https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/categories/other-racing/p69/feed.rss Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:07 +0000 East Coast Racing - Perth Turf Talk en-CA https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10367/4tracks4kids-2011 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:06:31 +0000 Blake 10367@/discussion/discussions
This year the public are allowed to walk aswell bu due to the Police having issues with what may be too many people on main roads only the above 4 people can walk the whole way but the rest of us are walking the 27km from Canterbury to Sydney Childrens Hospital at Randwick.

I will be walking .

I'm aiming to raise money for Sydney Childrens Hospital Foundation, a cause that is close to my heart and I would welcome any contribution, great or small, that you could make!

Please visit my Fundraising Page: http://www.gofundraise.com.au/page/blakeryan

All donations to this site are electronically wired to Sydney Childrens Hospital Foundation and an automatic receipt is emailed to you immediately.

Help me make a difference by making a small donation - Every little bit helps.

Thank you for your support if you can!]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10556/so-you-think-to-return-for-the-spring Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:15:41 +0000 TheDiva 10556@/discussion/discussions
Meanwhile in the UK overnight, racingpost.com reported: ?A 3rd Cox Plate is a possibility for dual winner So You Think, but any genuine hope of a return of the hero is likely to depend on the vagaries of Australia's quarantine regulations?. So You Think's Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien ?has expressed an interest in bringing the horse back for what would probably be his final campaign?, but O'Brien ?has also expressed annoyance at the stringent quarantine rules that would apply even before he left his Ballydoyle stables in Ireland?. Racing Victoria's Leigh Jordon confirmed: ?Aidan has said he'd definitely come back if the quarantine is right. Things are progressing in that area, but there are still a few things to be sorted.? Australian quarantine officials ?have previously cleared Ballydoyle, but only for a limited period which has now expired; a recent inspection of the famous training complex found some issues that needed to be rectified before Ballydoyle could again be approved?. Jordon said the issue ?had peeved O'Brien?. It ?is understood one of the main sticking points identified by the quarantine service was the separation of horses destined for Australia from the rest of those at Ballydoyle. Jordon noted: ?It's basically about small things, but Aidan's attitude is that it was okay before so it should be okay now - and he's not keen to change anything.? However racingpost.com also noted: ?There is no doubt the Cox Plate is on O'Brien's mind, as demonstrated by his nomination of a 2nd entry Cape Blanco, a last-start Gr1 winner in the US.? (Aug 3)

(story Breeding and Racing).]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10555/lee-freedman-hands-over-the-reins Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:20:19 +0000 TheDiva 10555@/discussion/discussions Lee will remain heavily involved in the day to day training operation but will step down as the public face allowing him to be more hands on in the stable as an assistant trainer and to appraise how the Freedman operation can improve.

?After a great deal of thought I have made this decision to allow me the time to reassess our business,? Lee said.

?I am not satisfied with how things have been over the past few years and the time is right for me to have a good look at every aspect of how we do business,? he said.

?Anthony has served a 25 year apprenticeship and will bring great skill and a fresh approach to an ever changing business. We feel this is the best way to rejuvenate the business.?

?I am sure Anthony will be a great success and I will derive a lot of pleasure from assisting him to achieve that,? Lee added.

Anthony Freedman is looking forward to the challenge of leading the Markdel operation;

?I see this as a great opportunity and I'm really excited to be taking charge. Having Lee to assist me will be of a great benefit and the owners we have discussed this with have been very supportive of our decision,? Anthony said.

?There's a lot of work to do and I'm looking forward to getting into it. We are confident these changes and the ongoing support of our very loyal owners will return the Freedman name back to the top of Australian racing,? he added.

(from RVL website)

Hall of Fame trainer Lee Freedman has today announced that he is handing over the role of head trainer at Markdel to his brother Anthony, effective immediately coinciding with the start of the 2011-12 racing season.
Lee will remain heavily involved in the day to day training operation but will step down as the public face allowing him to be more hands on in the stable as an assistant trainer and to appraise how the Freedman operation can improve.

