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I’m not disagreeing with you but from what I have been told a few months ago the tri code Cambridge facilities is all but gone as the other code did not want it to go ahead. Times are changing fast . So this may change again.My point is Nzgra are not with grassroots ,yes they have improved in recent times but are still not on point when it comes time for them to voice there opinions that effects the industry as a whole. 

Affair to Remember in Race 3 tomorrow Sandown, drawn 17. Comes from last and wins by 2. Better than these regardless of gate

We had it for 10 % of quaddie , back to the drawing board  was paying $39,000 . Couldnt of ridden it any better didnt get gap early enough . Nice work, go Teddy 

They have the power to shut down any track and in the case of any dispute override ie Auckland vs Waikato. You forget they have a preference for centralisation and will push for the tri-code set up in the Waikato. Frankly, I agree with them as that is where the trainer numbers are, south of the Bombays.

They will suspend. No choice, but seen worse

Nice run Gruffy. Got a wee bit of the Tri in Beckers race...thanks to the missus wanting to include Teddy Mercury...as our Shih Tzu is called Teddy... Good a form  ref as any I suppose.....couldn’t believe it paid over $4k....it was only $600 in NSW........

Let's see what happens at hearing. I'm in the guilty as charged  camp.   Greg

I wouldn’t be so sure on that. Yes decision will be made by them, of what money is available to the racing board to pass on to the Nzgra then they will have the ultimate decision what way they go, in terms of club closing and money spent on stakes ,well that’s how I see it anyway 

They could go to Awapuni ,Te Rapa or Hastings for that matter. It hasn't helped any having them in the main city centres.  Not only that but there should be some serious consideration taken to consolidating services at club level also, what do all these people in these clubs do in between  race days? 

Has the Waikato Greenfields having any impact here.

Start by setting up racing where the horses are, enough of this favouritism and get back to grass roots, where the sport will either live or die .

Why haven't we heard suggestions like that from the owners federation in the past?  Why does it require a crisis to get some sensible thought going?  Many have been advocating this for years, the rest of your suggestions have been active in the industry for sometime.  Trainers Fed, Owners Fed, NZTBA all the same as NZTR. 

The following message just received by all Aust Racing participants: Nice to get uptodate communication like this:  An open letter to participants in the
Australian Thoroughbred Racing Industry 31 March 2020

Dear Racing Participants,
 
On behalf of Racing Australia's Directors, Executive Management and staff members, I wish to express our concern to all participants in thoroughbred racing who are facing critical challenges as a consequence of  COVID-19.
 
The Australian people are experiencing an unprecedented public health and economic crisis.  The scale of the impact is unknown, however, we do know that the Federal, State and Territory governments have acted decisively in response to the public health and economic threat. What is indisputable is the significant effects of COVID-19 on small to medium enterprises and large corporations that have contributed to the prosperity of racing.
 
I am pleased to report that Racing Australia has been working closely with Principal Racing Authorities, to ensure continuation of thoroughbred racing across Australia.  Our objectives are simple: to keep racing going, to maintain employment  within our sport for the majority of our 74,000 plus full-time participants, and to ensure that equine welfare is kept at the highest level. These are proud achievements that would not have occurred without your compliance to the new protocols implemented by Australian racing.  Our responsibility is to follow the advice of the National Cabinet, the Principal Racing Authorities and medical experts to ensure thoroughbred racing stands the best chance to continue.
 
This means, when at work, follow the protocols put in place by your Principal Racing Authority at all times.  And when not at work, stay at home, obey social distancing and wash your hands!  This is vitally important for the ongoing viability of the industry we love and which supports so many livelihoods.
 
Racing Australia has engaged experts to represent our interests to governments throughout Australia. Racing Australia, working together with our advisors and the Principal Racing Authorities, has submitted an extensive analysis to the National Cabinet this past weekend.
 
The report highlights: Australian racing's economic contribution of around $9.5 billion with 51% generated in regional Australia 28,157 racehorses ran during the 2018/19 racing season 4.2 million people attended a race-meeting last year Nearly 160,000 people participate in thoroughbred racing 21,425 volunteers make racing possible $728.8 million in prize money was paid out last racing season Caring, exercising and maintaining a Thoroughbred is a 24/7/365 commitment A return to racing, should we be forced to close, is not simply a matter of turning on a tap. A 2-month closure is effectively a 6-month closure. On behalf of Racing Australia, I sincerely hope that you all remain safe and healthy throughout these tough times and please don't drop your guard.  We need everyone to do their bit.
 
Greg Nichols
Chairman
Racing Australia

Ive watched this a few times and Avilus had peaked 50m from the finish, Bowman didnt help his cause but to say cert beat 2nd is debatable, the fact the second rider never gave up right to the line certainly didnt help. 50/50 call

The silence is eerie and incredible.

After Stoppers Post about Joe exotic that Teddy Mercury was the omen bet  maybe Stopper has a hidden talent   Prussians  on the drift  

I have been saying this too.  Fonterra HQ should be in the Waikato and NZTR and Rita do not have to be in the cities.  There is a third floor in Pukekohe we could renovate for them.  Free parking and cheaper housing.  They could even see a horse train.....

Well, they could take a leaf out of Qld Racing. Winter carnival scrapped and only 16 tracks to be used for the foreseeable future. 

And the Chinese have learnt nothing apparently..... https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11271765/coronavirus-wet-markets-still-selling/

Hopeless indeed , but I think he has gathered all the facts ,looked at the numbers , gathered the Messara report and all opinions re that , seen the negativity from the country especially the Politicians toward racing , realised the money is gone and the dripping tap to replenish it is almost closed off and there is nothing left.........except us passionate NZ racing folk ,many of whom rely on it to make a living. He is coming to us for some collaboration ! Surely he knows some of the stuff he needs to do , things to implement which may have faced time wasting distractions like court cases . I think he just looking at getting the OK to charge ahead...to make racing great again haha....maybe just to save it, create a new future. Now that Aussie has dumped staff , slashed stakes etc the precedents close to home have been established . NZ Racing has been trying to close courses etc since the 1980's without success. Governrment has owned and run racing.....maybe they want to set it free. Remember BS is only NZTR , their are 2 x other codes and Sports now want a bigger slice of monetary pie thru RITA and TAB. Things are at rock bottom and its a clean sheet. CREATE .....dont CRY about the past !