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TWO GUINEAS races on the one day. You know it’s not such a bad thing. Just needs a little tweak which I’m keeping up my sleeve for the moment
Group One action 20 minutes apart and two chances to back possibly obvious winners at better odds than they should be because of the status of the races. I refer to Hey Doc (Duporth) and Man From Uncle (Uncle Mo). Neither is ‘home and hosed’ – given the track conditions in Sydney and the constant... Read More
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Sheidel’s Fast Sectionals One Of The Highlights On A Day Of Fast Times At Caulfield
After showing very good pace from barrier three, Joao Moreira soon had Sheidel travelling sweetly in the lead under her 53 kilos, running along at a deceptively fast clip, which resulted in a brilliant first up victory that was close to track record time. After being challenged at the home turn by her Lindsay Park-trained... Read More
Diamond Tathagata (AUS)
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Sheidel Burns Off Rivals In Oakleigh Plate
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Steve’s Struck A Chord On The TV Rights
The bottom line is that it would require permission from TABcorp to allow Racing.Com to show the Sydney races which would presumably only happen if Racing Victoria, via Racing.Com, allows Sky Thoroughbred Central to show the vision from Victoria. This surely makes sense – especially on the major raceday Saturdays. In the interim we can,... Read More
What a fabulous day’s racing ahead – at Randwick and Caulfield. What a bloody shame it is not properly showcased on any one of the FIVE TV stations showing racing in this country!
I’m no longer interested in all the machinations and contractual obligations; the Sky, TAB and Victorian angst; the history and the pettiness. I want someone to fix it. EVERYONE in the game, wants someone to fix it! Surely there is a compromise to be found and right now – given the state of flux in... Read More