?After a great deal of thought I have made this decision to allow me the time to reassess our business,? Lee said.

?I am not satisfied with how things have been over the past few years and the time is right for me to have a good look at every aspect of how we do business,? he said.

?Anthony has served a 25 year apprenticeship and will bring great skill and a fresh approach to an ever changing business. We feel this is the best way to rejuvenate the business.?

?I am sure Anthony will be a great success and I will derive a lot of pleasure from assisting him to achieve that,? Lee added.

Anthony Freedman is looking forward to the challenge of leading the Markdel operation;

?I see this as a great opportunity and I'm really excited to be taking charge. Having Lee to assist me will be of a great benefit and the owners we have discussed this with have been very supportive of our decision,? Anthony said.

?There's a lot of work to do and I'm looking forward to getting into it. We are confident these changes and the ongoing support of our very loyal owners will return the Freedman name back to the top of Australian racing,? he added.

(from RVL website).]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10562/singapore-5th-7th-august-racing-tips Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:13:02 +0000 AmbitiousDragon 10562@/discussion/discussions Singapore 5th August (FRIDAY) TIPS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hxir5fRNAI


Singapore 7th August (SUNDAY) TIPS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMJlG8z5hbE]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10551/trainer-in-trouble-running-a-horse-after-neurectomy-uk Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:49:02 +0000 TheDiva 10551@/discussion/discussions Johnson BHA inquiry resumes on Tuesday

By Graham Green 8:06AM 2 AUG 2011 (Racing Post)

HOWARD JOHNSON returns to BHA headquarters in London on Tuesday morning, when his disciplinary inquiry into welfare issues reconvenes after the panel was unable to hear all the evidence at a two-day hearing nearly a fortnight ago.

The County Durham trainer is fighting to save his career and has denied charges that potentially carry a ban of up to ten years from the sport.

Johnson is accused of running Striking Article eight times after the gelding had undergone a palmar neurectomy - the surgical removal or severing of all or part of the palmar digital nerves - which causes horses to lose sensation in the back of the foot.

Striking Article was put down after pulling up lame in a race at Musselburgh in February last year. It was discovered during the post-mortem that the neurectomy had taken place.

Johnson, who claims he was unaware that horses on which the operation had been performed were banned from racing on welfare grounds and because it could compromise jockey safety, is also accused of administering steroids to three horses.

It is expected the additional evidence and summing up will have been concluded by lunchtime, but it is not known whether the panel will deliver their verdict on Tuesay or decide they need more time before announcing any decision.]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10549/saturday-6th-aug Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:09:31 +0000 TheDiva 10549@/discussion/discussions https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10543/rocket-man-to-give-melbourne-a-miss Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:23:49 +0000 TheDiva 10543@/discussion/discussions
CHAMPION Singapore sprinter Rocket Man won't have his much-anticipated showdown with Black Caviar in the Patinack Farm Classic after his trainer, Patrick Shaw, decided he would have to spend too much time in quarantine.
Racing Victoria international recruiter Leigh Jordon said Shaw was going to come out to look at local quarantine facilities next week, but told them he wasn't going to as he had reluctantly decided not to come.

Shaw told them that as Rocket Man would have to spend a month in quarantine prior to racing here it would mean he would end up spending 60 days away from Singapore.

"He would have to go straight to Hong Kong from Melbourne, meaning he would have to be outstationed for his preparation towards the Hong Kong Sprint," Shaw told the Singapore Turf Club website.

He said he could now run in Japan in the Sprinters Stakes on October 2 and then head to Hong Kong.

"He can get to Japan 10 days before the race and then can come straight back to Kranji," he said.

But while Flemington has lost one international drawcard it is likely to gain another - Hong Kong star three-year-old Bear Hero, a likely starter in the Coolmore Classic. Jordon said David Ferraris, the trainer of Bear Hero, was keen to come to Melbourne.

