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But on the positive side we do have flash new racecourses to look forward to in the HB and Waikato. Things are looking great.

There are some descendants of the Awapuni administrators from back then still involved in the industry, must be very sad for them.

I think the external party is skill setted to deliver “their recommendation”, but given they have to go back to the Messara report and work from their to today I genuinely doubt this will be completed in the time frame outlined There is no doubt about it, we are at the crossroads and decisions that have been delayed for years must be taken Clear a number of Clubs will close down, possibly many and asset sales ensue …. that is the real issue that has to dealt with, the rest as to where we race in the future is already known, but there may be a couple of surprises. I sense a huge “bunfight” on the horizon

When I think of the MRC committee's back in the 60's 70's and 80's the amazing racedays, and how Palmy rocked back then, the race buses going up from Welly full, all I can think of is........Thanks for the memories, as the new Gen has well and truly fucked racing big time, Lest We Forget.

I heard the Levin track is set up as a trust as they have the houses there that are part of it.

Give the young bloke a break. Only 24 and no doubt still finding his way in NZ Racing and not doing badly for mine. The stables giving him rides...Te Akau, James/Wellwood, Marsh, Rogerson etc obviously recognise his talent.

Just more BLAH BLAH BLAH.

Australasia , excluding Australia , and the SI and CD of NZ .

On the Dec. 15 episode of BloodHorse Monday: SF Racing's Tom Ryan reacts to Litmus Test's victory in the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) and former NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Jake Delhomme, on his Louisiana-bred star, Touchuponastar.View the full article

Fan favorite Skelly has been retired from racing, Frank Alosa, bloodstock agent for Red Lane Thoroughbreds, confirmed Dec. 15. The hard-knocking 6-year-old gelding won 12 of his 25 starts and retired with a record of 12-7-1.View the full article

Trainer is pretty bullish about her chances.

The whole thing reeks of incompetence. They should use the money to refurbish Foxton and get the facilities up to scratch. A far better option.

I can't actually keep up. I take it this is all new? Was the original plan to start racing again soon? I just hope Trentham can handle all of the racing they are getting. They have been incredibly lucky so far with the weather. There doesn't seem to be any concern about over using Trentham prior to their Cup Meeting, although it isn't really a Cup Meeting any more, more like random races spread over all of January. And you do worry about whether the race going public of Wgtn might get burnt out and we end up with the poor optics of tiny crowds at Trentham meetings.

Good luck mate...hope she gets up.

A broad definition of "region" I suspect.

Apparently I cut and pasted the body of the article above from the other site. Wrong again.

It’s Winnie who is now the Racing minister. The Racing Act 2020 gives the racing code the legal right to transfer surplus assets from clubs to themselves. There’s a process to follow, if they can’t reach a negotiated agreement with the club the Racing minister can override (section 27) and instruct the Governor General to transfer the assets. There is another lengthy process for this, includes appointing a reviewer. It’s called theft in most legal jurisdictions. The funds must also be used to support the code in the same region.

For sure WRD, but VIC results not as bad as NSW but going thru serious times, they stopped joining in on the stakes FFA about 18 months ago and rejigged the Board and CEO to arrest the nonsense. It has worked I think but some damage done to MC week for a couple of years which is picking again as this year was superb. Oddly VIC probably the winner long term and NSW have to address the stakes lolly scramble as it is unsustainable

She's in Race 4 at Gosford on Thursday 5.40pm NZ time. Very happy to have Jason on board. Last 10 Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight Probable Weight Penalty Hcp Rating 1 625x22344x INDIGO STAR Chris Waller 12 59kg 2 GO GLENN Gregory McFarlane 10 57.5kg 3 842224 HARRY’S HALO Ciaron Maher 8 57.5kg 4 53x LET’S GO BARBIE Chris Waller 2 57kg 5 MY SWEETHEART Damien Smith 7 57kg 6 ACHARNEE Bjorn Baker 1 55.5kg 7 APERITAS Michael Freedman Tommy Berry 3 55.5kg 8 4 ATTRACTIVENESS (NZ) Richard & Will Freedman Jason Collett 4 55.5kg 9 2 BRIGHTBURN Kim Waugh Jay Ford 9 55.5kg 10 LUCKY ME Peter Snowden 11 55.5kg 11 MARK OF GLORY John O'Shea & Tom Charlton Zac Lloyd 6 55.5kg 12 8x602 TAHURANGI Robert Pearse Ms Alysha Collett 5 55.5kg

AWAPUNI COURSE PROPER UPDATE Dear all, We are writing to update you following a decision made by New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) to pause all racing at Awapuni for the remainder of the 2025-26 racing season. We fully understand the frustration and disappointment this announcement brings, and we share those feelings. While this is not the outcome any of us wanted, we respect NZTR’s decision. Our focus now is on working with NZTR to ensure the right work is undertaken so Awapuni can return to racing as soon as possible on a surface that is fit for a sustainable future, rather than relying on short-term fixes to ongoing issues. NZTR has engaged world-leading track experts to lead the next phase of work, with clear standards and independent oversight. As soon as we have greater clarity and a confirmed path forward early in the New Year, we will provide further updates to you all. Thank you for your continued patience and support during this challenging period. Kind Regards, Richard Simpson RACE Board Chairman

Poor old Doug...he really has issues, more than one person can find articles and post them, he does not have the sole ownership...just focus on posting so your love child can keep boosting your sad ego...I see he is resurrecting the old ID of his Trojan to criticize Butch Castles...geez give the guy a break, he is recovering from cancer and you still want to sink the slipper in...no class.

Daniel Alonso's grade 1-placed son of Exaggerator comes into the $150,000 stakes with four wins at the 1 1/16-mile distance and three wins at Gulfstream Park.View the full article

On the Dec. 15 episode of BloodHorse Monday: SF Racing's Tom Ryan reacts to Litmus Test's victory in the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2), former NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Jake Delhomme on his Louisiana-bred star, Touchuponastar.View the full article

The Australian Turf Club has launched Supreme Court action against Racing NSW's move to appoint an administrator to take over the club's affairs, claiming its board does not accept the regulator has the power to do so.View the full article

The Virginia Racing Commission approved an expanded and adjusted 48-day live racing season for Colonial Downs in 2026. This will be the most live racing days ever held in one season at Colonial Downs in its nearly 30-year history.View the full article