Garry’s Corner: News

22 November 2024

The corner with Garry Chittick

It is said “One door closes another opens“, the demise of racing in Singapore appears to have injected more enthusiasm in Malaysia. The time I have been in the industry covers many ebbs and flows, …

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31 October 2024

The Corner with Garry Chittick

From the cancellation of Te Rapa on Saturday to Via Sistina’s two-length record-breaking performance in the Cox Plate – purchased for $10,000 as a yearling and then 2.7 million guineas as a mare – to VRC Carnival week, Garry’s covering it all – enjoy!

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25 October 2024

The Corner with Garry Chittick

The thrill of racing can be unpredictable, like Bantam Rooster one day, Feather Duster the next. Last week, I Wish I Win’s run in the Everest was a mystery, despite perfect preparation. Even the best horses have off days, and without answers, all we can do is wonder.

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17 October 2024

The Corner with Garry Chittick

From the upcoming Everest race, the power of music, particularly Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline”, and Peter V’landys’ impact on NSW sports. He discusses race status issues, personal connections with horses, and the influence of sires like Super Seth and Savabeel at Waikato Stud, ending with appreciation for his work.

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12 October 2024

The Corner with Garry Chittick

This is a very emotive time of the year for we tragics who love being part of our Thoroughbred industry. I wonder if industry is a correct description of our sport. I say emotive because …

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27 October 2023

THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK

So, I can imagine the last thing you want to hear about is whether my heart is beating or not. Well, you are going to hear a little because the message the Cardiologist and her …

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20 October 2023

THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK

Well, we tried and were defeated, not by much, but it doesn’t need much. A touch of luck and who knows. Good on Jamie Walter and Joe Pride, great value purchasing, plenty of people involved, …

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11 October 2023

THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK

Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Ukraine, Libya, Myanmar, Israel, Iraq, The Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Colombia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somalia, China, North Korea and so on. You know what the above have in common? They …

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9 October 2023

THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK

There is occasionally the odd political commentator that I watch as they delve into the direction a politician intends to take the country. The Q and A on the Sunday morning programme fronted by Jack …

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9 October 2023

THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK

I know I have quoted my father before, but observing the actions of many in positions of power, responsibility, and guidance, I believe he is probably right, “when you are a child, you can’t wait …

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22 September 2023

THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK

Attempting to make sense of our Thoroughbred Sport in little more than two paragraphs is more often than not going to require a little plagiarism. After all, even though the eleven of you accept my …

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1 September 2023

THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK

So, the breeding season is upon us again. Not sure if it’s the spring air, but something stirs the brain of the breeding gurus, and why not, after all if you are committing to yet …

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