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  1. Now, I am always on thin ice here, so not gonna say much. But scooby, admin & p4p , it’s ironic that you have been giving each other shit for weeks, yet if anyone else had done the same, they would have been banned weeks ago? I am sure many on here are over the family squabbles? Just saying, hope I don’t get banned again for speaking out.
    4 points
  2. chelseacol

    Canterbury Belle

    I raced one in a Te Akau syndicate out of Censibelle - No Nonsense. Was my first galloping winner actually - funny horse but had a bit of ability on his day. Te Akau "decided" he would suit Singapore - he didn't
    4 points
  3. Here is an idea Brodie. Why don't you get 2 or 3 million dollars together every year, buy up the best stock at the sales, then purchase the best multimillion dollar training facility. Feed them the best food money can buy and when all the yearlings have been broken in, discard the worst 80% giving you a team able to compete with the top trainers at the moment.
    3 points
  4. I thought I would put this up for what its worth. A wee while ago we, as a syndicate ,agreed to send our nice trotter Father Xmas to Aussie to race, and still under our ownership. The reason being that he had reached his mark just below the top rung and was finding it tough off of long marks . He was sent to Brent Lilly, at Melton. He has had 3 starts so far for a third and two wins. He won today at Boort, in track record time ,from 10 mtrs and won by 15, doing it tough in the middle stages with Chris Alford up. My point being, I couldn't give a f---k what the Purdons are or aren't doing frankly. Today wasn't a group 1, it wasn't at a premier track. But what it has got is a battling trainer at grass roots level achieving things in his own right, with owners (and there were lots glued to there screens today) cheering him and the horse on. Its things like this that keep an industry ticking over despite what some may think. Long live the others
    3 points
  5. I think the 'fire axe' referred to the pacer Vanderford becoming panicked on a plane....Powley was on a very rough ferry crossing and died as a result ....dehydration and associated stress....as a result of that horror crossing NZ Rail altered the criteria for livestock crossing Cook Strait.
    3 points
  6. 3 points
  7. Why is that? I thought straight after the race she is a Caulfield Cup horse the way she won not getting out of 2nd gear.
    3 points
  8. Perhaps p4p is surprisingly charming.
    2 points
  9. Some of these HQ voucher comps are interesting? Has P4P got a few of you on his home made elephant beer or something? Seems whenever anyone visits HQ, they lose the plot?
    2 points
  10. How disappointing n0.? the great billy salter playing like a novice in his 300 game , I luv billy salter and those great passes to the touch judges like the ones in the World Cup final Boris says Next time he plays his 300 Th game the tv should show his wife and kids another 300 times n0? because no other players have them I don’t think boris likes billy like I do
    1 point
  11. I am a Football man but many years ago I worked in Wellington in a group of 8 and 6 of my colleagues were Sheep Shaggers. They were unbrearable when the subject of Rugby came up always banging on about Canterbury. However, when I found out that their mascot was a sheep I played it for all that it was worth. . So every year when the Hurricanes v The Shaggers I watch with great interest and when the Hurricanes win it is just so sweet.
    1 point
  12. ARE THEY GETTING THE BLOODY MESSAGE YET.....??? https://www.racenet.com.au/news/chautauqua-refuses-to-jump---again-20180319
    1 point
  13. Can you please enlighten us all with a few real names to justify the highlighted part of you latest epistle or is this just more Brodalternative facts. If as you say there are huge numbers it mustn't be hard to name a few or will you weasel out of providing facts again with some pathetic excuse
    1 point
  14. It's all down to the nasal strips they wear
    1 point
  15. Leggy

    Bonecrusher Statue

    I'm sorry to hear that.
    1 point
  16. Had my syndicate bets at Wellington saturday, didnt return a cracker, not even close, still getting over visiting that dark place when you come up empty, happens quite regularly race day to, just can't seem to resist a couple of roughies. A fool and their money are soon parted, a wise man told me.
    1 point
  17. Trump

