Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
Ever see the death trains rolling along to Auschwitz packed with people that the Devil in human form Adolf Hitler was sending to slaughter in the gas chambers? Well this is the equine equivalent. It’s the plane that is taking horses sourced and purchased for Chinese interests by harness racing identity Garrick Knight that is […]
I just read this article by some clown called named Terry who reckons there are 10 skills in the kitchen that every person should have by the time they’re a grown-ups. Tezza reckons we should be able to: Joint a chicken, which means cut it into pieces Make chicken stock Fillet a fish Make fish […]
Double movement is an established rugby league term and there is no specific mention in the laws of rugby union. However, we are used to seeing a penalty being awarded for a double movement whenever an attacker is ‘tackled’ before they reach the try-line, and after being brought to ground and held they make another […]
It’s 5.30pm on Saturday afternoon. The Blazing Bull rodeo is on, and so are the night markets. There are people everywhere at the Ipswich showgrounds. It’s the perfect scenario to attract new interest in greyhound greyhound racing, which is great because the 1st race at the Ippy dogs starts in 23 minutes. Or it’s supposed […]
On 25 July 2023, the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) considered eight charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards against licensed driver Jayden Brewin under Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR) 173(1), 173(5), 187(2) and 238. Charges 1, 2 and 3 were issued under AHRR 173(1), which states: A driver shall not bet on a race […]
What you see below are public statements issued ‘independently’ yesterday by the QLD Racing integrity Commission (in plain font) and Greyhound Racing Victoria (in bold). Can you spot the difference? Don’t worry too much if you can’t. There isn’t any. Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery they say. We agree with every word […]
What word first comes into your mind when you see a picture of Racing Victoria CEO Andrew Clarke? Nerd? Dork? Dweeb? Dolt? Or all of the above? Cricket and Racing are not mutually exclusive. Many cricket players punt, and many punters play cricket. A lot of bat and ball men go the track, and a […]
Well if you live long enough you see everything. Keith from QLD saying something nice about me? That’s like seeing Halley’s comet. Wonders never cease, or people cease to amaze. So like most readers of this site we open up the website over a coffee in the morning. It can be addictive to see who […]
The 51-year-old man from Ascot who was arrested at Albion Park was Scott Steele. The Albion Park Chairman who when seeking to have me arrested for stories purported to speak on behalf of the QRIC, the QRIC Commissioner (or acting Commissioner), the Albion Park club, all of the racing codes in Queensland, every racing participant […]
