I see Lazarus has now won horse of the year in both NZ as well as Australia. Maybe he can win a USA one as well the way he is going.
http://www.harnesslink.com/New-Zealand/Harness-Racing-NZ-Award-Results-2018
Northview Hustler would have beaten Star Galleria last start as well I believe but was held up and almost a certainty beaten.
I was surprised Star Galleria got as close as he did tonight, but Northview going away from him again after the line and still had plenty in the tank as he got going again when the others got close to him.
And yes I did have a decent bet on him so possibly a bit biased in my comment.
The TAB wanted to double their account numbers John Allen said at one of their public meetings. They were offering a free $20 to anyone joining the TAB and downloading their mobile App a couple of months ago. Sure this might add new members in the short term but not sure getting new members is as important as retaining them and making them spend more. Probably better than what they used to give out years ago which was nothing. This recent trend is too little too late.
With regards to Operation Inca and now the attack on the RIU I will be quite happy to tie the noose myself when someone has been convicted, but what happened to innocent until proven guilty?
Too many are treating all as guilty on hearsay without:
A. Knowing any of the facts
B. Seeing any of the evidence
Disgraceful!
No but the public do jump to ridiculous conclusions, for example almost every second post here in the last two weeks, and I would not be surprised if some drivers and trainers believed it was just not worth the hassle talking to the media.
Calling all trainers childish and moronic on public forums will go down well with them though!
I can see their point. You can not force the trainers and drivers to tip if they do not want to. Maybe the galah should ring all the drivers and trainers and post their tips here for us to see.