Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
Robert Walters – Honest Rob – is a low down dirty grub when it comes to the treatment of horses. I’ve said it before and I will say it again. He is a Ben Yole affiliated cheat who couldn’t drive straight if his life depended on it, because he doesn’t know how. I’m going to […]
Matthew Isaacs appointed HRV CEO Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Isaacs to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A highly respected senior leader with extensive experience in the wagering and racing sector, Isaacs will assume HRV responsibilities on January 31. Isaacs’ impressive resume includes successful stints at […]
The execution of Gloucester Park’s long-mooted land sale to developer Hesperia has become a public process at the hands of a “disgruntled” former board member. The Supreme Court has told the WA Trotting Association it must give racing identity and former board member Duro Margaretic at least seven days’ notice before inking any legally binding […]
The mail is that the mobile starting vehicle used at Port Pirie is the same one that is used at Globe Derby. No doubt the sharing arrangement is a consequence of funding issues and the control body HRSA having no money for new machinery. At Globe Derby they start 7 horses off the front, so […]
In a 1962 profile of the great horse Adios in Sports illustrated the stallion was describe thusly: “To his extreme admirers, however this 22 year patriarch is the mightiest father of all mammals past or present.” It adds two quotes from the great harness writer, student of bloodlines and of harness history, James C. Harrison: “I would throw in all […]
Gaita Pullicino had to withdraw all of her horses at Monday because she and Frank didn’t feel too well when they woke up on in the morning. I wish them both a speedy recovery. It was funny how the Stewards didn’t demand a medical certificate before they drive or train again. Or stand any of […]
The $4.00 second favorite Leap To Fame is out of the Chariots of Fire. I don’t at this stage know how or why, but he’s gone. Keith From Queensland spotted it. He’s backed Catch a Wave at $14.00 on VicTAB, and $15 on Tabtouch. The fools haven’t realised that it’s out. It is $4.00 with […]
Frank Pullicino is down on the papers as the trainer of nine horses who were supposed to run at today’s meeting at Globe Derby. He’s not. The poor bastard is crippled by osteoarthritis, and can hardly walk, let alone train. Gaita trains them. All nine have been scratched by the Stewards this morning, about 3 […]
If wind turbulence caused Gaita’s horse to gallop …. Then why are the leaves in the tree standing stone still?
So watch this. Gaita Pullicino – a very smart woman indeed when it comes to a dollar and the trots – is driving the leader. It’s been backed for a stack, but it gallops on the turn. It’s driver is supposed to take it to either the inside or the outside of the track, but […]
