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By Aldington "Junior" Murray July 4, 2025

The Russian roulette of travelling out of and into the USA

The term Russian roulette is the practice of loading a bullet into one chamber of a revolver, spinning the cylinder, and then pulling the trigger while pointing the gun at one’s …

Issue # 211

The Russian roulette of travelling out of and into the USA

July 4, 2025

To prevent athletes from switching allegiance

July 4, 2025

Our education system is in serious crisis

July 4, 2025

Eye movements and reading

July 4, 2025
By The Terrible Tout November 25, 2022

Government Neglect Driving Low Breeding Output

So, Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association of Jamaica (TOBA) President Howard Hamilton has been quoted by the Observer as saying the breeding industry is in a state of panic. Ya don’t …

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By The Terrible Tout October 28, 2022

Three Year Olds Still Developing

Super filly Atomica blotted her copybook in the Gold Cup despite being sent to post as the howling 2-5 favourite. Sigh. This only established how superficial public “analysis” of horseracing can …

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By The Terrible Tout October 14, 2022

“What Condition Your Condition is In”

Last time out we spoke of the effects of different headgear on thoroughbreds. This time we offer a primer on how to assess a horse’s condition pre-race. Most people pay little …

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By The Terrible Tout September 30, 2022

Horses Are People Too

At the races, punters endure a barrage of declared and undeclared equipment changes often made to confuse us and mask larcenous intent. The only way to combat these mind-flaying attacks is …

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By The Terrible Tout September 16, 2022

Variety Is the Spice of Racing

Most Jamaicans who only know Caymanas Park ask me why I’m so interested in English racing. It wasn’t always that way. During my primary and secondary school years, I was a …

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By The Terrible Tout August 5, 2022

Whipping Up Interest In The Derby

Abuse of horseflesh in the name of sport and entertainment continues unabated at Caymanas Park. In Public Opinion’s issue of June 25, 2021 (Whipping up interest in the St. Leger), I …

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By The Terrible Tout July 22, 2022

Iconic Legacies Need Protecting

There’s much discussion at the track these days about purse increases. Maybe a little history would be illuminating for those of us with short memories or lives (so far). In 1989 …

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By The Terrible Tout June 24, 2022

We Have A Breathing Problem

Indigenous Jamaican language is nothing if not brilliantly colourful and descriptive. I’m sure many of us have come across someone temporarily (hopefully) short of breath who gasps “Mi cyan breed.” Well, …

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By The Terrible Tout May 27, 2022

Parallel Times And Speed Figures

Survivors of last issue’s boring mathematics lesson can now calculate your own Standard (Par) Times and daily Track Variants. Congratulations on your Masters Degree in Speed. Now what? It’s time for …

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By The Terrible Tout May 13, 2022

Track Variants De-Mystified

More than two years ago, I gave general advice (Public Opinion’s Birthday; Your Gift – Speed!) about how to assess speed. It’s time for more advanced study. “Oh my ears and …

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Recent Posts

  • The Russian roulette of travelling out of and into the USA
  • To prevent athletes from switching allegiance
  • Our education system is in serious crisis
  • Eye movements and reading
  • Time for Accountability in the Public Space
  • Sri Lanka versus Jamaica
  • Welcome to the Rock
  • Is new Syria good for the resistance?
  • Another Country
  • Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) must be allowed to work

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