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  1. Chris Wood

    WOODSY

    Thanks Guys. Two nice horses and both ridden very well. Viktoria has a real affinity with Pacorus, obviously mutual! A nice ride from Hairi saw the Edge get home late to get up! Thanks to my staff who do a fantastic job and to my loyal owners, another great day and the team is ticking over nicely!
    12 points
  2. Berri

    All Weather Tracks

    I watch quite a lot of racing. I've spent a lot of time in the States, Japan and the UK. I've been to the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont, Japan dirt Derby and very other type of second rate all weather track racing in the UK. All weather tracks are NOT the answer. Sure those top US races are sensational to be at. Saratoga in the summer is the place to be BUT average cannon fodder races for the masses is boring boring boring. We need to think laterally and stand out from the crowd. Jumps racing in NZ in the winter is the way to go. We give the flat boys a holiday during the cold wet months while we structure an incredible race series based on championships for horses that don't get warm before they hit 3200m+. That means we have a brand new market for the slow ones that really want further but have conformation and courage. We then realise the value of these horse while making events for races with more than 20 runners in them that within a couple of years become the biggest betting events this side of the globe. Did you know that 6 of the top ten betting events in the UK are jumps races...or than in Japan the 5th top betting event is a jumps race? And for good measure, the NZ industry sets up a satellite stable and training facility in Australia so that the flat bits can get access to that market in a subsidised process so that we earn Aussie $ with NZ people and horses. Lets call it Team NZ Racing and do what the boys are doing up in Bermuda. Just a different angle.....
    9 points
  3. skelly

    Te Aroha

    Two nice hurdle wins at Te Aroha today. The Shackler once again wins by a margin pretty much untouched in the first, and Who Can Tell unleashes a Raisafuasho-like finish to demolish them in the second. Love the jumpers! Pretty much the only reason to watch winter racing.
    3 points
  4. TOM(the other Molloy)

    hizzy

    You were asked what was wrong with the TAB then launch into a tirade about racecourse security. Now while I am not a particular fan of the NZRB I think you will find that this insistence on controlling everything that goes on on the course to be the domain of the NZTR halfwits who operate out of Petone. The logical thing for your to do when challenged for your badge was to hand him the lead rope. Exactly what was it about the TAB that annoyed you?
    3 points
  5. pete

    hizzy

    A hizzy fit?
    3 points
  6. barryb

    All Weather Tracks

    Stab me in the eye, the racing on them from Aus is as boring as batshit. I hope like fark we never make the mistake of wasting bucket loads of cash on a track like Canberra/Devonport. Spends the millions creating 2 or 3 much needed quality turf tracks rather than batshit racing.
    2 points
  7. Dockers

    WOODSY

    Big good on you from me to Chris Wood today. What a great double. How Wooden Edge won when it looked liked it would run last at the 600. Good on you Woodsy racking them up. My multi on the 2 paid for a great night out with the wifey tonight. Pacorus was just awesome.
    2 points
  8. Jape

    Rollin' Thunder

    Opawa Brad jumped ok from box 2 and when the #9 decided to give up the rail he said thankyouverymuch and cleared out to win by 5 lengths for a very well-deserved win in the $15,000 Group 2 race today at Manukau. I certainly do not intend to lessen the quality of Brad's win but it is noteworthy that his time was 0.14seconds slower than the Shotgun's. My point is simply to highlight that remarkable performance. PS I think I heard Peter Earley say that Brad's win made it #99 for the Faheys in Group wins. Now that is also sensational.
    2 points
  9. Jape

    Positive move

    It is so pleasing to read and enjoy such positive remarks.. The racing "game" is not an easy one but it can be very rewarding. Take the "downs" in your stride and make the most of the "ups". Best wishes and good luck.
    2 points
  10. Bimbo

    Tui Miles

    Congratulations to Tui Miles getting that first win on Seconds Out yesterday. Don't know much about Tui. Made it look easy. Must have been a thrill.
    2 points
  11. rumpole

    hizzy

    unfortunately you need treatment
    2 points
  12. La Zip

    hizzy

    Trackside coverage of Royal Ascot was appalling ...... Why didn't they have a dedicated channel instead? Horses in the yard covered continuously by the tote card..just amateur hour. Why is it that people in "power" here can't get anything right?
    2 points
  13. The Crucible

    hizzy

    I see you found the Caps Lock key. Have a look out for the comma and full stop keys next time
    2 points
  14. hizzy

