Michael McLucas

@RYANF1380 Literally the only reason you posted this is because of what you mentioned in the second paragraph

Alright I have HAD IT!!!! How dare Autumn Glow claim to be the ‘best horse in the world’ yet run scared with her tail between her legs from the Rockhampton rocket SHEZA ALIBI, I think I speak for everyone when I say we won’t be impressed by her beating Sir Squibius and Linderslug instead of facing a REAL challenge Chris Waller with another bubble champion and even worse there goes my $5 each way Doncaster futures bet, fuming 😡 🤬

@PhilGould15 What happened to Scuttlebutt central!!

Here we go … podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/100…

@eloiseg_31 Then maybe don’t hit that button 🤷🏼‍♂️

I never ever want to "resume" live sport from where I was previously watching @kayosports @kayosports_help

@allovertheform Used to be only 8 races though. Now 10

Let’s stop pretending this is a tough conversation. It isn’t. It’s overdue. Saturday racing in Sydney is supposed to be the pinnacle. It’s the shop window. The best horses, the sharpest stables, the riders at the peak of their powers. That’s what people tune in for, that’s what punters invest in, and that’s what the industry trades its reputation on. So why are we still handing out participation ribbons in the middle of it? Highway and Midway races had a purpose when they were introduced. They were designed to give smaller stables exposure, to create pathways, to spread opportunity. Fine. Noble, even. But somewhere along the way, “pathway” quietly became “entitlement,” and now we’re treating Saturday metropolitan racing like it owes these races a slot. It doesn’t. And before anyone jumps in with the defence it is only two races out of ten, that somehow it is harmless, that it is just a small slice of the program that misses the point entirely. Saturday is not about majority rules. It is about standard. You do not protect the integrity of a premier product eight races out of ten and then look the other way for the other two. Winning in the city is supposed to mean something. It’s supposed to be earned, not allocated. The moment you carve out protected lanes for certain classes of participants, you dilute the very thing that makes city racing valuable merit under pressure. If you want to win on a Saturday in Sydney, you should have to beat proper town hall company. No shortcuts. No separate divisions. No soft landing. You line up, you measure up, or you don’t. That’s the deal. Because here’s the reality punters won’t say quietly anymore these races break the rhythm of a Saturday card. They lower the standard, they muddy form lines, and they inject inconsistency into what should be a premium betting product. Two races is all it takes to disrupt flow, confidence, and form. And quality matters. Not just for perception, but for turnover, integrity, and long term growth. You don’t build a flagship product by compromising it, even briefly, to tick a participation box. There are plenty of places in the calendar for Highway and Midway races to exist and thrive. Midweek programs. Provincial showcases. Feature support cards. Build them up, give them identity, give them space to breathe. But Saturday in Sydney That’s sacred ground. This isn’t harsh. It’s honest. Privilege, not a right. That’s what a city win should be. And right now, we’ve blurred that line to the point where it barely exists. Scrap the Highway. Scrap the Midway. Restore the standard. If you want to win in the city, earn your way in and beat the best. That’s how it should be. That’s how it used to be. And that’s how it needs to be again.

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@peterp79 Agree 1000%. Get rid of it. Even though games have already been played under the rule I don’t think anyone would object. Also penalty only inside your own 20m is ridiculous. So easy to exploit. Go back to 40m or just get rid of 6-again

I’m not a fan of the 6 man bench for a number of reasons. Too many players won’t get any game time. I feel it was a rushed rule change that favours teams that play Thurs/Fri night. Coaches also seem to be confused with how to use rotations. It also affects QLD/NSW Cup. Thoughts?