Bear Hero was named champion griffin and has had three starts for three wins, including one against older horses.

Jordon also said Society Rock, who won the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, was still a chance to come for the Patinack Farm Class

"His trainer, James Fanshawe, and his owner's agent have made contact with me about the Patinack Farm Classic," he said.

And next autumn English sprinter Prohibit, who won the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot, is likely to run in the Lightning Stakes.

"Prohibit's trainer, Robert Cowell, has expressed a firm interest. His horse loves 1000m and straight racing and from here he can then take him to Dubai," Jordon said.

In England on Friday night, Luca Cumani's Drunken Sailor defeated Harris Tweed in the Glorious Stakes.

Connections of both have indicated they will come to Melbourne for the Melbourne Cup.]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10538/goldikova-wins-4th-rothschild Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:42:05 +0000 slipatiptome 10538@/discussion/discussions Sporting Life reports:

Goldikova won an unprecedented fourth successive Group 1 Prix Rothschild at Deauville.

Freddie Head's five-year-old mare tracked her pacemaker Flash Dance throughout the mile contest before striking for home with two furlongs to run.

Jockey Olivier Peslier was confident he had all of his rivals beaten as he eased the mare down in the shadows of the post, with the winning distance of a short neck no indication of her superiority.

Group one French race and not shown on Sky including Racing World :roll: :roll: I'd rather watch French racing than South African racing.]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10507/singapore-friday-29th-and-sunday-31st Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:43:42 +0000 TheDiva 10507@/discussion/discussions Singapore Turf Club
Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Multiple Group 1 winning Australian jockey Craig Williams has been granted a one-day Club?s Licensed Jockey?s Licence for Sunday 31 July 2011.

With the granting of the licence, Williams has been booked to ride the Steven Burridge-trained pair of Dark Matter in the Group 3 Magic Millions Juvenile Championship over 1200m and Risky Business in the Group 2 Chairman?s Trophy over 1800m.

Melbourne-based Williams, 34, has ridden approximately 1500 winners in a career spanning 17 years. He has 27 Group 1 winners to his name including victories in the Cox Plate, Golden Slipper Stakes and Australian Guineas among others.

Williams was previously stable rider for the powerful David Hayes stable before riding freelance and has only recently returned to Melbourne following a successful two month riding stint in Japan.

He goes to scale at 52kg.]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10482/sat-23-7 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:16:59 +0000 10482@/discussion/discussions he's declared it tomorrow gents, im on aswell @ $9 with and gettting 4-5 kegs off the other hopes... yes please

flemington - snowdens should win again in the 2nd
r6 - Wilanders back!! :shock: (no thanks)
***Warm Love*** on the backup, 2nd up down the straight should be winning
r8 - Two Hills and if theres a leaders bias by the end of the last, triple your bet :P

sydney - rain affair wins again... and Sikka in the last save on the stablemate Mutawarath... now i've tipped the two Keywest will probably knock them both off :P :roll:]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10537/goodwood-jockey-nightmare Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:10:09 +0000 slipatiptome 10537@/discussion/discussions
Ryan Moore is out for the season with broken shoulder and thumb and Jamie Spencer who amazingly was unscathed compared his luck to winning 7 races at one meeting.

Incident occurs as they turn into the home run and can be viewed @ Sporting Life.

Click on: 14:35 - Toyo Tires Summer Handicap Full Race @

http://horses.sportinglife.com/Video/Racing/0,12495,449831_3,00.html]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10521/saturday-30th-july Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:28:05 +0000 TheDiva 10521@/discussion/discussions
]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10508/americain-on-track-to-defend-melbourne-cup Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:10:05 +0000 TheDiva 10508@/discussion/discussions
Plans for Americain to defend his Melbourne Cup title are well advanced, says one of the French-trained stayer?s Australian owners.

