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Under Starters orders
Well folks, they are under starters orders for the feature event today here in Sydney. The betting has been restrained due the persistent rumour that there was some out of town interfere with the running of this popular event, despite no evidence being found. Although there has been no direct link made to organised crime, the public have been a little reluctant to place a bet.
The present TOTE odds are not available due to a technical hitch at the Canberra money laundering centre, however, in the bookies ring here on track the crowd is settling in to enjoy this long awaited event.
1 HUNS REVENGE 6/1
2 MAL FEASENCE 4/1
3 EGG ON FACE 3/1
4 SHAMBOLLIC 3/2
5 JACKS JOY 13/2
6 HARDLY A CLUE EVENS
7 INUTILE LAD 33/1
8 DUBIOUS DAN SCR
9 STATUS QUO 2/1
10 XYLOPHONE 25/1
11 MERRY MARTIN 3/2
12 FIGHTING CHANCE 4/1
13 COMPENSATION KID 10/1.
News from the trainers, late scratching Dubious Dan is not expected to race again having succumbed to the dreaded 'Fibitus' which has cost his stable so many races this year. Although Inutile Lad has had problems finding his way around the track in training due to 'Purblindness' his connections seem enjoy the dubious honour of always finishing last.
Our commentary will commence on the race after these messages from our sponsors.
The present TOTE odds are not available due to a technical hitch at the Canberra money laundering centre, however, in the bookies ring here on track the crowd is settling in to enjoy this long awaited event.
1 HUNS REVENGE 6/1
2 MAL FEASENCE 4/1
3 EGG ON FACE 3/1
4 SHAMBOLLIC 3/2
5 JACKS JOY 13/2
6 HARDLY A CLUE EVENS
7 INUTILE LAD 33/1
8 DUBIOUS DAN SCR
9 STATUS QUO 2/1
10 XYLOPHONE 25/1
11 MERRY MARTIN 3/2
12 FIGHTING CHANCE 4/1
13 COMPENSATION KID 10/1.
News from the trainers, late scratching Dubious Dan is not expected to race again having succumbed to the dreaded 'Fibitus' which has cost his stable so many races this year. Although Inutile Lad has had problems finding his way around the track in training due to 'Purblindness' his connections seem enjoy the dubious honour of always finishing last.
Our commentary will commence on the race after these messages from our sponsors.
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QSK, apologies. There is a very serious dust up on the AAT at the moment, one which the GA industry should be watching closely. Not the rights and wrongs of the case, but for the educational benefit of watching how things are done (or not), how the system you pay for works when things essentially get out of control and finish up in the courts system.
Some of the legal wrangling would make a sane man weep, some of the manipulations make your head spin, some of it is worthy of a serious novel.
Anyway, for those interested in just what your up against and how your administrative authority operates, it's probably worth the time.
You never know when your letter will turn up.
Some of the legal wrangling would make a sane man weep, some of the manipulations make your head spin, some of it is worthy of a serious novel.
Anyway, for those interested in just what your up against and how your administrative authority operates, it's probably worth the time.
You never know when your letter will turn up.
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2010/3553 RE Avtex Air Services Pty Limited and Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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10:00AM Hearing - Resumed
2010/3553 RE Avtex Air Services Pty Limited and Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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Rafferty's Rules Plate.
And, they're racing, aaand - off to good start is Jacks Joy, there could be a protest here as Hardly a Clue attempted a shoulder charge, there's no love between these two. Egg on Face seems to slow to start, obviously unfamiliar with the track and some of the hurdles which are new to this race, he's been around a while and you have to wonder if the legs are as fresh as they used to be. (Pause for breath).
Huns Revenge is settling down and looks as though the journey over the fences today will not trouble, provided it gets a clean run he should be there at the finish line. Mal Feasence is looking to get an early rails run and it looks like Shambollic is running interference for his stable mate, there have been many long loud protests lodged with Stewards over the racing tactics this pair.
Approaching the first turn now it's Jacks Joy ahead of Hardly a Clue followed by Merry Martin, Mal Feasence, Shambollic, Fighting chance, Huns Revenge and Egg on Face. Fighting Chance is looking to get a run in towards the rails but is being held out by Status Quo, Compensation Kid is just leading Xylophone and bringing up the rear is Inutile Lad. Dubious Dan is better off in the barn, the pace is starting to pick here and it's no place for a sick horse with severe Fibitus.
Oh !, a nasty moment then, Hardly a Clue has just tried to foul Jacks Joy, a sneaky low blow, in an attempt to get Shambollic into an attacking position, but Jacks Joy has avoided the low blow and dances clear of the scrum, Shambollic lost a good length in that nasty bit of work. Shortly we will be approaching the swampy ground and the first of the high fences. The first aptly named fence, High Jump Dip
Well folks, there's still some distance to travel and the newly moved fences may yet create havoc as the race progresses. Join us after the commercial break for the second furlong of this long, long race. After the race we will have a special interview with connections of Mal Feasence and Inutile Lad.