    hizzy

    JUST HAD ENOUGH MATE OF THE TAB AND ALL THE CRAP THAT THEY DO NOT ONLY THE TAB WENT TO ELLERSLIE AND THE MUSIC COMING OUT OF THE COURSE SPEAKERS BETWEEN RACES JUST GOT ME WAS BLOODY SHOCKING ASKED THE QUESTION AND GOT NOTHING MATE AND A FEW OTHER THINGS ONE WAS I AM WALKING A HORSE IN FROM THE TRUCK IN ONE HAND GEAR BAG IN THE OTHER AND THIS MORON WITH A BADGE WANTS TO SEE MY ID WELL I WENT OFF AND TOLD HIM TO GET THE WOMAN WITH THE BABY IN THE PRAM OUT MT MATE WENT AND HID THEN HE GAVE ME A BLAST CAUSE I WAS REPRSENTING HIS STABLE HW WAS RIGHT BUT I ASK YOU IMAGINE IF I HAD TRIED TO GET MY ID WHICH I KNOW SHOULD BE ON SHOW BUT I ASK YOU A MAN WITH HORSE AND GEAR BAG GO FIGURE APART FROM THAT MATE JUST PISSED AT ALL THE CRAP THEY DISH OUT AND EVERY ONE FOLLOWS LIKE SHEEP OPPS THATS ANOTHER BAN LOL CHEERS FOR YOUR REPLY DOCKERS
    2 points
  15. LOSER

    south island talent

    the south island in particular has the knack of bringing endless depth of talented dogs through the grades.it does not matter if they are imported or bred in nz .it is amazing we seen these addington/south island "flying machines" come out and run 3020/30 week out week in.its very exciting to be a punter and have deep depth in a field.the tab turnovers must be easily the best in the country.and the racing is so exciting not being dominated by one trainer or kennel,there is Roberts,Adcock,Fahey & Robin Wales all with a great depth of dogs in their respective kennels. has the depth of 500m dogs at the current time ever been stronger in the south island?in my humble opoinion is no we are seeing great depthof talent where given on a single night any dog can beat any dog.the south champs final will be a "cracker" where "LUCK WILL BE A FORTUNE" i for one cannot wait for next thursday nights final.good luck to every one. this race is a punters dream. thank you trainers for sourcing or breeding such brilliant dogs.the talent is endless.
    1 point
  16. rdytdy

    All Weather Tracks

    Three of the four jumping races at Te Aroha yesterday were won by Istidaad's.
    1 point
  17. crustyngrizzly

    All Weather Tracks

    Thats the name of the game Winning.
    1 point
  18. barryb

    All Weather Tracks

    Sure they are the ones affected, however there are far better alternatives than boring AW racing.
    1 point
  19. Ohokaman

    I'm really afraid

    Clearly not enough challenges at NZTR......someone wants to talk to her about priorities. NZ Racing obviously is not one...
    1 point
  20. Be careful Shane - being an ex Olympian she may chuck you out of the stadium for calling her Brenda.
    1 point
  21. Huey

    hizzy

    They'd have had such a fun time punting on 5 horse fields at Ellerlsie on Heavy11 a brilliant advertisement for the local product.
    1 point
  22. Midget

    hizzy

    Now you've got some free time how about going off to school, that'll be primary school, colouring in books and play dough for you because you're clearly not ready for sophisticated learning using multisyllabic words, correct grammar or punctuation just yet.
    1 point
  23. Yes and $12k here...underrated by our market. Has been unlucky as 3 stars of his first crop here have a) Hardline (retired due to wind issues), Cylinder Beach loomed up to win Doomben Cup & broke his leg, c) Raghu has obviously not adjusted to Hong Kong.
    1 point
  24. gary1

    Positive move

    so lets dig the boot into nzgra gazza if you wanted to be a mechanic you would do an apprenticeship as i see it most people that want to get involved in the industry would start of as a kennel hand or would speak to a trainer for advice eg schofield clark and probably spend time with them but hey if you want nzgra to throw money at you good luck with that once again ill state that most trainers have an affiliation with in the the industry its not if some homeless person walks in off the street and wants to become a trainer
    1 point
  25. Insider

    Johnson v Johnson

    Or more likely Australia. Dad's already got a successful stable over there too!
    1 point
  26. puha

    All Weather Tracks

    Yawn mate who cares
    1 point
  27. zelda kratchanova 2

    Te Aroha

    and hells bells excitng too n0? nothing like a good jump boris sayed.
    1 point
  28. Jape

    Rollin' Thunder

    Sensational!
    1 point
  29. Dopey

    All Weather Tracks

    Enjoyed winning my $20000+ maiden at pakenham week before last and as you say the divi was excellent. Keep going Nz. Keep going.
    1 point
  30. Bimbo