?He?s got two runs, a Listed race next week and then in three weeks another Group Two race over 3000 metres which he won last year,? part-owner Gerry Ryan told Sydney?s Sky Sports Radio from London.

?Then he?ll go into quarantine at Newmarket (in England) and then back to Melbourne.?

Ryan said he believed quarantine issues which have threatened European participation at this year?s Melbourne spring carnival had been resolved.

A final clearance on overseas quarantine protocols from the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) is likely to be given during a meeting with Racing Victoria officials on Thursday.

?We are meeting with AQIS and it?s likely we might have a resolution then,? Racing Victoria?s Melbourne Cup talent scout Leigh Jordan told AAP.

?Certainly, everything is heading in the right direction.

?A lot of it is dealing with issues and finding solutions before going through the logistics.

?To be 100 per cent I wouldn?t like to commit to anything before Thursday?s meeting.

?But there needs to be a decision made because nominations close for the Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate next week and people need confirmation.?

Ryan, who is providing the financial backing for the formation of an Australian-based professional cycling team, has been in France to watch Cadel Evans win the Tour de France.

The Melbourne businessman took time out from Australian celebrations to visit Americain at trainer Alain De Royer-Dupre?s Chantilly stables.

?He looks as good as last year, he?s got his mind back on the job,? Ryan said.

Americain last year became the first French horse to win the Melbourne Cup when he overpowered Maluckyday and race favourite So You Think.

The stayer then finished third in the Hong Kong Vase in December but was below par in two starts in France earlier this year.

?He had a couple of runs because the trainer wanted to go to (Royal) Ascot,? Ryan said.

?We always said we wanted to go back to Melbourne so they tipped him out again.?

Americain is one of 21 entries for the Prix de Reux on Tuesday while his last start in France before embarking on another Australian trip is expected to be the Prix Kergolay (3000m) at Deauville.

AAP TURF]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10529/d-oliver Fri, 29 Jul 2011 02:29:22 +0000 littleboyblue 10529@/discussion/discussions 2011-07-28 (Latest News)
It is so good to see Damien Oliver riding at Randwick today. His presence has lead to the whisper that it won't be long before he will be riding for the leading Sydney stable of Chris Waller.]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10490/duel-on-the-downs-frankel-v-canford-cliffs Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:36:21 +0000 burntcaviar 10490@/discussion/discussions
Frankel v Canford Cliffs



Betfair Odds

Frankel $1.96
Canford Cliffs $2.26

There has been a huge vibe about the Goodwood carnival in 2011 with horse racing in the UK taking centre stage after a highly successful Royal Ascot Carnival.

There?s no doubt that one race in particular is sparking massive public interest, the 2011 Sussex Stakes.

The one mile contest is always a favourite on the English racing calendar but with a virtual match race between two in form champions this could be the biggest one yet.

The unbeaten Frankel will take on the barnstorming Canford Cliffs after they both completed a successful showing at Ascot.

It continues a string of recent battles, all of which have lived up to the expectations of punters and delivered some wonderful spectacles.

The likes of Rewilding running down So You Think in the Prince of Wales Stakes after he left for home with more than 3 furlongs remaining.

The comeback when So You Think bounced back to beat Workforce in the Coral Eclipse Stakes.

Even at the start of the carnival when Canford Cliffs himself overcame the French star Goldikova in the opening event.

At Goodwood on Wednesday July 25 though the stage is set for potentially the best one yet, it could well be history in the making and go down as one of the greatest ever in UK racing history.

To put into perspective just how good these runners are, both are being touted as the best horses every for their respective trainers.

That?s no easy feat given one belongs to Richard Hannon and the other Sir Henry Cecil.

Between the pair they?ve been training for almost a full century.

Canford Cliffs is the more proven performer, his wins have come at open class level for years now, in fact he?s been a champion during the last three Royal Ascot carnivals.

