Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
The word is that HRNZ CEO Brad ‘Superman’ Steele is proposing/promising to contribute $13 million toward the construction of a new track and stables t0 replace the Franklin Training Centre, with the Auckland Trotting Club to kick in any extra money required. There are two problems with Superman’s proposal/promise, and both of them are significant. […]
If Ben Melham is not doing business with Jamie in races I will walk naked up Pitt Street, Sydney with a pink bow tie around my manhood – Prominent Sydney racing identity It’s a very sexist statement that a well known racing man from Sydney made to me this afternoon isn’t it? One that takes […]
The old adage about cream rising to the top has been proven true once again in the breeding of the runners in the ID25 final. Nine of the twelve finalists are by one of the big three sires in Bettors Delight, Art Major and Captain Treacherous, each of whom have three runners, including odd-on favorite […]
Jockey Jason Huxtable appears in Cairns Court today for a further mention of his charge under section 227A of the Queensland Criminal Code of recording am intimate act in breach of the alleged victim’s privacy. Huxtable remains on bail with conditions including that he not ride at or attend race meetings north of Rockhampton.
Dear Track Users, On Wednesday July 23, members of the Auckland Trotting Club have been invited to attend an SGM to discuss a number of items, one of which is the sale of the Franklin training center. Ahead of the SGM we will be holding a meeting at Franklin Park at 3pm on July 23 […]
Some people are blowing up about Ben Melham’s beaten ride on Wetumpka in race 1 at Pakenham today. Wetumpka was backed from $6.50 into $2.00 and Melham has long been said to be associated with bookmakers and big punters alike, so you might be able to understand their cause for suspicion when it gets beaten […]
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Chris Garrard in recent days after a long battle with illness. Chris was a wonderful contributor to harness racing over a long period, as a sponsor, volunteer and participant; and a friend to many in the sport. His love for the trots lives on through the deeds […]
The Birdsville Jigger (pictured) In March 2023, in what became known as the Birdville Jigger Affair, Todd Austin was found guilty of commissioning an act of cruelty to a horse and two charges of providing false or misleading evidence to stewards at the inquiry into the matter. Austin was disqualified for five years. That means […]
The Lady Godiva of nude form study Dr Georgia Whiting landed with her special yet again at Caulfield yesterday. Our good Doctor (a real one!) is making a habit of this. Stop The Rock was her winning special. It paid $4.80 but she assures me that $6.00 was readily available at the time we published […]
No it’s not Leap To Fame. His top speed last night was 55.60km/h. The difference between Larry and normal horses is that he can run at that speed all day long, whereas others can only run at their top speed for a short period before the exertion takes its toll on them. French Fries hit […]
