Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
Race 1 – Bubba Gump Pest Control Stakes Betterzipit was incredible last start in the Schweppes Sprint, despite what the form guide says. Cam Hart drove it like an imbecile, and cruelled it’s chances, which would have been huge given a decent steer by Cracker or someone as good as that, which – again despite […]
To date we have given Queensland’s new non-TAB race meeting vision provider Regional Cast an easy run, mainly on the basis that anyone has to be better than the previous provider On The Bit Racing, who were absolute shockers. But we are not so sure anymore, for on the evidence before us it seems that […]
1.48.2 – Spirit Of St Louis 1.48.6 – Expensive Ego 1.49.1 – Catch A Wave 1.49.3 – Honolua Bay 1.49.5 – Braeview Kelly 1.50.2 – Hurricane Harley 1.50.3 – Mach Dan 1.50.9 – Captain Ravishing
At least we have the excuse of not having an editor to check our spelling and grammar. What’s Richard’s? https://www.racenet.com.au/news/richard-callanders-weekly-australian-horse-racing-column-20230228
The TAB is close to announcing a deal to outsource its race-betting business to an Australian partner, according to race industry sources. A spokesperson for the Petone-based state-owned betting agency did not confirm those details, but said it had “commenced a process in relation to a partnering arrangement” and was in discussions with “a range […]
Let’s look at the NZ blood spinning/spun blood injectabales practice from a positon of logic. Ask, why would one do it, given the relatively high cost of doing it – it being said on Trackside to be $850 +gst per spinning, and additional vet cost to take the blood, costs to transport it to Christchurch, […]
“Our trainers toil away caring for their horses, providing secure employment for their staff, building and investing in infrastructure for today and for the future, and ultimately, delivering the racing product daily around the country “In essence, these trainers are fulfilling their charter. For Racing Australia sadly, you, the Board, cannot say the same. “It […]
Thoroughbred rules QRIC Chief thoroughbred steward Josh Adams said the Commission is concerned about reports of owners lay betting against a horse in which they were connected. “Under no circumstances are the connections of a thoroughbred racehorse permitted to lay a horse in their care and or ownership,” he said. “If connections breach AR 237 they may […]
I agree. A thorough examination of cash payments made into the bank accounts of Adam Hamilton and/or those closest to him would make for a fascinating case study into the ethics of race writing and ‘alleged’ mainstream journalism too. Being Petty am I Ad-man? Ten ton per ain’t petty to most, if you know what […]
