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Fancy running an Easter HP 3weeks after Easter absolutely ridiculous This race was formerly regarded as the number 1 mile in NZ It was stuffed by certain smart asses at the Auckland Racing Club8 points
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Saturday Competition - Te Rapa Prize $200
Chestnut and 3 others reacted to chelseacol for a topic
Hi all - looks like big even fields at Te Rapa Saturday so a good meeting to run a competition at. This is funded through the generosity of Yir Tiz and Catalano as I am using $ I won in last weekends comp. Format this week is as follows 1. Pick one horse in each race at Te Rapa 2. An imaginary $1 EW will be placed on each horse 3. The entrant with the Highest $ total "collected" wins. 4. In the unlikely event of a tie for first place the prize is split between the two entrants with the highest $ figure. If more than two entrants tie for first I keep the $ and run another competition. 5. One entry each allowed. 6. Entries close at midday Saturday 7. Scratchings can be replaced up till midday Saturday but after that tough luck you don't have a runner in that race. 8. I'm allowed to enter and win ! Any other dispute etc my decision. Please post in following format (only 8 races so not too hard - I like seeing the names to make it easier to follow peoples picks)- Race 1 - 13 Williejonmcbride Race 2 - 1 Volce Velope ....... Cheers all and thanks Scooby for agreeing to pin this here.4 points -
I might have a smidge of bias as well as I didnt back it with NZ TAB. Win some you lose some.3 points
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I hear Richard brosnan last runners Friday. A man of high integrity who never took a backward step.on a personal note a man who stood by me in tough times and I have never forgotten.who could forget no response and bonnies chance. I hope all in the industry recognize hs achievements.I know he don't want a fuss but I hope the atc has plans to recognize his career.2 points
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Auckland Fields
Value Bell and one other reacted to lamour for a topic
Dominion was worth $300,000 last year. Rowe Cup stake was $150,000 back in 2007. It did go up to $250,000 when racing got money from the Govt for a brief period. The ATC has boosted stakes at lower level while letting their feature races slip over the last decade. I imagine with the money they get from the development they will look at catching up.2 points -
Summer-Autumn Trans-Tasman Super Comp Round 14 Sat Apr 28 entries here
Right first time and one other reacted to Casper for a topic
R1 2=8 R2 2=3 BB R3 5=7 R4 7=8 R5 1=4 R6 6=12 BB R7 3=4 R8 1=7 R9 2=6 R10 2=6 All the best Ian you're going to need it AAs just glad we have qualified for the top 4, fields look tough, some big upsets on the cards, I think the final 4 will be AAs Betza Grand The Rubiks and Mainly $$$ cheers2 points -
A legend retiring.
ivanthegreat and one other reacted to eljay for a topic
Richard's last drive is in Race 9 - Bopper Jet - how about all enthusiasts lining the bridcage rail and giving him a cheer & round of applause as he parades Bopper Jet prior to taking to the track for his last appearance at the park. Ric hard - thanks for all you have done to Harness Racing and especially to your long tenure as leader of the Owners Association. Happy retirement, mate!2 points -
Since Jess Smith joined HRNZ I notice there is a bit more going on. She appears to be trying to increase the ownership base with more info on ownership and how to get into it, and hopefully reaching beyond normal horse racing people.. This is a positive and much needed strategy. Great to see people with drive and enthusiasm.1 point
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christen me n
ivanthegreat reacted to john legend for a topic
I wonder if the nz ers who got $2.5 mill/ then wanted a bit more watched todays race from yonkers as lesser horses all ran past Christen Me Surely even the "heartless" amongst us would have cringed to watch achampion treated this way. Just saying it is sad to see. (well covered prev posts)1 point -
Well, that's remarkable for a stallion that HATED cut in the track.1 point
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NZ Oaks
legs&lashes reacted to Eagle Eye for a topic
Well done Matty and Stu 1st and 2nd with our girl champion team1 point -
That Rowe Cup field is bloody awful compared to years gone by. No Lyell Creek, Take a Moment, Merinai, I Can Doosit, or La Coocaracha in there....1 point
