Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
So a Steward can walk up your driveway, and knock on your door. The Ergon electricity meter reader can too, and so can the delivery person from Australia Post, and so can I. So what? None of us can just barge in, unless we are a copper with a warrant, or an ambo or fire […]
Abbott outed for two years for punching steward Racing Queensland (RQ) Stewards today inquired into reports received from Stewards Paul Zimmermann and Michael Ross relating to an alleged incident which occurred during a stable inspection conducted on Saturday, 23 January 2016 at the stables of licensed harness racing trainer Travis Mackay. During the course of […]
Race 4 – Gold Bullion (Heat 1) The connections of every greyhound in the series would love to be in this heat, for it’s by far the weakest of the night. Limited Edition looks at first glance to have a huge advantage in box 1, but local Travis Elsom’s bitch is one of those weird […]
In the space of just five years betting turnover on greyhound racing in Queensland has increased by 233%. In 2016 it was $600 million. Today it is $1.4 billion ($1 400 million). During the same period turnover on QLD harness racing has increased just 40%, from $500 million to $700 million. According to the figures […]
Five years ago the prizemoney for winning a race at the Capalaba dogs on a weekend was $630 per race, across the board. The winner got $441, the second home got $126, and third got $63. Fourth to eighth got nothing except the thrill of racing. As of January the 1st 2022 – in five […]
The Thrill of the Chase is a really brilliant program commissioned by Greyhound Racing Victoria and broadcast on demand on Seven Plus. It’s essentially a greyhound industry program similar to Thoroughbred Weekly or In The Gig, and like those on those shows the presenters know their stuff and are really good at relating it. This […]
Bad people? I don’t think so. They look like a bunch of dog lovers to me. In fact I know them, they are. Paul Wheeler was a giant of the greyhound racing industry who revolutionised the sport, particularly in the areas of breeding and training. A month ago he had a heart attack and died, […]
Queensland Racing Integrity Commission Race Meeting Stewards’ Report Albion Park Greyhounds Sunday, 24th October 2021 Track: Good Weather: Fine Stewards Panel: J Philp (Chair), D Broxham, C Sutton. Officials: R Geisel (Vet), J Hoffman (Judge), C Keithleigh (Starter), L Bobezsko (Samples), C Nilsen (Lure) Race 1 – BOOK YOUR XMAS PARTY @ BRISGREYS MDNPW 331m […]
People I know from the gallops often ask me why I like the trots and the dogs so much. The answer is easy. It’s the people. There are no pretences in these codes like there are at the races; no members stands, no suits, no ties, no segregation by class or wealth, no snotty nosed […]
you The QRIC have reacted admirably to the embarrassing balls up by their Stewards at the Townsville greyhounds on Tuesday night. Well sort of anyway. No, not really. They’ve just made it worse. QRIC Chief Greyhound Steward Alex Kitching has front footed the issue by saying an investigation has been launched into the Rake Affair, […]
