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Wow! AFL and NRL finals are over and we are straight into one of the highlights of the Spring, and suprisingly only seeing three…
There's been plenty of fantastic racing at Randwick over the past two weeks for the 'grand finals of Australian Racing': The Championships. But as…
Let's cut straight to the chase and no sarcasm this week! Anything that is a positive to increasing attendances at the races should be…
2016 arrived and racing in Australia kicked off with the richest raceday ever - with the Magic Millions held at the Gold Coast Turf…
What a weekend and week ahead in Racing. My highlights and talking points all have a 'W' flavour, from Waller to Whips to WA…
You might have missed it, but Racing NSW released its annual report and results on Monday, the day before the Melbourne Cup. You probably…
So how does a not-for-profit organisation record a $50 million profit? This was the result tabled by Racing Victoria at its AGM today which…
It does not have the press coverage of a Dally M or a Brownlow but a very prestigious award for Australian racing is being…
The year of racing came to an end almost a month ago and race fans have shifted their attention to the upcoming spring meetings,…
Wow, it's been a huge couple of weeks to be working in the media, especially with Rupert Murdoch landing in Australia two weeks ago.…
As mentioned in Thursday's article Tabcorp released their annual report for the 2014-15 financial year on Thursday. Given the financial year for Tabcorp ended…
The 2014-15 racing season officially came to an end on July 31st and after using the last couple of weeks to take stock, I…
There's a great article in the Sydney Morning Herald today, with the prominent Fairfax racing journalists offering their annual view as to the merits…
Unfortunately we lost one of the legends and great stories of the turf last week in Takeover Target. You could not script the story…
They say in the advertising world that content is king. Today Seven West Media (SWM) with Racing Victoria (RV) will soft launch Channel 78,…
Western Australia is the only state in Australia not to have privatised its tote. Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) runs all three codes…
Racing Australia chairman John Messara, who also chairs Racing NSW, has answered a number of questions The Roar put to him regarding the recently…
The Australian Racing Conference commences tomorrow in Brisbane with Ubet as the major sponsor. (The Roar will look to update with news and presentations…
Dear Mr John Messara and Peter McGauran, Congratulations on the formation of the new park body for thoroughbred racing in Australia - Racing Australia.…
The full interview with Chief Executive of Racing NSW, Peter V'Landys follows. (Editor's note: V'Landys held the interview with The Roar in the days…
Good point.
For example Harness Racing NSW provide a great overview of revenues $50M
3WNC: What to make of Racing NSW's (very quiet) annual report
Have to support Moody in the face of the pressure that he is currently under – so
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2015 Caulfield Guineas, Thousand Guineas: Preview, top tips
here is the voting.
Have to question some of the votes for the lower ranked horses. The votes for First Seal must have come form the same scholars that voted First Seal as NSW horse of the year.
Protectionist probably the lowest vote for a Melb Cup winner in awhile – strange as at the time was labelled a dominant win – his failures in the Autumn obviously played on the judges mind.
I would love to see a change in the voting process for this next year with hopefully having an element of a public vote.
THE VOTING
AUSTRALIAN RACEHORSE OF THE YEAR
DISSIDENT (119 votes)
Brazen Beau (58)
Contributer (31)
Delicacy (30)
Adelaide (20)
Criterion (17)
Chautauqua (13)
Vancouver, Lankan Rupee (12)
Protectionist (9)
Mongolian Khan (4)
Admire Rakti, First Seal, Hartnell (2)
Fawkner, Hallowed Crown, Srikandi, Terravista, Winx (1).
3WNC: Australian Horse of the Year Awards tonight - not that you'd know
The trainers Association has been incredibly silent today. Imagine an AFL coach having an outburst like that and no response from AFL Coaches rep.
The problem is – Moody resigned from Vic Trainers Assiciation
He a a member of NSW TA – but they broke away from the Australian Trainers Association in 2008.
The Australian Trainers Association recently demoted its long serving CEO – whom was widely ridiculed for basically no cation – with a guy from outside the industry with no Racing experience. Also they said they recruited him, but nobody has seen a job ad and they could not afford a proper recruitment agency.
So it was the ATA responsibility to speak up with Racing Australia’s proposed rule changes. Do you think they did?
