Eclipsed 245 Report post Posted October 11, 2017 This Sunday Methven's punters comp is part of the Kiwi Punter's Competition - sensational 1st prize for the overall winner of this comp on Show Day. Our event, which for the first time, is part of the KPC competition has some changed rules versus previous years.... Entry fee is $500 ( $800 previously) and the per race bet is $50 over the entire card versus $100x8 races as previously - it'll be a stayers test!1st prize $2k plus 2nd-5th all earning a $250 betting voucher to either of the next two KPC rounds being run at the Met. 1st 3 on the day also get an invite to the KPC final on Show Day. Methven's hospitality remains - free F&B for teams of up to 4 throughout the day - we welcome one and all to enjoy this Sunday. The weatherman says it'll be an OK dry and sunny day. All entrants need to be paid up by 12 noon at the Tote Building registration desk. Reigning champ Westview going for their 4th victory in the past 5 years - pigs fly in terms of their retaining the Brown Pub Cup again. Visit www.methventrottingclub.co.nz if you need more info. Dave Barley ( on behalf Methven TC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westview 155 Report post Posted October 11, 2017 Flying pig here, I can't see much point in any of you guys entering just like the Brodie , westview is always in the money at methven. Fartoomuch 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantab matt 134 Report post Posted October 11, 2017 2 hours ago, westview said: Flying pig here, I can't see much point in any of you guys entering just like the Brodie , westview is always in the money at methven. amazing how much success someone can have taking easy bets kilcoyne, JJ Flash, chelseacol and 2 others 3 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterEd 328 Report post Posted October 11, 2017 3 hours ago, westview said: Flying pig here, I can't see much point in any of you guys entering just like the Brodie , westview is always in the money at methven. Methven has had 5 inches of rain in the past week so it will be a battle for both punters and horses on that track. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoHarness 33 Report post Posted October 11, 2017 16 minutes ago, MisterEd said: Methven has had 5 inches of rain in the past week so it will be a battle for both punters and horses on that track. Four days of fine weather between now and Sunday forecast should dry it out a bit...... great fields! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counter Punch 256 Report post Posted October 11, 2017 24 minutes ago, MisterEd said: Methven has had 5 inches of rain in the past week so it will be a battle for both punters and horses on that track. Perfect day today and good weather including some nor' west winds over the next two days will have the track near perfect. The battle for punters will be real though - big fields always create a bit of an extra challenge - and some very even fields too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westview 155 Report post Posted October 12, 2017 2 hours ago, MisterEd said: Methven has had 5 inches of rain in the past week so it will be a battle for both punters and horses on that track. The track was mowed on Tuesday , had a light shower last night and has norwesters forecast for tomorrow. As we all know methven is the best grass track in the country and will be in perfect order for Sunday. See you there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseacol 2,488 Report post Posted October 12, 2017 22 hours ago, cantab matt said: amazing how much success someone can have taking easy bets to be fair to Nigel - I'm thinking of resorting to them myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westview 155 Report post Posted October 13, 2017 13 hours ago, chelseacol said: to be fair to Nigel - I'm thinking of resorting to them myself Yeah rite , I've seen your record in the kpc and I wouldn't mind it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary1 361 Report post Posted October 15, 2017 is it true the legend won it topnotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclipsed 245 Report post Posted October 15, 2017 Busy day with 37 teams lining up - a record for a KPC heat - so thanks to all who participated. Bid Ed went close to winning 5times their $500 outlay and in the process picked up the winners spoils. Thanks again to everyone who had a go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseacol 2,488 Report post Posted October 15, 2017 14 hours ago, Eclipsed said: Busy day with 37 teams lining up - a record for a KPC heat - so thanks to all who participated. Bid Ed went close to winning 5times their $500 outlay and in the process picked up the winners spoils. Thanks again to everyone who had a go. Good effort to collect that much - on what I thought was a touch day to string much together. Well done to the Club on getting so many entries Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclipsed 245 Report post Posted October 9, 2018 We go again this Sunday competing for the Brown Pub Methven Punter of the YearCup run as part of the KPC competition. Many thanks to Big Ed for bringing our Cup along to last Friday's KPC heat at The Met. Big Ed has said he's in again to defend however that's only been done once before. At the Addington heat last week there were 5 previous winners of the Methven trophy present, in the room. Our inaugural winner some 10 years ago was The Whale and friends, however since then, Westview who's won 3 times, is the only multiple winner. Venue for this year's comp has moved to the Mt Hutt Lounge - situated near the parade ring. Register there and our 1st race kicks off at 12.07. Throughout the day we will