That?s not to say he?s showing any signs of slowing up though, his turn of foot is stronger than ever and there?s no doubt he?ll run out a super strong final furlong.

Hannon doesn?t shy away from spruiking his horse either, he knows he?s good and he?s willing to tell just about anyone who asks.

?He?s a brilliant horse, something quite extraordinary. He?s got so much class. His win at Ascot last month, when he beat Goldikova, summed it up really.?

?On the day, nothing would have beaten him,? Hughes said.

Against him though is the up and coming three-year-old Frankel, he?s rated alongside Australian super mare Black Caviar as the best in the world and he?s yet to taste defeat.

It?s not just the fact he?s winning either, it?s the way he?s doing it with massive gaps between him and the field shaming his rivals.

No race showed this better than the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

Jockey Tom Queally immediately took him to the front and at the halfway point it was as good as game over as he strode 15 lengths clear.

The final winning margin was six lengths but you get the feeling it could have been more if they had wanted to.

Having said that he did show a little sign of weakness in his last start, that?s if you can find any weakness in another Group 1 win.

In the St James Palace Stakes he once again went to the front early and set up a big lead as he turned into the straight.

He did begin to labour about a furlong form home though and that will give the Canford Cliffs camp a fair bit of confidence, especially given their horse has such good closing speed.

With that in mind the true battle in the 2011 Sussex Stakes is the battle of tactics.

It?s seems unlikely Frankel will be sent so far from home again however at the same time they may not want to have Canford Cliffs too close either.

Timing is absolutely everything for both horses and in the end it could well come down to which jockey gives the better ride on the day.

Whatever happens you can guarantee a fascinating race and one which could be considered one of the classic mile events for decades to come.

Chose your team, whether it be the unbeaten young upstart or the proven seasoned performer and get behind them in the 2011 Sussex Stakes.

]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10519/prizemoney-cuts-by-mvrc Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:07:39 +0000 TheDiva 10519@/discussion/discussions
Moonee Valley Racing Club announced prize-money cuts for 2 of its feature races in September, following decisions by the Australian Pattern Committee at its annual meeting last week. Prize-money for the Gr2 Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes (1600m) has been cut from $400,000 to $300,000 & the Gr3 McEwen Stakes (1000m) has been cut from $200,000 to $150,000. The MVRC noted it has ?contributed $540,000 in additional funding to The Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes to support its campaign to have the race elevated to Gr1 status. This has come to nothing as the Australian Pattern Committee last week decided not to elevate the race from Gr2 to Gr1. As a result prize-money has been reduced in accordance with the race?s Gr2 grading?. (Jul 28)]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10515/movie Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:29:23 +0000 slipatiptome 10515@/discussion/discussions https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10476/singapore-22nd-fri-24th-sun-july-racing-tips Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:03:04 +0000 AmbitiousDragon 10476@/discussion/discussions Singapore 22nd July (FRI)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWh3exywIXI

Singapore 24th July (SUN)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64bQn4EZXx8


Good luck!]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10499/sepoy-is-back Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:08:16 +0000 TheDiva 10499@/discussion/discussions
Mark Ryan

Melbourne

Monday 25 July 2011, 4:48pm

Trainer Peter Snowden says he will inspect Werribee before deciding whether star colt Sepoy trials at the Victorian provincial track on Friday.

The Blue Diamond Stakes and Golden Slipper winner was floated from Snowden's Warwick Farm stables to his Flemington base over the weekend and is on target to resume in the Listed Vain Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield on August 13.

"He may trial at Werribee. I'm going to go down on Thursday to have a look at the track because they say sometimes it can get very loose and sandy," Snowden said.

"So I just want to have a look at it.

"If he doesn't trial at Werribee, he'll trial at Flemington the following Friday.

"He's not far away from racing which is good."

The Elusive Quality colt, who became the fifth two-year-old to complete the Blue Diamond Stakes - Golden Slipper double, is a $3.80 favourite with TAB Sportsbet for the $1 million Golden Rose (1400m) at Rosehill on September 10 but is listed as doubtful.

