Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
Archie, On 16 February, chairman Brett Wright and a group of stewards conducted breath testing at the Toowoomba races. Jockey Adin Thompson had a discrepancy in a breath test and was stood down from riding on that day. An inquiry into the issue was convened and adjourned. Thompson returned to race riding after having had […]
Some people say that team driving in Tasmania stopped when Ben Yole got put out. They obviously haven’t been watching the Tassie trots. There is no better proof that the team drive continues on unabated than Saturday night’s Group 1 Tasmanian Cup. Unsurprisingly it involved the former Ben Yole stable drivers and associates, the brothers […]
There is a continuing controversy involving AFL umpire Nick Foot’s employment by Sportsbet, with questions being asked about some of Foot’s officiating calls in the Collingwood-Bulldogs game on the weekend, and whether they were in any way influenced by his association with the bookmaker. Let us make our position on the issue clear. Nick Foot […]
The trainer on the hottest streak in NSW right now Chris Judd’s juggernaut rolled on at Menangle last night. Judd had two runners on the card for a winner and a $31 third. His winner was Speculating, which was well placed dropping back to the same class in which he last won over the distance […]
Auckland Trotting Club – I The beleaguered Auckland Trotting Club are going so good that on Friday night they cut off the 20% members discount at the bar and restaurant without telling anyone. What next? Do they take the hat around so they can pay the power bill? Auckland Trotting Club – II Murmurs are […]
This reply by the publisher of the North West Weekly Matt Nicholls to suggestions that he be appointed to the Racing Queensland board show exactly why he should be, and is the right person for the job. For once Gary Gorrie and I agree on something. Article courtesy of John Lingard at his as ever […]
The Stewards have some concerns with this ride by Andrew Mallyon on the favorite Rose of Mytrle in the 7th race at Doomben yesterday. Have a look at the replay and see if you can see why? Mallyon is in the maroon silks with white cap, on the fence. The Stewards are concerned in particular […]
Archie Your track at Albion park looks super. But has Mr Seymour looked at the shite track down here at Globe Derby? We are having horses break down every day. Peta from Paradise 5075
Wasn’t Ride High’s 1.49.0 at the Bendigo the fastest mile in Australia on a 1000m track? Not anymore I’d say……. One off the fence for 2 turns, 14 odd extra meters covered, about a second faster on the pegs. That was ultra impressive, but his lack of gate speed means he’s going to have to […]
Apprentice Gabrielle Semmens elected to take a full book of rides at Sprinsgure yesterday in preference to a couple of mounts in Townsville. It was a bit of a drive out to the mining town, but it proved worth the ride. Semmens landed a treble and a second from five races, including a win in […]
