Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
The word on the Sydney streets is that a certain trainer with a name that sounds like the picture has thrown a positive swab to a substance that has been in the news a lot lately. Levamisole. It’s rather unfortunate timing for the bloke, given that Kerry Ann Morris has just been given a 6 […]
This is our mail. On Tuesday the owners of PELICAN FLY (Texeira family) lodged an appeal with the Racing Appeals Tribunal stating the NSW Harness Racing Appeal Tribunal did not have jurisdiction to hear the appeal of AVAIDEN. Mr Texeira engaged a solicitor. The Tribunal gave Mr Texeira until 2pm Tuesday afternoon to lodge submissions […]
Chris Bombalas took over the reins at the Albion Park trots in October, in a newly created contract role of Chief Operating Officer, which made the Creek sound like a corporation akin to Microsoft. It’s not of course. Bombalas was placed in the role to replace the controversial Scott Steele, who was stood down from […]
Racing Victoria General Manager of Racing Matthew Welsh has announced that Victorian prizemoney will be slashed next season due to decreased revenue from wagering. It’s not quite true. Wagering revenue did go down year to year, but only by $2 million, and that loss was well and truly offset by increases to media and other […]
RACE 2 – TAB REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – HUNTER HEAT ONE – 2030 metres AVAIDEN– Checked and raced inside marker pegs when THE CID broke stride at the first turn. Stewards withheld the declaration of All Clear at the conclusion of the event to review video footage in regard to AVAIDEN racing inside marker pegs rounding the first turn. Robert […]
Merlin quite rightly got the 1st invite into the Rising Sun for the 3-year-olds, which means there is one left. There are 5 contenders for the spot. Better Be The Best won a very weak NSW Derby when Nathan Turnbull was able to get him to the front, sit up, and then sprint them home. […]
There is just one problem. Albion Park race in the daytime on Thursdays. This photo was taken at night. Nice try boys. Sorry, no cigar. Thursday Racing PS – I know 3 of the people in that picture
Um, that’s not the horse in front Sky. They have different colours. Distinctly different names too. Never mind. You only mislead punters for a lap and a half. Bravo!
The track record over 2138m off the stand is 1.56.9, run last Saturday night by Bombadier Jujon. It started from the front and led, 7 runs into its prep. Colt Thirty One went 1.57.5 yesterday. He began off 20 metres, and cut the breeze the whole way. First up for 9 months. On a bog […]
The prizemoney arms race with New South Wales “is over” according to Racing Victoria, with prizemoney cuts confirmed for the upcoming racing season. Racing.com revealed last week the likely reduction in prizemoney and bonuses as the sport battles a softening wagering landscape. RV’s general manager of racing Matthew Welsh confirmed to racing.com there will be prizemoney cuts across […]
