East Coast Racing - Perth Turf Talk

C.Waller

PC — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:18:06 +0000

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/11/07/hes-a-marvel-waller-tipped-to-become-greatest-trainer-in-australia/

CUMMINGS v WATERHOUSE - Book CHANCE by Andrew Rule

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 08:08:53 +0000

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10127199/Drugging-Melbourne-Cup-favourite-tore-Cummings-Waterhouse-families.html ;

Victoria Derby day 30/10/2021.

Thunderstruck — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:06:19 +0000

Thought i would kick off a thread for probably my favourite day on the racing calendar just about, derby day obviously kicks off a week of very good racing, not always the best track to bet at however.

Conditions possibly will see a track just into the soft range be presented not much rain is forecast up til this meeting.

If Vlandy's thinks his Golden Eagle race is taking much away from the Melbourne cup carnival opening day he ought to get off the crack pipe...

Looking at the main race Gunstock has drawn the carpark(19 or 15 after scratchings)which isn't ideal and the fav who i like Forgot You drew very well in barrier 8(7 after scr.)The close finishing runner up in the Vase Desert Harry drew wide also, i'm prepared to put a line through his chances.The other one from the Price/Kent yard Jungle Magnate who ran on well for 3rd in the same race could be worth an e.w bet and is around 20s currently.

Unsure whether Icebath will back up so no bet til at least acceptance time(seeking a prized group 1 personally i think they should tackle one of these 1600m races if she is spot on)but she is nommed for both the Cantala and Empire Rose which is for fillies and mares on Saturday, she will take some beating in either with that nice long straight to launch being right up her alley, is good value at around $11 in both races atm.

One danger in the Empire Rose could be Collette, she probably wants a soft 6 though.

Brett Prebble DUI

Thunderstruck — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 01:47:26 +0000

Read an article on Racenet he allegedly got caught driving at 0.164 in January 2020(i think)and has not yet even fronted court to cop his medicine over the offence i say WTF ????

Has he been driving since this time on a stay or some boolshit reason? has been travelling far and wide riding everywhere all this time by what means a chauffeur..........? lol
Don't know anymore details but it sounds dodgy as F...

Who was after Old Melbourne Cup Fields?

Coldy — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:53:45 +0000

I saw a thread here a few weeks ago, about a member chasing old Melbourne Cup fields or similar. I have found a form guide from 1979 with Fields and Form Guide for entire field. Dulcify, Hyperno ect. Hit me up if interested . I can Not find The Thread cheers

Jockey in USA gets 10 Years for Electrical Device

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 03:38:13 +0000

https://www.racingpost.com/news/ten-year-suspension-for-jockey-who-carried-electrical-device-during-race/511176?utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=WeeklyBriefing&utm_content=Story1&utm_term=C1 ;

Victorian Racehorse of the Year Award

PC — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:40:06 +0000

Just announced tonight that Verry Elleegant has won the Victorian Racehorse of the Year for the 2020/21 season. It is based on votes:

Verry Elleegant - 100 votes

Arcadia Queen - 53 votes

Russian Camelot - 15 votes

Twilight Payment - 15 votes

So Verry Elleegant had 3 starts in Victoria during the 2020/21 season for two wins (G1 Turnbull Stakes & G1 Caulfield Cup) and a 7th in the G1 Melbourne Cup. Arcadia Queen had 7 starts in Victoria for the 2020/21 season for two wins (G1 Caulfield Stakes and G1 Mackinnon Stakes) and 3 placings - 2nd in the G2 Lets Elope Stakes, 3rd in the G1 Underwood Stakes and 2nd in the G1 Futurity Stakes. In my opinion Arcadia Queen is very unlucky not win this award.

Congratulations to Verry Elleegant. But what might of been for Arcadia Queen.

USA Trainer Navarro - Global Doping Fraudster

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 02:34:48 +0000

Google Jorge Navarro for various news reports

PP adds;
https://peterprofit.com/ ;

Ireland's Fine Cotton - This Week

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:19:06 +0000

Non intentional however....

