Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
This is another nothing answer by the HRSA CEO to a legitimate question from a harness racing particpant, in this case race driver Kenny Roger’s mum Rhonda. Mrs Rogers asked a simple question: Will HRSA pay a cash incentive to compensate trainers who have to take time off work to attend a harness racing meeting […]
Ask me questions, get no answersGive me nothing, take no chancesShow me books with empty pagesWind your clocks and read your gauges Shadow boxerShadow boxer – The Angels Just to make it very clear, while we do not disagree with the sentiments of the person who posted this message on social media in general, the truth […]
Sean Fox was a lawyer for 33 years, a raceh0rse owner and lover of the sport, and a long-time member of the Brisbane Racing Club and its predecessor clubs the BATC and the QTC. He was also a damn nice bloke. Sean hit a hurdle about a decade ago when he suffered some serious health […]
Debbie Kepitis inherited her father’s billions, and has the right to do with it whatever she likes. So far she has done alright, having been part of the group that owned the world’s greatest ever race mare Winx. Paying $10 million for Winx’s daughter after the ownership syndicate fell apart in acrimony is Mrs Kepitis’s […]
After 9,195 days, I am finally ready to unleash my restoration of the USD$4.3 billion equitable damages claim against the Australian Government. My Constitutional challenge is now ready and is as close to legal perfection as the Constitution itself demands. My high risk… — Allan Endresz (@EndreszAllan) April 8, 2024 Allan Endresz is one of […]
Natalie Connor, a career public servant who grew up Narrogin, WA (pop 4274) and did a Bachelor of Science degree at Maggie’s old alma mater in Perth at Curtin University, my wife Maggie’s old alma mater, has been appointed to the role of Deputy Commissioner of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission. Ms Connor, who replaces […]
Maybe Tess Townsend needs a rest between engagements. Townsville on Thursday, Home Hill on Saturday, Mareeba on Sunday, Longreach on Monday and back to Cairns tomorrow. That’s a hell of a lot of driving. Do the stewards even monitor this? There are enough accidents in racing already, and frayed tempers come from tired people. Walter […]
You can see Racing Queensland’s mandatory 12-day stand-down protocol for jockeys diagnosed with conscussion above. This is what QRIC Commissioner Shane Gillard who was involved in developing the protocol had to say about it. Racing Integrity Commissioner Shane Gillard welcomes the introduction of the new concussion protocol which brings Queensland thoroughbred racing into line with […]
GENERAL After the running of race three apprentice S McCann was assessed by QAS officers inclusive of a concussion test and stood down for the remainer of the day. Ms McCann was advised that a medical clearance is required prior to resuming riding. After the running of race five apprentice T Townsend was originally assessed […]
Interesting comments from Bert. Both jockeys were there with their boyfriends. And only rider McCann was attended to by ambulance. She had concussion tests completed before being unable to ride. Jockey Townsend rode in the subsequent race and wasn’t stood down until race 7. False news. Artie from Aramac Editor’s note We weren’t there so […]