    Golden Slipper F4 Challenge

    STOP PRESS NEWS!! We have a $500 banquet and booze prize thanks to Pounders generous (as always!) match up for $250. Having spent many a time dining and wining at his many watering holes over the years (Euro was my fave) it's no surprise his generosity is on display. However, we now have another highly generous supporter of the Slipper Comp, in the form of YIR TIZ ! YT has offered to provide $100 towards a Limo/Corporate Cab to get you to HQ and Home again. How about that!! Good on YT for enhancing the offer to Cafers - many thanks for doing this. Now, don't forget, it's the "FIRST CORRECT ENTRY RECORDED IN THIS THREAD". In other words, if there are more than one who get the F4 in correct order, the first correct entry recorded wins!! So don't be late in entering. I also have another condition. If you win then the name behind the Nom De Plume must be one of the diners. You can't transfer it to a 3rd party and not front yourself. This is a comp for Racecafe people. Cheers and good punting!
    1 point
  18. Insider

    Oaks Day Comp Results

    Who is suing who, isn't that what grown ups' do? Kids' make up and kiss but I don't think that you two are kids! LOL
    1 point
  19. We're Doomed

    Canterbury Belle

    Yes, beat Kingdom Bay in the Stradbroke from memory.
    1 point
  20. No but it won't last much longer that I can promise you.
    1 point
  21. Dopey

    Canterbury Belle

    Trained by the great Dave Kerr (and Jan of course). For Nick Wigley out of calico queen (? Sp I think ) who was imported and by the stud thoroughbred teaser - go figure) Does bode the question that I think (subject to your feedback) that Dave Kerr is the last South Island based trainer to train a group one winner in Australia (elders Handicap then Doncaster now) - is that right? michael pitman has a chance to break that now and I hope for his sake he does. It’s overdue.
    1 point
  22. Shad

    Canterbury Belle

    I believe she is resting at waterlea racecourse, although stand to be corrected, what a heartbreaker that was, i've never forgot it, was a huge fan of her, she was by noble bijou and Canterbury belle by Beaufort sea i think, always liked the progeny of that sire, think he had a horse in one of the cup races, call melco or something similar, used to follow sharebroker also a handy type in his day. Left some handy types.
    1 point
  23. Portfolio

    Canterbury Belle

    Canterbury Belle, what a great mare.
    1 point
  24. With TC still on target for a perfect game, here's the Elo ratings after eight weeks. Sarah and Tom are doing the chasing at the moment. At a team level, the Horsies excellent form of late has them comfortably leading the way. Individual ========= 1329 - The Crucible (MD) 1285 - Sarah (TDH) 1278 - Tom (AA) 1246 - PJ (BG) 1245 - Heather (TRF) 1235 - Redrum (FNT) 1234 - Pete (TRF) 1233 - Steve (FNT) 1233 - Catalano (AA) 1232 - Gordy (LDM) 1229 - Skelly (TDH) 1228 - Moose (TDH) 1222 - Graeme (BG) 1218 - Hesi (TR) 1218 - John (LDM) 1217 - Sharne (TRF) 1215 - Dave (BG) 1207 - Rosina (TDH) 1204 - Kloppite (TR) 1204 - Korio (TDH) 1201 - Steve P (LDM) 1201 - Pam (TRF) 1200 - Casper (AA) 1199 - Cubes (TR) 1195 - Jill (MD) 1194 - Howie (AA) 1193 - Betty (BG) 1189 - Rob (FNT) 1170 - Roland (TR) 1168 - Geoff (TR) 1168 - Brian (MD) 1163 - Rees (LDM) 1163 - Ian (FNT) 1162 - Jack (MD) 1158 - Ray (FNT) 1129 - Wrinkles (AA) 1127 - Robert (BG) 1127 - Jen (TRF) 1111 - Tony (LDM) 1108 - Richie (MD) Team averages ============== 1231 - The Dark Horses 1207 - Ad Augusta 1205 - The Royle Family 1201 - Betza Grand 1196 - Five No Trumps 1192 - Mainly Dollarz 1192 - The Rubiks 1185 - Lay Down Misere
    1 point
  25. Spikecity

    McCormick v Ottley

    Puhinui Road was not the name of a horse. Maybe I am "not onto it" as you would say Brian
    1 point
  26. Portfolio

    McCormick v Ottley

    They should charge half the field in that amateur drivers race today. Put them out for stupidity for 6 months
    1 point
  27. Lee270744

