Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
One of my half a dozen bets on the good thing. Got the price. Form ‘expert’ Shane Ciurlio declared the favourite it in the Cup a moral. He ended up with more egg on his face than a bloke lying on the floor in a battery hen farm. Now it’s my turn. But I don’t […]
My mate Matt always said that women and punting don’t mix. He also said that alcohol and the punt didn’t either. Matt’s a school teacher. They are always right.
Well we didn’t back the winner, but $9 the place High Emocean wasn’t to complain about, and the knock is what matters. No-one else came out and potted Deauville Legend did they? Who else declared publicly that it wouldn’t run a place? No-one, that’s who. Just yours truly. Barrier 9 is a beautiful draw in […]
Glenda Markwell went to the Pearly Gates track on Friday after reaching the finishing post in her incredibly brave and stoic battle against the terrible disease that kept trying to kill her. Nautical Lass in race 1 at Randwick just run was the last ever horse to carry Glenda’s name as trainer in the race […]
There it is. My reputation – for whatever it’s worth – is one the line. The favourite CANNOT win the Cup. In fact I will double down and declare that it won’t run a place. There you go. Let’s see how it goes. And how I do.
Can anyone tell me exactly how the wins of the offspring of Captain Treacherous, Downbytheseaside, Sweet Lou and Shadow play afford a timely boost to the Australian standardbred breeding industry? Always B Miki does, because he stands the southern hemisphere season in Australia, but the other four? Give us a break. Captain Treacherous stands all […]
VIC – Stewards Supplementary Report Echuca – 31 May 2022 RACE 9 – APG OFFERS $2.2M IN PRIZEMONEY PACE (1755 MS) HRV Stewards have concluded an Inquiry which was opened following the running of Race 9- “The APG Offers $2.2M in Prizemoney Pace” into the circumstances of the race winner, Border Cross, obtaining a run to the inside […]
Veterinary Officers spend much of their time outdoors on race days, and protection from heatstroke is an important consideration. Dr Flynn says that a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a neckchief and lots of water are essential items on race days. Dr Stacey Flynn, Chief Veterinary Officer QRIC – Safety Spotlight, 24 October 2022 I am sure […]
“These new guidelines will provide clear penalties for breaches of the whip rules,” said Mr Chadwick. “This will assist in providing greater consistency to the penalties applied and it’ll also ensure that riders are well aware of the potential penalties for any breaches of the whip rules. “The new guidelines will also significantly reduce the use […]
It was the night before Cup day, and all through the land Bookies were swinging satchels, taking bets on their online stands The prices were posted full of percentages set with care, In the hope that the punters would bet a fortune on a horse or mare The eager were up doing form and […]
