Staggering it is that 11 of the 12 mares in last Saturday’s Victorian Oaks were US or European sires. Absolutely staggering. It’s a sign of the global revolution in breeding. Or so Bonnington says. If only he knew a bit about harness racing history, or bothered to do a bit of research, he might one […]
Meet Fungus Ferguson – He is a Drug Cheat – And Perhaps a Whole Lot More
I want to introduce you to Craig ‘Fergo’ Ferguson, aka Fungus. Fungus is a trot trainer. The most improved trainer in the world. In the four seasons from 2017-2020 he had 304 starters for just 17 winners. Horses trained by him won $171 954, at an average annual earn of $42 989. He was struggling. […]
Three Viruses and a Trio of Tie Ups – Yeah Good
Why is that so many All Stars runners over the years have contracted viruses or tied up early on in their preps? It’s uncanny. I wonder what they treat them for to fix it? Wouldn’t it be lovely to know. Editor’s note: Akuta and Franco Mac ran 1-2 in the Group 1 Canterbury Flying Stakes […]
A Pretty Cruisy Dude
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=562880375643110&ref=sharing The 2YO that I have been telling you was a champion before he even raced – Merlin – won the Harness Million at Addington last night. It’s a race that some pretty handy horses have won over the years: Akuta, Lazarus, Changeover, Bailey’s Dream, Il Vicolo and Courage Under Fire are just a few. […]
Dead Horses, Dollars, and Disgraces – Another Summit Bloodstock Special
We come to race 8 at Gloucester Park last night. The favourite is 2-1 on in the old parlance, or $1.50 in today’s language. A horse named Alcippes Delight, who was drawn on the outside of the back row, was backed from $13.00 into $4.80 to beat it. One guess who owns Alcippes Delight, or […]
How to Give a Bleeder Shot, Woodend Beach and Summit Else Style
It is simple, and highly effective. 5ml Formaldehyde, mixed with 25ml of Saline. Embalming fluid and salt water. Guess what there is a lot of at beaches? Salt water. Know the funny thing though? The beach trainers don’t even bother with the water. Bang! Formaldehyde straight into the vein. It works like a dream. It’s a […]
A Cheat From Hell – Or Invercargill Anyway – Same Thing, Just Hotter (First Published 25 September)
Before today Teddy Baker had raced 15 times and the best he could do was finish 3 placings. A few weeks ago he gets transferred from the stable of the stable of A.F.H. Hunter to that of T.M.A. Dewe. TMH is Tyler. He is a teenage kid who only got his license three weeks ago. […]
Addington Tips For Friday Night
Race 2 HRNZ Annual Conference 2YO Pace – no 4 Sherlock This bloke is really, really smart, but has been crucified by bad barriers at his two starts to date. That all changes on Friday night. You are going to see a very different Sherlock here. One who is a winner. Race 8 Canterbury Flying […]
Mary, Mary Hallelujah
Another rumour currently floating around involves the Maryborough Harness Racing Club. It also involves a well known OAM (not Kevin Seymour, he holds a higher honour), and the Victorian Harness Racing Club, which at present is a harness racing club only in name. This whisper on the wind suggests that discussions are currently being held […]
Scurrilous Rumour – We Hope
There is word going around that former QLD Chief Thoroughbred Steward Peter Chadwick may not in fact be lost to the game at all, as previously speculated. It seems soccer is not all that appealing to him. The whispers are that he is in the frame for the Harness Racing Victoria Chief Steward’s job. Surely […]