Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
The adage that there is no such thing as free money was proven true again last night, as cheap multi hunters chasing the short priced Emma Stewart trained favorites for an easy kill went down in a screaming heap at Melton as three went down in the space of just 4 races. Apollo Storm was […]
Hi Catherine (Clarke, QRIC Commissioner) Is animal welfare no longer a priority for QRIC? Judging by the actions or should I say the non action by stewards at today’s Eagle Farm it seems animal welfare is far from a priority. Firstly in the mounting yard before race four Jackson Morris after mounting Crafty Eagle unnecessarily […]
REPORTS are circulating that greyhound racing is set to be banned in Tasmania from 2029. Tasmanian-based sports reporter Brent Costelloe took to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday night, declaring news of a proposed ban on greyhound racing in the state will drop within the next 24 hours. “Greyhound racing is set to be banned in […]
As we foreshadowed last week, Mildura trainer Aaron Coad has been stood down and all of his horses scratched from their engagements following his recent arrest on drugs charges. No official announcement has yet been made, but we are told that Coad’s license has been suspended pending resolution of his criminal charge/s. Coad next appears […]
The somewhat disturbing mail is that Sky Channel are refusing to take Josh Fleming’s on-course calls from Birdsville this year, and will instead have the Cup and other races over the carnival called remotely from the studio. Why Sky are being so petty is a total mystery to us, for Josh is one of the […]
Fresh off another 6 winners last weekend – including her special at $26 -Australia’s deadliest tipster Dr Georgia Whiting is back with some more winners for us this Saturday. Can the good doctor do it again? She has tipped six winners twice in the past 5 weekends, so why not?
Hi AB The ongoing discussion about integrity highlights the general complacency around ensuring sound systems are in place. Regulators completely ignore the obvious signs of potential manipulation – i.e. incredible changes in a horses performance and abnormal strike rates. Strike rates are interesting – take the thoroughbreds – last year Maher – 14%, Waller 12%, […]
Hi Archie, I read with interest the article from HRNSW Stewards that Scott Hewitt received no penalty for his Levamisole positive swab. In talking to one of the stewards about the case, apparently Scott ran sheep on his property (which he treated with Levamisole) and although the horses and sheep were in separate paddocks, the […]
Here is a picture of Frank Hudson using his time before the first race at the recent Horsham meeting to scour his client list looking for bowlers. A bookie and his money are never parted. And as long as there are are punters out there trying to pick his pocket, Hudson never sleeps.
