Katie, Bendigo is 1hr 50min from Melbourne (central) but only 1hr 30min from Melton (our Harness capital). Bendigo being in central Victoria is probably the Centre of Victoria's Harness world (Noel will like that LOL)
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Katie, Bendigo is 1hr 50min from Melbourne (central) but only 1hr 30min from Melton (our Harness capital). Bendigo being in central Victoria is probably the Centre of Victoria's Harness world (Noel will like that LOL)
Kev...we'll sign you up as a tourism ambassador !
Bendigo.....is the Centre of Victoria ! We race 43 times a year and run official trials over 60 times.
Within an hour's drive, you get to tracks at Maryborough, Kilmore, Wedderburn, Elmore, Charlton and maybe Echuca.
An hour and a half gets you to Shepparton, Ballarat, Melton, Boort, Yarra Glen (the back way) , and St Arnaud.
That's why the Breeders Crown was such a well attended event for the first few years of it's existence, being run at it's founding home, in the center of the state.
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Wow Bendigo to Charlton within an hour ! From track to track it would be closer to 1.5 hours if you don't break any laws. But I suppose " tourism ambassadors" do like to put a bit of polish on things ! It is a nice track to visit Katie.
Bendigo to Charlton in an hour...well if you leave from Marong you might do it !Quote:
Originally Posted by Adaptor
Best news of the day is that we made the FRONT PAGE of the Bendigo Advertiser website "paper".
http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/...bendigo/?cs=80
Jaks Teller won his 6th race in a row tonight at the Hobart meeting and made it 7 wins from 8 starts. Out of Washington Vc and looks a rising star. Trained by Juanita McKenzie.
The old warrior Destreos upset Devendra tonight at Hobart to record his 97th lifetime victory.
http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...s/?mc=EH121117
And what about this champion in the states. "Foiled Again, who at age 13 posted the 97th victory in his storied career, raising his bankroll further into world-record status, now $7,550,278 for Burke Racing Stable LLC, Weaver Bruscemi LLC, and JJK Stables LLC"
http://www.harness.org.au/media-room...?news_id=35684
"Owners are the lifeblood of the sport and have to be looked after"
With all due respect to everyone Kev, I have heard that said time and again, but it never actually happens AND owners are of course the lifeblood of the sport despite what breeders and punters will claim.Quote:
Originally Posted by Messenger
Horse owners need punters, punters don't need horse owners.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno
True. They just need two flys crawling up a wall to bet on. No owners, no horses, Simple.Quote:
Originally Posted by aussiebreno
I am worried the thread could be losing its 'positive only' status but then again a good debate is a positive thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by aussiebreno
Historically horse owners have never needed punters - they raced out of a love for competition and the pride of winning and some will always continue to do so
You are however right that punters don't need horses - a coin or two will do or maybe a couple of flies is more to your fancy Brendan?
PS great minds think alike Trev
Well done Warragul
http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia...cal-trots-club
Agree, they have got onto the front foot and will reap the benefits especially if they get a strong racing program together. This is a win/win for all concerned especially the charities.Quote:
Well done Warragul
On a positive note, Lumineer returns at Maryborough today
What an impressive young horse ! 54.8 for the last half and seemed to be jogging. (or as Lachlan says...jiggy jogging)Quote:
Originally Posted by arlington
Well done Elmore
http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia...raws-big-crowd
"Hi everyone,
I'm also reading this trail with sadness, as we want to encourage young people to our sport. In regards to syndications, effective 1 July 2018, ASIC increased their requirements for all states for syndications. That has meant that HRV (as the lead regulator) has had to raise requirements for anyone advertising for people to join a syndicate. There are alternative approaches and I would suggest that anyone considering a syndicate to talk to HRV (Tori Glenister or John Briffa).
Hi Danny O'Brien, I would like to understand the sentence, 'The stable was not getting a fair go as far as i was concerned so I wrote to the minister of sport, the chairman of stewards and the CEO. In hindsight a silly idea.' I have no recollection of that correspondence, so can only assume that it occurred prior to Jan 2017? In any case, I'm happy for you to contact me directly if there are any ongoing concerns. In regards to the syndication, can I suggest that you/Leroy give John Briffa a call? If there are other factors influencing Leroy's decision, then I would be pleased to hear them because as I said, we want to lower the barriers to entry for young people.
Cheers, David"
I was really hoping to see a response like this in the thread which I have copied this from
I know HRV's CEO probably does not want the praise - but I think it is BLOODY FANTASTIC that he has
I just caught up with the replays from Elmore
Worth a look people. Good video quality and camera work (no doubt the small track helps)
And fine calling by teenager Luke Humphrey
http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...E261217&ms=vic
The whole day seemed to work well. I enjoyed Luke's commentating. Iy's amazing to think he's only 16, and doing a very professional job.Quote:
Originally Posted by Messenger
Have to question the track though as many horses and drivers had difficulty with the low camber on the turns.
Have a look at the Elmore Cup.
The leader seemed to have trouble keeping a straight path to the finish, and the consequent winner found space to get through, even without a passing lane.
https://www.harness.org.au/racing/fi...s/?mc=PE281217
Well done to Richard one of our learned members....winning trainer in race 6
Thanks Pat - I appreciate it.
My family came along and so it was a real buzz for us.
It was his first run after a long break and so hearts were firmly in mouth when Robbie Morris made a mid race move.
