As you may have read last weekend my position
@SkyRacing
was made redundant on Thursday May 4 after 23.5 years service for
@Tabcorp
,
@TAB
&
@SkyRacing
. It was a great journey taking Fixed Odds Sports & Racing betting from its infancy across Australia & the World.
I’ve been deeply moved, humbled & more than a little embarrassed by the countless responses & messages to my posts last week. These, along with a number of people stopping to chat & give me their best at the races is much appreciated.
As everyone sits here & analyses Social Media for what it’s worth may I please take the time to remember the greatest human being I have ever known. My father Norman Stewart Munsie so tragically taken from our family 18 years ago. Long gone but never forgotten Dad.
16 yrs & 9 mths ago this little ball of fluff arrived at the Munsie household. Denise actually took her in her overcoat pocket to a high school info night. Today we said goodbye to Jess. Those that say pets don’t become integral members of your family don’t have them.
Right about now 34 years ago I married this woman Denise Murphy & we are still together as strong as ever. The only thing missing is my hair. Love you darling.
Wonderful show of respect there by
@jakebayliss94
kissing the Italian flag wristbands no doubt worn to honour fellow rider
@CCasertaJockey
He goes on to win R1
@SCTurfClub
tonight aboard Vetta Velocita.
This chapter is now closed & it's time to move on, wherever that may be. Many winners to all, starting with being trackside
@RosehillGardens
tomorrow & let's go
@SSFCRABBITOHS
tonight.
Why would you get rid of a racecourse that’s less than 20 mins walk from the centre of the city? The old Victoria Park grandstand & city skyline in central Adelaide.
This is how a horse, that hadn’t beaten any of the 30 horses home it raced at its last 3 starts (beaten 45L in total) finished off today
@coffs_racing
Forgot to mention it was actually $151 - $6.50 Hmmmmmm!!!!
I've met & worked with some wonderful people from all walks of life & had the time of my life! My aim was always to inform, educate & entertain viewers & listeners. It may not have been everyone's cup of tea but I know you can't appeal to all.
I’ve met some keen racegoers in my time but this pair take the cake! Waiting at the
@GCTurfClub
gates at 5.05am to evidently attend
@mmsnippets
day. Take a bow boys.
For those people that want to blow up & throw remarks at jockeys because of what you perceive to be a bad result/ride/decision etc take time to realise our industry has lost 2 young wonen who were out there doing what they loved. One very early in the morning & one during a race.
A sad day. The epitome of a true, gentle man. Very good sounding board for me & undoubtedly missed by 1000’s that he’s guided throughout his & their careers. RIP Shadow.
Nothing like a “traditional” Spanish healthy Churros breakfast here in Madrid at Chocolateria San Gines. Operating since 1894 & available 24hours a day.
One thing no-one will ever take away from January 26 is that it’s the birthday of a remarkable woman in my mother
@munsieanne
. Has & always will be a significant day for me & many, many others. Happy birthday Mum! Enjoy.
Terrible news. One of racing’s, but more importantly life’s, great characters gone too early. Jock, it was a pleasure to know you.
May you rest in peace.
With deep sadness, we bid farewell to our beloved larrikin & friend Alan "Jock" Gollogly after a lengthy battle with illness.
His unique spirit made him one of a kind!
Little Alan, you'll be truly missed! ❤️
I think it’s fair to say we were all pretty pumped for
@InnesJnr
riding his 1st G1 winner yesterday!!
(listen after the post) thank you
@7michellebishop
for the footage
#brilliant
Just a random question to be asked. If horse racing is such a bad thing then how many tv networks (free to air & pay) spent today giving people a coverage of it?
Sad to hear of the passing today of Warren Woodcock. Bookmaking revolutionary after a stellar tennis career. He created a different world for smaller punters & turned punting into fun. He was a nice man
@WoodcockRacing
. I feel for you.
Jan 26th has been the day to celebrate the birth & then birthday(s) of my Mum aka
@munsieanne
Matriarch to the Munsie family. Happy birthday Mummy & plenty more of them. Wouldn’t be here without you that’s for sure. Feel free to wish her all the best people. She deserves it!
