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I loved John Clarke. So this look at the 457 visa issue is offered with the greatest reverence
Chris: Well, Brian….Australians are too fat and lazy to get out of bed at 3am which is when we start work so we need these people from overseas with temporary work visas. Brian: They’re classified as skilled visas, aren’t they? Henry: Yes, Brian…indeed they are. It requires a level of skill to ride a horse,... Read More
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Regent (AUS)
O: Godolphin B: Darley T: John O’Shea W: #theraces Maiden 2YO Handicap, 1100m, Canterbury, 17 April Racing on debut Regent broke well from barrier six in the ten-horse field and he was settled back in fifth place on the rails by Tye Angland in the early part of the race. Turning for home, Angland angled... Read More
Sectional Times Suggest The Mission’s Champagne Stakes Win Deserving Of More Merit
With the majority of winners coming from horses either leading or on the pace, most pundits concluded the Heavy 8 track at Randwick had a bias in their favour. That claim certainly appears valid on the face value of the results but sectional times in a number of races also played an important factor in... Read More
Tivaci Wins All Aged Stakes Before Retirement To Waikato Stud
When the All Aged Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m) came around top jockey Damien Oliver decided he needed to ride Tivaci (High Chaparral) with patience to suit the horse’s racing pattern rather than to try for a prominent position in the run. His rather brave tactics paid off as Tivaci stormed down the outside late from... Read More
GREG MILES’ career as a race-caller came to an end last Saturday but he won’t be entirely lost to the airwaves. Steve reports.
Accuracy is, of course, also a virtue. Miles was accurate. Still is, which makes you wonder whether his retirement (from calling) is premature. Mind you, he seems to be comfortable with the decision. A sharp wit and a self deprecating sense of humour helps. Another of Miles’ attributes. “I just wanted to be in radio.... Read More
Derryn And Shoals Show Their Potential With Impressive Group Wins At Randwick
The Lindsay Park-trained Derryn settled back in tenth place in a 12-horse field in the Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (registered as the Royal Sovereign Stakes) (Gr 2, 1200m), following a good pace, before Mark Zahra took him to the centre of the track shortly after straightening. After challenging strongly at the 100 metres, Derryn then proved... Read More