Mark Avison

Citizen

[Seattle Sports @SeattleSports]

"Might as well go win the whole ________ thing." 😤😂

Cal and the #Mariners are heading to the #ALCS!!!

[Mark Avison @markavison]

Living in Singapore you witness infrastructure being built almost weekly to make citizens lives more comfortable and productive. In the meantime the UK is stuck in regulatory purgatory https://t.co/eLCSmzJ6Bn

[Mark Avison @markavison]

@g__j If we have crossed the Rubicon can you help explain how the UK electric prices are so high and what your suggestions are to reduce them? https://t.co/HPFhrJrtuz

[Kevin Blake @kevinblake2011]

The Jan Brueghel debacle might make more people wake up to the disgrace that Racing Victoria's treatment of international competitors has been for over three years now.

This is not a reaction to what happened yesterday as that was just the latest in a long line of similarly unjust and ridiculous decisions from Racing Victoria in this regard. The article below was written in April 2021 in the days after the overhaul of the rules were announced and the questions raised in it are just as valid today.

Don't be so naive as to believe that this is all just about horse welfare. I am familiar with multiple horses that failed the vet checks when trained in Europe, but having been subsequently switched to Australian-based trainers were miraculously cured of what ailed them in time to be allowed run in big races in Victoria including the Melbourne Cup. It is one rule for international trainers and another rule for local trainers, even when dealing with the same horse. How can anyone stand over that?

We are all on the same page regarding the absolute importance of horse welfare, but Racing Victoria have pushed far beyond reasonable measures. They are in effect implementing protectionist policies under a veil of horse welfare concerns. No racing jurisdiction on the planet treats international competition like this and it has to be called out for what it is.

[Mark Avison @markavison]

@AndrewBensley @RacingVictoria Yes yes we get it internationally renowned experts based at a university have acted independently....

[Mark Avison @markavison]

Listened to @ROOTSPORTS_NW broadcasters talk up the magical hitting coaching of Edgar and team has something of the Lord Haw Haw about it. Nauseating

[Mark Avison @markavison]

A trip inside baseball's knuckleball factory https://t.co/KxlpTwnkQb via @mlb

[Konstantin Kisin @KonstantinKisin]

There is some kind of majestic irony to the fact that Alexei Navalny, one of Putin's most successful critics, has died in prison in the week of Tucker Carlson's Russian PR tour.

[Mark Avison @markavison]

Gary Lineker sadly unavailable

[Lex Fridman @lexfridman]

I would like to host an Israel-Palestine debate, and to do it well: 3-5+ hours, in-person, focused on exploring ideas & history, with empathy, rigor, and respect. Please suggest people who could represent each side. Reply below and/or vote in this form: https://t.co/4PdcERqkWM

[Mark Avison @markavison]

England Football Clubs 2023-24: Tiers 1-6 - https://t.co/uNIk9xPIpg

[Mark Avison @markavison]

These folks would give Mone a run for her money

[unusual_whales @unusual_whales]

MOM GET THE CAMERA.

Unusual Whales' 2023 politician trading report is being discussed on Jesse Waters.

Let's keep pushing.

[Mark Avison @markavison]

Glorious Garcia Grand Slam mutes Minute maid park

[Mark Avison @markavison]

Articles like this will lead to the end of the BBC. Essentially calling 50% of the Australian public ignorant unlettered bigots prone to swallow the latest conspiracy theory. https://t.co/Jo6I13OwFk

[Mark Avison @markavison]

You watch this press conferences. Accountable polite and honest didnt flinch. https://t.co/PYFKB6GlFg
Suggest Stacy Lewis and Lexi Thompson have a watch. Own it. Its ok

[Mark Avison @markavison]

@ryanpapenhuyzen please know the sporting world feels so sad to see your latest setback and wishes you well on your journey back.

[Mark Avison @markavison]

The UK PM sees fit to comment on the BBC presenter 'story' en route to a particularly sensitive NATO summit. It seems to reflect his electorates obsession with the salacious and banal. It speaks badly of him the UK media and a public gorging themselves senseless on drivel

[Mark Avison @markavison]

@NewburyRacing Since when?

[Mark Avison @markavison]

@NewburyRacing

[Mark Avison @markavison]

@NewburyRacing But your gates aren't open randomly until 1145 and a coach load of OAPs stood outside waiting. Why 11.45?

[Mark Avison @markavison]

The writing has been on the wall. The public face of Singapore and horse racing has always been an uneasy mix. It gave me so many great memories. The Magic Man Better Life and the Count my top 3. Sad day indeed https://t.co/z2dlCBvVto