The Summer Cup was raced today at Mount Gambier. Apparently it’s one of the biggest events on the local racing calendar after the Gold Cup in May. None of these meetings are as big as anything in Race Round at Kalgoorlie, but they are significant to the industry. The Glenburnie Racecourse has problems with drainage [...]
Greyhound racing
I’ve never been to dog racing. I will go one day, just for a look. This is a great picture by David Powell for The Border Watch. We sponsored the race for $345. The winner, Seaview Moon, covered 277 metres in 16.55 seconds, which is pretty snappy. I don’t know why they race 277 metres. [...]
Hurdles and steeplechase racing
I’m not a horse racing fanatic, but I appreciate the importance of the industry, like going to the races occasionally and punt infrequently. When it comes to an actual spectacle, the steeplechase is the most entertaining form of horse racing in my opinion. It’s dramatic and great to watch. There is a push on to [...]
Nostalgic for Kalgoorlie
I’ve been feeling nostalgic for Kalgoorlie this week. It’s a great time of year there, heading into Race Round (September 7-13) after Diggers & Dealers. The weather is perfect unless the wind picks up, low 20s, hardly any rain. Mount Gambier needs rain and nobody audibly complains about the fact there have been showers every [...]
Guest racing tipster
I’m the guest tipster for The Border Watch’s racing selections this week. It’s reported in the paper today that Gorey “has boldly declared he knows something about the horse racing game. Well let’s test him out!” I’m no guru when it comes to equine pursuits, but I take an interest in the industry as opposed [...]
