Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
23 acceptors were scratched from Saturday’s Julia Creek meeting because there was no jockey there to ride them. There were only 51 runners set to be on the card. Which means that almost half of them were scratched. That’s ridiculous of an in itself. But here is the real crazy bit. The Stewards allowed Tanya […]
Most QLD race fans favorite caller Josh Fleming will return to the broadcast box this year to call the Birdsville Cup carnival, and we join with everyone else in welcoming him back. Not only is Josh a great race caller, but he is a passionate promoter of the sport and an all round good guy […]
Racing QLD has announced that a number of upcoming country meetings have been converted from non-TAB to TAB programs. This can only be a good thing, as by drawing wagering revenue from previously non-earning meetings there is more money to go around for everyone. It also means we punters can get a bet on bush […]
Some people bemoan the money spent on non-TAB country meetings, and claim that its a waste of money. Those who turned out for the meeting at Esk in QLD yesterday disagreed. Just take a look at the crowd. There were more people at the country race day than there were at Caulfield or Eagle Farm. […]
Archie Just got back from the Jundah Camels. At the start of Race 1 a old battler came over with a board with 200 squares on it numbered 1 to 200. “I’m raising money for Shane McGovern’s partner” he said. “Square numbers $10 each and you win a gorilla if your numbers drawn”. “Give me […]
It was a big day out at Alpha yesterday, with thousands of keen bush racegoers shelling out the hundred to get through the gates, and then later partying into the night. A great time is said to have been had by all. Congratulations to the club committee and all the volunteers and staff who made […]
Mr Butterfly In a follow up to the Alpha story, I had a giggle at the bookies response. First of all I wonder how many of those trainers, owners, bookies and, jockeys who stood up and defended the meeting’s entry price actually had to part with $100 to get into the track? Scribe will tell […]
Archie Get yourself over to Mt Isa on Saturday as a jockey. Ride 5, go slow, stay safe, and walk out with more than $1200 plus any prize money you earn. And $800 from Racing QLD to help pay for the trip. Happy days. Rob from Rangeview
The highlights that the QLD bush town of Alpha (pop. 599) are that it has a tourism information centre, golf course, art gallery, showground, Racecourse, parks, swimming pool, tennis courts, museum, hardware store, newsagents, bank, pub, grocery store, butcher, baker – but no candle maker – a post office, BP, Caltex, craft shop, hairdresser, pharmacy, […]
There are 5 races at Mt Isa, with a total of 40 runners. Tanya Parry trains 34 of them. That’s 85% of the horses on the card. Parry trains all of the 8 in race one, and each of the 9 in race 4. She has 5 of the 7 in races two and three, […]
