Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
Kevin Seymour’s pacer Leap To Fame had been laid low by a virus, dashing `Grand Slam’ plans Richlister Kevin Seymour still reckons his boom pacer Leap To Fame will etch his name in the record books despite missing a crucial race with a virus. CITY BEAT Chris Herde Racing is a funny game. Just ask […]
Antino Farnese h. cm. 200 – Museo Nazionale Archeologico Napoli Blake Shinn’s ride on Antino in the Toorak was a masterclass, absolutely superb. The horse’s run was even better. Exceed and Excel has held the 1400m track record at Caulfield for 21 years with a time of 1.21.20. Antino ran his last 1400m in 1.19.98. […]
A mustache is A backward hat For your face by Sam Kilkenny, the poet not the punter You find out who your friends are when you fall. Especially when you fall hard. Sam Kilkenny, the punter not the poet, must be learning that right now. A word of advice to the man, borrowed from Henry […]
Dear REDACTED I am writing to let you know that in the coming days there may be media reporting of an issue that is linked to First Light Racing and other companies and individuals regarding the conduct of former Director Sam Kilkenny. Before I outline the details, I want to first personally assure you that […]
More than 3 years have passed since stood down Albion Park CEO Scott Steele was arrested on rape and sexual assault charges, and still the accusations laid against him have never been heard. Steele is in court again this morning for a pre-trial review, where it may (or may not) finally be determined whether the […]
For reasons unexplained the photo finish camera failed in the 2nd race at Eugowra on Sunday. As a result the Stewards were forced to declare a result from off the video replay. They declared a dead-heat for second. They got it wrong. There is no way on earth that the inside horse went across the […]
QLD apprentice Jade Metcalfe turned up a wee bit early in the 3rd at Kilcoy yesteday. A whole lap too early to be precise. The kid missed the fact that the race was a 1900m affair, not an 800m scamper, so when she saw the winning post she went for home, only to find out […]
We wrote earlier in the week about the case of Kiwi driver Tim Williams, who drove carelessly and flattened another runner in a race yet escaped with a mere $300 fine. It’s now become clear why. The RIB Penalty Guide had previously stipulated that the starting point for a careless driving offence was a 3-day […]
It’s lucky King Charlie’s not riding at the track in the town named after him We have been writing about the problems with the million dollar redeveloped track at Charleville for more than a year now, and judging by the Stewards report from the meeting there on Saturday not much has changed. The sand track […]
The decision of the NSW Racing Appeals Tribunal in the matter of trainer Aaron Goadsby’s appeal against the decision of the NSW Harness Racing Appeals Panel to refuse his application for costs incurred due to delays in the hearing of his appeal against a disqualification is one of the most absurd I have ever seen. […]
