Prayers for Cyril
Story by John Lingard – letsgohorseracing.com.au THE prayers of the racing world are with the family of one of Australia’s favorite jockeys, Cyril Small, who is fighting to survive a massive stroke. Small, 67, best remembered as the rider of the legendary galloper, Vo Rogue, was rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital on Saturday. (PHOTO […]
A True Bush Legend
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 […]
Chalk, Cheese and Absolute Crackers – These Brothers Are Made For TV
These blokes are brothers. Not that you would know it, if you didn’t. This pair are racing men, livestock auctioneers, experts on the price of beef, and cool as cat characters to boot. They should have their own TV show. It would be a top rater. Chalk, Cheese and Absolute Crackers they could call it. […]
Baldy Misses Out Again – Don’t These Fashions on the Field Judges Understand Victorian Racing Chic?
Australia’s favorite professional punter David ‘Baldy’ Frolley has travelled far and wide across the country from his Seaford, Victoria base in his cross country quest to win a Fashions on the Field. We have seen Baldy tracks from Murwillumbah to Manangatang, Grafton to Geelong, Wangaratta to Wagga, and Caulfield to Coffs Harbour as he pursues […]
The Tuaman is O4OSUM Bro (First Published 2024)
The Tuaman with our nephews at the Fight For Life that he got us front row tickets to. I was taking the picture. Maggie’s cousin David Tua is one of the funniest blokes you will ever meet in your life. When we lived over there near him and his Mum he used to drive around […]
A Worthy Recognition For an Unsung Legend of the Sport
DR LUK SUN CHIN, Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit By Michael Guerin One of horse racing’s most enduring and loved characters says he “is a bit embarrassed” about being honoured in today’s King’s Birthday Honours. “It is a lovely honour but I have so many other people’s help in all facets of […]
Vale Peter Donohoe – Victoria Derby Winner and QLD Trot Legend
I was saddened to learn yesterday of the passing of Peter Donohoe, the trainer-driver who for decades was a fixture of harness racing at both the old right-hand Albion Park, and then later at the present left-hand one. I never met Peter, but as a trot fan felt I knew him well, even though I […]
Big Ups to the Big Oh – And to Greg From the Gold Coast
Big ups to young apprentice Hyeontaek Oh (pictured), who recently rode his first career winner at just his second race ride. Apparently Oh is a real nice kid and a very hard worker, so his success is well deserved. He looks to have a very bright future ahead. Congratulations too to our reader and correspondent […]
A Champion From Head To Toe – A Looker Too
Isn’t Leap To Fame an absolutely tremendous looking horse. As pretty as a picture. Just like Kay, Brittany and Trista. Sorry Kev and Grant. No disrespect. But I’m not sure about you. Stick to owning and training world champions chaps. Leave the looks to Larry and the girls. Photos by Angelique Bridson, another champion.