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Auckland Fields
Iraklis reacted to globederby12 for a topic
I know I am somewhat biased, but Monty Python for good place divvie in the Rowe Cup. And our great wee Trotter Majestic Man in the Grt Northern. 3rd run in after a virus and out for six weeks. He should battle it out with Winterfell and could quite conceivably win it. We are very bullish about his chances1 point -
Saturday Competition - Te Rapa Prize $200
chelseacol reacted to Al Feilding for a topic
In early as off to Perth (UK) races where they tell me the going will be soft and heavy in many places, then it’s pack the bags. R1 3 algne r2 4 Love affair r3. Star performance r4 1 not usual talent r5. 4 cote d’or r6. 6 chicane r7. 2 hanger r8. Showemup Thanks Col1 point -
Auckland Fields
Fartoomuch reacted to eljay for a topic
That dreaded disease is setting in though - it's called "Scratchings"1 point -
Just stupidity. Surely the Munce example was a template for any jockey thinking about doing this. Just crazy. No one knows what happens behind close doors I suppose and who has got there claws into these jockeys.1 point
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Horrific fallers at Tauranga Race 2
chelseacol reacted to barryb for a topic
Lets see how generous the Aussies are mate, I am contacting them now to say its been paid out as a winner. I will report back.1 point -
Horrific fallers at Tauranga Race 2
talk reacted to chelseacol for a topic
I took it to win in trifectas and miss out on a collect.... but have no problem with what the TAB have done. I think they should be congratulated in fact. Precedent is one thing - but it is discretionary on their behalf and I give them a pat on the back (tough luck offshore wise though Barry). also wouldn't be annoyed in the future if they didn't do it - bit like the Bosson thing for me - fact they did something generous in the past doesnt mean they have to all the time in the future...1 point -
Maybe, but are you going to turn it down....?? I'm not.....1 point
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Easter Handicap
Belinda reacted to scooby3051 for a topic
Too true...its a joke...I remember as a kid this used to be one of the races all the best horses in the country competed in...my how times have changed...shows how easily things can be ruined.1 point -
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
ivanthegreat reacted to tasman man 11 for a topic
Im away for a few weeks ,please can someone ask Ivan to post his picks /selections on behalf of his cat each Thursday so I can compare them with my alter-ego.1 point -
christen me n
Thejanitor reacted to globederby12 for a topic
Thanks Robert. We also have a horse overseas racing in Aussie. Obviously not a Christan Me but a very good bugger never the less . He won't be comming back. He was the reason I decided to get into ownership, and I will shed a tear when his racing days are over.v What ever the reason CM owners had for selling was their business, and theirs alone. Putting ones own emotive spin on it doesn't really help does it.1 point -
New Track
elbow reacted to Tauhei Notts for a topic
Mine Host at the greatest bar in Auckland. I must take issue with your comments. I believe that Winston will do something good for the NZRB. You seem to have a hang up about NZTR. Almost an irrational hang up. Ok, we both know their handicapping is crap. But I feel the biggest problem is with the costs stuff up with the NZRB and I am hopeful that the Yid can bring this into sharp focus. I'll buy a dozen of the Bluff's best (because you have the best north of Dog Island) and explain it all to you when I am next at your wonderful venue. It would be an absolute pleasure if Berri was there to help me bring some omniscient thoughts to your brain.1 point -
Ring the Bell
Eagle Eye reacted to alltheway!!! for a topic
Ring the bell Dusty gambler Nitehawk rose Translator1 point -
In my humble worthless opinion , Per Incanto needs a big horse and soon otherwise he seems to be heading down the road of bread and Butter stallion a bit like a Sandtrap type stallion and I struggled to see how he stands for $15k 40% wnrs/rnrs . He is $5k more than a champion stallion in Pentire and $10k less than Pins! he also is twice the price of stable mate Nadeem who is currently hitting 67% wnrs/rnr and having had to do it the hard way mostly in Aus. Zacinto certainly seems and intriguing stallion going into his first crop of 3yos, in my eyes at this point in time if you had to choose between the two you'd be mad to not go to Zacinto such is his potential.1 point