    McCormick v Ottley

    Are you, therefore, saying that he was also using a very good masking agent back then??? No Brodie they are Nasal Strips.
    1 point
  28. Jazz

    McCormick v Ottley

    When was the blue magic scandal? Weren't all involved parties charged, fined, suspended at the time (years ago)? LongOwner your loyalty to your stable is commendable; but it's a fact they have a recent record of dubious raceday practices. Non accountability, finger pointing and the favour they appear to carry with those in high places leaves a very sour taste with many participants. You may be comfortable with 'a little caffine'. As owners we want our horses competing on a level playing field within the rules and as such find attitudes like this a bloody disgrace!
    1 point
  29. Pam Robson

    Bonecrusher Statue

    I remember that well...it still makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck just watching. What an unbelievable horse, no wonder he was so cranky with the pain he must have suffered from his bad feet...and yes, the stories of some of the 'methods' used....! Wouldn't happen now, one would like to think. My father was on the committee of the old Canterbury Park trotting club, before it amalgamated with the Met...I always followed harness racing as a child.
    1 point
  30. Spikecity

    McCormick v Ottley

    This is what Broggie has always implied - he should be using it to get around his alleged ban by the TAB
    1 point
  31. He’s riding better than ever.Get him a Melbourne Cup ride
    1 point
  32. He’s still coming to grips with the eagle bay loss so not a good time
    1 point
  33. hsvman

    McCormick v Ottley

    They had a little caffeine which produced a positive, you say Mark had blue magic but yet never tested positive for it? He done his time after owning up for something he was never tested positive for, Dunn’s tested positive and try to denied it funny that
    1 point
  34. tasman man 11

    Billy Salter

    Four sheilas interviewing James Maloney now.....NRL been taken over by girls ! Maloney......six teams.....Some sell their arse to anyone !
    1 point
  35. tasman man 11

    Billy Salter

    Too many great " kiwis " against Billy tonight ,but he still conjured up the winning try ! Benji the Marshall , kerry Packer , Ben Mataleano , Elijah Taylor and Hairy MacLairey.....even the ageing and tattoo smothered Cronulla motley lot will will struggle. The sooner Gall becomes Harry Hopman the better !
    1 point
  36. Taaxi

    Oaks Day Comp Results

    All good! It looks like I did the best but not the five winners I needed. These guys (?) always put up their own money for a FREE comp which is incredibly generous. Just annoyed couldn't have a punt today.
    1 point
  37. Go pitty, and great ride CWJ.
    1 point
  38. Me Thinks "Lay Down" Misere was an appropriate choise of Team name going on these continuing results. Was riding Tom Melbourne all the way down the straight, geeze this team has been unlucky. We shall have our day. Won't we guys .
    1 point
  39. Yir Tiz

    Oaks Day Comp Results

    Actually I have to thank you...after reading this post from you earlier I was looking at the big race at Gosford...lo and behold I see a horse called "can't find snippy", hmmm I thought to myself...I know where snippy is and duly placed a lazy $ 50 a place on it at 18s. Guess what?...it just ran 3rd. I enclose the proof as you do seem to doubt what most people say but thanks for the $900 perhaps it will go toward more comps . 17 Mar 18 18:36 O 1008 Final Fld Top3 Deductions Apply FPW $50.00 14 Can't Find Snippy (6) @$18.00 $50.00 17 Mar 18
    1 point
  40. Insider

    Oaks Day Comp Results

    Have ever thought about the fact that your negativity isn’t necessary, but more importantly, it is impacting on this site! Just my opinion. Liz
    1 point
  41. Insider

    Oaks Day Comp Results

    I guess you will be putting up a nice prize for a competition next week that will be a little easier to win Count me in to participate! Will it be on NZ Racing or Aussie Racing, as I want to start studying? LOL
    1 point
  42. Insider

    Oaks Day Comp Results

    Yes, I would like to thank all of the participants, 63 in total for a fun day. So many of you seemed genuinely thrilled to be involved, so with what Scooby is offering going forward, we are all in for some fun. Thank you to Yir Tiz, Poundforpound and Scooby for your support, I have enjoyed the ride.
    1 point
  43. harewood