Irish horses are scanned on arrival on the track but, unlike Australia, are not scanned again as they parade before the race.

Irish rules require winners to be scanned before they leave the parade ring after a race.

Unbelievable rule.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/superracing/winner-disqualified-at-galway-after-wrong-horse-was-sent-out-to-run/news-story/1f47ce492f923fe57e05654ae7b006a3 ;

Irish Racing - Racing's Dirty Secret

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 04:11:53 +0000

https://newsreader.ie/racings-dirty-secret-jim-bolger-claims-he-knows-who-the-drug-cheats-are/ ;

Dark Side of Horse Racing - UK Version

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:50:47 +0000

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/15629608/thousands-racehorses-killed-slaughterhouses/ ;

Disqualification Costs Owners a Million Dollars

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:46:01 +0000

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/horseracing/15623918/watch-moment-hot-rod-charlie-jockey-fall-disqualified/ ;

What A Win!!!!

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:42:35 +0000

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/horseracing/15630267/watch-ridiculous-horse-race-jason-lyon/ ;

R.I.P Laurie Laxon

PC — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 02:14:07 +0000

https://www.racingnews.co.nz/hall-of-fame-trainer-laurie-laxon-passes-away/?amp&__twitter_impression=true

R.I.P Galileo

PC — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 16:29:39 +0000

https://m.independent.ie/sport/horse-racing/world-leading-stallion-galileo-has-died-at-the-age-of-23-40637434.html

Very sad. From being over the moon with Ash Barty winning the Wimbledon Womans Singles championship to hearing the news the great Galileo has passed away. Such a high and now such a low. Two different emotions. He was such a great horse. Awesome career.

Jamie Kah

Thunderstruck — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 02:31:46 +0000

First time ever in Victoria today notches 100 winners what a superstar and ambassador for racing.

=D> ^:)^

R.I.P Maldivian

PC — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 06:03:57 +0000

https://www.racing.com/news/2021-07-07/news-lth-cox-plate-hero-maldivian-dies?fbclid=IwAR1MiOYs0L0VqY6OcBtcLot9x70nVzwrlGIENe6TS9ExOH5DlpgPWnYXObs

R.I.P Paris Lane

PC — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:23:06 +0000

A tweet on Twitter from Living Legends where Paris Lane was living

"Vale Paris Lane (aka Percy). It is with great sadness to inform you that Percy passed away of a sudden heart failure overnight.

The winner of the 1994 Caulfield Cup and second place getter in the Melbourne Cup of that year. He was just 2 months short of his 31st birthday. https://t.co/FyA6u3TpPQ"

"He was happy to the end, trotting over for carrots from a large tour group at Living Legends yesterday. One of our original 9 horses Percy will be cremated and laid to rest in our memorial garden. #LoveTheHorse #LoveThisHorse RIP Percy."

Incentivise

PC — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:32:40 +0000

https://www.racingandsports.com/news/timeform/timeform-news/2021-06-28/timeform-recap-2021-brisbane-winter-carnival/552989

A 12 length win in the Group 3 Tatts Cup (2400m) and Incentvise now has a Timeform rating of 117+ plus favourite for both the Cups in the spring.

Darwin Turf Club - ICAC's Improper Conduct Findings

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:52:11 +0000

On Sky News and in West Australian online. Attempted to just attach link but the link failed so report as follows;

