Archie Finds Yet Another Way to Get a Favorite Beaten
As the caller said there are certainly some ways to get beaten in this punting game. And I have this amazing ability to find them all. This one above is yet another.
Jared Wehlow’s New Gig as Winton ‘The Real Deal’ Veall’s Form Man
Rockhampton based gallops man Jared Wehlow made the headlines last week when he announced his retirement from the training game at the early age of just 37, telling Racing QLD reporter Jordan Gerrans at the time that he “planned to have a bit of family time and enjoy doing something different.” Well in an exclusive […]
Super Mario Lands a Long Priced Plunge Again
Some people say that you should only back SA trot trainer ‘Super Mario’ Borg’s horses when they are in the first few races on the card. I know not why they say such things, but I disagree. So too do the stable punters who piled into Tuff Tiger in the last race at Globe Derby […]
Two Tough Beats in Ten Minutes
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 […]
Say Hello to the Camera Horsey
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 […]
How Not to Run a Bowler Account – Some People Get What They Deserve
The decision of the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission in the matter of Mr L’s complaint against Entain as owner of Ladbrokes provides instruction on how not to run a bowler account if you don’t want to get sprung. If you are going to use someone else to front for you, make sure you […]
Leader Peter Warned the Punters – But They Didn’t Listen
Fifteen days ago Tairlaw Toll failed at Albion Park when a short priced favorite, running last in a race in which it started at a quote of $2.10. When questioned about the performance by Stewards driver Peter McMullen explained that the horse raced best when it is able to race weekly, and said that the […]
The Early Crow and Other Interesting Bet Options on Cup Day at Addington
Entain are offering some really interesting betting options on the main races at Addington today on both their NZ (TAB and Betcha) and Australian (Ladbrokes and Neds) platforms. The Early Crow is one of them. The name of the game of the Early Crow is to pick the horse to get to the winning post […]
Bulldog Loses His Appeal – You’d Hope He Had Better Luck on the Punt During His Stay
On 11 October 2024, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) handed down its decision in relation to an application lodged by licensed trainer-driver John Nicholson seeking review of the penalties imposed by the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) on 6 September 2023. Background On 6 September 2023, Mr Nicholson pleaded guilty to four charges Australian […]
Isn’t it Bad Enough That a Bloke Does His Arse? – Does He Have to Get Suspended Too? (First Published Sep 23)
John ‘Bulldog’ Nicholson is a long-time and well-known harness racing trainer/driver. Well, not presently, because earlier this month he was put out for 12 months by the Victorian Racing Tribunal for punting in races that he was competing in. He actually got outed for 2 years, but the VRT reduced it to just the 1 […]