Huns Revenge is settling down and looks as though the journey over the fences today will not trouble, provided it gets a clean run he should be there at the finish line. Mal Feasence is looking to get an early rails run and it looks like Shambollic is running interference for his stable mate, there have been many long loud protests lodged with Stewards over the racing tactics this pair.
Approaching the first turn now it's Jacks Joy ahead of Hardly a Clue followed by Merry Martin, Mal Feasence, Shambollic, Fighting chance, Huns Revenge and Egg on Face. Fighting Chance is looking to get a run in towards the rails but is being held out by Status Quo, Compensation Kid is just leading Xylophone and bringing up the rear is Inutile Lad. Dubious Dan is better off in the barn, the pace is starting to pick here and it's no place for a sick horse with severe Fibitus.
Oh !, a nasty moment then, Hardly a Clue has just tried to foul Jacks Joy, a sneaky low blow, in an attempt to get Shambollic into an attacking position, but Jacks Joy has avoided the low blow and dances clear of the scrum, Shambollic lost a good length in that nasty bit of work. Shortly we will be approaching the swampy ground and the first of the high fences. The first aptly named fence, High Jump Dip
Well folks, there's still some distance to travel and the newly moved fences may yet create havoc as the race progresses. Join us after the commercial break for the second furlong of this long, long race. After the race we will have a special interview with connections of Mal Feasence and Inutile Lad.
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instument 36 (c)-24-36
Due to the special circumstances created by the excesses of the Canberra money laundering machine, it is still possible to offer all (except those prevented by paragraph a) punters a special deal. You can get a bet on now, until just before the final hurdle is approached.
Stop press : From the track; info for our special clients, it appears that the jockey of Egg on Face has taken a severe list toward the dark side (as predicted by Merry Martins jockey) , however, Jacks Joy has intimidated the unruly animal back to just slightly to the right of the centre line, despite the vaguely distracting screaming noise heard coming from the direction of the Star Chamber.
You pays ya money and takes your pick.
Tell me I said pick. ??, is it on ??.
Stop press : From the track; info for our special clients, it appears that the jockey of Egg on Face has taken a severe list toward the dark side (as predicted by Merry Martins jockey) , however, Jacks Joy has intimidated the unruly animal back to just slightly to the right of the centre line, despite the vaguely distracting screaming noise heard coming from the direction of the Star Chamber.
You pays ya money and takes your pick.
Tell me I said pick. ??, is it on ??.
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Thanks to a favourable barrier draw, Huns Revenge should have the inside running...
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Good call Jim.
Talk about the Silence of the Lambs being scary eh.
It makes you wonder, in a kind of quiet, arse scratchin' kind of way, don't it?.
Talk about the Silence of the Lambs being scary eh.
It makes you wonder, in a kind of quiet, arse scratchin' kind of way, don't it?.
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Track side news flash
Compensation Kid is a lone wolf, apparently the connections didn't have the backbone to back this champion stayer.
Ce' la vie.
Ce' la vie.
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High Jump Dip.
Now ah, as the horses approach High Jump Dip now it's Jacks Joy closely followed by Hardly a Clue, Shambollic and Mal Feasence a stride ahead of Egg on Face and Status Quo, a gap now to Huns Revenge, Fighting Chance and Merry Martin who are half length ahead of Xylophone, Compensation Kid with Inutile Lad bring up the field.
All cleanly over High Jump Dip, Inutile Lad nearly came to grieve as he ran into the back end of Xylophone and yes, there is whip raised by Xylophone signalling a protest.
Inutile Lads tactics have distracted the Stewards and they have missed the interference running of Egg on Face who travelled sideways, upsetting Jacks Joy with a cleverly timed run, this has allowed Shambollic to cross in front of Huns Revenge and lets Hardly a Clue through to block Jacks Joy rails run.
The next stretch is the infamous Heartbreak Hill with the much feared Big Costs fence. The veteran Egg on Face has managed to get a stride ahead of field as Hardly a Clue and Shambollic block Jacks Joy. Tactics at this point will be to save the horses in preparation for the jump, and although the lead horse is tiring, he has a commanding position at this time and may be able to control the race from here. His tactics must be to frustrate and tire the other runners.
At this stage leading up to the famous jump the pack is bunched up behind the leader with no chance of passing. Wait a moment, Shambollic' s rider was almost unseated by a gallant, determined push forward by Jacks Joy. In a wonderful display of horsemanship, Jacks Joy has passed Shambollic and almost pushed the jockey off the horse. Unbelievable !. the jockey of Egg on Face has leaned very far out his saddle and grabbed Shambollic 's rider by the scruff of the neck and pulled him back on board and; yes, there are the protest whips raised yet again. It's unusual to see a jockey help another in that way in a race of this class. The Stewards will need to make a ruling there.
As the pack slog it out up the hill, we leave today's live coverage for a word from our sponsors, later we have secured an exclusive interview with the connections of Jacks Joy, the popular race favourite.
All cleanly over High Jump Dip, Inutile Lad nearly came to grieve as he ran into the back end of Xylophone and yes, there is whip raised by Xylophone signalling a protest.
Inutile Lads tactics have distracted the Stewards and they have missed the interference running of Egg on Face who travelled sideways, upsetting Jacks Joy with a cleverly timed run, this has allowed Shambollic to cross in front of Huns Revenge and lets Hardly a Clue through to block Jacks Joy rails run.
