Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
Race 9: BARRIER REEF POOLS OPEN Handicap 1200 metres BANDIPUR- Began awkwardly. After passing the 1000m was steadied from the heels of ORIENTAL RUNNER which laid in despite the efforts of its rider. Near the 100m, tightened for room and had to be checked when racing between TEARS OF LOVE and LINTHORPE LAD which […]
QRIC Commissioner Shane Gillard has proven the long held adage that ‘the law never sleeps’ by promptly responding to our intelligence regarding potential race fixing behavior at Albion Park on Saturday night. That the Commissioner has interrupted his Sunday to acknowledge receipt of this intelligence, and has committed to undertaking an appropriate review of the […]
Take a look at the replay of the run down the straight in race 10 at Albion Park on Saturday night. Grant Dixon is driving the horse in 2nd place on the fence as they round the home turn, the one in the red, navy and white racing colors of Albion Park Harness Racing Club […]
162. (1) A driver shall not – (t) shout loudly, make any improper noise, or do or attempt anything which interferes or is designed to interfere with the progress of a runner; (u) drive in a way which causes or could cause interference or jostling; (v) whip the driver’s horse with the reins; (w) do […]
Look at Robbie Morris in the 1-1. Why does he only ever look inside for a run when there isn’t one, not to his outside? What is Morris calling out for? Who is he calling to? The answers are self-evident. Now watch Grant Dixon’s horse and keep your eye on it’s line. You can follow […]
So Port Au Prince blows from $10.00 out to $16.00, which is quite a surprise to form students who rate the horse as about a $6.00 chance. Just as it is making what could be a decisive mid race move the horse’s lugging pole breaks loose. It is eased out to the back, where it […]
ScreenRecorderProject168_1.mp4 ScreenRecorderProject166.mp4 https://www-harness-org-au.akamaized.net/qld/APC16121708.mp4 https://www.qric.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2017-22-December-Trista-Dixon-Licence-Disqualification.pdf (Subsequently appealed – see QRIC records) Dear Commissioner, Chief Steward Harness, General Counsel and Communications Manager As much as it pains me to raise such an issue, I am compelled by the Australian Rules of Harness Racing AHR.246* to bring to your attention what I truly and verily […]
On 3 May 2023, the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) heard an application by Mr Robert Walters for a stay of proceedings in respect of the four-month suspension imposed on him by the HRV Stewards pursuant to AHRR 168(1)(e) following Race 1 at Ballarat on 26 April 2023. On 5 May 2023, the VRT refused Mr Walters’ […]
