Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
Remember bookmaker Hadyn Flynn (pictured at top at his grandson’s birthday party, in middle with green shirt, and below in his satchel swinging days)? Whoever said that diet, a spartan exercise regime, and being an early Ozempic adopter doesn’t work? The mail is that jockey Amanda Thomson went on a weekend bender in Mt Isa […]
The Richmond Puppy Auction is reborn next weekend, and with a brand new $150 ooo sales race series up for grabs by greyhounds sold on the day interest from buyers around Australia is sky high. Of the most interest is the litter of 5 on offer by super sire Fernando Bale out of the champion […]
This is the reasoning that QCAT Member Richard Oliver applied in hearing – and ultimately dismissing – horse trainer George Sitel.s appeal against a $1500 fine imposed on him by the Stewards for improper conduct, and upheld by the QRIC internal reviewer. Senior Member Oliver is a barrister whereas I am just a mug punting […]
By Peter Davis, reprinted with tacit consent AT a time when wagering is in decline and income is reflected by turnover, greyhound racing’s sustainability has never been under more pressure. Cost of living has significantly impacted engagement while the downturn in rehoming numbers has placed pressure on owners and trainers alike. Let’s address sustainability in […]
In another great fillip for the local standardbred breeding industry, the 2nd of the SA 2yo classics the BOTRA Southern Stars series final was won by a pacer from the powerful Victorian Stewart/Tonkin stable just like the 1st, and like Miss Disturbia it was a non-sales entry too. Doesn’t it do woners for the local […]
Aden Conlan (pictured above with his mum Rebecca, who is an active committee member of the Cairns Jockey Club) A couple of boys from well-known Far North QLD bookmaking families celebrated their big nights out together on the town in Cairns last night, and by all reports it was a big one. I hope so, […]
This Steward’s report of race 7 at Albion Park is wrong. Isla Rochelle didn’t just shift inside the marker pegs on the final turn. It went to the sprint lane at least 4 and probably 5 pegs too early, meaning that it gained a 50m advantage on when it should have been able to access […]
This is the footage of the start of race 4 at Hughenden today. The full replay is below. Those things like prison bars that you see poking over the top of the horse ambulance are the stalls. It would have been nice to see the horses jump from them. Wake up to yourselves Stewards. Make […]
So Shannon Suvaljko gets suspended for 12 days for shunting Chilli Palmer out onto Grand Couteau when (Suzalko) pushed off the fence into the running line right underneath him. Grand Couteau’s connections lose all chance of winning the race, the black type status and near on $30 000 in prizemoney. Who got the better end […]
The Stewards report from Townsville on Friday was instructive as to which jockeys not to book if you want someone to ride your horse. Amanda Thomson accepted 5 mounts at the Mt Isa meeting on Saturday the 24th of April but didn’t turn up to take her mounts. Thomson was then stood down from riding […]
