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Kept dry most of the night but came out for the big race to see the machine LTF in the flesh. What a performance!!!! Something I'll never forget. Even my driver - sadly I generally need one of those on trips outside of Auckland in case things go awry - was impressed. She asked me what was wrong early on when he was running last, but l just said "be patient", and BOOM. DSD went better than l thought, unlike many on here who expected a huge run, and Merlin finished 3rd where l expected him to be. But DON HUGO faded a little more than expected, but l think the track was pretty stuffed on the pegs. Huge run by PINSEEKER too, but it was all about LEAP TO FAME for mine. He's a monster.

Yeh and its had really big "train crash" 100metres down the line

No surprise Blair Orange could not get any drives at Cambridge. Most over-rated driver there is, IMO. Has not been in the top 10 UDR rated drivers in the last 10 years, if ever. Seems to get a big % of his drives in Southland these days.

Must be one of the best Doncaster's in the last 10-20 years. 13 individual Group 1 winners.

What a great field. Impossible for me to narrow it down to just a few. There's a Breeders Cup winner in the field in Moira and a Japanese horse that has beaten Equinox.

Go to harnesslink. They seem to be the best for free tips. I got 2000 off the early quaddie tonight from their tips for 32 dollars. Took their first two tips in each leg.

Help a poor reluctant harness punter out please..that's Max, by the way. Hate hate hate betting on harness but on the alleged Night Of Champeens I might take a look and speculate a bob EW on a few if i agree with yer logic. Just to help the struggling powers-that-be with Fri nite turnover.

Said by a true Marxist who owns 3 homes and worth millions.

Hot In High Heels

Was he related to Billy Day the jockey many years ago.

Getting There?

what's the dam's name?

Max also wonders how much Trump's companies have made by selling shares over the last week or two prior to L Day.

Trump instigates a huge market sell-down while no doubt fully prepared to buy back in whenever it suits him and his cronies to do so... but when? How low can you go, Dow Jones/FTSE/Nasdaq (insert any Sharemaket name here)

Not a very well thought out name is it. I'd prefer something a bit more positive lol

Oh dear Hoki on the freak out mode yet again Sit back grab some pop corn and wait because the winners train just left the station CHOO CHOO

Oh ho guys it's nearly here got fingers toes you name it crossed for the skies to clear, lookin forward to a great nights racin, goodluck to all connections of those horses lucky enough to be in the big ones annnnd, lets be safe out there.... Cheers Iraklis PS. Idol mate, hope you get the best vantage point available

Balcombe.

NZTR Announces Boost to Jumps Racing Stakes New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has announced several enhancements to the prizemoney for Jumps Racing, including immediate increases covering the remainder of the current season (May to July 2025), as well as the full 2025-26 racing calendar. NZTR’s total investment across 18 meetings and 57 Jumps races over this period will reach approximately $2.57 million. The increases highlight NZTR's ongoing commitment to the development and promotion of Jumps racing throughout the country. Highlights of the revised stakes include: Uplift in stakes for Feature Steeplechases across the season, with increases ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 per race. Restricted Open Jump Races will see stakes boosted from $30,000 to $40,000. In cases where these races are split into separate events for winners and maidens, winners will compete for $40,000, while maidens will race for $20,000. The Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 150th Grand National Steeplechase at Riccarton Park on Saturday 9 August celebrates its 150th renewal this year, with the Canterbury Jockey Club set to announce a further stakes increase to this race in the coming weeks. These new stakes enhancements complement previously announced strategic initiatives, which include: A shortened jump racing season comprising 18 racing days, running from 11 May to 21 September 2025, concluding with an exciting two-day event at Te Aroha. A strategic shift towards non-Saturday racing days, with nine of the 18 Jumps racing days scheduled for Sundays, along with King's Birthday Monday and a feature Friday meeting on 19 September for the Great Northern Hurdle. Streamlining of venues to improve infrastructure, reducing host venues from previous seasons to seven locations. Notably, Jumps racing will no longer be held at Rotorua or Waverley this season. Introduction of the Amateur Series, primarily held at Jumps meetings, concluding with the prestigious Duke of Gloucester Cup on 19 September at Te Aroha. NZTR Chief Operating Officer Darin Balcombe commented, “These enhancements deliver immediate benefits for participants this season while supporting the ongoing development of Jumps racing.” “Following our strategic review last year, we’re focused on improving the experience for participants and fans as we head into next season,” he said.

Not yet.

The Simpsons have got things right before…….

Track is good according to Entain so 50/50 chance it is slushy.

No One…. advised to pack an umbrella…. This heavy track… suit LTF…. Be an endurance race….

To each their own, but I can see advantages and a lot of fun in being involved, who knows you might even crack onto a star

While I agree it's your money and you can spend as you please, I also think there should always be some protection mechanism for consumers. Like loans (especially pay day loans etc). Loans must spell out the total interest been paid over the term of the loan. Not leave it to you to calculate. After that then buyer beware and go for it if this is the model you desire. Zormella looked smart.