Moody is right: Time for a rules revamp
In 2013/14 Racing Queensland spent $2.5M on a Greyhound Adoption Program
In contrast Greyhounds Victoria spent $1.2M.
Revenue for GV $77M . Revenue for RQ Greyhounds – $20M
Go figure
Three Wide No Cover: Awards, awards and raspberries!
ok here is the response from Racing Qld
http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/racing/pdf/racing-reforms-discussion-paper.pdf
Its a pretty funny way of disclosing part of the information. Need to see full financial year results.
http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/racing/pdf/racing-reforms-discussion-paper.pdf
But certainly they are saying that the Tatts deal (only inked on June 27th 2014) did not support the almost immediate across the baord increases to prizemoney. Thats the topline issue and everything else is pretty minor.
The paper and consultation asks a lot of questions but leaves the big elephant out of the room “Why keep the three codes together under one administration” . Nobody wants it – Vic and NSW show and advocate that it does not work. Especially as coming from a thoroughbreds perspective that has more than 75% of betting turnover, large employment and breeding industries that are more closely linked and with interstate competition than trots or dogs. Why the motivation to keep all three together? It seems like they are committed to following with the werunasone market platform – the absolute worst marketing strategy and implementation of a racing jurisdiction I have ever seen. And they still keep it alive at http://werunasone.com.au/ – have a look for some amusement and hopefully a Uni marketing guru will do a case study/paper
This type of consultation looks great from a KPMG/Deloittes consultancy background – but is slow and caters to the conservative of any committee decision. But it needs a leader, a spruiker whom can instil confidence and rally around participants. That should be the CEO – somebody who knows how to market racing. The board – well it just seems a joke when they want an independent Chairman – who has not owned or been a member for 2+ years – when once again consider NSW and Vic with leading owners and breeders Messara and Moodie as Chairman
Three Wide No Cover: Awards, awards and raspberries!
Here is the Tabcorp results
https://www.tabcorp.com.au/resources.ashx/mediareleaseschilddatadocuments/951/FileName/7D1AE5F37E1CBAD1C5DBE3545B1EA32B/FY15_Analyst_Presentation_(final).pdf
Three Wide No Cover: A look at racing's biggest stories
just looking from a different angle. In the case of Darren Smith it was proven that he was trying to get an unfair advantage and his horses had an incredible run of success.
The same seems to have applied to Sam Kavanagh. I was actually at the Magic Millions and saw Sam and some of his owners celerbrating as Midsummer Sun went across the line in the Gosford Cup – interesting aside Matt Rudolph was also in the area that day.
But take the case of Peter Moody. He has one positive – and his stable has been pretty consistent re results. As Moody has explained the punishment for him far outweighs any advantage of one race win – plus if it was that he was using for a positive effect and had had success – why not do it for more horses.
I was probably more concerned re the evidence from the Chris Waller stable that it was normal procedure to give horse a dose of bute (frusemide) when they did fast work on a Tuesday leading into a raceday start on a Saturday.
Would be interesting to get the owners bills for the horses suspected of being treated. Maybe the stewards should be reviewing all owners invoices – as i presume the trainers are passing on and and all vets expenses. In the case of Moodys horse Lidari – Oti’s Terry Henderson is not the guy you would be able to pull a swifty off
anyway discuss.
A bad case of the cobalt blues
Well here is the NSW version/view of events
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/horseracing/punters-get-what-they-want-with-victoria-racing-back-on-sky-20150809-giuztv.html
The 5 year deal with Intl rights included is interesting.
I would love to see some $$ figures re media rights. Just this morning we see laid bare how much the NRL rights are.
So how much for racing rights. Was flagged that NSW was $30M but I think inflated. Qld in the midst of TVN bidding v Sky was reported to be $15M – but then how is RQLD in a $28M black hole (which I don’t believe until somebody publishes some numbers!!)
So what does Tabcorp/Sky pay for Vic rights now on Sky1 and digital v what Crownbet or Sportsbet pay and its free on Ch78 and Ch7 for the big Group 1 days?
