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Mercury
21-05-2025
- Climate
- Mercury
Taree trainers Glen Milligan and Tony Ball devastated following floods
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Taree trainer Tony Ball has revealed he's lost just about everything following the devastating floods in the area. Ball revealed how his house is almost completely submerged in water and that he won't be able to reach it for at least a week. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'It's the worst I have seen in a long, long time. It is just devastating,' Ball said. 'It's gone through our house and we've lost everything. 'It's nearly up to the roof they tell me because we had to leave yesterday. 'We stayed in a motel last night. 'We saved my truck, horse float, my ute, my wife's car, my dog and a bag of clothes each and we won't be able to get home for probably a week.' The Taree track on Wednesday morning. Ball, who has trained in his own right for around six years, admits it's devastating but his biggest worry now is getting feed for his horses. On top of his own stable, Ball is looking after a few for fellow trainer Glen Milligan but said they could be in trouble with the produce shop also going under. • Brisbane-bound Group 1 stars set for important Polytrack trials 'We got them out the day before but our biggest downfall now is our produce shop has about four feet of water in it,' Ball told Sky Sports Radio. 'I've got enough feed to feed mine and Glen's for tonight and tomorrow but we've got to get feed for them.' An emotional Glen Milligan said it's the worst he's ever seen it, despite living in the area for 30 years. Milligan, who lives at the track, said all his horses are safe but the bottom story of his house is underwater. 'My house is double storey and we've got about two feet of water in it,' Milligan said on Sky Sports Radio. • Shinn in emotional history-making Doomben Cup mission 'There's just no end to it … the track is an ocean. 'There's a metre of water in the courtyard I reckon and we've been here 30 years and there never has been any. 'The horses are all safe here but my house will probably just go under further. 'So many people have offered to help but it's a bit hard when you can't get in and out and you can't get out of Taree either. 'From the 400 to the 200m is about the only bit of grass you can see at the racecourse.' Originally published as Taree trainers Glen Milligan and Tony Ball devastated following floods
News.com.au
21-05-2025
- Climate
- News.com.au
Taree trainers Glen Milligan and Tony Ball devastated following floods
Taree trainer Tony Ball has revealed he's lost just about everything following the devastating floods in the area. Ball revealed how his house is almost completely submerged in water and that he won't be able to reach it for at least a week. 'It's the worst I have seen in a long, long time. It is just devastating,' Ball said. 'It's gone through our house and we've lost everything. 'It's nearly up to the roof they tell me because we had to leave yesterday. 'We stayed in a motel last night. 'We saved my truck, horse float, my ute, my wife's car, my dog and a bag of clothes each and we won't be able to get home for probably a week.' Ball, who has trained in his own right for around six years, admits it's devastating but his biggest worry now is getting feed for his horses. On top of his own stable, Ball is looking after a few for fellow trainer Glen Milligan but said they could be in trouble with the produce shop also going under. 'We got them out the day before but our biggest downfall now is our produce shop has about four feet of water in it,' Ball told Sky Sports Radio. 'I've got enough feed to feed mine and Glen's for tonight and tomorrow but we've got to get feed for them.' An emotional Glen Milligan said it's the worst he's ever seen it, despite living in the area for 30 years. Video of the track at Taree taken at 8.30 this morning @Punters @RacenetTweets — Jett Hatton (@KnowsJett) May 20, 2025 Milligan, who lives at the track, said all his horses are safe but the bottom story of his house is underwater. 'My house is double storey and we've got about two feet of water in it,' Milligan said on Sky Sports Radio. 'There's just no end to it … the track is an ocean. 'There's a metre of water in the courtyard I reckon and we've been here 30 years and there never has been any. 'The horses are all safe here but my house will probably just go under further. 'So many people have offered to help but it's a bit hard when you can't get in and out and you can't get out of Taree either. 'From the 400 to the 200m is about the only bit of grass you can see at the racecourse.'
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Clarke's emotional message after cricket legend goes public with sad news
Former Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke says he hopes five years in breakfast radio has helped re-shape the public's perception of him as a person. The 43-year-old announced this week he would not be returning to Sky Sports Radio's Big Sports Breakfast program, citing external commitments as the main reason behind his shock departure. Clarke joined host Gerard Middleton and NSW Origin coach and Raiders legend Laurie Daley in 2020, saying at the time: "It's a show that I have always listened to growing up. My father listens every morning. I always stayed across it during my playing days and I love the fact I have the opportunity to talk about all racing and sports, not just cricket. I think the consistency of being on radio Monday to Friday allows the Australian public to get to know me better." The show returned for 2025 on Thursday, with Middleton paying tribute to his former colleague. "At long last we're back but, of course, not all of us," he said. "Today we will farewell 'Pup' (Clarke), our mate. "After five years on the Big Sports Breakfast, he's off to do his own thing in podcasts, commentary, balancing family. We certainly wish him well, and he'll be sorely missed in our studio. It's even weird right now looking at the chair between Loz and I and Pup's not there." Daley added: "It's disappointing Pup won't be a part of the team this year (but) he's got plenty going on in his own life, and we wish him all the best." Clarke has been on year-to-year contracts for the past couple of years, dodging numerous controversies along the way. The ex-Test skipper can be a polarising figure but joined the team on air on Thursday to thank the audience for giving him a shot. "I just wanted to come on and use this opportunity to thank the listeners for accepting me on breakfast radio," he said. "I hope a lot of people just got to know me a fraction more. "When I was playing cricket for Australia, it's dictated what media you do and you get pushed and shoved in certain directions. (Radio) has given me a chance to show a bit more of myself, whether that's a good or bad thing. One thing I do know about being on air five days a week – you can't hide who you are." RELATED: Cricket fans blast 'pathetic' move amid Steve Smith and Khawaja heroics Sad detail about wife as Steve Smith betters Aussie legends with 10,000 Clarke will now put much of his energy and time into his new podcast – Beyond23 – and indulge in more overseas travel. He said: "I can have sole focus on the podcast and travel and not feel like I'm letting anyone down." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beyond23 Cricket Podcast (@beyond23cricketpod)
