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Terry Leighton signs out of Perth Turf Talk
Like many tipsters before him, Terry Leighton has been poached as Perth Turf Talk's resident tipster by International betting exchange congolomerate, Betfair. He follows a long line o...
21 Comments | 7 years ago
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WA Derby Day Preview, 13th April
On a quick personal note, I just wanted to thank everybody who contacted my old man or myself after last weekend’s quite incredible Karrakatta win. In particular I’d like to thank Mario...
3 Comments | 7 years ago
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Ascot Preview, 6th April
The rail remains at the 3m position after we saw a rail/on pace dominated day at the same spot only seven days ago. It’s hard to imagine the pattern will change a great deal and as I have all...
25 Comments | 7 years ago
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Ascot Preview, March 30th
Race 1 - Maiden Madness A nurofen start to the day, with an absolute nightmare of a maiden to dissect. The only positive being it is an extremely competitive betting medium. There should be...
31 Comments | 7 years ago
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Ascot Preview, 23rd March
The rail pops back into the true position for an action packed Ascot card with three competitive listed races. The track has pretty consistently been dominated by on pace/rail runners when the rail...
3 Comments | 7 years ago
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Ascot Preview, 16th March
We saw a very leader and Mitch Pateman bias Ascot a week ago, with the weather conditions likely playing a part in that. I often find when a track gets toward the end of the season that they tend t...
23 Comments | 7 years ago
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Ascot Preview, 9th March
A precursor to this preview, that I cannot remember a city Saturday meet that I’ve been less enthusiastic about as a betting proposition. The entire card has a lot of unquantifiable variables...
15 Comments | 7 years ago
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Ascot Preview, March 2nd
Race 1 - Our Idol Bella’s Idol looks the value in the first and that’s the way we’ll go in a very open affair. Improved out of sight after two lacklustre performances first an...
13 Comments | 7 years ago
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Ascot Preview, 23rd February
Race 1 - King Of The Castle After a couple of quiet weeks in tipping land, I can smell something special brewing. If not, there is a big chance I’ll drop myself to the magoo’s....
36 Comments | 7 years ago
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Pinjarra Preview, 9th February
Race 1 - Making Millions Magic Millions day returns to Pinjarra, with a very competitive 8 race card. 38 degrees is forecast which could make the couple of hour float trip for the runners from...
5 Comments | 7 years ago
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Ascot Preview, 2nd February
Race 1 - Nick Knight Perfect conditions for racing on Saturday after a sweltering midweek in Perth. 28 degrees and clear skies - absolutely no excuses to not tip the card. A weak looking ma...
38 Comments | 7 years ago
Australian Racing
Aussie Day Preview, you bloody ripper
A crammed schedule attempting to fit form for 7 race meets in 6 days will see a summarised edition of suggested bets, including a couple of plays in the South West. Serious first world problems....
16 Comments | 7 years ago
Recent Comments
warrenrobinson 13 Jul | Posts: 617
What has allowing horses to drop back in class achieved to make our industry grow and become better?.
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...
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 ...
Chris 13 Jul | Posts: 5071
Swim Through has been disappointing for years now
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...
Chopchop43 13 Jul | Posts: 472
Hook, line and sinker
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.
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...
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.
warrenrobinson 12 Jul | Posts: 617
What has been achieved over the last forty years to help grow and make the Harness Industry better?.