The Northern Territory's anti-corruption watchdog has uncovered misconduct and mismanagement of public resources while investigating a multi-million dollar government grant to the Darwin Turf Club.
The NT government in 2019 announced $12 million of taxpayer funds had been awarded to the club to build a new grandstand at its racetrack.The NT Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Ken Fleming on Friday released a report following a year-long investigation into the grant.Findings of misconduct, unsatisfactory conduct, breaches of public trust and detriment to the public interest have been made.Corruption, failure to manage conflicts of interest and mismanagement of public resources was also found.Commissioner Fleming said the DTC's submission for funding, following three years of lobbying, was not based on a costing.It was also supported by so-called economic benefits and employment creation that had no justification in fact.The club's chairman Brett Dixon and the DTC board failed to declare and manage conflicts of interest in the process.This resulted in the contract to build the grandstand being given to one of Mr Dixon's companies, Jaytex Pty Ltd.Commissioner Fleming also found that the board breached its obligations under its funding agreement with the NT government, which was executed by Mr Dixon on behalf of the club.It failed to disclose a conflict of interest which meant that an NT government investigation into potential breaches of the grant agreement was thwarted, he said.Chief Minister Michael Gunner urged the DTC board to resign, saying measures had been taken to ensure such a situation never happens again."The ICAC finding of duplicitous actions are appalling. People who are not elected by Territorians treated taxpayer funds as their personal plaything and put the pursuit of personal profit ahead of public interest," he told reporters.Mr Gunner said civil action could be instigated against any private entity or person who benefited from the grant."The government (is also) calling for the resignation of the entire Darwin Turf Club board so an administrator can be brought in and a new board appointed," he said."If these resignations aren't forthcoming, I will change the act so we can sack the board."Mr Gunner said changes had since been made to ensure the government had more power to cancel contracts if there was a conflict of interest.New rules also ensure individuals who have decision-making power or hold office in an incorporated association can no longer benefit from a tender.Government funding for the DTC will be reduced over an unspecified time period to recover money.The ICAC investigation took over a year to complete and involved 54 directions not to disclose information, 34 notices to produce items or information and 28 examinations.Over 50GB of data and 15,000 documents were examined.The report makes 18 recommendations, relating to the governance of the DTC and associations, lobbying, ministerial and departmental policy, and grants policies and evaluation.

Brisbane Cup

Ridersonthestorm33 — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:40:00 +0000

The 3200 metre Brisbane Cup first surprise was being run early in the card at race 4, but that compares lightly to the next big shock, if no scratchings just 7 runners to go over the two miles.

Never thought would see the day a major Cup in Australia have just the seven starters :-O

Trainer Darleen Duryea seriously injured in trackwork fall.

Thunderstruck — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:51:31 +0000

A fundraiser has been launched for Beaudesert trainer Darleen Duryea who has serious spinal injuries and bleeding on the brain after a trackwork fall last weekend.

The horse Duryea was riding broke its shoulder and collapsed and landed on top of her, breaking her back in the impact.

The seriously injured trainer was flown to a Brisbane hospital spinal unit and she underwent a six-hour spinal operation and was in an induced coma for the next several days.

The Queensland branch of the Australian Trainers’ Association reports she is now conscious and doctors are confident the bleed on her brain is under control and she will have no long-term concerns from that.

However Duryea has no movement or feeling in her lower body and she will remain in hospital for the next three to six months with “the prognosis of any improvement in the lower body highly unlikely.”

The ATA says “the road ahead for Darleen is going to a be a mighty struggle, physically emotionally and financially.”

The ATA through its National Trainers Trust has launched a fundraiser for Duryea with an initial deposit of $10,000.

They are calling for support from the racing industry and others to get behind the fundraiser and offer support to Duryea and her young son Liam.

Donations can be made through the Licensee Assistance Association Inc, BSB 484-799, Acc 0843 33357 (put your name and phone number in the reference details).

*Came across this story on Racenet her name is only vaguely familiar being a provincial/country trainer up in Queensland but it sounds like a terrible outcome, the poor woman is likely to be a lifelong paraplegic :(

Seemingly not as well looked after by the industry association as would the person injured be if she/he was a jockey.
i know there are lots of "causes" out there this sure is a worthy one no doubt..maybe some feature race winning trainers at Eagle Farm today could kick the donation fund hard donate half their percentage or in Waller's case ALL.
They usually look after their own in the racing industry but gee it's a tough game!

