mike28 182 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 anyone live close to the track heard it was pissing down there today anyone got any idea about how the track might play slow range or heavy? the reckon it was dead 5 at 3.35pm today on the nz racing website Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1MUE 1,877 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 Not close at all but metservice forecast suggests another 2 mm of rain tonight and then a further 40mms before 4 pm tomorrow (around 28mm before midday). Thats a lot of water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz (NZ) 1,722 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 I'm close 10 minutes north. We got 10mls last night...I'd believe a Dead6....would need a bit more rain to make it soft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Feilding 292 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 45 minutes ago, Baz (NZ) said: I'm close 10 minutes north. We got 10mls last night...I'd believe a Dead6....would need a bit more rain to make it soft. Deluge forcasted, keep us posted9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,844 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 It has been hosing down in Northland for the best part of two days and presumably this will go down the Island next day or two. Forecast tomorrow looked very bleak for Central so expect some aqua.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 I am 1km from the track & there has been no rain since 2pm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailedoff 38 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 11 minutes ago, barryb said: I am 1km from the track & there has been no rain since 2pm. keep us posted - got a horse in the Herbie Dyke who won't want a heavy track Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crucible 632 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 33 minutes ago, Tailedoff said: keep us posted - got a horse in the Herbie Dyke who won't want a heavy track Don't fancy your chances. It will be pleuting down there tomorrow - so much rain, it won't be a Herbie dyke they'll be needing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,941 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 50ml of rain supposed to happen early tomorrow...they will need flippers.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,343 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 Left Hamilton an hour ago following the Hall Of Fame dinner. Didn't need to put the wipers on, it wasn't raining. Black Kirrama 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 Solid rain currently and looks settled in. Heavy 10 by race 2 almost certain. In fact I would be surprised if ir proceeds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailedoff 38 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 15 minutes ago, barryb said: Solid rain currently and looks settled in. Heavy 10 by race 2 almost certain. In fact I would be surprised if ir proceeds. Still raining now? Metservice rain radar suggests it might be stopping for a bit but have no idea how much trust to put in that.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,099 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 So it won't be looking too rosy for Pukekohe tomorrow either?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 11 minutes ago, Tailedoff said: Still raining now? Metservice rain radar suggests it might be stopping for a bit but have no idea how much trust to put in that.... Yes its eased up. very warm as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailedoff 38 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 39 minutes ago, barryb said: Yes its eased up. very warm as well. You got a giant fan you could blow toward the track? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 23 minutes ago, Tailedoff said: You got a giant fan you could blow toward the track? Don't get too excited mate, its solid rain again now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponderosa8 1,363 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, barryb said: Don't get too excited mate, its solid rain again now. Looks like Te Rapa could end up being a lottery... so might have to start studying fields at Riccarton on a Good 3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Ponderosa8 said: Looks like Te Rapa could end up being a lottery... so might have to start studying fields at Riccarton on a Good 3. Actually I am thinking the opposite. Many of the leading chances now will struggle to win, look for horses with solid wet track form who will display form reversals today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,099 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 16 minutes ago, barryb said: Don't get too excited mate, its solid rain again now. Not sure if it's headed south but it eased off in Whangarei earlier but we've now had almost an inch (25mm) since 7:30. Hope there's not too many scratchings. They've all got to go through it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailedoff 38 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 18 minutes ago, barryb said: Don't get too excited mate, its solid rain again now. Looks like it will rain for another 45-60mins then it's there's a heap coming though Northland that might hit at 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus 439 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 given recent events, I'm predicting another Group 1 gets deferred ....which, if nothing else will give one A. Sharrock cause for bleating to the world that he 'wuz robbed' (again) LOL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dockers 200 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 They very rarely call terapa off. Only wind when rail fell down was the only recent one I remember. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponderosa8 1,363 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 15 minutes ago, barryb said: Actually I am thinking the opposite. Many of the leading chances now will struggle to win, look for horses with solid wet track form who will display form reversals today. I agree with what you've said, but taking say a 4 or 5 horse multi starting on Race 1 and ending on Racing 9, you have no idea what the track will be like as the day progresses and if it ends up being downgraded (which you could select horses based on that fact) but you end up with late scratchings and then that causes Deductions..... so its like a "Box of Chocolates" and you dont know whats you're going to get. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,099 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, Ponderosa8 said: I agree with what you've said, but taking say a 4 or 5 horse multi starting on Race 1 and ending on Racing 9, you have no idea what the track will be like as the day progresses and if it ends up being downgraded (which you could select horses based on that fact) but you end up with late scratchings and then that causes Deductions..... so its like a "Box of Chocolates" and you dont know whats you're going to get. That's why it's called gambling. The bigger the risk, the better the odds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted February 9, 2018 Take it as certain Ponderosa8 the track will be a heavy 10 at best by race 1. Its been fair pissing down for 20 mins. Edit: Torrential rain, huge chance it wont proceed if this keeps up for a while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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