Ohokaman 5,763 Report post Posted July 6, 2018 Might be worth a watch..... https://i.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/tv-guide/105087999/kiwi-the-true-story-behind-the-family-that-raised-a-melbourne-cup-legend?rm=m Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,335 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 Jochen Rindt finishes third in the Cup race. two of Terry Wenn's horses were used and you will spot Terry as the Clerk Of the Course. Brendon Hutton plays Jimmy Cassidy and most of you will recognize some of the barrier boys. Because of retakes etc three different horses were used to represent Kiwi. Looking forward to watching it tonight on TV1 at 8:30pm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,335 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 It was decidedly average in my opinion. JTeaz, Huey, gary1 and 2 others 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharne 240 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 i still liked it elbow 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneMcAlister 1,420 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 I liked it too. I personally would have avoided the shooting scene at the start to keep PR new age happy. dock leaf, porky and ADM 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey 2,037 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 A bit cringey and disjointed I thought Belinda, JTeaz, puha and 1 other 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porky 900 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 Yeah nah...maybe not perfect ...agree with Shane, shooting scene to kick off with , not a good look. BUT at least viewing options on TV are improving. Beats Coro and Shortland Street. Some of you will be waiting with baited breathe for next weeks Doco...LOL elbow and shaneMcAlister 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TORCH 657 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 Not a bad effort. I wish they had used the actual NZ courses. Cant ever recall an owner calling a maiden by its sponsors name!! The two actors who played Moseley and Cassidy nailed their roles. Writers needed assistance because no matter how cheeky Cassidy could be I couldnt ever imagine him swearing at Snow Lupton. Would have been great to see more of Shorty Hare and his antics!!! A shame they couldnt get more at Ellerslie to replicate Flemington on Cup day. Someone mentioned it was probably shot at the Derby meeting in March Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tauhei Notts 1,403 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 Pin pricking, yes, I know. But did you notice that in the credits no acknowledgment was made to the Wanganui Jockey Club nor the Auckland Racing Club, but there was an acknowledgment to the caterers. A few years ago saw a Kath & Kim piece filmed at Moonee Valley. They acknowledged, and I am not joking, the Mooney Valley Racing Club!!! And they are Australians? I reckon the New Zealand on Air bean counters would have been astonished at the costs involved in filming this programme. To cut costs they used Ellerslie rather than Flemington. It is tough doing a film involving racehorses. It is because they are so very unpredictable that we like them so much. The actress who played Mrs Lupton was very good. fitzy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasman man 11 979 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 Enjoyed it.....gotta remember it wasn't a Hollywood budget ! And it was early 80's....a farm horse from a small country town going on to win the Melbourne Cup. 5 years day to day drama /farm life put into 80 minutes ! Not as historical as Phar Lap or National Velvet but kinda similar !.....or Richie McCaw or Billie Elliot ! Well done on a low budget !!! fitzy, shaneMcAlister, elbow and 1 other 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampfox 94 Report post Posted July 9, 2018 enjoyed it.coud of got a better lookalike for harry.shoulder length hair for a start Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty 575 Report post Posted July 9, 2018 When I first saw this advertised I was really looking forward to it, but I was a bit disappointed with it in the end. It was ok and nothing more. Great to see a racing related show on prime time telly but maybe I got my hopes up a bit too much. Belinda 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter R S 408 Report post Posted July 9, 2018 Well "oil beef hooked" great imagination! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,010 Report post Posted July 9, 2018 Brilliant ! Great craic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter R S 408 Report post Posted July 9, 2018 Back to the topic - enjoyed it, thought they captured the late 70's early 80's very well, brought back memories for me of being at Hawera one October (1981?) when Kiwi won a 3yo mile (if my memory is correct that is). THE TORCH 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puha 2,177 Report post Posted July 9, 2018 36 minutes ago, Peter R S said: Back to the topic - enjoyed it, thought they captured the late 70's early 80's very well, brought back memories for me of being at Hawera one October (1981?) when Kiwi won a 3yo mile (if my memory is correct that is). October 3rd Class 4 mile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter R S 408 Report post Posted July 9, 2018 Nice - I do remember Jimmy got beaten on hot favourite Commissionaire in a (R65 it would be now) 1400 that day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puha 2,177 Report post Posted July 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, Peter R S said: Nice - I do remember Jimmy got beaten on hot favourite Commissionaire in a (R65 it would be now) 1400 that day Loved that horse I do remember putting my life savings for a place on him as a school kid $100 as he was so consistent anyway he was hit over the head by another jockey and just missed a place inquiry followed but was not upheld still have not let that loss go Catalano 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis2 1,078 Report post Posted July 10, 2018 I was at Whanganui when he won over a mile in 1982.Not sure what time of the year it was . Or was it 1983 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngatimaru 51 Report post Posted July 10, 2018 On 9/07/2018 at 9:48 AM, THE TORCH said: Not a bad effort. I wish they had used the actual NZ courses. Cant ever recall an owner calling a maiden by its sponsors name!! The two actors who played Moseley and Cassidy nailed their roles. Writers needed assistance because no matter how cheeky Cassidy could be I couldnt ever imagine him swearing at Snow Lupton. Would have been great to see more of Shorty Hare and his antics!!! A shame they couldnt get more at Ellerslie to replicate Flemington on Cup day. Someone mentioned it was probably shot at the Derby meeting in March Ever seen Shorty hook into a freshly made Pizza??…….Melbourne still hasn't got over it.. THE TORCH 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,085 Report post Posted July 10, 2018 Yet to see any real horse movie remake that looks authentic. War Horse was another sad rendition. One of the best though was National Velvet with Elizabeth Taylor & Mickey Rooney which I saw in the 50s. Belinda 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngatimaru 51 Report post Posted July 10, 2018 Maybe I am wrong, but the guy who portrays Jim Cassidy Looks more like Roger Federer. ?? cassidy.jxr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puha 2,177 Report post Posted July 10, 2018 Heard the budget was 3 million not exactly chicken feed . Belinda 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,335 Report post Posted July 10, 2018 9 hours ago, Memphis2 said: I was at Whanganui when he won over a mile in 1982.Not sure what time of the year it was . Or was it 1983 Not sure whether you are referring to Kiwi or Commissionaire but neither won over 1600m at Wanganui. Kiwi did win at Wanganui in September 1983 over 2000m with Noel Harris up and Commissionaire who had 65 starts never started at Wanganui . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,335 Report post Posted July 10, 2018 On 07/09/2018 at 9:10 PM, Peter R S said: Nice - I do remember Jimmy got beaten on hot favourite Commissionaire in a (R65 it would be now) 1400 that day Correct. Commissionaire was beaten a head by Precious Candy over 1400m. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...