Campbo Swallows a Fly – What a Cracker of a Way to Kick off Chariots Day
I Swallowed a FLY !!! pic.twitter.com/q6DogQ66uY — Paul Campbellscomments.com (@vege07) March 1, 2024
Lurch Games the System and Lands the Prize – Told You So, Didn’t We?
A fortnight ago we gave you the tip that HRNZ board member’s son John ‘Lurch’ Dunn was gaming the system by entering a not guilty plea to a charge of careless driving that was sure to land him a suspension if proven, and that he was doing it for the purpose of avoiding being suspended […]
Brent Mangos’ Powerful Friends and Clients the First to Move Their Horses After His Unannounced Retirement
The first of the horses trained until this week by Brent Mangos – who seems to have made an unannounced retirement by handing his license in a few days – has been transferred by his friends and clients, some of the most powerful people in the business. Phil Kennard is a leading owner who raced […]
One For the Black Book – Dan From Dunedin Gives Us the Tip
Well as one who looks outside the box I ask what’s going on at the trials in NZ. I refer specifically to those held at North Canterbury on 28/2/24, and Trial 6 a qualifier for 2YO Colts and Geldings. Beaudiene Hunter in the home straight looked set to win the trial somewhat easily, alas his […]
Todd Balfour’s 5-Year DQ a Lesson to All Licensees – Keep Your Hands Off the Officials, Or You’re Out of the Game
Former Adelaide gallops trainer turned stable hand and trackwork rider Todd Balfour’s 5-year disqualification for pulling down the pants of a Racing SA Compliance Officer who was conducting breath testing after the Kangaroo Island races and fully exposing the official from the waist down is utterly justified, and he was lucky not to get life. […]
Which Trainers Might Use This Drug Do You Reckon? – Think Those Who Get Crocks Going Good Again, or Better
What is OSPHOS® (clodronate injection)? OSPHOS® (clodronate injection) is a safe and effective FDA-approved treatment marketed by Dechra Veterinary Products for the control of clinical signs associated with navicular syndrome in horses 4 years of age and older. The use of OSPHOS in horses less than 4 years of age has not been studied. What […]
First Strike to Big Ba
Barry Purdon has drawn first blood over Mark in the massive clash of the brothers this weekend, after his star 3yo colt Cold Chisel overcame an all blue team drive to defeat arch-rival Chase A Dream in the Group 2 Alabar Classic at Alexandra Park tonight. Zac Butcher drove a blinder to get it home […]
Has Brent Mangos Retired From Racing? – If So, Why Has There Been No Valedictory Tribute From HRNZ?
Many are wondering why Brent Mangos – the once celebrated trainer for leading harness racing administrators Scott Plant (Auckland Trotting Club) and Gary Woodham (former HRNZ CEO) and prominent powerful industry figures Ken Breckon, Phil Kennard and Jim Gibbs MZNM – has this week handed in his trainer/driver license, and not a soul in power […]
Supreme Court Clears Yoles and Fords to Race
Harness Industry Release Friday 1 March 2024 Tasracing notes the decision of the Supreme Court of Tasmania earlier today. Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said the ruling meant that the company was unable to take any further action to prevent harness racing industry participants Ben and Tim Yole and Nathan and Mitchell Ford from entering race […]
Full Brother to Don’t Stop Dreaming and the Record Priced $340 000 Yearling Sold Earlier This Month Wins Impressively on Debut
The best bred 2YO in New Zealand stepped out on debut at Ascot Park in Invercargill this afternoon, recording a super impressive win. Always Dreaming is the young colt’s name and he’s by Bettors Delight out of Start Dreaming, making him a the full brother to both Saturday’s Chariots of Fire favorite Don’t Stop Dreaming […]