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Maven, the first winner in the United States for American Pharoah, will make his stakes debut June 20 when he faces an expected 14 other juveniles in the Norfolk Stakes (G2) at Royal Ascot. View the full article

James Doyle has a handy book of rides today and also Robin of Navan has conditions on his side for e/w backers!

I'm going for Western Australia in the Queens Vase,this race looks set up for him!The rest of the fields look open for a dart at the racing page!!

Was watching the leadup to the next race at Scotsville South Africa. OK it was only a maiden but seems the Trackside manager must have rung the night time TV operator at Trackside and got him to switch to Ascot where the NZ rep was about to run. Most annoying once Scotsville was being shown the coverage should have stayed there. Very disappointing.

Lightly raced duo Lincoln’s Command and Lincoln Sky have joined the Randwick stable of John Sargent after transferring from the Awapuni stable of Lisa Latta. The pair have been sent to Australia with the view of targeting Sydney’s lucrative prizemoney, particularly during the winter months. Both Lincoln’s Command and Lincoln Sky have shown potential from […]View the full article

Jack Tims, best remembered as the owner-trainer of the top stayer Senator, has passed away. After a battle with deteriorating health, Tims died on Tuesday, just a couple of weeks after his 82nd birthday. A respected stockman and an all-round horseman, the Matamata dairy farmer was brought up with horses and initially enjoyed success in […] View the full article

you are a legend Gubes..

Pukekohe selections for Thursday 20/6/19 (By John Jenkins) Race 1 9 Yatima 10 Skaaboom 5 The Ice knight 12 Winklebelle Race 2 3 Riodini 1 Sai Fah 2 Upalayer 10 Just A Girl Race 3 10 Girl Of Steel 9 Frozen 6 Expressive 2 Butterfield Race 4 8 Aero De Paris 2 Magnify 4 Shadow […]View the full article

Please explain. NZTR  is the author of its own mismanagement and has simply blamed it on the TAB for years. Now they have taken over by stealth well see how good they are. The export industry seemed to be the focus of the submissions in Parliament  . Taking over clubs and assets seems to be their next step.

Ace High - Rich Hill Stud $10,000 + GST

Late addition to NZ 2019 Sire Ranks $10,000 + GST.
https://loveracing.nz/News/27941/RichHillhasAceinthepack.aspx