Zed Run digital horse racing..

H-BOMBER — Mon, 31 May 2021 04:30:46 +0000

Those who are into their NFts etc etc, this new platform is typical of the current state of digital currencies and non fungible tokens. More proof of the amount of money around and the need for a get rich quick fix

https://www.businessinsider.com.au/zed-run-nfts-horse-racing-australia-2021-5?utm_source=Business+Insider+Australia+-+10+things+you+need+to+know+in+the+morning+in+Australia&utm_campaign=d5be7dffeb-businessinsider_2021_05_31&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8a990bd96b-d5be7dffeb-281033071

Agree or not, this is all extremely interesting!

Rod Fuller

bookielover — Mon, 31 May 2021 00:04:07 +0000

Interesting that Rod Fuller who was sentenced in 2013 to 6 years jail, 3 years before being eligible for parole,for defrauding the Australian Taxation Office of $200,000 is back calling races.

I'm all for giving people a second chance, and I have to say that his enforced holiday has, in my opinion, brought him back as a better caller. At least he's better than Col Hodges!

So good luck to the bloke, and may he have many more years at the microphone.

Form Comment

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Sun, 30 May 2021 08:39:28 +0000

Sunday R4 Navan

TELEVISION - Best watched on debut

If it wins it should receive a good reception.

TJ and Bart - Revised Group 1 Tallies

PC — Fri, 28 May 2021 21:41:09 +0000

I'm surprised this hasn't been spoken about on here. But I wanted to outline what happened on Twitter last night:

1. I came across a tweet from the Aiden O' Brian Fans site.

2. It had figures for the most Group 1s by a trainer in world racing. Aiden was first whilst TJ was 2nd with 279 and Bart 3rd with 266.

3. However when I looked into further tweets/conversations of the initial tweet the figures for TJ and Bart were incorrect.

4. Form Focus and Thoroughbred (both tweet) pages advised of the new figures - both TJ and Bart are on 246 Group 1s each.

5. Channel 7 made the announcement last month apparently on their racing day.

See below some articles. Also the new figures will be shown to racing Australia to get endorsed and approved but the work that has been done, over 10 year period, seems well done and excellent research too.

https://www.racenet.com.au/news/revision-of-feature-records-has-tommy-smith-and-bart-cummings-to-each-have-246-group-1-wins-20210503

https://formfocus.com.au/champion-trainer/

Thoughts/comments? Seems pretty accurate, well thought out, with excellent research.

Big Gamble Succeeds in UK

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Thu, 20 May 2021 02:26:31 +0000

Thirsk first race Saturday. 40s to 100-30 in final ten minutes

https://www.racingpost.com/news/40-1-into-100-30-in-10-minutes-extraordinary-gamble-landed-at-thirsk/489990?utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=WeeklyBriefing&utm_content=Story2&utm_term=C2 ;

Doomben 10,000 and Goodwood Handicap.

Ridersonthestorm33 — Thu, 13 May 2021 22:10:15 +0000

Before possible scratchings just eleven to go around in both Group One races - my goodness, something’s gone wrong somewhere!
Staggering that’s all they can get. Goodwood Handicap was renowned for 18-20 runners every year.

Pikey In Adelaide this Saturday 1 May.

Thunderstruck — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:00:28 +0000

William is cruising over to SA this weekend, has 3 good rides for Godolphin amongst a very good book of 8 rides atm.

Will be watching him more closely from early on this week unlike Bendigo when missed a couple,Steers Sisstar again in the day's feature Sangster Stakes..highly likely the champ will ride multiple winners on the day.

Biggest Improver Of All Time

SLIPPERGOLDEN — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:45:04 +0000

R1 Southwell SCUDAMORE beaten an average of 24 lengths first three runs. First start in ten months and wins by 6 lengths. Trainer has history.