The Deadest Ride of the Year – Dale Evans Should Be Put Out For Life – UPDATED
Nic Me Some was heavily backed to win the 4th race at Mackay on Saturday. That was bad luck for those who backed it, because it’s jockey Dale Evans determinedly didn’t want it to win. I wonder who paid him to hook it? Harsh words you say? Then watch this and keep your eyes on […]
Might D. Oliver Be a Bit Short in Retirement?
There is a vicious rumour sweeping racing that soon to retire race riding legend Damian Oliver may be $2.5 million lighter in his pension fund than he expected. The word is that someone close to him and linked in to his business dealings may have misreported the funds that Oliver has available to him, and […]
Is the Ben and Jamie Show Over?
The hot gossip out of Victoria is that the much vaunted fairtytale romance between jockeys Ben Melham and Jamie Kah is over, almost as soon as it began. Ms Kah is said to have moved on start a romance with a well-known trainer, or a co-trainer to be precise. And it’s not Peter Moody. That’s […]
News Flash – Don’t Worry About the Horses – At Least No Jockeys Were Pissed
The QRIC’s new ‘targeted swabbing’ regime is pure genius. Pre-race swab horses in only 4 of the 7 races at the main meeting on Sundays, and test the riders instead. Just like they did at the Sunshine Coast yesterday. You will be pleased to know that no jockey put on the bag was pissed. We […]
Shouldn’t the Clerk of the Scales Have Been Suspended Too?
On 16 November 2023, Stewards enquired into an incident that took place prior to the Birdsville Cup, being the sixth race at Birdsville on the 2 September 2023, whereby apprentice Landan Sykes was engaged to ride WAITAKERE. Apprentice Landan Sykes pleaded guilty, in that he did attempt to deceive and manipulate his riding weight, when […]
What Do You Have to Do to Get a Suspension in QLD – Kill Someone?
Take a look at the interference in the straight to Drialle, the heavily backed $1.70 favourite in the cream and green that is 3 back the fence as they round the turn. Drialle’s rider Martin Harley had every right to shoot the gap down the stretch between the leader on the rail and the horse […]
Harry Bentley Cops 2 Months For Tipping – And Escapes a Bullet
The worst kept secret in Hong Kong is a secret no more, after English hoop Harry Bentley yesterday had his license suspended for 2 months and copped a fine of AU $60 000 after being found guilty of improper conduct for tipping horses to people who weren’t their owners, meaning that he was most likely […]
Thank Goodness Hughie is Ok – That Fall Looked Shocking – Racing is a Real Dangerous Game
Thank you everyone for all the well wishes.I have a few fractures, nothing too serious thank God🙏🏼👌🏼 pic.twitter.com/M1VM9IRj5o — Hugh Bowman (@HugeBowman) November 11, 2023
How Many Ways Are There for a Punter Get Beat?
Have you heard of this one before? Another horse’s tail getting wrapped around another jockeys boot, causing that rider’s foot to be pulled from the stirrup, which in turn made their mount lose several lengths? That’s what happened to Roth ‘N’ Bell’s rider Morgan Butler in the 8th race at Innisfail yesterday. The horse lost […]