Matt Stewart, of the Melbourne Herald Sun, reckons Kerrin McEvoy (a Victorian) has become the 'whipping boy' for Sydney's racing media, even the chief steward. Stewart's had a stinging crack at TVN's Richard Callander, accusing him of leading the attack on McEvoy after his recent losing ride on Shakes, for which he copped a month's suspension (he's appealing). The Melbourne scribbler makes some good points in his article -- and it's interesting that Callander, who always has plenty to say, is re
Matt Stewart, of the Melbourne Herald Sun, reckons Kerrin McEvoy (a Victorian) has become the 'whipping boy' for Sydney's racing media, even the chief steward. Stewart's had a stinging crack at TVN's Richard Callander, accusing him of leading the attack on McEvoy after his recent losing ride on Shakes, for which he copped a month's suspension (he's appealing). The Melbourne scribbler makes some good points in his article -- and it's interesting that Callander, who always has plenty to say, is refusing to respond and answer Stewart's allegations. Fact is, that Callander had plenty to say after Shakes was beaten. One wonders how McEvoy manages to be so pleasant when interviewed by The Big Boy.
Early betting on Sat's Vinery at Rosehill has Faint Perfume the fav at $4.40. TAB Sportsbet market:
VINERY STAKES
FAINT PERFUME 4.40
VALDEMORO 5.00
SET FOR FAME 6.00
ONCE WERE WILD 7.00
RUN FOR NAARA 8.50
NO EVIDENCE NEEDED 15.00
MY EMOTION 23.00
LITTLE SURFER GIRL 23.00
MIRRASALO 23.00
ABSOLUTE FAITH 26.00
SMALL MINDS 31.00
OCEAN DREAM 35.00