One For the Black Book
Put the name Zourosa in your little black book and get on the filly next time she appears in a Maiden. The form guide will tell you that Zourosa finished 6th at Mornington yesterday beaten 4 lengths, but it was a much better run than it looked given that rider Jamie Melham didn’t give it […]
Qld Racing Appeals News
The much awaited decision in the Noel Callow appeal will be handed down at noon on Monday. It’s important to note that this appeal relates strictly to Callow’s 10-month disqualification for his conduct in the published recordings made in Darwin last year. Any alleged rule breaches emanating from subsequently released recordings will be dealt with […]
The Man Who Loved Horses
There is strong mail coming out of Waltzing Matilda country that the owner of one of the runners at Winton on Saturday has recently had animals removed from his property by the RSPCA, who were concerned about their welfare. We don’t know what the bloke – who owns what is sure to be one of […]
Liandra Gray Banned For 2 Years Over Animal Cruelty
Tasmanian horse trainer Liandra Gray has been disqualified for 2 years for animal cruelty after pleading guilty to a charge under the rules related to her whipping a horse more than forty times with a race whip as she was trying to force it to lunge in a sand roll. In August Gray was convicted […]
Animal advocates want WA to ‘get on board’ with phasing out greyhound racing amid welfare concerns
The attacks on greyhound racing continue, with WA the latest target. Can the dogs survive the concerted campaigns by animal activists that are having success in shifting public opinion against the sport? I guess that will depend on how the industry responds to the challenges it is facing now and in the future. We will […]
Too Much Money, Too Few Ideas
This is Harness Racing NSW’ new ad for the Carnival of Cups. It is in our view totally inane. Some had too much money to spend and too few ideas. Just ask Mini Me. And tell him to get a haircut.
Anyone Want to Buy a Multiple Bankrupt Non Payer and Water Thief’s Cast Offs?
It appears that everyone’s favorite debt dodging multiple bankrupt and water thief in a drought Dean Baring (pictured) has run into yet another dry gully, and is being forced to liquidate the horse stock that he owns under his wife’s company name in order to stave off the hungry wolves from Magic Millions, stallion owners […]
The Most Ambitious Appeal in the World
Tasmanian greyhound trainer Peter Howlett (Jr) has lodged an appeal against a 2-year disqualification imposed by Stewards for failing to disclose his previous criminal convictions, lying to the control body about his criminal history, failing to provide a national police check certificate, and failing to attend a Stewards inquiry when directed. I don’t know what […]
Who is in Charge of the SA Circus Now?
With Chief Steward Trevor Styles set to retire from his role at Harness Racing South Australia in a fortnight, the big question on local participant’s lips right now is this. Who is in charge when Mr. Styles is gone? There has been no advertisement published seeking applicants to fill the Chief Steward role. No announcement […]