Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
The NZ Trotting Cup next Tuesday is being widely criticised for lacking quality. The critics are kidding themselves. There are only four chances in the race, but each of them in their own way are brilliant, and the storylines are never-ending. North v South. Purdon v Rasmussen. Old v Young. Champion v Champion. Warhorse v […]
James McPherson is one of the Turbo Trainor associates who had his phone seized at Menangle recently. He is not having a very good month. In fact when it comes to appearances in the Stewards room McPherson is not having a very good year at all. I won’t regale you with the finer details of […]
Sorry I forgot to mention that James McPherson also appealed against a 14 day suspension he received three days later at the Riverina. Once again he didn’t show up or lodge any material, but this time Mr Armati and Mr Ellis elected not to increase the penalty when dismissing his appeal. I would have. The […]
James McPherson was recklessly indifferent to both his rivals and to the Racing Appeals Tribunal, and he deserved everything he got, and probably more. That’s coming anyway, it is only a matter of time now (watch this space). But gee he was harshly done by in comparison to two other drivers in the race, Todd […]
Is it any wonder that Tabcorp are losing wagering market share faster than a thirsty man downs a schooner after three days lost in the desert? This little yellow box appears at the top of your TAB account when you log in. Now wouldn’t you think that if you already have an account you might […]
If the barrier draw procedure for the $50 000 Peak of the Creek final tonight seems mad, that is because it is. Fancy letting the heat winners select their own draws. It is almost as silly as allowing the fastest hear winners first pick. What hope do the horses that didn’t win a heat have […]
Have you ever been showing off in front of your grandkids doing a bomb dive when your phone goes off while you are in mid-air? And the ring is coming from your pocket? No? Me either until about 10 minutes ago. Sorry I couldn’t answer your call whoever you were. For some reason phones don’t […]
Am I the only one who holds huge questions about Jack Laugher’s drive on the $1.25 favourite Captain Bellasario in the 7th race at Yarra Valley yesterday afternoon? If so, then in my view the world is drunk and the people are mad. Jack Laugher is a top class driver, number three in Victoria, the […]
Remember this story we told you a fortnight ago? Well it wasn’t wrong. The horse that Dick drove against to dig in a hole was Asterism. Last night with no rival reinsman trying to murder it Asterism came out and won easily at Tamworth. Funny that. Or not. Good on you Dick. You are a […]
… that our first MyStables runner went like a busted arse. There is no fraction of a cent for each us dear readers. https://cdn.prism.horse/media/dcf20bf8f81c4b64b7a108c414011fdd.mp4 Our debut as fractional owners of a unit trust full of D. Moodie bred/M. Ellerton trained runners has been an abject failure. Everything Nice ran 20.45 lengths last. It was probably […]
