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Through the bottom of a glass 16/11 news

Through the bottom of a glass 16/11

The Ascot Bar Fly | Metropolitan Racing | 6 years ago

Race 1 Looks like a pack of numbers to my eye. Sentimental Gift should be winning. Toyed with them twice at Bunbury and those efforts were split with a narrow defeat when dropping back in...

47 Comments | 6 years ago

Through the bottom of a glass 09/11 news

Through the bottom of a glass 09/11

The Ascot Bar Fly | Metropolitan Racing | 6 years ago

I usually watch the Sky Channel coverage on mute however I decided that I would give it a go on Tuesday and have a listen to some of the expert commentary from the Sky Studio. Well what a bad idea...

15 Comments | 6 years ago

Through the bottom of a glass 02/11 news

Through the bottom of a glass 02/11

The Ascot Bar Fly | Metropolitan Racing | 6 years ago

Was interesting observing the fall out over the #MeechGate on social media this week. Look the owner pays the bills so he can do what he wants. Laughed though when I read that he was left hurt...

11 Comments | 6 years ago

Through the bottom of a glass: Ascot Preview 26/10 news

Through the bottom of a glass: Ascot Preview 26/10

The Ascot Bar Fly | Metropolitan Racing | 6 years ago

Read with interest on this platform about theories on the early “prices” TABTOUCH are going up with on a Thursday morning. Anyone with half a brain knows these are pretty much fake pric...

12 Comments | 6 years ago

Through the bottom of a glass: Ascot Preview 18/10 news

Through the bottom of a glass: Ascot Preview 18/10

The Ascot Bar Fly | Metropolitan Racing | 6 years ago

You won't easily notice this iconic character. He’s an enigma. From the Flametree bar at the height of the Perth Cup to the rarely visited top floor of the Group 1 bar, this particular ma...

35 Comments | 6 years ago

The All New Perth Preview - 13th July news

The All New Perth Preview - 13th July

Daniel Cripps | Metropolitan Racing | 7 years ago

Before The Bounce While the preview debut back in June produced a few winners, I will admit I erred on the side of caution by way of recommending some each way selections. There is more than on...

The All New Perth Preview - Belmont June 15th news

The All New Perth Preview - Belmont June 15th

Daniel Cripps | Metropolitan Racing | 7 years ago

A bit about the Author: I live and breathe WA racing but have minimal interest in any other state. I’m the guy at Derby day who couldn’t tell you who the favourite is in the Coolmor...

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User warrenrobinson

warrenrobinson 13 Jul | Posts: 617

What has allowing horses to drop back in class achieved to make our industry grow and become better?.

User warrenrobinson

warrenrobinson 13 Jul | Posts: 617

Increasing the percentage return to the industry will not solve the problem. The problem is people don't bet on the product. It is the product that is broken. Increasing the return on POCT will just give RWWA more money to waste and fritter away and improve th...

User Ridersonthestorm33

Ridersonthestorm33 13 Jul | Posts: 10450

Thought Swim Through might go well at Bunbury, went terribly gave the benefit of the doubt because of the heavy track, little or no support for it yesterday ran accordingly. Did show some early promise. What yesterday told me too was how hard it is to win ...

User Chris

Chris 13 Jul | Posts: 5071

Swim Through has been disappointing for years now

User watchingu

watchingu 13 Jul | Posts: 47

This is what all you participants need to be lobbying for. Never before has the government taken more money away from racing turnover and given less back. 30 cents in the dollar is a pretty clear indication of where we are headed down the toilet. you...

User Chopchop43

Chopchop43 13 Jul | Posts: 472

Hook, line and sinker

User Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh 13 Jul | Posts: 4755

This is what all you participants need to be lobbying for. Never before has the government taken more money away from racing turnover and given less back. 30 cents in the dollar is a pretty clear indication of where we are headed down the toilet.

User Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh 13 Jul | Posts: 4755

The proportion of the Point of Consumption Tax (POCT) revenue passed directly back to the racing industry varies significantly by state: Queensland: 80% of POCT revenue is directed to the racing industry.Victoria: 50% of POCT revenue goes directly to the V...

User Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh 13 Jul | Posts: 4755

What was a 60m project 4 years ago would likely be a $100m plus project in todays market. Going to need Nina Kennedy to help get over some of the hurdles they will face.

User warrenrobinson

warrenrobinson 12 Jul | Posts: 617

What has been achieved over the last forty years to help grow and make the Harness Industry better?.