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Ascot Preview, 14th April news

Ascot Preview, 14th April

Terry Leighton | Metropolitan Racing | 8 years ago

Race 1 - Shaun Of The Dead I was going to write this on Thursday night, but I was far too disgruntled after Shaun McGruddy’s ride on Jester Rock. On a rail and leader bias track, you hav...

22 Comments | 8 years ago

Ascot Preview, 7th April news

Ascot Preview, 7th April

Perth Turf Talk | Metropolitan Racing | 8 years ago

Race 1 – Stevie Wonder 24 degrees and slightly overcast – perfect racing conditions for those with red hair and fair complexions. It’d be fair to say that this first event of...

3 Comments | 8 years ago

Good Friday Racing, 29th March news

Good Friday Racing, 29th March

Terry Leighton | Metropolitan Racing | 8 years ago

Race 1 – The Best Friday Ever I’m not overly religious. In fact, I believe religion tends to cause more harm than good. So, the fact we can drink, gamble and yell at horses on a ma...

77 Comments | 8 years ago

Ascot Preview, 24th March news

Ascot Preview, 24th March

Perth Turf Talk | Metropolitan Racing | 8 years ago

By Nathan Jaskola Race 1 – Magic Millions Plate over 1200m   This looks like a bit of an open two year old race.  Race experience usually goes a long way. I’m goin...

17 Comments | 8 years ago

Ascot Preview, 17th March news

Ascot Preview, 17th March

Terry Leighton | Metropolitan Racing | 8 years ago

Race 1 – Amateur Hour After watching the first two races at Geraldton, I am expecting to see an ad placement on Seek shortly. BARRIER ATTENDANTS REQUIRED. Absolute amateur hour on the cr...

47 Comments | 8 years ago

Ascot Preview, 9th March news

Ascot Preview, 9th March

Terry Leighton | Metropolitan Racing | 8 years ago

Race 1 – A Jockey Change Is As Good As A Holiday Tell you what. Perth has lobbed up some serious weather this week and it will continue into a glorious afternoon of racing at Ascot. Eigh...

33 Comments | 8 years ago

Ascot Preview, 3rd March news

Ascot Preview, 3rd March

Terry Leighton | Metropolitan Racing | 8 years ago

Race 1 – Jockey Sympathizer I’m a renowned jockey sympathizer and most would know, I’d be the first to jump to their defence as required (this is all a lie). But, I am going...

43 Comments | 8 years ago

Ascot Preview, 24th February news

Ascot Preview, 24th February

Terry Leighton | Metropolitan Racing | 8 years ago

Race 1 – #MAFS Something I need to address and make it very clear that it simply will not be tolerated on my twitter feed any longer. Married At First Sight tweets. If I see the hashtag...

3 Comments | 8 years ago

Ascot Preview, 16th February news

Ascot Preview, 16th February

Perth Turf Talk | Metropolitan Racing | 8 years ago

Race 1 – #DoAwayWithTheCutAway It won’t take a genius to figure out the theme of a few of the race names today. Seriously. Perth Racing. Or Malcolm Turnbull (I’m not sure who...

51 Comments | 8 years ago

Pinjarra Magic Millions Preview news

Pinjarra Magic Millions Preview

Terry Leighton | Metropolitan Racing | 8 years ago

Race 1 – Elephants Let’s discuss the African Elephant currently smack bang in the middle of the room. For those of you who are sad enough to follow my twitter account, you will be...

39 Comments | 8 years ago

Playing for Sheep Stations at the Millions news

Playing for Sheep Stations at the Millions

Perth Turf Talk | Metropolitan Racing | 8 years ago

After a long carnival and Ascot Summer, three remain in the 2017-18 Raceday Grand Final. Fastmoney, a recent forum retiree who has offered so much in terms of content, yet offered even more thi...

2 Comments | 8 years ago

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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...

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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 ...

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Chris 13 Jul | Posts: 5071

Swim Through has been disappointing for years now

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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...

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Chopchop43 13 Jul | Posts: 472

Hook, line and sinker

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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.

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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...

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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.

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warrenrobinson 12 Jul | Posts: 617

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