUSTRAC Compliance Team, I am writing to formally request that you initiate an independent inquiry into the current wagering regulatory framework […]
Former jockey turned accused killer Gavin Rolls (pictured) remains in custody after his application for bail was unable to be heard on Wednesday due to a failure by the prosecution to provide him with the relevant evidence relied upon in the matter. Rolls, aged 47, who is accused of murdering his stepfather Michael Hegerty in […]
Story by James Tzaferis @ betsty.com.au, 9 Oct 25 Veteran South Australian horseman Darryl Carrison will attempt to gain a stay of proceedings that will allow him to continue training while he appeals a four year disqualification for a charge relating to synthetic EPO use. Carrison fronted the stewards on Tuesday following a long-running investigation […]
I don’t know who the person that QRIC Senior Steward in North QLD Paul Gillard told what you see above to, or if Gillard said it at all, but if he did it raises huge doubts about one of the most experiences members of the QRIC race day integrity team’s actual knowledge of the the […]
Autologous Conditioned Serum (ACS): ACS contains anti-degenerative compounds such as Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein (IL-1ra). IL-1ra blocks the inflammatory mediator Interleukin-1 from binding to its receptor and triggering an inflammatory response that leads to tissue destruction. Another important component of ACS is Interleukin 10 (IL-10). Recent study of IL-10 validates its usefulness in limiting and […]
Tasmanian jockey Jackson Radley has won his appeal against a 2-meeting suspension imposed for careless riding after it was discovered that his offence record the Stewards used as the basis for determining his penalty was wrong. Radley’s record showed that he had two previous convictions for careless riding, nut he didn’t. Both of them had […]
