Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
Our mail is that appointments to the top race day integrity roles in Tasmania have been made. According to our sources Martin Knibbs has been appointed as Chief Steward Thoroughbred. Those who have worked with Martin in Queensland will tell you that he is an excellent Steward and a very nice bloke, and I have […]
Remember we told you about Tasmanian stewards being stood down? You always hear it here first. Just to prove it, the three Stewards in the ABC story below are Michael Castillo (gallops), Roger Brown (trots), and Robert Simpson (tri-code). We warned you a long time ago that integrity was being compromised by problems with Stewards […]
STEWARDS REPORT – MAJOR HOT NZ The gelding exhibited noticeably rough gaiting near the 1000-metre mark and again approaching the 600-metre point. Following the race, a veterinary examination was conducted; however, no clinical abnormalities were identified at the time of assessment. When questioned by stewards regarding the gelding’s performance, driver Tom Callaghan offered a possible […]
Hi AB The ongoing discussion about integrity highlights the general complacency around ensuring sound systems are in place. Regulators completely ignore the obvious signs of potential manipulation – i.e. incredible changes in a horses performance and abnormal strike rates. Strike rates are interesting – take the thoroughbreds – last year Maher – 14%, Waller 12%, […]
Under the rules of harness racing – rule 259(1)(e) – a disqualified person is absolutely prohibited from racing horses during the period of their disqualification. That creates a problem for both Greg Fleming and Harness Racing Victoria. Fleming is a disqualified person. In 2023 he was disqualified for 2 years and 6 months after being found […]
Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, by Il Sodoma, c. 1525 The horse that collapsed in the video above that collapsed during race 3 at Globe Derby last Saturday night was pronounced dead at the scene. It’s name was Saint Sebastian, trained by Samantha Hill and driven by Wayne Hill. Saint Sebastian was just six years old. He will never […]
Two things happened yesterday that show up how differently racing jurisdictions deal with the same offence. Both involve cobalt. In Queensland thoroughbred race trainers Wil and Peter Hulbert presented a horse to race and win at Eagle Farm in late April with cobalt levels above the threshold in its system. Neither Hulbert was stood down […]
Peter “Noddy” McMullen’s drive on Arrive in last weekend’s QLD Oaks defies logic and sense. Take a look at it before we go on further so you can see what I am about to say. What the hell was McMullen trying to achieve by taking off at the 800m at the speed he did? Was […]
We have received some interesting information from multiple sources since we published our story about southern bookmakers clamoring to field at the Albion Park trots during the Winter Carnival meets. One of the bookmakers we mentioned in the story is Mark Opie, the owner of the corporate bookmaker Okebet. It has come to our attention […]
Supplementary Report: Stewards resumed their inquiry concerning the actions of Nathan Ford in relation to the strapping of the racehorse Jorge Street preceding Race 6—the Interdominion Pacing Championship Round 2 Heat held at Albion Park on July 12. The inquiry took statements from Mr. Nathan Ford and Ms. Bianca Heenan, the registered trainer of Jorge Street. […]
