Gallops

Oh well lawyers now have to take a course in tikanga. Politicians have done it for years learning allegiance to Israel.

Probably won't. Never been much sign of it in recent times. Meanwhile, owners and licence-holders (not to mention small breeders and punters) are either leaving the game or leaving the country.

Amelia’s Jewel bounced back to form with a win the WA Guineas. Photo: Western Racepix Perth’s shining star Amelias Jewel has been allocated barrier nine, among a field of 17 contenders for this Saturday’s Group 1 Goodwood event at Morphettville. Top Australian bookmakers have placed Amelia Jewel as the $3.80 favourite to break her four-race losing streak on May 11. Before moving to Annabel Neasham’s stable in Sydney, the Simon Miller-trained Group 1 winner will represent Western Australia under the guidance of jockey Damian Lane. Amelias Jewel has faced two tough defeats in this current spell, finishing second in the Roma Cup and the Quokka. Her last triumph dates back to September of last year, when she narrowly bested Pride Of Jenni in the Stocks Stakes at The Valley. Among the challengers standing against Amelias Jewel are three promising three-year-olds: Oscars Fortune (barrier eight), Skybird (barrier five), and Stretan Angel (barrier seven). Meanwhile, Learning To Fly, who finished as runner-up in the Sangster race, drew gate 14. Amelias Jewel faces a task ahead as she navigates her wide barrier position and competes against a top-level field if she hopes to emerge triumphant on Saturday. 2024 The Goodwood Barrier Draw And Bookmaker Odds 1. Vilana (16) T: James Cummings J: Todd Pannell W: 59kg F: 30×2 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Hallowed Crown Dam: Retsina +5000 +1250 2. Amelia’s Jewel (9) T: Simon Miller J: Damien Lane W: 56.5kg F: 0x22 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Siyouni (FR) Dam: Bumbasina +280 -142.86 3. Climbing Star (13) T: Phillip Stokes J: Lachlan Neindorf W: 56.5kg F: x121 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Zoustar Dam: Bryony +2200 +550 4. Sghirripa (15) T: Shane & Cassie Oxlade J: Craig Newitt W: 56kg F: 1775 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Lonhro Dam: Wonder I Do +1800 +450 5. Extremely Lucky (6) T: Will Clarken & Niki O’Shea J: Jake Toeroek W: 56kg F: 60×1 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Extreme Choice Dam: Tamarind Lane +2500 +625 6. I Am Me (1) T: Ciaron Maher J: Blake Shinn W: 55kg F: 2×34 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: I Am Invincible Dam: Mefnooda +800 +200 7. Benedetta (3) T: Jason Warren J: Jamie Kah W: 55kg F: 4413 Age: 4YO Color: Bay/Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Hellbent Dam: Whatalovelyday +700 +175 8. Arkansaw Kid (17) T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes J: Billy Egan W: 54.5kg F: x255 Age: 3YO Color: Brown/Black Sex: Colt Sire: Harry Angel (IRE) Dam: Florabella +5000 +1250 9. Johnny Rocker (12) T: Nick Ryan J: Rhys McLeod W: 54.5kg F: 7128 Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Horse Sire: Jukebox Dam: Margene +800 +200 10. Rubamos (2) T: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor J: Jacob Opperman W: 54.5kg F: 1974 Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: I Am Invincible Dam: Oriental Ruby +12500 +3125 11. What You Need (11) T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Craig Williams W: 54.5kg F: 1×33 Age: 4YO Color: Bay/Brown Sex: Horse Sire: Supido Dam: Intuit +1600 +400 12. Karacasu (4) T: Richard & Chantelle Jolly J: Jason Holder W: 54.5kg F: 2×57 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Headwater Dam: Miss Cooper +15000 +3750 13. Grinzinger Prince (10) T: Cody Reardon J: Emily Finnegan W: 54.5kg F: 1320 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: More Than Ready (USA) Dam: Vavasour +15000 +3750 14. Learning To Fly (14) T: Annabel Neasham J: Chad Schofield W: 54kg F: x242 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Justify Dam: Ennis Hill +1000 +250 15. Oscar’s Fortune (8) T: Dion Luciani J: William Pike W: 53.5kg F: x213 Age: 3YO Color: Bay/Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Rich Enuff Dam: Oscar Award +550 +137 16. Skybird (5) T: Mitchell Freedman J: Beau Mertens W: 53kg F: 3×51 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Exosphere Dam: Real Desire +850 +212 17. Stretan Angel (7) T: Phillip Stokes J: Daniel Stackhouse W: 52.5kg F: x426 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Harry Angel (IRE) Dam: Sretan +2500 +625 Horse racing news View the full article

Maybe things have changed but last time I looked Westbury was consistently losing money.

That won't happen, because they don't think there is anything wrong with it.        More stakemoney will drive improvement, so Sharrock told me.  How can any change eventuate with that attitude at the top?