Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
We have written extensively in recent times about the financial and internal troubles besetting the Queensland based racehorse syndicator KO Thoroughbred Racing. Now it seems that all the hungry chickens have come home to roost. On the weekend KO’s star galloper Maotai did a tendon, and its racing days are over after just one start […]
Dear Valued Owners It is with deep regret that I must announce my decision to step away from direct management of horses and the industry for an indefinite period. Unforeseen and personal circumstances have necessitated this difficult choice, and my primary concern is ensuring that all investors continue to be fully supported and receive the […]
By Danny Russell When bookmaker David McLauchlan met client Allen Ng in a northern suburb car park to collect an $80,000 gambling debt, he did not foresee that he was the one who would end up the biggest loser in a Supreme Court case. He did not suspect that Ng would become a client who […]
We’re back, and Judge O’Brien kicks off the reading the Panel’s decision. O’Brien says that Huxtable has submitted that the penalty is excessive and he should only get a fine. He recounts Huxtable’s submission about not having ridden much on the Poly. Then he commends the jockey on the way he has presented his case. […]
Justin Huxtable, who is self represented, is appealing against a 7-day suspension he incurred for failing to ride his mount out to the finish at the Sunshine Coast on 11 August, and thus costing it 4th place by his actions. Huxtable starts off badly. He opens his submissions by saying he’s only ever been in […]
Archie Regarding your story about the protest at Charlton. I’d like to suggest that perhaps the driver of the winner Lachie Cook just can’t kick a horse in the hock and steer straight at the same time. Maybe he should ask Josh Gallagher for lessons. Exclusive: Bombshell! – Did the Driver of the Winner Hock […]
SA Racing CEO Vaughn Lynch’s statement about the abandonment of the Bordertown races debacle on Sunday raises far more questions than it does provide answers. The Bordertown meeting was due to kick off with race 1 scheduled to jump at 12.40 pm. It was not cancelled until 2.00pm, ten minutes after the scheduled start time […]
19th August 2024 On behalf of Racing SA I would like to offer the industry a sincere apology for the events pertaining to yesterday’s abandoned meeting at Bordertown. The decision not to race at Bordertown yesterday was the correct decision given the state of track after heavy rain. However, Racing SA should have made this […]
Racehorse syndicator Edge Thoroughbreds is very well named, as they give themselves a huge edge indeed, one that makes the bookie at Mt Isa’s market percentages look tame. I’d go as far as to say that Edges edge is daylight robbery myself. Let’s use the unraced 4yo gelding Pierre Cardinnigan as an example to illustrate […]
Apprentice Dylan Bennett copped a 16 meeting suspension for his ride in this race at Toowoomba on Saturday night. The Stewards deemed to be improper. It’s hard to see from the side on view, but they found that Bennett – in is 3rd the fence in the light blue – directed his out in a […]
