What Wagga Races Where Murrumbidgee Turf Club – Travers St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 When Thursday, May 4, 2023 First Race 12:25pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Racing heads to the Riverina region of NSW on Thursday afternoon for the first part of Wagga Wagga’s two-day carnival. It’s a strong program to kick things off with the $200,000 Wagga Town Plate headlining an eight-race card. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and with some rain forecast leading into race-day, the Soft 7 surface predicted should be about right.…
Month: May 2023
Old Town Road back on track after small fetlock issue
By Michael Guerin Trainer John Dickie is convinced Old Town Road’s Auckland Cup campaign is back on track. But he says getting him back from the track might be the problem. The Race by Grins runner-up has not been seen since then and Dickie says that is partially due to developing the most unusual of problems. “He has become a bit of a bad traveller but not going to the races, only coming home,” says Dickie. “His last two starts have been at Cambridge and both times he has gone…
Horse racing punters to get further squeezed by Victorian Government POCT tax rise
Punters are set to feel the pinch of the POCT. The Andrews Labour Government has recently revealed its plans to raise the point of consumption tax paid by betting companies, which is expected to bring significant changes to the Victorian horse racing industry. The proposed action seeks to establish a more equitable system for Victoria’s betting taxes, while also creating a foundation for the sector’s continued viability. Yesterday, legislation was introduced to Parliament announcing an increase in the Point of Consumption Tax (POCT) from 10% to 15% of net wagering…
Victorian Point of Consumption Tax Changes
VICTORIAN RACING INDUSTRY MEDIA STATEMENT The Victorian Racing Industry (VRI) welcomes the Victorian Government’s proposed changes to the Victorian Point of Consumption Tax (POCT) arrangements which will result in an increase to the VRI’s share of ongoing funding derived from the POCT collected, providing important long-term certainty for the VRI. The Victorian Government has today announced that it will introduce legislation to increase the POCT on wagering by Victorian residents from 10% to 15% of net wagering revenue from 1 July 2024. This increase will bring Victoria’s POCT into line…
Drew’s ‘affair of the heart’
Dennington-based Dustin Drew, 39, holds cherished memories of his late father, Ray, close to his heart. A greyhound racing icon on the ‘Shipwreck Coast’, Ray passed away in October 2021 after a 10-month battle with liver cancer. However, the Drews – including mum Jan and sister Aimee – remain a tight-knit family operation. So, it’s hardly surprising the $78,795 Group 2 Sportsbet Warrnambool Cup (450m) – Race 10, 9.01pm – on Wednesday night will be an ‘affair of the heart’ for “Dusty”. “I’d certainly be thinking about dad if Aston…
Green Light On | Warrnambool Cup Edition
In this special episode of Green Light On, James Van de Maat, Ethan Christian and Nathan Rooney preview Wednesday night’s Group 2 Sportsbet Warrnambool Cup Final. greyhoundracingvic · Green Light On – Warrnambool Cup Podcast Don’t forget, you can listen to Green Light On every Thursday and Saturday on your favourite podcast app.
Dogs to follow – Shima Shadow, Rapidfire Girl and Mepunga Loaf
Form expert Dale Code has picked out a selection of greyhounds to follow from around Victoria. You may even want to add them to your Blackbook account. SHIMA SHADOW (Box 7)Breeding: June ’21 Bernardo x Shima SongTrainer: Tom Dailly (Anakie)Record: 7 starts 5-0-0 Dale says: Shima Shadow is a potential superstar who made a big statement when he ran down gun sprinter Unleash Collinda in a heat of the Group 2 Ballarat Cup recently. He has won five of his seven starts and shown he can either lead or come off the speed…
New Forever Homes Found for Adorable Greyhounds
The curtain fell on the 2023 National Greyhound Adoption Month on Sunday with Victoria’s Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) major annual adoption day at The Meadows.
Professor head of Classic class
Steve White has extra motivation in wanting exciting former Queenslander Professor Snitch to maintain her unbeaten record in Victoria in Sunday night’s $10,665 Warragul Breeders Classic Final (460m). White trained both Professor Snitch’s parents; boom sire and triple Group 1 winner Sennachie, which the astute Buln Buln East mentor stands at stud, and Fabwik, also a G1 finalist. Professor Snitch, which was bred by Kirin Corby, who also raced Sennachie, started her career in Queensland, winning two of her first three starts – a whopping 12-length maiden victory at Ipswich…
GOTBA SupaNite coming to The Meadows
Bookings are now open for the GOTBA’s annual SupaNite, to take place at The Meadows on Saturday 6 May. The race card will include the finals of the 2023 GOTBA Cup and GOTBA Plate. Stud services will be auctioned on the night for Aston Rupee, Jungle Deuce, Koblenz and Orson Allen, while there’ll be a silent auction for two educational (breaking-in) packages at Keyon Kennels. All GOTBA members that attend the dinner will go into the draw to win one of five $200 cash giveaways. A range of dining packages…