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As long as you know the rule "Rule 638(3)(f)(i) provides that in a Flat Race a Rider must not use his or her whip: forward of the Rider’s horse’s shoulder or in the vicinity of its head; Using the available race films, Chief Stipendiary Steward John Oatham, demonstrated that approaching the 100m, Mr Mudhoo was riding his mount out using the whip in a compliant way behind the saddle. He pointed out that near the 100m, Mr Mudhoo put both hands on the reins with his whip pointing upwards, began pushing the horse and in doing so, his whip made contact on at least 2 occasions, with the horse’s head." Collett is THE worst recidivist offender and given free rein to carry out these indiscriminate assaults on our beautiful horse's by the thoroughly hopeless RIB I'll send you those photos which will show contact with the eye (yet again) and 3 ears being flattened in the last few days General 'peaches' involve 'special rides' dont they?..i.e. overcoming difficulties ..shirly not following the rail from the inside draw..hooking one out on the turn...cheating by bashing the horse not only 'forward of the Rider’s horse’s shoulder or in the vicinity of its head; But actually on the head/neck from the "whip pointing skywards" That's a lemon if ever there was one and leaves a bitter taste in horse lover's mouths -
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Well-respected Kiwi horseman Todd Pollard will join the training ranks next month after securing boxes at Eagle Farm in Brisbane. He departs Archibald Racing, where he has worked for the past five years and has led the Queensland operation for more than three-and-a-half years, producing consistent results for the operation. During his time as assistant trainer, Pollard worked closely with Group One winners Mo’unga, Zaaki, Bois d’Argent and Sunshine In Paris, as well as a number of other stakes performers. “I am very excited to announce that I am setting up my own training business, Todd Pollard Racing,” Pollard said. “This has been a long-term ambition of mine, and I have worked hard to reach this point. I have been fortunate to gain experience with a number of top trainers, including the Archibald stable and Stephen Marsh. “Prior to this, I was lucky enough to be part of the Godolphin Flying Start program from 2016 to 2018, which provided me with invaluable international experience in the racing industry. This included placements with leading international trainers Roger Varian in the UK, Phil D’Amato in the US and Bjorn Baker in Sydney.” Born and raised in Matamata, Pollard’s interest in racing was sparked early through family involvement, with his aunt Liz Pollard breeding and racing several horses, including Gr.3 Taranaki Breeders Stakes (1400m) winner Rosetti Bay. “My early interest was from my dad’s auntie, raising horses, and having a couple of handy ones that piqued my interest, but I really enjoyed getting along to the races when I was young and just enjoyed the spectacle of it all,” Pollard said. “It’s great to be able to live my dream and become a trainer in my own right.” Pollard is currently in the process of building his stable ahead of February’s launch and will attend all major yearling and online sales, including a trip home to New Zealand for the Karaka Sales, looking to purchase horses to fill his new operation. View the full article -
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Kentucky-based trainer Brad Cox finished atop the North American earnings list for a third time in 2025.View the full article -
The only highlight I find in greyhounds is some of those female dog handlers loading them in the boxes😛....................but what I do see some times is some heavy handling of some of the dogs, lifting off the ground by the collar. -
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Rathasker Stud has confirmed the purchase of Classic-producing sire Aclaim. The sire of the 1,000 Guineas winner Cachet, Aclaim is a Group 1 winner himself, with that sole success at the highest level coming in the 2017 running of the Prix de la Foret. His fee for 2026 has been set at €6,500. Maurice Burns said, “We are delighted to announce that Rathasker Stud has purchased 100% of the stallion. Aclaim is a Group 1 winner and more importantly a Group 1 Classic sire. He will be the perfect fit for Rathasker and our clients' broodmare bands.” He added, “Aclaim is by sire of sires Acclamation out of a Listed-placed half-sister to champion filly Again from the family of champion sire Montjeu. Aclaim has all the ingredients to improve his credentials under the stewardship of Rathasker Stud. Aclaim's fee will be €6,500 1st of October terms in 2026.” Along with Cachet, Aclaim has sired a number of classy horses to earn a rating in excess of 100. Closely related to the Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Again, he spent the first five seasons of his stallion career at the National Stud before spending a couple of breeding seasons at Manton Park. He had relocated to Batsford Stud last year, where he stood for £3,000. The post Rathasker Stud Snaps Up Classic-Producing Stallion Aclaim appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
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