Victorian racing back on Sky
impressive!
http://www.racing.com/form/2015-08-01/moonee-valley/race/1/results
Just wish Raposo had won! – as a had a big all up with two from Gai (one rosehill and one Kembla Grange) which both won
Petits Filous a potential superstar?
find out early on Saturday
http://www.racing.com/form/2015-08-01/moonee-valley/race/1#/petits-filous
Petits Filous a potential superstar?
Check out the replays – especially Greatwood and Excess Knowledge
Stars resume for Friday's trials at Royal Randwick
Wanted to use this discussion to show how good we have got it re free replays now.
Check out the trial of PF before she raced.
http://www.racing.com/form/2015-05-25/cranbourne-trn-trial/heat/6/results
Goldophin filly Rillito runs 2nd and then run 3rd in first race start.
http://www.racing.com/form/2015-06-14/sale/race/1/results
The winner impressive and the 2nd place getter at odds. Magna Rossa
Magna Rossa ran again for another 2nd place
http://www.racing.com/form/2015-07-04/caulfield/race/1/results
So Green Card a 2yo gelding – my 3yo to watch in the new season. The gelding ultimate gear change obviously a major improvement And Magna Rossa a geton to break her maiden!
Petits Filous a potential superstar?
Cheers,
Unfortuneatly Colbalt over shadowing everything at present.
Jason
The Roar's racing season in review
Cheers Damo,
Yep dream on. Tas and Qld in a fair bit of bother at present. Wrong model need to separate the three codes.
WA has a great opportunity – dont know who driving from WA thoroughbreds perspective.
Jason
The Roar's racing season in review
Cheers Andrew,
Oly said this morning on RSN Alpine Eagle his spring horse to watch.
Jason
The Roar's racing season in review
The addition of the 9th racing is just economic logic and smart idea. It has worked extremely well for racing Victoria and a big contributor to increase in profit that RV will report this financial year.
If they can link this “Highway Handicap” and package up with the Country Championship series races in the lead up to The Championships and including the final – this would be attractive for a sponsor.
So thinking who would be a good brand………ok NRMA. Ok remember you read it here first.
Racing NSW to bump up topweight to 61kg in hope to boost field sizes, add special ninth race on Saturdays
Great interview with my old boss Winfried Englebrecht- Bresges
Couple of points – Vertical integration is a key point – WA racing should take note – dont sell the Tab!
Also the OCB that Winfried refers to is a Off Course Betting Center – so like a TAB – big community drawcards in Hong Kong even just for the air conditioning in summer. I will try and source a video of the crowd crush when the races are on or a jackpot on a Mark 6 – HKJC version of Lotto.
Also despite what Shane said , no official waiting list for HKJC membership. It is difficult and expensive but with the right connections you could become a member almost immediately (if thinking of moving to HK). Ownership very much different – first you need to be a member, pass the ownership committee and then enter a ballot. You might wait 5 or 6 years to get lucky in the ownership ballot to have the privilege of buying a horse that can race in HK.
Your complete guide to Hong Kong horse racing: what the fuss is all about
Great article regarding training and selecting horses for Hong Kong
https://www.thoroughbredracing.com/articles/richard-gibson-why-finding-right-horses-hong-kong-such-huge-challenge
Your complete guide to Hong Kong horse racing: what the fuss is all about
A quick recap of this season.
Great to sit next to Zac’s Dad on International Day! Go Aero!
Your complete guide to Hong Kong horse racing: what the fuss is all about
check this out – a retro look. A very young John Moore!
Your complete guide to Hong Kong horse racing: what the fuss is all about
Coffs Harbour Racing Club will host a Farewell evening in memory of our much loved legendary sprinter Takeover Target on Friday 17th July. Showcasing memorabilia and several of hisgreatest Races on screen, this event is open to all. Date: 6.00PM FRIDAY 17TH JULY 2015 Venue: The Jim Browning Lounge Cost: Non Members $10 Members –
Celebrating the legend: Takeover Target
many thanks. Shame we don’t have one place to go and celebrate ex champions. Maybe the Australian Racing Hall of Fame could have a website – funded by Racing Australia.
Celebrating the legend: Takeover Target
Max Dynamite seemed to run ok – and probably should have won
2015 Spring Carnival wrap