Patti, you couldn’t be more wrong. Liz

ENTRY THREAD : WINTER RACING A R CRESWICK STAKES PAIRS COMP :  SATURDAY, 22 JUNE 2019 We will be taking in races from Flemington, Tauranga and Randwick     As you post your selections I will randomly draw a number between 1 and 50 and that will be your place in the pairs listing.   An updated draw list will be posted at intervals so please don't expect your number to appear as soon as you post    Pairings will be numbers 1,2 / 3,4 / 5,6  and so on.   If we have any pair gaps at closing time (Saturday 1.30pm) I will move the highest number without a pair to match with the lowest without a pair and then the next highest to match with the next lowest and so on. Rules for the Comp:
1.   The Pairing with the highest combined points total at the end of the day will be the Pairs Champs.  If there is a draw I will do a countback on numbers of wins for the pair, and if required numbers of seconds and numbers of thirds.  If still the same, you share the accolades!  
2.   Each member of the pair will post individually with one selection for each race.   Any points won by each will be combined as your pair total.
3.   If you select a winner you will earn 5 points, second place 3 points and third place 1 point.
4.   Races 4, 6 and 8 are bonus races.  If you win then your 5 points will be tripled.  Second and Third points remain the same ie. 3 and 1.
5.   You have two Best Bets which you can use on any races other than the Bonus Races (races 4,6,8).   If you use a BB then any points you gain from that race will be doubled.   If you use a BB on a Bonus Race it will be disregarded.
6.   You can post selections up until 1.30pm on Saturday – 10 minutes before the scheduled start time of the first comp race.
7.   You can post scratching replacements up until 1.30pm.  After 1.30pm any scratchings will move to the TAB sub.   I will not accept scratching replacements posted by your partner as this could lead to issues if you prefer to let any scratchings roll on to the sub and they aren’t aware of this.
8.   There will be a set of selections posted at 12.30pm which will be used as stand in selections should someone not post and we have an odd number. 9.   Have fun     Prizes 1st $100.00 W/P 2nd $50.00 W/P to be split between the pairs.     Schedule of Races :  Comp R1 : FLEMINGTON R1 1.40pm GIPPSLAND REGION HANDICAP $136000 1400m  Comp R2 : TAURANGA R6 2.09pm ORORA KIWI PACKAGING KIWIFRUIT CUP OPN HCP $40000 2100m  Comp R3 : RANDWICK R3 2.35pm SCHWEPPES HANDICAP RATING 78 $136000 2000m  Comp R4 : FLEMINGTON R4 3.25pm GREAT OCEAN ROAD HANDICAP $147000 2520m (Bonus Race) Comp R5 : RANDWICK R5 3.50pm HYLAND EOFY SALE HANDICAP RATING 78 $136000 1400m Comp R6 : RANDWICK R6 4.30pm MO'T & CHANDON GRAND DAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP RATING 78 $136000 1200m (Bonus Race) Comp R7 : RANDWICK R7 5.10pm MO'T & CHANDON GRAND VINTAGE MILE RATING 78 $136000 1600m  Comp R8 : FLEMINGTON R7 5.25pm  A.R. CRESWICK STAKES $152000 1200m (Bonus Race) Comp R9 : RANDWICK R8 5.50pm MO'T & CHANDON ROS' SPRINT RATING 78 $136000 1200m  Comp R10 : FLEMINGTON R9 6.38pm BRIAN BEATTIE HANDICAP $136000 1400m    Below is a posting grid which you can use or you can post your selections in race order, up to you, I don't mind either way   (please remember you can't use a BB on bonus races 4, 6 or 8)   Comp R1 : FLEMINGTON R1 1.40pm :  Comp R2 : TAURANGA R6 2.09pm :   Comp R3 : RANDWICK R3 2.35pm :   Comp R4 : FLEMINGTON R4 3.25pm (Bonus Race) :   Comp R5 : RANDWICK R5 3.50pm :   Comp R6 : RANDWICK R6 4.30pm (Bonus Race) :   Comp R7 : RANDWICK R7 5.10pm :   Comp R8 : FLEMINGTON R7 5.25pm (Bonus Race) :   Comp R9 : RANDWICK R8 5.50pm :   Comp R10 : FLEMINGTON R9 6.38pm :   

RED RUM   said:  " Karak in last  ( Race 6 The Windsor Castle Stakes 1000m + metres) should go on turf looking at breeding ." I always respect your views Red Rum: I will watch her. I Don't like Karak's dam's name ."Down The Well". Fantastic Ascot  racing..  but  racing for about  55% of what we race for in  Group Ones  in Aussie. TAB has no Jockeys Market that I can see: for tonight. James MK vs  Dettori vs Doyle etc  

Mike used to help out Cliff Wilson with all the Noble and Country prefixed horses. Great bloke Mike , you're right Woodsy , genuine down to earth bloke , and Cliff a top bloke as well !!

More like the cupboard - even this master of spin has made few public announcements. What was one positive outcome from her??? Quite possibly one of the worst appointments ever. The only other bit of waffle from her was that she opened a TAB account soon after her start date, whoopdidoo - love to see her account activity.

Chris spot on. Yes that fall at Rotorua ended his riding career. We had great times riding work together at Tauranga. One time he had a leg in a cast. We rode a track gallop together! Amazing. Later he trained a grey mare at Te Rapa called Turning Point. She won a race at Paeroa on the 14/3/81 ridden by Brian York.

The NZTAB has started the first race at Ascot very early!

The NZTR and the clubs have a lot more to do with the state of the thoroughbred industry than Glenda. They have been undermining the Board for a long time and have finally succeeded. What follows is completely unknown. Will they recommend RITA management of all clubs and their assets for the greater good.

Champion bloke M.D Sullivan. Have to admit, he was my idol back in those days. Great front running rides on Hudu, Air New Zealand apprentice special on Gold Wire for Jack Winder. Wow, going back a bit now. Almost killed at Rotorua I think, still see him around the traps, used to help out at Waikato RC. No better bloke, so down to earth! Went and saw him four times in 10 days at the hospital, the ups and downs of the racing game!