Bonnington: Ladies In Red gives doubters a reality check

12 October 2021
Logo

Sporting media manifests such an enormous presence these days that the theatre of combat is contested off-field more often than on it.

With precious little evidence even less merit, the finest pacing filly produced on Australian shores for the past two decades, Ladies In Red, was quietly stripped of her previously sanctified status.

Insanely, this process was pre-mediated not by racetrack performance, but rather racetrack banter.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL COLUMN IN 'THE FORUM' AT THETROTS.COM.AU

 

Related News

18 September 2026
The Screaming Jets Announced as the Headline Artist for The TAB Eureka
The Screaming Jets announced as the headline artist for The TAB Eureka ONE of Australia’s most iconic rock bands, The Screaming Jets, will be the headline artist performing at the world’s richest pacing race, The TAB Eureka, on Saturday 21 November at Club Menangle. The fourth running of...
18 September 2026
Young guns set to light up Menangle
TWO of Australia's most exciting youngsters will be in action at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Completing a brilliant racing return a fortnight ago, Loucasso will clash with a solid field of three-year-olds over the flying mile. First-up since capturing the Breeders' Crown in Melton last December,...
18 September 2026
November Charter Flight Opens Door for Interstate Raiders to WA
Eastern States trainers and owners have been handed a unique opportunity to target Western Australia's feature harness racing carnival this summer, with a dedicated charter flight to Perth available in mid-November. The opportunity has arisen through the timing of Western Australia's premier...
18 September 2026
Queensland harness racing barrier trials update
Racing Queensland advises that the following barrier trial schedule will be operational at Queensland harness meetings until Saturday, October 31: Day meeting trials are to be held prior to Race 1. Night meeting trials are to be held prior to Race 1. Trials are limited to no more than three (3) trials...
Click for more