Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
This news is a bit old now due to my previous refusal to believe it when the rumors drifted out of Menangle, but further confirmation has proven me wrong. The home of Jason Grimson was late last year visited by NSW police armed with a search warrant. It is believed they looking for drugs. Horse […]
Yonkers, NY — On Jan. 8, the Harness Racing Medication Collaborative (HRMC) members Joe Faraldo, Chair, Mark Lowe, Vice Chair USTA, Dr. Kenneth McKeever, Dr. Thomas Tobin, Dr. Andy Roberts, Dr. Clara Fenger and Dr. Richard Balmer met along with Mike Tanner, USTA Executive V.P. An important topic of discussion which has plagued our industry has […]
Rule AHR90A – Trainer Licence (2.6) An applicant for a trainer’s licence Grade A must have satisfactorily completed all training modules applicable to a trainer’s licence Grade B and held such licence for not less than 12 months unless the Controlling Body decides otherwise. We told you last week about how QLD trot trainer Ryan […]
Dear Editor When building the new dining room at Shepparton the building was moved 7 metres further to the south, and this put the judges broadcaster box on top of the building further (7 metres) past the actual finish line. The judges and the broadcaster (and those watching) are at a disadvantage. The box should […]
WARNING – THIS IS SATIRE ONLY Stewards Report Menangle 11/01/25 Stewards: P. Profit (Chairperson), R. Murrihy, T. Bailey, D. Nikolic (Cadet Steward) General In light of the decision of the HRV Stewards to disqualify Captain Hammerhead from its win in the Shepparton Cup due to David Moran’s hocking, HRNSW opened an inquiry into the win […]
Dear Archie I am noticing a troubling trend in Harness meetings in Victoria in the new year, and that trend is the terribly low number of both pre race and post race swabs being taken. I note that some meetings are down to as low as 2 total pre race swabs and 3 post race […]
Gee the angle at Shepparton is hard to pick. I’m pretty good at selecting the winner of photo finishes over the line, and average about 95%. This one in race 3 on Saturday night had me totally fooled though. I would have bet money that Techys Watching in the middle had fought back to win. […]
To Peter Profit Re: Hocking Gavin Lang had a long history of doing it, particularly in big races. Personally I don’t see the big deal in it. It’s not as if he has whipping them to death. But rules are rules. Copied from harness racing forum about G. Lang. Legend, Hall of Famer, saint, sinner. […]
Paul Campbell’s interview with HRV Chief Steward Peter Chadwick about the disqualification of Captain Hammerhead from the Shepparton Cup in what has become known as The Hocking incident is essential viewing for trot faNS. In it Chief Steward Chadwick details the reasons why David Moran’s horse was disqualified from the Cup and explains the rules […]
Archie Hopefully HRNSW insured against the bonus being won, and the insurer didn’t know about “Grimson” when they set the premium………. Set aside the integrity concerns with the Grimson camp and provided the bonus is paid for by insurance the 5 event Carnival of Cups has been a good promotion and if Grimson is going […]
