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[BenScadden]

Five arrests - A 29-year-old Merbein man, a Birdwoodton man, 57, a Bolinda man, 54, an Irymple man, 52, and a Mildura man, 34, were arrested and will be interviewed.

[Smoken]

I think the reference was to the article's description of Sushi Sushi as one of the greatest harness horses of all time ... not the alleged criminal links

You got it right Ben. I thought it was clear as day what I was getting at. He is sorely and surely missed by his fans.
The 'minor and insignificant details you mentioned, play a huge role in people's perception of the over all story and to the readers conclusion/s of the story. They can at least get it right from the start! SS shouldn't even have been mentioned in the story. My comments can be moved to the appropriate section if required.

[Toohard]

You got it right Ben. I thought it was clear as day what I was getting at. He is sorely and surely missed by his fans.
The 'minor and insignificant details you mentioned, play a huge role in people's perception of the over all story and to the readers conclusion/s of the story. They can at least get it right from the start! SS shouldn't even have been mentioned in the story. My comments can be moved to the appropriate section if required.

Don't see the relevance either. The Age (Fairfax) have been using that same line in every story they write about harness racing for 6 years now!

[Messenger]

I take some solace in the fact that it would seem to be all Mildura based - half of Melbourne could not tell you what state Mildura is in

[The Escape Club]

I take some solace in the fact that it would seem to be all Mildura based - half of Melbourne could not tell you what state Mildura is in

Bolinda certainly isn't Kev. Just near Romsey. The age doesn't quite fit so we'll have to wait and see if and when the names are actually released.

[BenScadden]

I've been told the names of three arrested ... two very, very predictable (and everyone could guess them) - but a touch surprised by the third. Obviously can't publish on here for legal reasons

[Mister JayKO]

Don't see the relevance either. The Age (Fairfax) have been using that same line in every story they write about harness racing for 6 years now!

Baker & McKenzie, together with Andrew Rule are the best investigative journalists in the state. While SS has been overplayed, these guys have been consistent with the links between Harness Racing and organised crime for many years. This story is big enough, but I'm lead to believe it might end up being a lot bigger - tip of the iceberg stuff.

The problem with all of the cases running at the minute is that they will linger and the negative press could further maim a sport in serious trouble.

[Messenger]

I've been told the names of three arrested ... two very, very predictable (and everyone could guess them) - but a touch surprised by the third. Obviously can't publish on here for legal reasons

Isn't The Age more or less naming a couple

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/horse...01-133ioe.html

[BenScadden]

That they do ... be interesting to see if they name the other three (as I said, I've heard one name but don't know the last couple)

[Messenger]

A more detailed report has just been put on The Age website at 6.35pm
This report clearly states Greg and Shayne Cramp were arrested

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/horse...02-1345ux.html