The Exodus Begins
The picture speaks for itself. Mick Stanley might be the first, but he certainly won’t be the last. God save the Queen, for under HRV’s leadership nothing can save Victorian harness racing.
Gamma From Gnotuk Offers His Thoughts Re the Troubles at the Trots in Victoria
Chief I had a listen to the CEO and HRV Chairman on the radio this morning with Gareth Hall. It was an interesting listen. This is purely my observation of what needs to happen and whilst I’m no rocket scientist, I have a reasonable handle on things. So I offer this as some information that […]
Greyhound Ownership in QLD Just Got a Whole Lot Harder
New amendments to the local rules of greyhound racing introduced yesterday by Racing Queensland have made owning a dishlicker a whole lot more difficult than it was the day before. The new rules place a strict onus on owners to rehome their greyhound, or to cause the greyhound to be rehomed to an appropriate home, […]
Adin Thompson Learns That Dishonesty Doesn’t Pay – And That Karma Ain’t Kind
Jockey Adin Thompson weighed out for race 4 at Ipswich on Tuesday without his girth. He did so because he was heavier than his horse’s handicap and he knew it, so he wanted to cheat the Clerk of the Scales in order that he could both keep the mount and avoid a fine for not […]
Everyone’s Favorite Racehorse Syndicator Disappears off the Face of the Earth
We have written extensively in recent times about the financial and internal troubles besetting the Queensland based racehorse syndicator KO Thoroughbred Racing. Now it seems that all the hungry chickens have come home to roost. On the weekend KO’s star galloper Maotai did a tendon, and its racing days are over after just one start […]
Message Sent Today to KO Racing Share Owners From Kobie O’Brien
Dear Valued Owners It is with deep regret that I must announce my decision to step away from direct management of horses and the industry for an indefinite period. Unforeseen and personal circumstances have necessitated this difficult choice, and my primary concern is ensuring that all investors continue to be fully supported and receive the […]
A white Porsche, $80k in cash and an invite for a beer: Why a bookie thought he couldn’t lose
By Danny Russell When bookmaker David McLauchlan met client Allen Ng in a northern suburb car park to collect an $80,000 gambling debt, he did not foresee that he was the one who would end up the biggest loser in a Supreme Court case. He did not suspect that Ng would become a client who […]
Huxtable Appeal – The Decision
We’re back, and Judge O’Brien kicks off the reading the Panel’s decision. O’Brien says that Huxtable has submitted that the penalty is excessive and he should only get a fine. He recounts Huxtable’s submission about not having ridden much on the Poly. Then he commends the jockey on the way he has presented his case. […]
The Justin Huxtable Appeal Hearing Live
Justin Huxtable, who is self represented, is appealing against a 7-day suspension he incurred for failing to ride his mount out to the finish at the Sunshine Coast on 11 August, and thus costing it 4th place by his actions. Huxtable starts off badly. He opens his submissions by saying he’s only ever been in […]
The Cook, the Hock and the Cup Winner
Archie Regarding your story about the protest at Charlton. I’d like to suggest that perhaps the driver of the winner Lachie Cook just can’t kick a horse in the hock and steer straight at the same time. Maybe he should ask Josh Gallagher for lessons. Exclusive: Bombshell! – Did the Driver of the Winner Hock […]