Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
On the topic of Jason Grimson, a reader has corrected us about his ability to educate and train juvenile pacers to success by reminding us of the deeds of Dont Think Twice, the pacer that first put him on the map. Trained throughout its career by Grimson, Don’t Think Twice won 16 races from 34 […]
Many of his close friends and supporters are openly vaunting Jason Grimson as the greatest trot trainer of all time, but this mob need to take a chill pill with a cup of tea and have a lie down. All credit to Grimson for his great training performance in getting Swayzee to back up to […]
What goes up must come down. Or at least that’s what we’re told. When it comes to Group 1 winners after they leave Jason Grimson’s care, it appears that it’s true. Boncel Benjamin – 12 starts, 0 wins I Cast No Shadow – 17 starts, 0 wins Ideal Dan – 26 starts, 0 wins Major […]
A prominent Northern Rivers gallops trainer was arrested yesterday and charged with two counts of rape of a minor. In an eerie coincidence the man, who was formerly based in Queensland, is believed at one time to have trained horses for disgraced Albion Park CEO Scott Steele. His alleged victim was aged 13 and 14 […]
I have been Jason Grimson’s biggest doubter and greatest critic for a long time now, but after Swayzee’s incredible performance to win the NZ just four days after racing and winning at Young it’s time for me to tap the mat. Jumping Jase is a genius. There you go, I’ve said it. I don’t know […]
Luvachat, murdered by Roy Rogers for no good reason at all The advertisement that you see below appeared on the website rehomearacehorse.com.au in November last year. Luvachat is the racehorse concerned. As you can see Luvachat is described as being a horse with a beautiful nature and kind disposition. He is also describe as having […]
Popular Queensland gallops trainer John Manzelmann appears to be pulling the pin on racing, judging by the huge number of his stable runners that have been listed for sale with online auction house bloodstock.com.au Manzelmann, a former leading trot trainer before switching his attention to the gallops, has had a long career in both codes […]
Jason Grimson won fiver races in a row with Outside Fighter during August and September, before the wheels fell off and it put in a pair of back to back shockers, the most recent a tailed off last at Menangle a fortnight ago. Outside Fighter got sacked by Grimson after that run, and was shipped […]
Roy Rogers, a handy man on the trigger who kills innocent horses without remorse These are the four young horses that WA trainer Roy Rogers killed by shooting them in the head. None of the deaths were justified. These horses weren’t sick or injured. None of them had a current racing embargo in place. They […]
The disintegration of SA gallops trainer Ryan Balfour is complete. Racing South Australia have ruled that he is no longer a fit and proper person to hold a license. Balfour’s license has been cancelled, effective immediately. The license cancellation period is indefinite. He may reapply for a license in the future, but I wouldn’t like […]
