Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
Hi With regards to the TAB list of banned punters. So does Gil McLachlan expect the staff must go up to these individuals that may or may not have criminal links, or may not take kindly to being asked to leave, and tell them to get out and go. Or face dismissal it they don’t. […]
A watchful observer will have noticed that all of Tasmanian trot trainer Connor Crook’s seven runners over the weekend have been scratched, five from Launceston on Friday night and two from Hobart on Sunday. There is a reason for this. It has not been publicly announced yet, but Connor Crook has been caught by Stewards […]
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has deflected criticism of the gambling industry back at the AFL amid concerns about the Suns’ links with bookmakers. Hardwick’s press conference in Darwin reached a flashpoint when the Suns coach was asked about team manager Mark Opie on Thursday. Opie is subject to an AFL integrity unit investigation after […]
The mainstream media, who like the AFL Integrity Unit are now all het up about the issue, are claiming that Crikey broke the story about the bookie Mark Opie working on the staff of the Gold Coast Suns. What a load of absolute bullshit. We first raised the conflict of interest issues between Opie’s role […]
The Battle of the Bush is a Queensland race series featuring a $200 final for horses that have won their way through one or more of 16 qualifiers run at country tracks. It a series restricted this year to horses that have not won a metropolitan race (as per RQ metropolitan win definition) in the […]
Didn’t Di is a 5-year-old gelding trotter that has won just 2 races from 20 starts, although it has gone alright lately thanks to being under the supervision of a trainer (Matt Purvis) who works out of the magic waters of Woodend Beach, being well placed, and benefiting from a claim. A pair of wins […]
We are often critical of Racing QLD at its acting CEO Muz, but credit where credit is due. This initiative is a ripper. Hopefully one that will prevent talented young kids from falling by the wayside. Queensland Apprentice Jockey Program launches inaugural 2026 intake May 14, 2026 Racing Queensland has today launched its intake for the […]
Trent Cutler Former Buldogs utility back and son of club legend Stan. Was implicated as having knowledge of the alleged fixing of a 2011 NRL game between the Bulldogs and Cowboys, but was never charged, and the alleged ringleader of the fix John Elias was acquitted. No known criminal convictions. Horty Mokbel Brother of Tony. […]
Adam Ritson Former Cronulla prop who acquired a brain injury in an incident on the field. Was awarded a six-figure sum for damages and compensation in an out of court settlement. No known criminal convictions. Alexandre Dobelle Alleged ‘love rat’ and triple bankrupt who it is claimed exploited women on dating apps and conned them […]
Gee aren’t Racing Victoria’s integrity systems good. Not. RV obviously didn’t even run standard background checks on their new Chief Vet before making an international announcement about his appointment, in the process making themselves a global laughing stock after it was quickly revealed that the bloke they had appointed to replace Grace Forbes, who had […]