The Anthony Cummings-trained Smart Missile is at $5, just shading Sepoy's stablemate Helmet at $5.50.

Snowden has said he wants Sepoy to do all his spring racing in Melbourne with the Group Two Danehill Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on September 3 and the Group One Manikato Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on September 30 on his program.

Later, the Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) on October 29 and the $1 million Patinack Farm Classic (1200m) on November 5, both at Group One level at Flemington during Melbourne Cup week, are also options.

Stablemates Glissade and Parables were also on the float and are also scheduled to resume at Caulfield on August 13.]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10496/rewilding-tragically-breaks-down Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:29:46 +0000 TheDiva 10496@/discussion/discussions
link to replay is here: http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/rewilding-ascot-nathaniel-lands-king-george-as-tragedy-strikes/888932/

By Paul Eacott 4:40PM 23 JUL 2011 Report: Ascot, Saturday

NATHANIEL became the first three-year-old since 2003 to win the King George as he edged out Workforce in an eventful running of the race that was marred by a tragic accident that cost Rewilding his life.

The King Edward VII Stakes winner was added to the star-studded field at the start of the week at a cost of ?75,000 and, although he was giving John Gosden and William Buick a first winner in the race, the reception was very subdued with Rewilding having to be put down after breaking his near-fore leg in front of the stands.

Frankie Dettori, rider of Rewilding, had to be helped from the track after he was thrown to the ground in the incident and although he was taken back to the weighing room in an ambulance, he escaped relatively unscathed but was stood down for the rest of the day.

Nathaniel, who finished just ahead behind subsequent Irish Derby winner Treasure Beach at Chester in May, found himself a reluctant leader under Buick in the very early stages of the race after Ahmed Ajtebi on the widely perceived pacemaker Debussy took a pull and raced out wide.

Buick, however, seemed as reluctant as Nathaniel to be towing them along and forced the Godolphin second string to take it up again over a mile from home.

The winner, who was sent off an 11-2 chance, was sat behind Debussy with St Nicholas Abbey, Workforce and Rewilding held up behind him all the way until the runners straightened up and the race really moved up a gear.

At that point, Nathaniel was the first to kick for home and it looked as if he was going to be challenged all the way to the line by the closing pack. However, Rewilding met with an untimely demise that left the Ascot crowd stunned and perhaps unaware of the dramatic conclusion to the race that saw the front two head to the left, an action that may have cost Workforce his chance.

Buick, who was brought up in Norway had already given an emotional interview to the BBC about the desperate events in the country where he was brought up and his post-race interview summed up the feelings of many at the track.

"First of all I'd like to say how sorry I am for Rewilding and his connections, it's never nice to see that happen," he said.

Of the events in the early part of the race, Buick, who described the result as "a dream come true" said: "My fella, he jumped in the front, Ahmed Ajtebi's obviously didn't want to make the running. I let my horse stride along. It wasn't really ideal. I was happy when I got a lead off Ajtebi and took it up turning in.

"This horse is getting better and better. Today he showed how good he is. I always knew he was a very good horse but I didn't realise he was going to be this good so soon."

About the climax of the race,Buick added: "I could see Workforce out of the corner of my eye. You've got to have a lot of respect for a horse like Workforce but Nathaniel was never stopping and galloped all the way to the line."

Nathaniel is now as short as 5-1 with Betfred for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after his two and three-quarter length win and Gosden said that connections would now look at adding him to the Longchamp race for another tilt at Workforce.

"He's won well, he loves the course," he said. "We got lucky with the wet weather coming and if we hadn't got the ground we wouldn't have been here.

"Workforce set the standard, he is a Derby and Arc winner, and hopefully with a bit of luck we can take them on again at Longchamp in October. We will have to supplement again as he'd not won a maiden when the entries closed."

