Midget 4,489 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 This guy is just taking the piss. I just heard on Peter Early show that he is unavailable to talk today as he is in Washington.I would ask why and who is paying for this junket and will we see a report on what was achieved for the betterment of Racing.I will predict that there will be no report just like all his other Junkets he undertook,other than his new catch phrase he introduced to justify one of his many trips aboard This guy has been pushed or resigned,so with 8 weeks left on his contract what is the purpose? To me it just shows his contempt of our industry and the sooner he departs our shores the better our Industry will be. SNR puha, chevy86, Beck"s and 6 others 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Option 63 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 If true, that is absolutely ridiculous. Who signs that sort of stuff off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,923 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 The English language is not sufficiently comprehensive to describe my reaction to this trip. Perhaps Greg will name his 91st horse Last Junket. elbow, Black Kirrama and THE TORCH 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2Admin2 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 I understand he is being interviewed by Donald Trump for the FBI Director's role. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,923 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 If FBI stands for Fibber Bullshitter Ingratiater he is a shoo in for the role. THE TORCH, Memphis2, Tauhei Notts and 2 others 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,923 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 Greg is attending the second Pan American Conference for Racing at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington May 17-20. Only the best for our boy. I presume he has only Observer status. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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von Smallhaussen 3,226 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 I thought he was there for the World funny haircut competition Patiti 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,695 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 And I bet he does not travel coach-economy... what a total waste of money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turny 1,224 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 Pure Bullshit - who signed this off - just beggars belief inside edge 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey 2,037 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 Wow absolutely shocking decision, just goes to show what they think of stakeholders. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puha 2,177 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 Shithouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patiti 274 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 Looking at the agenda the issues being discussed are similar to here and I am sure there will be excellent strategies discussed that could well be implemented here. Has he gone alone or with a team. Sure to be a group from aus. Should be more than a bit of best practice..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,007 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 5 hours ago, Patiti said: Has he gone alone or with a team Just with the missus I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Best 175 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 He has been taking the piss since he got here. elbow 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen 3,226 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 3 hours ago, Leggy said: Just with the missus I think. hope she paid her own way! No way am I slaving my rrrrr's off at the coalface picking up shit, getting kicked, wet and dirty for her to take a shopping trip because of my dedication. elbow, porky and inside edge 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustyngrizzly 1,682 Report post Posted May 18, 2017 NZ Rugby boss Steve Tew is in Japan with the PMs delegation and has announced a test with Japan. Where is the NZ Racing representative in this delegation. Tinkerbelle, napier and Beck"s 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey 2,037 Report post Posted May 18, 2017 You'd seriously think a trip like this, where you're potentially building relationships that'll have some positive impact /interest on/to NZ racing in the future would be conducted by someone who is at the least continuing their employment with the organisation for the foreseeable future. Any lingering doubts I've had over GP contribution to NZ racing have been completely dispelled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBlackie 128 Report post Posted May 18, 2017 At the same time, you could ask the NZRB why they are using your hard earned on doing up their offices in Petone over the next few months. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,778 Report post Posted May 18, 2017 9 hours ago, von Smallhaussen said: hope she paid her own way! No way am I slaving my rrrrr's off at the coalface picking up shit, getting kicked, wet and dirty for her to take a shopping trip because of my dedication. ....and that's just in the bedroom elbow 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen 3,226 Report post Posted May 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Gruff said: ....and that's just in the bedroom I thought that guy peeping through windows had been arrested elbow 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,778 Report post Posted May 18, 2017 They just let me out jasonmccook1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess 1,244 Report post Posted May 18, 2017 Zero respect for an exiting individual who rides the gravy train of a struggling enterprise - as if trying to drain it of its last remnants of cash or credibility ... Even less respect for the governance of that enterprise who allow the individual to take advantage (aka "take the p###) in this way. But it seems their stakeholders never really manage to call them to account .... Just another slap in the face for struggling owners / breeders. Some people should be ashamed. Would be ashamed ... if they had a conscience or a shred of decency ... elbow, Patiti, Insider and 2 others 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen 3,226 Report post Posted May 18, 2017 the Board and members Council can't get much lower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,007 Report post Posted May 26, 2017 And on it goes....I looked at the programme and didn't see him presenting .... hope he enjoyed the cocktail reception at the Grand Hyatt Washington. Meanwhile, thoroughbred turnover is down 6% for the ytd. NZTR Represented At IFAR Conference NZTR was represented at the first conference staged by the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR), in Washington D.C. this month. The two day conference was attended by NZTR GM Commercial & Strategy Martin Burns. International advocates for equine aftercare emphasized owner responsibility, in addition to sharing insights on retirement programmes for horses whose racing or breeding careers have ended. The IFAR event coincided with the Pan American Conference, an international conference on thoroughbred racing. Martin Burns noted that “the IFAR conference was attended by delegates of racing authorities, thoroughbred retrainers and equestrian sports participants, all with a common interest in maximising the potential for thoroughbreds to lead second careers as equestrian horses. “The insights gained and relationships formed are valuable to NZTR as we develop our initiatives in this important area. We look forward to detailing this in coming months as we further develop our Thoroughbred Welfare Policy and Strategy initiatives.” IFAR conference topics covered all aspects of thoroughbred aftercare, including post-racing options, connecting aftercare and horseplayers, harmonization of the rules of racing for owners and standards for aftercare providers. Among the speakers was Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States. “We all have a shared responsibility for the welfare of racehorses, which extends beyond the track," said Di Arbuthnot, chairman of IFAR and chief executive of Retraining of Racehorses. "Across the entire animal welfare debate, the spotlight is on an animal’s quality of life and the emerging concept of a life worth living. “The welfare of racehorses throughout their lifetime is one of the single greatest issues facing the racing industry,".Arbuthnot added. "A key function of IFAR is to provide help and support by sharing expertise and good practice on a global basis, whilst recognizing cultural differences.” For more information on IFAR visit http://internationalracehorseaftercare.com A video of the IFAR conference and PowerPoint presentation will be available on the website soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...