The next stretch is the infamous Heartbreak Hill with the much feared Big Costs fence. The veteran Egg on Face has managed to get a stride ahead of field as Hardly a Clue and Shambollic block Jacks Joy. Tactics at this point will be to save the horses in preparation for the jump, and although the lead horse is tiring, he has a commanding position at this time and may be able to control the race from here. His tactics must be to frustrate and tire the other runners.
At this stage leading up to the famous jump the pack is bunched up behind the leader with no chance of passing. Wait a moment, Shambollic' s rider was almost unseated by a gallant, determined push forward by Jacks Joy. In a wonderful display of horsemanship, Jacks Joy has passed Shambollic and almost pushed the jockey off the horse. Unbelievable !. the jockey of Egg on Face has leaned very far out his saddle and grabbed Shambollic 's rider by the scruff of the neck and pulled him back on board and; yes, there are the protest whips raised yet again. It's unusual to see a jockey help another in that way in a race of this class. The Stewards will need to make a ruling there.
As the pack slog it out up the hill, we leave today's live coverage for a word from our sponsors, later we have secured an exclusive interview with the connections of Jacks Joy, the popular race favourite.
Put me down for a couple of lobster on the boxed trifecta;
HUNS REVENGE 6/1
COMPENSATION KID 10/1
EGG ON FACE 3/1
And you had better give me Mystery Bet leaving it in the hands of the Gods.
HUNS REVENGE 6/1
COMPENSATION KID 10/1
EGG ON FACE 3/1
And you had better give me Mystery Bet leaving it in the hands of the Gods.
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Thank you Gabby, this is Isa Peachbottom reporting from track side, I'm here with the trainer who represents the connections of today's sentimental favourite Jacks Joy, Mr Horace Rumpole. The horse is owned and managed by the famous legal company Jasper and Mason, who have, for a long time been associated with the Rafferty's Rules race series.
Mr. Rumpole, how is Jack travelling today ?.
Well Isa, (call me Horace), you have to take a broad view of the rules for the Rafferty Plate, such as they are; Jacks a Joy is a very good horse and he can hold his own in almost any company and can manage the rough and tumble of this event very well.
But it seems very rough out there today, I've never seen quite as many protests before?.
The syndicate have used an old tactic today, the notion of trying to hide their selected winner amongst a couple of rough riders working together to confuse and confound the independent horses, it wastes a lot of resources but that doesn't seem to concern them, Jack's seen a bit of that and can manage very well. Don't forget that no matter who crosses the line first, there is always the protest panel and the dreaded independent Steward inquiry after the race. Of course that there is only one steward today is of deep concern.
Now, what about the persistent rumours of race fixing by a sinister out of town crime lord ?.
Isa, there is always gossip about a race track, especially when a race like this is on, as you are aware the syndicate is always trying to prevent independent competitors and is set against clearly defined race rules. No they are not of concern in today's event. The only real concern that Jasper and Mason have is that the connections of one horse have a strong relationship with the independent steward, which could make life difficult if it's a close finish. Of course it is unlikely that this could occur, however, Jasper and Mason will be in the Stewards office after the finishing gong to ensure fair play.
Would you care to tell me which horse is of concern?.
No dearie I afraid not, but if you watch the race carefully, I'm sure you will see where the problem lays. Now if you will excuse me, I have to watch the lead up to the dreaded Big Costs. Tootle Pip.
Yes, but what am I looking for ??, Oh dear, he's gone.
Mr. Rumpole, how is Jack travelling today ?.
Well Isa, (call me Horace), you have to take a broad view of the rules for the Rafferty Plate, such as they are; Jacks a Joy is a very good horse and he can hold his own in almost any company and can manage the rough and tumble of this event very well.
But it seems very rough out there today, I've never seen quite as many protests before?.
The syndicate have used an old tactic today, the notion of trying to hide their selected winner amongst a couple of rough riders working together to confuse and confound the independent horses, it wastes a lot of resources but that doesn't seem to concern them, Jack's seen a bit of that and can manage very well. Don't forget that no matter who crosses the line first, there is always the protest panel and the dreaded independent Steward inquiry after the race. Of course that there is only one steward today is of deep concern.
Now, what about the persistent rumours of race fixing by a sinister out of town crime lord ?.
Isa, there is always gossip about a race track, especially when a race like this is on, as you are aware the syndicate is always trying to prevent independent competitors and is set against clearly defined race rules. No they are not of concern in today's event. The only real concern that Jasper and Mason have is that the connections of one horse have a strong relationship with the independent steward, which could make life difficult if it's a close finish. Of course it is unlikely that this could occur, however, Jasper and Mason will be in the Stewards office after the finishing gong to ensure fair play.
Would you care to tell me which horse is of concern?.
No dearie I afraid not, but if you watch the race carefully, I'm sure you will see where the problem lays. Now if you will excuse me, I have to watch the lead up to the dreaded Big Costs. Tootle Pip.
Yes, but what am I looking for ??, Oh dear, he's gone.