    McCormick v Ottley

    Is that the same as Harcourts having a 70% share in real estate or Bunnings forcing small hardware stores to close or Toyota dominating the new car industry. Should they all turn customers away and tell them to go else where and support all the struggling smaller businesses. They are the leaders in their chosen areas just as the All Stars are. Its up to the rest to improve and try and increase their market share or try a different approach to survive. This is the way it is in the "free world" with democratic rules or are you suggesting we should look at a communist style where we are all equal and no one rises above the rest. Not for me thanks Brodie.
    1 point
  44. The NZRB would continue to borrow to finance their grotesque salaries! The lunatics are firmly in control of the asylum.
    1 point
  45. Lee, what no Fisken's 50/50 horse feed n oats in there? bugga thought we had the best feed in the country up here.....AllStars, outstanding, 'an that's how it's done son!' woohoo! go the mighty AllStars!!! that EnhanceYourCalm lovely big striding trotter, he's in the right barn to get his shot at fame for sure, can't wait to see him run here in Auks..... Peter, knock it off no need for that snide bullshit here, AllStars can be beaten others have done just that recently, just read a few results.... Cheers Iraklis
    1 point
  46. You're not alone in backing horses that like to follow other horses, like taking lotto tickets and living the dream. I remember the old Trumpet ice cream ads, "One day Roger Phipps, One day"
    1 point
  47. I struggle with $18m down the gurgler on Typhoon and, if the numbers being bandied around by Brian de Lore are correct, another $30m up in front costs to get this package up and running. Then, once it goes live, an annual license fee to Paddy Power of $17m or so. It's flawed, however the NZRB is pregnant with the deal. All of this has nothing to do with NZTR although realistically it does. Because, since the Racing Act came to be, NZTR, HRNZ, GRNZ and the 4 wise independent directors, if you include the Chair, have sat there and nodded their heads as know it all experts in this sphere of fully understanding what it takes to deliver NZ's betting software package.The Board not once but twice has approved these moves. Back in 2008 Graeme Nahkes was tasked with performing the very first 5 yearly "Effectiveness and Efficiency Audit" of the NZRB being a statutory requirement of the 2003 Racing Act. Salient words he wrote back then...."to the degree to which the NZRB remains a ‘statutory monopoly’ it will continue to be the subject of suspicion that it is bureaucratic, well resourced and overly ‘leisurely’ in its approach to its affairs. The experience of other organisations that have undergone a transition process like this organisation , suggests that further significant performance improvement should be expected" His report was significantly watered down and for his services he was sacked with Michael Stiassny appointing KPMG to do the next audit in 2013. Published in 2014, it was a patsy report. Quite simply from the NZRB's position of having over $60m available funds in reserves and then receiving an annual windfall in Duty relief of $35m+ to then get to a current day position of being in debt, beggars belief. Perhaps some out there may be aware of who is putting the current "Effectiveness and Efficiency Audit" together? Many of those who've watched this debacle unfold over the past 15 years could write the contents for this edition. In 1982 a guy walked into the Whanganui Computer Centre and, before blowing himself up, graffitied the words "We have maintained a silence closely resembling stupidity" hmmm....
    1 point
  48. He is talking, are they listening, is more to the point,
    1 point
  49. Just announced on RACENET that he is off to Melbourne and has to trial there, they are hoping the change of scenery will do the trick!. Had to smile at this comment that someone had in comments.... An open letter from Chautauqua to his connections:- Dear connections, I know that sometimes you think I’m being difficult or stubborn or just plain quirky, and that at this very moment you all feel like pulling your hair out, but actually I’m still a very sensitive creature, and I want you all to realise that I’m actually trying to tell you something very important. I’ve had enough...yep, you read this correctly. I’m tired. No more early mornings for me. I want to feel the soft grass under my hooves and the wind in my mane. I may decide in the future to help out the young rascals on the track and guide them as clerk of the course, but I will do it on my terms when I’m good and ready. I want to retire. If you feel like running, then by all means you give it a go. Please remember I thank you all for the thrills of the racing scene, but I’m hanging up my shoes for good. With kindest regards as always, Your Chautauqua xx
    1 point
  50. Lucky Enough to win our first race with this filly today. Now named Larima
    1 point