    Tui Miles

    Watching the race I thought you could be mistaken for thinking Chris Johnson was riding the horse. Good stuff anyway.
    1 point
  31. barryb

    All Weather Tracks

    Really? I make it 5 of the 9 races were won by the fav, I guess intelligent punters knew what they were doing. Well bugger me, horses failed or had an off day, or had a cold, or were beaten by better horses.... just because they're "notable wet track horses" doesn't mean they have to win. That sook Hesi, about wet tracks is usually done by average punters who look at wet track/distance stats & not much else. The realm of heavy is the most vast of any racing surface & is also one the best for finding great bets, 5/9 favs yesterday indicated that. Not a single winner above $10 at Riccarton indicates punters got it right there also.
    1 point
  32. in the absence of our team Captain - who may be at church, I believe this is the first time we have seen this stat. Did you not realise John that we threw this game to give our good friends the Pretend Gers the best chance of winning this comp behind us . Things will change now that we are safely into the knockout stage and the cabbage will be transplanted into the glasshouse where the dogs cannot water the poor thing Thank you scorers for your effort yesterday - time to sharpen the scythes for next week and beyond
    1 point
  33. Baz (NZ)

    WOODSY

    Wood stable on fire!
    1 point
  34. hizzy

    WOODSY

    Yes a great double and one of the owners Gary what a top guy.All ways stop and chatt .Told me the story on the horse and how it came about Probably been in print but i havnt seen it. Interesting to say the least.
    1 point
  35. Turny

    Johnson v Johnson

    Was there today at Riccarton Mr Rumpole - heavy 11 - real tough - but what a ride in the second race - beaten at the 300 moved in 2 widths - beautiful to watch - amazing - pure magic from the Magic Man - NZ's Premier Champion Jockey
    1 point
  36. crustyngrizzly

    All Weather Tracks

    I have no doubt at all that the winning connections as well as the winning punters don't find it boring at all.
    1 point
  37. rumpole

    Guilty as charged

    I read all the grizzly deails every second day murders serious sex assault etc
    1 point
  38. Sarahkate

    Positive move

    I used to be a harness trainer and driver last year ( still a driver though not a very successful one) I took out my trainers licence for the dogs earlier this year and I am absolutely having a ball, I've had more success in 3 months training dogs than I did in 2 years training and 5 years driving horses . I am so used to having horses that the dogs don't nearly cost me as much as I thought they would ! I'm 26 years old and I must say hrnz have done a good thing re the clothing and harnesses as it used to cost almost 400 for a licence for just the year they have also waived the licence fees for all people under 30 years old . The least grnz could do would be to waive the licence fees for the young ones just getting into the game , just a thought .
    1 point
  39. ngatimaru

    Yearling Preperation

    Was wondering who you all thought was the best team or person to send our filly to, to be prepared for the upcoming 2018 Yearling sales. I'm in Wanganui (without the Bloody H)
    1 point
  40. Leggy

    GELDED WITHOUT CONSENT

    Can't have been them Rumpole. They would have known the correct answer.
    1 point
  41. Leggy

    GELDED WITHOUT CONSENT

    And for the avoidance of doubt that is very clearly stated in NZTR's own registration of lease form: NZTR cannot determine nor control facets of a private lease agreement such as right of purchase, right of renewal, special conditions, etc. The lease form is notification of an agreement and our key points are the start date and finish date of the lease and the details of the Racing Manager, and all lessees involved. It is therefore recommended that the parties to the lease have their own agreement in place to cover all aspects associated with the lease and welfare of the horse.
    1 point
  42. rumpole

    GELDED WITHOUT CONSENT

    Indeed but it is a matter of breach of contract and nothing to do with the RIU or NZTR
    1 point
  43. rumpole

    GELDED WITHOUT CONSENT

    You are correct. It is a civil matter. If the owner is unable to negotiate a settlemnt then it goes to court.Over the years I have been involved in a few like this and also a situation where a mare under lease has been served by a stallion without the approval of the owner This has nothing to do with the RIU. They need to mind their own business.
    1 point
  44. harewood

    Field Marshal

    Good to see Mr Mojito back and running a good race. Now trained by K Manning had a run 3 back on the pegs on the fast pace and then got a dream passage at the 400 and went a couple of lengths clear at the turn but just caught when condition ran out. Hopefully can carry on and confirm the very high opinion that was held of him last year before it all went pear shape at the Perth IDs
    1 point