Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
The connections of the beaten horses in the under-distance Hobart Cup appear have no hope, particularly those of the second and third horses. The rules of racing permit protests within a 30-day window after the declaration of correct weight under certain circumstances. But a Chief Steward being made aware of an irregularity in the distance […]
The 1993 Golden Slipper field was far from the best we’ve ever seen, but Mick Dittman’s ride on Bint Marscay from the outside barrier was. Those jockeys not old enough to remember L. Dittman should watch this ride and learn. He was a great rider Mick. Which you’d expect because he was a Queenslander. Bint […]
Drenched to death? Why do so many Group 1 winning gallopers seem to be dying of colic lately? Could it have anything to do the drenches and drips they are being fed? Do as I say, not as I do You’d think the Australian Turf Club would have more things to worry about at the […]
There are two main takeaways from the James McDonald whip appeal decision earlier this week. One is that his lawyer Wayne Pasterfield (pictured above) is a genius. How he was able to convince the Appeals Panel to reduce J-Mac’s suspension to six days – effectively a 2 meeting suspension given that Sydney’s top jockey tends […]
Australian Turf Club staff face investigation over alleged pilfering of food and alcohol from function areas as the embattled organisation prepares for a crucial Supreme Court hearing. Peter Jenkins –Exclusive February 12, 2026 – 4:36PM A number of Australian Turf Club staff are under investigation over secret raids on racecourse function areas to allegedly pilfer […]
Who the hell twenty years ago would you have three young, pretty PA’s, and pay them $200 000 plus a year? Any why? It’s not real hard to work out is it? Ghislaine Maxwell couldn’t work 24/7 scouting modelling parades, clubs and schools could she? Epstein needed a reserve bench. This prick was hiding in […]
Story by Michael Guerin; NZ Herald Thoroughbred racing bosses have vowed to review a policy which sees Australian horses being subsidized to race in New Zealand even after they win potentially millions of dollars. Some local trainers are annoyed by a New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) travel subsidy of a flat fee of $10,000 paid […]
So this eyeshadow wearing weirdo with the 1970’s porn star looks and the mad as a cut snake girlfriend has pulled out of singing at The Everest, because the cut snake hates horse racing. Well bully for both of them. She hates everything that isn’t her. And his songs are shit. It’s no loss at […]
Brittany, Mick, Ryan, Bronte, TOC and Josh, with Dan Milecki calling. The dream team reunites. It’s not the horses who are going to be good at the Hunter Cup. Welcome back Britt. We’ve missed you. You too Mick. Kia Ora!
Hi Peter, To comment on why APG have spotters ferried to all their sales around the country, my theory is because they are part of the team. The secret is to keep it all in house and to understand the sting, not what is apparent but the old perception V’s reality trick. Auctions generally have […]
