Hornsby TAB - Stoopy - legend racing man - Punters friend - best TAB in Canterbury - they should model all TABs on Stoopys - he is miles ahead of them all
Agree Galah - Victoria Harness has imposed life bans for "one proven" race
The talk is we are way beyond that, tho
Innocent until proven guilty of course
Sad times,
This is 101 on how not to handle the situation - ludicrous decision and if that was the advice given, they better rethink immediately - they should be working with the media to secure good coverage not banning them - the media are not the issue here and potentially are a critical ally
All good Brodie, leased to see debate - my real concern is " the industry" must handle this much better than the Blue Magic debacle - as this IMHO is much more damaging as it goes to the very heart of racing - all codes not just harness
It is big news and as much information as possible should be put in the public arena - whilst at first glance it seems to only have downside - in fact it doesn't - so much will depend on how "the industry" responds once all the court cases complete - hopefully it will not be drawn out and that IMHO is the biggest risk factor
All tragically sad - but it is how " the industry" deals with it will deliver results or the lack of
In the absence of consultation buy in is very difficult - in fact impossible - those who caused it remain safe and now the turfed clubs are being asked to fund it
Yeah right - as if that will happen
It is all population based and the state of the assets.
What is so wrong tho is the theft of the assets - that must be dealt with and the funds put to use in the local community - incomprehensible for the funds to be stolen and used elsewhere - do not let it happen
Not one of these initiatives will bring one extra person on course - and there lies the issue - racing is like bowling clubs - old hatt, no appeal to the young, will die naturally.
What one of the 17 initiatives will get the 25 year olds on course?
All disappointing really
Thomas got heaps - blinkers on - winkers off - hood worn to gates - jockey in white undies - trainer had only one starter - drew 28 with rail our 4 metres - finished 5th last start - wasn't raining - no earthquakes in wellington
Simple really - don't know how I missed it
Thomas,
Do me a favour please
Place your bets on Saturday - put them up pre race and let's see your theories work
We could all make an easy Dollar when we follow you
No talk Thomas - time for action
Somehow I don't think you will take up my offer
Great question - either answer is damning - but if it wasn't a mistake - well do we have some serious base issues - incredible that this plays our a week before The Report - you have to wonder at the timing - or do you?