continue to provide plenty of food and beverage for teams of up to 4. Be great to have your participation in what's a true stayer's test in our punting comp. Dave Barley ( on behalf Methven TC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted October 9, 2018 On 10/12/2017 at 8:06 AM, westview said: Flying pig here, I can't see much point in any of you guys entering just like the Brodie , westview is always in the money at methven. Modesty prevails Westview but you do have the track record to gloat. Good luck in search of the 5 timer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted October 9, 2018 10 hours ago, Eclipsed said: We go again this Sunday competing for the Brown Pub Methven Punter of the YearCup run as part of the KPC competition. Many thanks to Big Ed for bringing our Cup along to last Friday's KPC heat at The Met. Big Ed has said he's in again to defend however that's only been done once before. At the Addington heat last week there were 5 previous winners of the Methven trophy present, in the room. Our inaugural winner some 10 years ago was The Whale and friends, however since then, Westview who's won 3 times, is the only multiple winner. Venue for this year's comp has moved to the Mt Hutt Lounge - situated near the parade ring. Register there and our 1st race kicks off at 12.07. Throughout the day we will continue to provide plenty of food and beverage for teams of up to 4. Be great to have your participation in what's a true stayer's test in our punting comp. Dave Barley ( on behalf Methven TC) Will the most underrated tipster in NZ be sending out messages of advice to his friends to enable a Profit for the day If you are half as good as last meeting that will suffice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseacol 2,488 Report post Posted October 9, 2018 Good on you Eclipsed we have a group of 3 of us coming from Chch with a team each minimum. First time we've had a crack at the comp at Methven weirdly - can't remember how many days I've spent on track !! Look forward to having a crack and enjoying a great day out. Nigel I assume you are in the mix mate ?? Col Eclipsed 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,863 Report post Posted October 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Fartoomuch said: Will the most underrated tipster in NZ be sending out messages of advice to his friends to enable a Profit for the day If you are half as good as last meeting that will suffice. You need to contact the Brodster...he is is the be all and end all isn't he..oh no thats right he's just the know it all.....know nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted October 9, 2018 46 minutes ago, scooby3051 said: You need to contact the Brodster...he is is the be all and end all isn't he..oh no thats right he's just the know it all.....know nothing. Do not poison the thread with that name, hes in a far better place now telling his stories to his 2 person fan club. The man i referred to is the one and only DB, great beer and great tipster. Some say hes a human bloodhound, keeps his nose to the ground to get the bully on course and delivers the goods to his SI based disciples scooby3051 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westview 155 Report post Posted October 10, 2018 Starting to do the study, but my best advice is throw the form book out the window, keep your ear to the ground and stick to those locals. Good luck everyone that's heads to the home of the best grass track in the country. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westview 155 Report post Posted October 10, 2018 9 hours ago, chelseacol said: Good on you Eclipsed we have a group of 3 of us coming from Chch with a team each minimum. First time we've had a crack at the comp at Methven weirdly - can't remember how many days I've spent on track !! Look forward to having a crack and enjoying a great day out. Nigel I assume you are in the mix mate ?? Col Wouldn't miss it, will look forward to a catch up,good luck Col Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterEd 328 Report post Posted October 10, 2018 Roll the outside half of the track this year to at least even up the rails bias JJ Flash and ivanthegreat 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,132 Report post Posted October 10, 2018 On 10/12/2017 at 12:43 PM, Counter Punch said: Perfect day today and good weather including some nor' west winds over the next two days will have the track near perfect. The battle for punters will be real though - big fields always create a bit of an extra challenge - and some very even fields too. Cup field is very good this year. Bet some clubs would love to get that quality of field for 30K O'Reillys always seem to go good at Methven so ill follow them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseacol 2,488 Report post Posted October 11, 2018 22 hours ago, westview said: Wouldn't miss it, will look forward to a catch up,good luck Col To you too mate - look forward to a chat on course and I will sneak a look at the champ's racebook notes JJ Flash 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stables 577 Report post Posted October 11, 2018 All punters beware, the rain is pouring down and the Methven track will be very heavy. Look for outsiders to win most of the races Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotare_Hunter 748 Report post Posted October 11, 2018 On 10/10/2018 at 9:28 AM, scooby3051 said: You need to contact the Brodster...he is is the be all and end all isn't he..oh no thats right he's just the know it all.....know nothing. He is away in Canada exploring un restricted betting opportunities on nz harness. Fartoomuch 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