Ryan Moore felt that Workforce may have been struck into on the bend and Sir Michael Stoute confirmed afterwards that he had a cut on his leg.

St Nicholas Abbey, who had been friendless in the market finished back in third and his trainer Aidan O'Brien said: "He's run a lovely race, they've gone a steady pace but we're making no excuses."]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/9742/dean-yendall Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:24:27 +0000 9742@/discussion/discussions
the bloke rode 5 winners and a second at the Hamilton meeting today also rode all four legs of the quaddie, cant say i've seen that happen before!]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10290/glen-boss-in-singapore Sat, 18 Jun 2011 04:51:18 +0000 slipatiptome 10290@/discussion/discussions
He is riding some slow ones. Rarely rides a winner. Is he on a massive contract or what?]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10475/guinness-book-of-horse-improvement-records Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:33:29 +0000 slipatiptome 10475@/discussion/discussions
Could you back a horse with this form :?: In similar races and distance at it's previous 4 starts it was beaten 40, 63, 54 and 69 lengths.

Last night in a Worcester Hurdle race TON-CHEE was backed from 22 to 10s and won with ease. :shock: :shock:]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10471/j-collett-going-back-to-nz Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:08:38 +0000 perfectjet 10471@/discussion/discussions
Kid can ride. Can find a gap in amongst a field and isnt afraid.]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10468/godspeed-switch Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:49:27 +0000 agro58 10468@/discussion/discussions https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10031/patinack-qld-foreman-gone Thu, 05 May 2011 10:32:38 +0000 Bookers 10031@/discussion/discussions http://www.bloodstock.com.au/news/story.php?id=19207

Their results since their recent sacking of Tody Edmonds has been nothing short of disgraceful. Edmonds is slowly building a team and since his departure has had 8 runners for 3 winners. One of those coincidently beating home a Patinack runner 2 weeks ago.

Here are some stats I have worked out. Since Edmonds was sacked Patinack have had approx 98 runners in Qld. They have won 7 races with 6 of those being midweek metro races (3 of those maidens) and 1 Saturday race being Metallurgical in a C6. So my maths tells me that is a SR of 14:1. As reported, Edmonds was sacked for underperforming with a SR of 5:1. I hear only good things about Edmonds and his family from those in the game and it is good to see him coming along nicely. On the other hand, it seems that there are problems within Patinack. For all the well bred runners they have, surely Tinkler isn't happy with the recent results. Adelaide seems to be the only state producing numbers which are up to satisfaction....or are they??? That stable foreman is young Adam Spitzer, another former Warwick Farm trainer. Wonder if Tinkler is questioning the sacking of Edmonds. Or the sacking of Jason Coyle. Another young trainer who continues to train winners with a limited team.

Who's next???? :oops:]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10438/singapore-15th-fri-17th-sun-july-racing-tips Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:55:02 +0000 AmbitiousDragon 10438@/discussion/discussions Singapore 15th July (FRI)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzCOA5a8MGo

Singapore 17th July (SUN)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sb-K0rQ5QE]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10439/sat-16-7 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:52:15 +0000 Vorgtraffic 10439@/discussion/discussions
Craig Newitt will be under the spotlight on Saturday. Looks to have a good book but has failed at this course recently.

The exciting horse on the up to watch will be Mythical spirit. Gave them a spanking last start and is very promising. Will be interesting to see Delegance as well, and to see how the BM form stacks up.

Its D-Day for one horse tomorrow. Makeadreamcometrue is perfectly placed in the first, and can make sharp improvement.

The lay of the day has to be Mr Make Believe. No doubt he is a horse on the up, but the step down in the distance, likely speed and hollow form make it very vulnerable in this tough open class race.]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10447/what-s-in-a-name Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:02:52 +0000 slipatiptome 10447@/discussion/discussions Mr Tye Angland?]]> https://www.perthturftalk.com.au/discussion/discussion/10444/all-betdaq-aussie-bets-are-off Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:02:22 +0000 burntcaviar 10444@/discussion/discussions http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/all-bets-are-off-as-online-agency-stops-operating-on-australian-racing/story-e6frg7mf-1226094895598

MAJOR European betting agency Betdaq yesterday ceased operating on Australian racing and most Australian sports after revelations its activities were illegal.

