Rusty

This is a very sad and unfortunate story for all concerned. For connections to even enter the stables at Addington raceway they are now required to complete a stabling awareness course held at the racecourse. This is even if they just want to see their horse, not necessarily gear it up or anything. Now compare that, to this... My friend rocked on up to a training establishment recently and immediately got a job riding trackwork, despite zero work experience with track-work or fast work riding. She was galloping horses round for $10 per mount, a few mornings a week. No induction, and not many, if any questions asked by the employer (trainer). There is room for some level of increased professionalism amongst some of the trainers (employers) out there, to do their homework, and not just give anybody a job that says they can throw a leg over a horse. I'm not commenting about this article re: Mr McKee, I don't know all the facts, so I am only commenting about my experiences and that of my mate. Unfortunately, these situations will often end in tears. For both parties concerned. I wish the young lady concerned in this story all the very best.

Right Happy, you have talked me into it with Doctor Tim. Just gotta check Ian Cameron doesn't have some mongrel thing in there first..... still sour on it from last night.

I am a fan of Doctor Tim. I just have a question mark over the stand start for him

I have no financial interest in the race but for more reasons than one, I hope Helena Baby absolutely smashes them.

Shot Dougie. Jesus my leg is going to be bloody sore tomorrow thanks to you. Belted it more than 10 times in the final furlong to try and get The Bloss home.

I went for the place on Doctor Tim. Ran ok, but 4th. Still, we all did better than, "Greg I'm-always-goooone-after-the-first-leg O'Connor.... "

Don't let me put you off! $3.50 the tote for the place looks overs.

R Dunn did not sound overly confident with Hayden's meddle when interviewed on the radio with Des today. He labelled number 2 Manly Olsen in race 9 his best winning hope tonight. Good ew coin at 9s and 2s fixed. I imagine it will start shorter on the tote. "Better living everyone."

Takes the meaning of "team driving" to a whole new level.

Apparently a driver can't even whip another driver when going down the back straight without getting fined these days.

In terms of the rules, it doesn't a difference, but dead right, someone should ask the horse, even though we all know what the answer would be.... It would not be neigh!

That is my understanding too.

And it wouldn't matter if the stake of the Cup was $600,000, or $1,000,000 this season. The same horses would turn up.

It's splendid to hear Ken Spicer is delighted. Most owners are not delighted to have the first win supplement removed. "Acting in a fiscally responsible manner." Thanks for that Kenny mate.

Bugger it, nope, I'm still angry.

I took a trifecta and this thing let me down. Badly. Now I know how mothers feel when they say to their children; "I am not angry. Just Disappointed."

Haven't seen a form turnaround like that since Tiger Woods got busted by his Mrs.

Dead right. And the odds (on final field) can be crunched in (with minimal money on), yet the TAB do not, or barely, move anything else in the market out. Bloody sick of it. Having said that, it sure did look like the connections of Jimmy Cannon were definitely trying today. Not saying that they don't try all the time. Merely saying they were really trying today. Put the thing in the race. Weren't going to die wondering.

Bloody useless.

They should really rename the competition; The "restricted-to-unrestricted" kiwi punter championship.

They can more or less deny anyone they want according to the T & Cs. Clause 49

Reports coming out that she was "mis-quoted" by the journalist concerned. Not sure exactly which part.

It was a good thing I didn't have to pay for a float trip/driving fee. Put it that way lol.

Anyone have any tips/selections? Greg O'Connor, please sit down, not asking you. Get back to the rain and mud at RRiccaRRton today. For what it's woRth I like: Race 3 # 11 Silk. Very consistent and tries haRd. One of the betteR maidens going around at the moment and $2.60 FF looks pretty good to me in a field void of form. 2nd line draw to contend with but should get an ok run through. Race 4 # 8 The Red RobbeR. $8's and $3's final field is each way all day. VeRy good run last start, tough as buggery, down slightly in grade today. Race 7 # 9 RRake. I'm a fan of his, but only taking notes today, to use in the futuRe. No mobile start and no B Orange so it's a no from me today. Hoping that he runs back in the field a bit today, to make his divvi a bit better next time when conditions suit more. Having said that he will probably come out today and win by 3 and three quarter lengths. Race 8 # 11 The Croupier. Not going to get rich at $2.20 final field sp maybe go the tote? Should really handle this lot on his ear. Good stats for course and distance. Perhaps a multi with him and Silk in the thiRRd race would be the way to go. God bless the good folk of GoRRe.

If I recall correctly, the previous "entry fee", or starting bank required, was $600, but you could have teams of up to 4 individuals. Years ago I bailed Richard Bromley (Addington Raceway) up on the issue of a pretty steep entry fee. Asked him why not lessen the fee, to attract a bigger participation rate. He blamed the then, man in charge, Shane Gloury. Said it was all about turnover. Taken them almost 10 years to wake up, but then whatdothey do... yip, bugger it up, say final field options only, and introduce bloody greyhound. FFS. Clueless.