Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
Some months ago we wrote extensively about what we, then and now, considered to be the unlawful and utterly unjust removal of Director Sharon Cimarosti (pictured above) from the board of Harness Racing South Australia (HRSA). At the time we described it as a travesty, and warned that it would not end there. We were […]
Hi Archie In reply to Syd of SA. In 1984 the Lordship stakes and Ladyship stakes were worth $10 000 in prizemoney each. In 2022 they have been reduced or dwindled to $8,000. A basket of goods and services valued at $10 000 in calendar year 1984, would in calendar year 2022 cost $34,639.46. Total […]
Hello Arch It’s Syd from south Australia. In reply to Bill from the Barossa. I whole heartily agree with the prizemoney increases being a sleight of hand. First any increase is great for the game, but let us put reality into the equation here. Average prizemoney in winter in SA per meeting in the past […]
A fortnight and a half ago the South Australian Treasurer, a bloke named Stephen Mullighan, announced that the racing industry’s share of the POC tax would increase from 10% of the 15% collected – that is, a tenth of the take – up to 20%, meaning that racing now gets a fifth of the rake. […]
Dear Peter Profit SA harness racing is currently sitting on 6% of overall wagering turnover in the State. The much vaunted improved stake money is a sleight of hand. Go back to school and learn some simple arithmetic. Race handicapping Australia wide just a joke. There are no leaders of any standing within the industry […]
Afternoon all, Many of you will be aware of some turmoil created by HRSA Ltd. board member Sharon Cimarosti. It has become apparent that her actions at board level are significantly impeding the ability of harness racing’s controlling body to function effectively. After a vote of no confidence in her at the recent HRSA Ltd […]
The rainfall readings yesterday from the Parafield weather station, just down the road from the track The trots at Globe Derby last night were called off before the meeting had even begun. The claimed reason was because the track was unsafe due to rain. Rain? They had 11mm, or less than half an inch. On […]
For some strange reason South Australian harness racing fans have bestowed trainer/driver Luke O’Neill with the nickname The Juice. It’s unfortunate, because all juices are made from pressed fruit, and life didn’t turn out real good for the last chap who bore the moniker. Anyone can see why they called OJ Simpson the juice, but […]
Racing SA has copped a hammering in the past week about the decision to race on at Gawler on Anzac Day in the wake of Dean Holland’s tragic accident. My mail out of Adelaide is the criticism is unwarranted. Those in the know say that the Gawler club consulted with Dean’s father Darren about whether […]
One of Aaron Bain and Summit Bloodstock’s ‘big’ owners is a syndicate called Wear the Fox Hat. It’s Rocky Butterworth’s syndicate. He is all class isn’t he? And the Rock has the hide to call me a piece of shit. My WearTheFoxHat syndicate gets another 2nd in the Miracle Mile with our superstar Spirit Of […]