The Australian yesterday exclusively revealed that Betdaq, a privately owned Irish-based betting exchange, was operating offshore on Australian racing and various sports, including the AFL and NRL, without appropriate licensing and in contravention of state and federal legislation.

A Betdaq spokesman contacted by The Australian said yesterday: "The betting services on Australian races and sports has been stopped. A legal problem has developed. It should be sorted out soon but until further notice we will not be operating on Australian sport." The spokesman declined to state specifically what legalities had forced it to close down its Australian operations. When informed by The Australian yesterday that Betdaq had withdrawn its Australian endeavours, the federal Minister for Sport Mark Arbib said: "Betting sites operating offshore without regulation are a potential threat to the integrity of Australian sport. Online gambling has been referred to Minister (Stephen) Conroy's review of the Interactive Gambling Act."

In The Australian's report yesterday it was revealed that on Wednesday Betdaq was operating on race meetings in Victoria (Sandown), NSW (Warwick Farm) and Queensland (Eagle Farm). It was also setting markets for the major football codes and promoting online casino and poker gambling.

It is expected other overseas betting agencies will attempt to bet on Australian races and sport too after Sky Racing completed a deal last week for Australian races to be broadcast live on At The Races, the major thoroughbred racing channel in the UK.

To operate on Australian race meetings, bookmakers and betting exchanges need to be licensed with the various state racing authorities. As well, betting on sport and sporting events needs licensing agreements with the sports.

The presence of sites such as Betdaq manifestly weaken the potential influence and authority of last month's commitment between the federal government, the state sport ministers and the major Australian sports to agree to national legislation to police integrity issues in sport.

The meeting, a rare consensus in the present environment of the country's politics, agreed to a multi-pronged attack on corruption.

A news release from Arbib's department said the key features of the policy were:

*Legal arrangements and integrity agreements between sports and betting companies which will include requirements to share information, provide sports with a right to veto bet types and provide a financial return from sports betting to sports;

*The establishment of a National Integrity of Sport Unit to oversee the national arrangements and provide support for smaller sports;

*Agreement to pursue nationally consistent legislative arrangements;

*The adoption of codes of conduct by sports, and;

*Government funding will be contingent on sports implementing appropriate anti-match-fixing and anti-corruption policies and practices.

The national strategy goes before the state attorneys-general for discussion next month.

However, the limits of that national code to police corruption in sport if offshore bookmakers and betting exchanges offer services to Australian punters are manifest if those betting agencies are not licensed in this country.

Licensing agreements with racing bodies and sporting codes ensure the betting agencies pay a fee for the right to use the racefields and fixtures but also agree to co-operate fully with authorities if they become aware of any suspicious betting patterns or unauthorised sports people or officials placing bets.

The chief executive of Racing Victoria Rob Hines and his NSW counterpart Peter V'landys were unaware on Wednesday that Betdaq was operating on their race meetings.

The AFL, too, did not know that the betting exchange was wagering on its competition.

In effect, the site was not monitored.

Late yesterday, Betdaq still had markets for the premiership winner in the AFL and NRL presumably because those bets are not on the fixtures themselves and punters would have already placed bets in good faith.

The Betdaq spokesman indicated that no other sport bets would be taken and relevant markets would be removed.

Hines said yesterday he had been told by his integrity services department a letter had been sent to Betdaq warning it of the dangers - a $60,000 fine every day an unlicensed agency bets on racefields - but had received no reply. Betdaq also offers Australians the opportunity to gamble on casino games and poker online, a serious breach of the Interactive Gambling Act.]]>