You're not just a pretty face KevQuote:
Originally Posted by Messenger
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You're not just a pretty face KevQuote:
Originally Posted by Messenger
Thanks :)
Heartbreak City (2nd place Melbourne Cup) two of last three were over the hurdles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Adaptor
Just no staying talent in Australia.
The only Aust bred Melb Cup horse was by a sprinter out of a dam by a sprinting sire.
There is definitely a lack of staying talent in Oz but as far as UK hurdlers go, they are not looked down upon like they are here because it is a very serious season over there contested by quality horses
Darren Weir had runners in 7 races at Kyneton today. He won 5 including the Cup and finished second and third with his other 2
Winner of Bendigo Cup just won at Flemington by a big big margin.Quote:
Originally Posted by Adaptor
and another jumper Breno. Their jumpers are in a different class to ours and our stayers seem to be non existent. Lloyd just won another staying event with the Wattyl Paints horse - not only do it look the same but it also had not had a start since the Wattyl Paints horse last ran!
Who will be driving Hectorjayjay at the Inter - Gavin or Josh?
G Lang has indicated he will stick with Team Stewart who have given him drive after drive on good horses. I think he will go with Guaranteed. Not even driving Restepo sat night - driving Yankee Rockstar.Quote:
Originally Posted by Messenger
Restrep is the interesting one. I thought Gav may have hopped on him and not Yankee Rockstar and even perhaps chose Restrepo over Guaranteed for the final. Chris Alford would be going with Lennytheshark, so who gets the drive there. G Hall will be on Boaz so not sure of the local WA drivers or a Vic - Pitt or Lee might get a good pickup drive?
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https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images...0RM_bigger.jpg The Daily Telegraph @dailytelegraph 2h2 hours ago NZ Quake, cows paddock!!!!
[QUOTE=Messenger;48530]Who will be driving Hectorjayjay at the Inter
Josh will be driving. Gavin chose to stick with the Stewart runners
Make sure you buy the Herald Sun this Saturday (18th) for the Weekend magazine which contains a special feature on some of our talented female trots drivers
Got it Kyle. The best part of it was our industry being front cover of the paper's Weekend supplement (good pic too)Quote:
Originally Posted by Amlin
Not many writers can make racing interesting. At present my bed table book is Kristen Manning's Prince Of Penzance - using personal titbits KM spins a good tale
ps Well done to whoever got us this media space
Just saw this on Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/Racing_Sa...243716/video/1
Bit of family promotion but on Friday night, my Dad owned a winner in NZ (Idle Bones) and owned/trained a winner at Gloucester Park (Bettor Be Supreme). Thought it was interesting that he had a winner in two countries on one night.
The rumour that a harness related expose` was going to appear on 4 Corners is either incorrect or not happening anytime soon as tonight's program was the last for the year
Good to see a new harness journalist covering a special story
http://www.harness.org.au/news-artic...?news_id=31582
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Originally Posted by Messenger
He's in there doing work experience for a couple of weeks Kev. He did another one on Monday http://www.harness.org.au/news-artic...?news_id=31565
That is a great effort Katie by your Dad. I have owned a few winners in different states on the same night but never in different countries. I wonder if someone has achieved the Australia/NZ/USA triple?
I don't even know how you'd find out. I wish records were easier to find.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fan of Jate
Well done Luke.Quote:
Originally Posted by Toohard
Keep up the good writing !
Your skills as a race-caller (trials at Bendigo especially) and as a commentator on radio with Len and Clinton are testimony to your enthusiasm and knowldge !!
https://youtu.be/7qk-onvlryI
Hung out, contacted marker pegs :)
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WHAT A TOP SHOT.
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Drivers Aaron Dunn and Kerryn Manning hospitalised today after a bad fall in the fifth at Charlton
Thanks Kev.Quote:
Originally Posted by Messenger
Even better news today :) http://www.stawelltimes.com.au/story...clear/?cs=1662
Yes the news continues to be good - if you can call a long period on the sidelines good
http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia...ery-after-fall
Look closely at the race video of Race 6 from Charlton
http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-re...ic#CHC16121602
Note the driver of Milady Denver, who had been one of the Clerks of Course up until that race. and if i'm not mistaken, in his jodhpurs and riding boots, after a quick change.
How did this transition take place?
During the long delay after the race crash in the preceding race Kate Gath and John Caldow seem to have left Charlton to drive at Ballarat that night, leaving 2 horses without drivers.
(The stewards report: As Kate Gath, driver of Manassa Sky, and John Caldow, driver of Mylady Denver, failed to remain on-course to fulfill their respective drives and elected to proceed to the Ballarat night meeting an inquiry was adjourned.)
So Glenn Douglas was recruited, ( Glenn Douglas trainer of Half Crown Gap in this event was allowed permission to drive Manassa Sky due to exceptional circumstances in that their were no other available drivers) and so was one of the Clerks of Course !
The result? Glenn won the race, while the Clerk of Course/driver copped a fine of $100 for "lack of control". That's a bit tough !
Fantastic post Noel
Laurel and Hardy stuff--- love it
Hahaha is the clerk a regular driver?
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news...ectid=11770584
"New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing cannot afford the complete funding to keep all of New Zealand's racetracks at a level that will avoid costly recent abandonments of meetings."
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...tition-testing
"Breeders' Cup officials are calling for improved out-of-competition rules and protocols after a positive post-race drug test for the anabolic steroid stanozolol in Masochistic"
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/385...medium=twitter
'researchers in Hong Kong have recently validated a new, easy, “dilute-and-shoot” method that can check for more than 40 of the most difficult-to-detect drugs simultaneously'
HRV signs sharing agreement with RSPCA
22 December 2016
by Trots Media
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Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) has signed an information sharing agreement with the RSPCA.
HRV Chairman Dale Monteith said they had acknowledged animal welfare must be at the forefront of all decisions and this landmark agreement would strengthen ties of communication between the industry and the RSPCA.
“The sharing of information between RSPCA and HRV investigators ensures open communication between the two organisations, who share a common goal in regards to the important area of animal welfare,” Mr Monteith said.
“We are pleased to be able to announce this agreement today. HRV is as serious about animal welfare as the RSPCA and this decision will be welcomed by the harness industry.”
RSPCA Victoria Chief Executive Officer Dr Liz Walker said the information sharing arrangement would help to ensure animal welfare was a priority within the harness racing industry.
“This agreement will formalise the exchange of information between our respective investigations units,” Dr Walker said.
“We would hope that the sharing of this information about prosecutions and animal cruelty offences will help keep industry participants accountable for the welfare of the animals involved.”
I am confused as to why whips are banned forever but people putting cobalt etc into their horses don't get banned forever?
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Originally Posted by aussiebreno
Exactly. For the life of me I do not know why some positive swabs are not handed straight to the RSPCA & or THE POLICE.
AND IMO ALL SWAB RESULTS SHOULD BE MADE PUBLIC.
Looks like the stewards had a change of mind as in the steward's reports now, the driver of Milady Denver ( the Clerk of Course) received a caution for lack of controlQuote:
Originally Posted by Adaptor
That's better !
Great story Kyle
Certainly well bred
He is a Bettors and was bred by our Greg Fusinato (Waikiki)
The gelding's 2nd dam is a half sister to breeding gem Larrakeyah Lady, his 3rd dam being Hot Foot
http://classicfamilies.net/CF/Descen...rseID=10008648