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Carioca
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Interesting question, after all he trains the horses, dad takes the wrap, favourite son? |
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linghi11
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https://jeebung.com/2018/04/16/the-greatest-trainer-in-the-entire-universe-bar-none-just-ask-ben-the-tornado-will-tell-you/
Similar could be written about a certain young Sydney conditioner when he was starting out too |
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BlackKnight
Champion Joined: 10 Mar 2012 Status: Offline Points: 3096 |
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Because he hasn’t been charged, and generally (although not in this case) people aren’t suspended or disqualified until found guilty. |
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monty1
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https://www.racenet.com.au/news/ben-currie-galloper-a-non-stater-after-fiery-hearing-20180421
Steve Herbert distances himself from racehorse he co-owned with businessman Tony Khoury Carly Crawford and Tom Minear, Herald Sun October 29, 2016 9:39am Subscriber only EMBATTLED Andrews government minister Steve Herbert has moved to distance himself from the brother of a Mick Gatto associate with whom he owned a racehorse. The Herald Sun can reveal that Mr Herbert and wife Liza McDonald had a stake in Gold Coast thoroughbred Sea Devil, along with Melbourne businessman Tony Khoury — the brother of powerful underworld figure Gatto’s close mate John Khoury. Tony Khoury had assets including luxury cars, betting accounts and 10 racehorses, frozen by the tax office in 2012 following a joint investigation with Victoria Police anti-gangland detectives. The ATO applied to restrain nearly $8 million worth of his assets, alleging $4 million in bank deposits could not be explained. The matter settled and Mr Khoury, a long-time gambler and horseracing enthusiast, remains an active horse owner. Neither Tony Khoury, nor John, have any criminal convictions. The Sea Devil syndicate was then formed in May 2015, with its composition being public since then. But Mr Herbert yesterday moved to distance himself from Tony Khoury, whose tax office tangle had made headlines in 2012. Melbourne businessman Tony Khoury, with whom Mr Herbert co-owned racehorse ‘Sea Devil’ Picture: Grant Peters, Trackside Photogrophy The minister, in trouble for using his taxpayer-funded chauffeur to ferry his dogs between his city and country homes, has insisted he had no idea of Khoury’s involvement in the syndicate. The horse was retired last year and Mr Herbert, who took on the Corrections portfolio in May, says he sold his share early this year. “My wife and I had a small share in a horse syndicate,” Mr Herbert said through his media adviser. “We have not had the financial share since early this year. Myself and my wife were unaware Tony Khoury was part of the syndicated horse nor have we associated with him.” “Myself and my wife were unaware Tony Khoury was part of the syndicated horse nor have we associated with him.” Picture Norm Oorloff While it is not uncommon for members of large syndicates to be unaware of other shareholders’ identities, other Sea Devil owners told the Herald Sun they were aware of Mr Khoury’s stake. State Parliament’s register of members’ interests shows Mr Herbert cancelled his declared share in the horse. A share in the horse Gorgeous Gal is Mr Herbert’s only current declared share in a racehorse. He routinely declares Racing Victoria tickets among his gifts worth over $500. Tony Khoury told the Herald Sun that Sea Devil was retired, saying: “I don’t think it was much chop.” Of Mr Herbert, he said: “Never met him, don’t know him ... I’ve got nothing to say.” Opposition leader Matthew Guy said Mr Herbert had to go. Mr Herbert’s embarrassing decision to have his chauffeur drive dogs Patch and Ted around the state has made headlines around the world — including China, the United States, Germany and Israel. https://www.smh.com.au/business/luxury-assets-of-gatto-partners-brother-frozen-20120430-1xv52.html |
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monty1
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Ben Currie’s owner Tony Khoury makes Peter Foster look like a choir boy.
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adolphus twirk
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The old man is his sons patsy. Curtain will come down very soon. Good luck to stewards.
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Carioca
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Nice little go at one in town , 66s into 21, won.
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Mr Grieves
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Making hay while the sun shines
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monty1
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WTF is going on in QLD?
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Phantom
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Can someone please tell me what his runners to winners strike rate was for the last 6 months and tell me what it is now since the investigation started? Might pay to watch the comparison for the next 6 months
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The More You Put On, The More You Get Back
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linghi11
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If they let his horses run for the next 6 months, racing in Qld should just shut up shop. Trainer is responsible for what happens under his banner, not his father and not his stable hands. |
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anabel
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Have to say it’s staggering he hasn’t been stood down. |
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Morston
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Unless you are a big name trainer from one of the bigger cities, of course |
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barney136
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on another site said 24 starters since wentwood day 2 wins including none at Toowoomba where he dominates
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linghi11
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Indeed, then all stablehands are on ice and cocaine! |
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BlackKnight
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6 winners from 39 runners since Weetwood day according to the Racing Australia website including 3 at TWBA |
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Batman
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It amazes me that owners would continue supporting these people. Any honest person would be wanting to distance them self from this debacle. Unless of course, you place winning prize money as your only motivation. I think it is a disgraceful situation. 😡😡😡😡😡
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Gambling has brought our family closer together. We had to move to a smaller house.
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linghi11
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Some owners just follow the gear, if not provide it. That’s why occasionally, instead of just banning trainers, they should look into banning horses. |
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skippy123
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Exactly! |
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Lordy
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That’s already started with some like steroids hasn’t it? Agree though. Start with a 3 month ban on a horse similar to bleeders. |
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Carioca
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Not good enough! if they want to use "helpers"without considering the ramifications of the people it will effect, a minimum of 12 months at Least!!!
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linghi11
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What were they giving them anyway?
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Carioca
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How would you know before the results are released?
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linghi11
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results always come back clear - even if they’re not |
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Carioca
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Your in a higher place than me linghi11 lol, so the old man will be charged with administering an unknown substance which we will not know about but he will know aboutbut won't be able to talk about, so as per the thread, everything remains as is. |
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linghi11
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You’ve pretty much summed up racing “justice” there Carioca |
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Carioca
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Lol, nothing like maintaining a sense of humour linghi11, I remember the good and not the bad times, helps me through the day. |
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ianb
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It’s interesting that Racenet have closed the comments on this ongoing story with many people asking that same questions as this forum. I think it would be great listening to hear how “Teflon” Mark Currie gets out of this...
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3blindmice
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Shrunk in the Wash
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Spot on 3bm. Especially these days where syndicates are involved |
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