Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
I spoke to Melbourne Merv (Butterworth) just a moment ago. He says that Sharp N Smart had it’s final fast workout before the Derby midweek, and trainer Rogie reported that it is the best the champ has ever worked. It’s a big wrap. But this is a big horse. Sharpies blown out to $4.00 as […]
Loyalist has scored mining man Jim Giumelli’s slot in the Nullarbor, the buy your ticket get a ride race that the buffoons from Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) believe will save harness racing, and no doubt power the world. God help us all. At least RWWA got the three horses from the east coast […]
I don’t know why but that’s Cameron Munster. I think there’s a few kangaroos short in the top paddock for that kid Steve ‘Blocker’ Roach, in a world class case of the pot calling the kettle black Does anyone disagree ? There is a fine line between genius and madness. Cam Munster walks it every […]
You always risk friendships when you tip against your mate’s horse, but the last bastion of freedom is truth, and we always tell it here. My mate Melbourne Merv owns Copy That, who is – judged by his record – without doubt the no 1 pacer in New Zealand. The Mark Purdon trained Self Assured […]
My goodness gracious me. Did you watch the Panthers v Raiders match last night, or even the highlights? If you did you saw it, and if you didn’t you should. https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/03/31/match-highlights-raiders-v-panthers/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=onebox I am talking here about Panther’s no 2 Sunia Turuva. Have you ever seen a better winger in your life? Or a more complete […]
D0n’t mess with Doctor Dream He’s not one for sympathyHe will bring you to your kneesLose your troublesEase your pain This is the price you must pay Remember this story below? Re-read it if you don’t. It’s about how the QRIC kept a dog with a broken leg out in the sun writhing in pain, […]
Re: The Nullabor Does anybody see the inherent conflict of interest regarding the Jason Grimson trained Betterzippit securing the Tab Touch slot in the million dollar Nullarbor race at Gloucester Park? Tab touch is operated by Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA). RWWA employ the Stewards, the vets, the handicappers, the staff that administer barrier […]
Race First Run 1861 Jim Pike’s Long Treble Phar Lap’s rider Jim Pike won three Derbies, 19 years apart. Pike won as an apprentice on Beragoon in 1913, then he rode Phar Lap to victory 16 years later in 1929, before landing his hat trick three years later in 1932 aboard Peter Pan. M0st Wins […]
Well in two weeks time we’ve got two $1 million trot slot races, both on the same day. One is run in the Waikato at the Cambridge track in New Zealand, the other takes place at Gloucester Park in Perth. There is no Catch a Wave, no Leap to Fame, no Merlin, no Captain Ravishing, […]
Sharp N Smart has drawn barrier 17 in the Australian Derby, No 3yo n the past 4o years has ever won the big one from that barrier. In that time only six horses have won from barrier 11 or wider. Who cares? This horse is a champion. Champions break rules. Sharp N Smart wins the […]
