Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
The racing industry nationally seems to be embroiled in controversy. Internecine warfare is being waged in the NSW courts, along with ‘bans’ on media commentary, and there is destabilising squabbling in other states (and New Zealand) mainly about the future funding of racing. Then, from left-field came news of an AUSTRAC investigation of cash-betting activity. […]
Is it any wonder that Queensland’s once leading apprentice Bailey Wheelbarrow (Wheeler) is these days spending his weekends riding at shit meetings like Kilcoy and Cliff0rd Park? After watching this poor excuse for a steer at the Mooney Valley of the north on Friday there is no way that any metro trainer worth their salt […]
Why do races at Clifford Park consistently jump late every week? Doesn’t the Toowoomba Turf Club club realize that punters having a crack at finding a get out winner at meetings like theirs tend to bet in the last minute before the jump? And that by running behind time and getting bumped to Sky 2 […]
If you were listening on the radio you would have sworn that the the second at Doomben was a one horse race. After all the caller David Fowler only called one horse over the final furlong, Arabian Rose. Those who had each way or exotic bets didn’t have a clue where their runners were, because […]
The riders at Mt Isa today paid a fitting tribute to their fallen comrade Shane McGovern, who has been tragically lost to a terrible trackwork incident. All jockeys at the meeting are wearing black armbands in the memory of Shane. It is a very somber mood indeed. No-one wants to be out there riding today. […]
Hi Archie, Gunther from Gidgiegannup here, reporting on a family night out at Gloucester for the Punter Family …… Nope, not a great idea. First problem, a 60 minute journey to the Jewell of WA harness, Gloucester Park……and the joint is surrounded by roadblocks. Rookie mistake, don’t go to the trots when there is an […]
The QLD racing industry is in mourning today as we learn the terrible news that popular bush jockey Shane McGovern has passed away earlier this morning due to complications from the horrific injuries he suffered in a recent trackwork fall. The thoughts of the author and all of our many readers are with Shane’s family, […]
Story by Lucy Rutherford, Adelaide Now A horse trainer who trafficked millions of dollars of drugs for a sophisticated enterprise has been jailed for over a decade. Andrew John Benz (pictured 2nd from right appearing on the SA trot TV show with the hosts and another guest), who police say also went by the AN0M […]
Ahoy there Arch and your fellow Banana Benders! Looking forward to the time honoured Doomben Cup and She’s A Hustler showing us her typical fight. The Nude Tips, alas, are depleted with the scratching of my best value bet. Tipping on a Wednesday has hairs on it, but you can never give up. Onwards and […]
The betting market for the Rising Sun at Albion Park on the 4th of July is insane. Captain’s Mistress is the $1.40 favorite. I don’t know why. The fastest time she has ever run is 1.48.9 at Menangle, which admittedly is very quick. But if that is all she is running then Marketplace will whizz […]
