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I was reminded today that the best way to view this forum is to click on NEW POSTS which is on the 2nd toolbar at the top of the page. I had missed out on seeing a couple of posts I did not want to miss and using NEW POSTS would have made sure I...
With ongoing drug scandals in Australia it's important that everybody understands what can and can't be said on a public forum from a legal perspective. A public forum IS NOT the same as chatting to people at the track. Legally it's akin to...
These are the people that make the show possible. Don't start on about the punters being the most important .... because without them there can be no/little prizemoney etc etc I said 'Don't start' because most Standardbred owners and breeders...
This article is about the gallops and purely subjective, without any hard figures, but it covers a wide range of issues that are no doubt of relevance to harness ps Gen Z is under 25's ...
We are seeing an increase in races for a little more than the standard $7k Eg Maryborough on Wednesday has two $8k races and one $9k race and yet at the same meeting we have two $4,500 races If they found another $1k and redistributed the 'extra'...
It is a good field for Friday night https://www.harness.org.au/racing/fields/race-fields/?mc=KI230922#KIM23092201
Chicago Bull retires with an imposing record of 62 wins and 36 placings from 113 starts, including two Fremantle Cups and a WA Pacing Cup https://www.harness.org.au/media-room/news-article/?news_id=53979
Trainer, prominent owner and buyer Clayton Tonkin said Australia had always had "good import stallions with good records and fast times", but perceptions had changed as exports, like Shartin, had proven they could match it internationally. I am...
It is surprising that Emma Stewart does not have a starter in the Fillies Final She more than makes up for it with the 3 favourites in the colts - drawn 2,3,4. This should be great race ...
A classic year 12 economics question - how can taxes affect price elasticity i.e. supply and demand But with tax revenue its not about how you collect it but how you spend it ! Australian breeders are set to benefit with a prizemoney...
925 days and although disqualified they have served no time except for delays between stays They continue to win races and make one question the integrity in harness racing assisted by trainers and owners who do not care and still support them ...
Does anyone know the reason for the transfer?
Harness trainers exist only through the generosity of owners paying the training fees of horses with no chance of a profit for most. The prizemoney column is rather small for most stables but they are saved because generous owners continue to...
Just wanted to draw attention to a story by forum member Toohard that's just been published on Harnesslink. http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=92778
https://www.thetrots.com.au/news/articles/bendigo-ready-for-milestone-friday-as-track-hosts-1500th/
Why does it take VRT Decisions 7-10 days after the date of hearing to be published? You read the decision on HRA without the detail and then have to remember to look it up again in 10 days to find out why Just like the decision, it should be...
I am not talking about the minus $280 last night (it happens) I am talking about the disgusting lack of care taken in writing these tips up R3 They suggested $60 worth of Trifectas BUT THE NUMBERS POSTED ARE COMPLETELY WRONG (lost anyway) ...
Following on from yesterday's premise that what the sports leaders have been doing is not working (Thanks Archie) Let's think outside the box and come up with ways that we might reinvigorate harness racing Some guidelines: They should still be...
First of all I would like to point out that this report which is Lead News is pretty much a Historic report - the figures are for 2018-19 (that is 3yrs ago) This is just Victoria This is the story which includes a link to the 64 page full...
Ladbrokes and Neds gambling brands has launched a group of online television channels in Australia in a bid to boost engagement with punters. Entain chief executive Dean Shannon said the content model is a first for the global wagering giant,...
... and the draw to suit How was Jilliby Nitro ever going to win R5 at Melton tonight without another horse to help him The Douglas stable had Fr1 and SR1. Jilliby was never going to be allowed to cross Ozzie Playboy I loved the check by...
You hear it all the time. "He went good" Is the word 'well' considered unlucky or something? Today's example: While he thinks the sprint races will suit him best, Ashwood has country cups in mind for the son of Auckland Reactor. “He...
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