@bryce_parker26 It appears to be now

@Jebadude Not factually incorrect at all The first two games weren’t on the main channel and they may get a half if they are lucky looking at the times

Worth putting out there that NRL is not on main Fox Sports in the US Can’t find it on my tv Pvl will never admit defeat but it’s a waste of time, will never have any kinda cut through in the states Pure junket I’ve always said Super Rugby should be here Rugby has a market

@bryce_parker26 Which also means your take was factually incorrect. I’ll let you delete if you want

@Jebadude Won’t be till after Grand Canyon Utah state which is only at the half Which means at best the NRL get the second half on FS1

@ae_tanky @J_Walter23 Gold Trip winning the Turnbull is the only one I remember. As WP wasn’t on all 3 totes. And Romantic Warrior was short priced fave

@J_Walter23 How can they genuinely keep pushing this world pool shit when its the way it is? Has their ever been a horse win on it with a higher price than regular tote or fixed?

$1.05 Autumn Glow on the World Giddy Goat 🤣🤣 I was close….. #TheGreatGame

@PhilGould15 A couple listed twice there Gus. Karuta Queen and Phelan Ready for example. Not sure of the accuracy here

Magic Millions 2YO Classic Winners - Purchase Prices (Past 20 Years) 2026 - Unit Five $80,000 2025 - O’ Ole - $325,000 (2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) 2024 - Storm Boy - $460,000 (2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) 2023 - Coolangatta - $200,000 (2021 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) 2022 - Shaquero - $25,000 (2020 Tasmanian Yearling Sale) 2021 - Away Game - $425,000 (2019 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) 2020 - Exhilarates - $600,000 (2018 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) 2019 - Sunlight - $300,000 (2017 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) 2018 - Houtzen - $180,000 (2016 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) 2017 - Capitalist - $165,000 (2015 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) 2016 - Phelan Ready - $150,000 (2008 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) 2015 - Unencumbered - $110,000 (2013 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) 2014 - Cosmic Endeavour - $255,000 (2012 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) 2013 - Driefontein - $30,000 (2011 Adelaide Yearling Sale) 2012 - Karuta Queen - $195,000 (2010 Adelaide Yearling Sale) 2011 - Phelan Ready - $150,000 (2008 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) 2010 - Military Rose - $240,000 (2009 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) 2009 - Karuta Queen - $80,000 (2007 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) 2008 - Mimi Lebrock - $170,000 (2006 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) 2007 - Headway - $120,000 (2005 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) 2006 - Dance Hero - $90,000 (2003 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) Key Observations: ∙The most expensive winner was Exhilarates at $600,000 (2020), followed by Storm Boy at $460,000 ∙The cheapest winner in this period was Shaquero at $25,000 (2022) ∙Driefontein at $30,000 (2013) was also a tremendous bargain ∙Only two winners cost over $300,000: Exhilarates ($600k) and Away Game ($425k) ∙ O’ Ole at $325,000 ranks as the third most expensive winner in the race’s history ∙The average purchase price across these 20 winners is approximately $232,000

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@PhilGould15 The Sunday Roast

The Footy Show …

Here is @piersmorgan telling someone to “stop whining”. That’ll do me 🤣🤣

@bowtiedstocks One of the better “pub steaks” I ever had was at the Plough Inn at Southbank. But haven’t been back there in years. Couldn’t have the Brekky Creek up there anymore

Brisbane’s best steak restaurants: 1. Walter’s 2. Black Hide 3. Deery’s 4. Moo Moos 5. Norman Hotel 6. Breaky Creek Hotel 7. Morrison Hotel 8. Regatta Boatshed 9. Pineapple Hotel You won’t find many insta thots photo’ing their food at these places either 🥩 🍴 🍻

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@rtralphy Clearly the sub should’ve been Grand Larceny in the last….

Did you have Tentyris in your quaddy? The TAB with the full support of the racing industry just stole your money A reminder the sub was introduced in the 1960s when technology was slightly inferior to now Legalised thievery spitting in their customers face

Cool but it’s no Chelsea Dagger 🐴

@GaryDaly @MelbourneCup Not sure why they need Eddie. Can’t Brace just do that role on his own??

“Disappointing” is the only way to describe Nine’s @MelbourneCup coverage. Ally Mosely and Francesca Cumani the exceptions. Eddie is no Bruce, the colour/fashion interviews are insipid and the behind the scenes material ok, but not enough of it.