Happy Birthday to one of our country’s greatest treasures, my Mum! You are both my biggest supporter & (constructive) critic. Have a great day & make sure all in attendance spoil you rotten as you so richly deserve. BTW this was last year so you can work out this year’s number.
Racecallers don't get anywhere near the praise they deserve.
@AnthonyManton
calling the early races from Mackay (Qld) whilst in the broadcast box on track
@ThoroughbredPk
Canberra (ACT) preparing for their meeting today. Kudos.
Really like to thank everyone for your kind words, thoughts & wishes today. For a (apparently now old) bloke it shows the length & breadth of Twitter & the good it can do. Thoughts & prayers now as I work through this lot tonight & tomorrow.
Those punters that listened intently certainly cashed in big time. Was $61-$41 following the “tip” from
@LizzieJelfs
with $3875 invested on it to win. Well done to our “Queen Elizabeth” costing her employer a fortune, again.
A life lesson for everyone to be learned from the last few hours. If you stuff up the first thing to do is take ownership of what you’ve done. Fess up, lay it on the line & apologize. Don’t dance around & give excuses. It will only add to the drama. Then you can move on.
Who said jockeys get too much? Just watch Mikayla Weir on Trinidad barrier 11. Dusted herself off & away she went to ride it!
@sconeraceclub
@JockeysAssoc
Never seen a trainer treat his staff like this so much. Must be a great place to work at with a similar feel. More winners & good times to you. Interesting 1:1 ratio staff/dogs.
For those of you that continually bag jockeys please read intently . Also remember that Dwayne rode in the race after the incident & completed the course. Best of luck with the recovery mate.
Following an incident in Race 4 at
@TheValley
today, doctors at the Royal Melbourne Hospital have advised scans reveal Dwayne Dunn has a fractured C6 vertebrae that will require surgery to stabilise. He will undergo surgery tonight. Updates to follow.
Always a great start to a week when a number of Porn bots like some tweets that you posted over the weekend. Didn't know they'd be interested in track conditions & rail placements but I may be winning them over.
No matter where your allegiance lies (state v state), in our business (
@tabcomau
) it’s all about the punt. All I can say is today, punters voted with their wallets. Turnover/interest was absolutely massive at both meetings.
You have shown class & maturity beyond your years. It happens a lot but how you handle it, if & when it does, is the real test. You have passed with flying colours. Stand tall with your head held high!
Thank you to
@littracing
@WPoisel
and Otavio Galetta for the chance to ride this horse he's a horse that will always have a place in my heart , good luck in the autumn
Nick Dimitrakis bought 5% of Private Eye on
#InglisDigital
just last month. Since then, the horse has won twice and finished 2nd in The Everest. Today he won the $3m Nature Strip Stakes
@aus_turf_club
for
@ProvenTbreds
&
@PrideRacing
. What an amazing story!
BREAKING NEWS: Stallion Nominations to Support Tye Angland
Noms in Capitalist, Dundeel, Encryption, Hellbent, Mendelssohn, Press Statement and Sidestep to be auctioned. 100% of funds raised donated to our friend Tye Angland.
Read more here:
I’m tipping the majority of strappers/grooms would be more than happy to do this every night win, lose or draw. You know why? It’s because they love the animal.
Those customers who took $151/$31.20 about Upstart Pride with
@tabcomau
in Race 3
@GCTurfClub
for Saturday don't worry yourself. You are on it at that price. Our error, we wear it. Give it a kick!
We’re excited to announce,
@MunsieGlenn
as our offical ambassador for Gundagai, Snake Gully Cup, Friday November 17.
Muns will be on course to entertain our owners & be our special guest
2 weeks away, look forward to seeing you all in Gundagai.
@gundagairaces
@beermitchell
It’s been a fantastic years for
@tabcomau
&
@SkyRacingAU
but I’d like to thank
@FOXSportsNews
for 2 of the best “stitch ups” over that time. The first for the Soccer World Cup & next for a streaker at SOO. Thanks.
If you sre still getting over the shock of Australia losing the 3rd test don’t despair as the world is back on its axis.
@tommelbourne2
trialled this morning at Beaudesert & yes he ran 2nd!