Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
If the buzz on Twitter is right then harness racing media star Brittany Graham is off to New Zealand in the new year to take up a leading role in the TAB Trackside presentation team. What a wonderful catch she is for the Kiwis, and a huge loss of our own. Brittany is an absolute […]
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (‘QRIC’) has been advised that a licensed racehorse trainer has been arrested and charged by Queensland Police for criminal offences. QRIC Commissioner Catherine Clark advised that the participant’s licence has been suspended immediately. “QRIC’s role is to maintain the integrity of racing. Therefore, the trainer has been stood down from […]
Not sure whether race day coitus is covered in the rules as a “raceday treatment” it’s certainly not spelled out as such, but it does effect physiology but not as a “blood boost” during the post coital period. It’s not post coital elation, more post coital relaxation Ejaculation during intercourse in males causes a drop […]
Ten minutes after hello horsey turned and smiled at the camera and cost itself the win at Mildura, it happens again on the other side of the ditch in Addington. Miki Bennett didn’t turn do it by mugging for the camera. He chose the old fashioned way method of galloping when he was home to […]
I’ve seen some tough beats in my time, but this one is right up there with them. Allsop in the red was the $2.30 favorite to win the 2nd today at Mildura. He looked home too. But its never over until the big girls sings. And this happened before she could. It looks even […]
Athletics NSW call all competitive events off once the temperature hits 40 degrees, and for good reason too because humans are most susceptible to heat exhaustion or heat stroke once the mercury rises about that level, which poses a real risk to their health and safety when performing vigorous activities, particularly outdoors in the unshaded […]
In the same week that it’s former general manager Mark Bayliss indicated that he would plead guilty to a charge of racing related fraud, the Albany Racing Club (ARC) 2023/24 annual report has been released to members, with the financial statements revealing that the club lost over $120 000 last year and is trading while […]
The disintegration of SA gallops trainer Ryan Balfour is complete. Racing South Australia have ruled that he is no longer a fit and proper person to hold a license. Balfour’s license has been cancelled, effective immediately. The license cancellation period is indefinite. He may reapply for a license in the future, but I wouldn’t like […]
RWWA CEO Ian Edwards is lucky he’s not paid on performance. If he was his salary would be zero. Under his watch RWWA lost $40 million last year. CEO Edwards was paid a salary of circa $650 000 for his sterling achievement. Rewarded for failure. Where do I get me a job like that?
On Thursday (Nov. 7), there will be no horse racing in France. Instead, representatives of both sports (trot/flat) will gather for a protest march in Paris. The reason is that the French government has announced plans to increase the totalisator tax. This will cost the sport up to 50 million euros per year, prompting harness […]