Father purchased and raced his Grand Dam - Bridge Deck on the advice of Eddie Sims. She won a ht of a Qld Oaks and a Vic Oaks beating Tuapeka Star [Australia's fastest filly at the time]
We have a related Rock N Roll Heaven colt in the upcoming Bathurst Sale in March. He's out of a 1.57 winning mare.
Thanks,
My favourite driver and one of the best in Australia Shannon Suvaljko drove the first 5 winners at Albany on the weekend, also drove 2nds on a nine race card. Only one of the winners was an odds on favourite.
http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia...ighview-Sadler
11 races at Hamilton for Cup day is a positive.
Sure we needed an extra runner or two in the Cup from a turnover perspective but the Cup was the standout race in terms of producing a $3.50 favourite
http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...M140118&ms=vic
Quote:
Originally Posted by Messenger
Lovely day at Hamilton with many happy people because their horses had secured a run as a result of splitting races due to strong nominations. The Cup was a closely fought race with a local taking home the Cup.
The last 2 races for Saturday's Hunter Cup are $10k but the rest of the 11 race program has been rounded up to at least $20k - it looks much better
http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...&fromstate=vic
We are lucky to have Adam Hamilton as Sky Presenter for big nights like this - he makes being on Sky 1 bearable (even when sharing with a big night of dogs - whom he is very respectful of too)
Mildura is a positive. It is the holiday you have when you are not having a holiday. While 95% of the state get a day off, the warm corner of the state keep the turnover cogs turning. With about 20 meets a year, I think it's pretty clever planning
If the price assessor is right, they might only have one odds on pop tonight
Here is a good new test-mating tool that HRA is providing
It may not have the ability to highlight duplications but it is FREE
http://www.harness.org.au/media-room...?news_id=36746
I read in the Harness Racer that
Matters put to VCAT will be limited to consideration of penalty, and not merit (i.e. VCAT will not re-consider if the RADB made the right decison in terms of guilty/not guilty)
That is a positive
Harness Racing Victoria
Sunday October 21, 2018
Government commits to extra funding for stakes increase if re-elected
Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) has welcomed tonight’s news that a re-elected Labor Government would see record prizemoney paid out in Victoria over the next two years.
Speaking at the annual Gordon Rothacker Medal presentation dinner at Crown Palladium, Racing Minister Martin Pakula unveiled an additional $6m commitment from the Andrews State Government to harness racing should it win the next election.
HRV said it would pass on the additional funding if secured to industry participants through increased stakemoney at all levels from 1 January. The changes would be:
Restricted class races increased from $4000 to $4500
$5000 Career Penalty races increased to $7000
Metropolitan class races increased from $16,000 and $18,000 to $20,000
Semi-feature metropolitan class races increased from $20,000 to $24,000
A $10,000 minimum race stake would be applied on all metropolitan nights at Melton
Country Cup prizemoney increased by $222,500
Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Cup prizemoney increased from $200,000 to $250,000
Minimum payment for fifth to last increased to $140
Quotes from HRV Chairman Dale Monteith
“Harness Racing Victoria welcomes tonight’s significant funding commitment from the Andrews State Government should it win the next election. This additional $6million would enable us to increase prizemoney further over the next two years after paying out more prizemoney than ever before in season 2017-18. This will benefit all industry participants as the stakes increase will be across a range of classes, from restricted races right through to Grand Circuit level.”
“Feedback from the industry has consistently been that $5000 career penalty races are not popular, so we would lift the minimum stake for a career penalty race to $7000. HRV would also take steps to increase both the quantity of metro races and the associated prizemoney.”
“An increase in restricted class prizemoney to $4500 would increase to $140 the payment for horses that finish from fifth to last place, and thereby help alleviate some of the pressure on trainers arising from costs such as petrol and feed.”
-ENDS-
A Good Thing by HRNSW
HRNSW will pay NSW licenced trainers $17.50 per horse per week based on horses drawn in fields (including emergencies) and starters in trials based only on horses nominated through HRNSW Handicappers.
For sake of clarity a horse will be subsidised only once per week (Sunday to Saturday) not for multiple races and/or trials during that period. The assistance commences from November 1 through to January 31.
There is no application required for this assistance.
For more information, watch the latest Trots TV Drought Assistance Update.
OTHER HRNSW DROUGHT ASSISTANCE:
Mare Relocation Assistance Form
Feed Delivery Assistance Form
Breeding Nurseries & Stud Farms Form
Every race with $20k+ prizemoney on Saturday is a positive.
I hope to see the undercard continue to grow in future editions
Donna Castles hoping Sofala can salute as pink pants campaign begins
https://www.thetrots.com.au/news/art...la-pink-pants/
Another wonderful, seemingly tireless, ambassador for the sport and charities.
All the best Donna and Doc, will be cheering.
Great to see Australias best pacer win tonight first up!
http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...19#GPM03051903
https://www.thetrots.com.au/news/art...streamed-live/
From the press release - A notable change in the race conditions for the 2019 series is the removal of owner and trainer splits for the heats and semi–finals.
http://www.harnessracingforum.com/im...ons/icon14.png correcting the harness racing food chain
Another step to right direction.Quote:
Originally Posted by arlington
Garrard’s Sunshine Sprint will have a prize money increase to $100,000 and rightfully be returned to Group 1 status. (I am guessing that HRA will have to rubber stamp it)
http://www.harness.org.au/media-room...?news_id=40587