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DAVID WALSH TO JOIN NZTR STAFF Former champion jockey David Walsh is to take up a full time role with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing. Walsh, who has ridden more winners in New Zealand than any other jockey, will next month begin working as the NZTR training and welfare officer for the South Island. Walsh will be based in Christchurch and will also have responsibility for health and safety and licensing. Part of his role will be to mentor and support apprentice jockeys and the promotion of careers in thoroughbred racing. He will begin his new position in early June and will take over from Will Harnett, who has resigned from NZTR to take up employment outside the racing industry. Walsh announced his retirement from race riding in January, after a stellar career that produced more than 2500 wins, two New Zealand premierships and wins in the Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup, Brisbane Cup and Adelaide Cup. He became the most successful jockey in New Zealand in terms of wins when notching win No. 2360, in the Marlborough Cup, at Blenheim in 2014. His host of Group I victories in New Zealand included a hat-trick of Telegraph wins at Trentham. He also made a mark as a trainer, winning a Group I race with Zirna. “I’m really looking forward to the [NZTR] job,” Walsh said. “I didn’t want to leave the industry and this has come along at the right time “I’ve already been helping the young riders down here [in Canterbury] off and on for the last five or six years.” Walsh is passionate about recruiting people into the racing industry. “We need to go out there, into the schools and pony clubs, to explain what a great industry this is to work in. “They aren’t coming to us at the moment and we need to get out there and find the riders and staff of the future. They need to know that you don’t have to be a Jim Cassidy or an Opie Bosson to do well.” NZTR Racing Operations Manager Tim Aldridge said the organisation was delighted to have secured somebody with Walsh’s background. “He will be the ideal person to follow the good work done by Will Harnett,” Aldridge said.9 points
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Starter G Phillips
rangi and 6 others reacted to Ponderosa8 for a topic
Isnt it his job to be telling the boys what they need to do because remember starters (not just Garry) are constantly approached by trainers during the day telling them this and that and what they want to happen with their horses at the start. And because he cant be standing right beside each of the boys giving instructions he has to shout the instructions and being "miked up" it ends up sounding louder than it really is. Would you prefer that he just says nothing so none of the boys have any idea what has to happen next and it becomes a total shambles,? As is often brought up in sports, its okay to get rid of a person but then who is better out there to replace him.? SITUATION VACANT - thankless position - you're on a hiding to nothing - Only time you get mentioned is when people want to criticise you Give me some potentional names to replace him or perhaps a Cafer wants to have a go... MrBigStuff is in "Open Class" so obviously has had lots of involvement in racing so would be the ideal candidate I reckon.7 points -
The race is on Mr Rumpole - are the TAB offering odds - go the Magic Man - NZ's Premier Champion Jockey4 points
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No, just dodging the ridiculously long trip through Auckland's traffic nightmare which must weigh heavily on horse fitness and owner's pockets. Time to boycott the meetings up there and let the Logan team race each other for a chocolate fish on the beach.4 points
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Winter Trans-Tasman Super Comp Round 4 Sat May 20
Chestnut and one other reacted to von Smallhaussen for a topic
people ask me what is it like being a Reaper - I reply the money is good I make a killing! R1 - 2 & 5 R2 - 2 & 11 R3 - 2 & 3 R4 - 2 & 9 R5 - 5 & 7 BB R6 - 4 & 10BB R7 - 3 & 6 R8 - 10 & 13 R9 - 6 & 7 R10 - 3 & 4 R7a - 10 & 11 R8a - 3 & 5 best to you today Jen but take pity on a poor Reaper that has not a win yet2 points -
PUNTERS CLUB 14
Turny and one other reacted to Tiger Tiger for a topic
hi all todays bets 20 May 17 11:00 O M4 RTKI Race 6 FT4 P $0.16 2. Manhattan Street 3. Dolcetto 5. The Ark 9. Wafer 11. Mars Bars $20.00 20 May 17 20 May 17 10:59 O 403 Final Fld Win Deductions Apply FPW Multi P $6.00 1 Hard Merchandize (4)57.5 @$1.90 $30.00 20 May 17 404 Final Fld Win Deductions Apply FPW 7 Strada Roccia (1)56.5 @$3.30 1405 Final Fld Top3 Deductions Apply FPW 3 The Czar (5)58.5 @$2.50 1406 Final Fld Top3 Deductions Apply FPW 5 The Ark (5)56.5 @$2.50 ANY 3 ALL 4, 5 bets @ $6.00, TO WIN $618.30 20 May 17 10:58 O M2 WAIK Race 10 QLA $10.00 6. Nomisma 10. Grand Rio $10.00 20 May 17 20 May 17 10:57 O 210 Final Fld Win Deductions Apply FPW $20.00 10 Grand Rio (5)56 @$7.50 $20.00 20 May 17 20 May 17 10:57 O 1210 Final Fld Top3 Deductions Apply FPW $20.00 10 Grand Rio (5)56 @$2.70 $20.00 20 May 17 20 May 17 10:57 O 208 Final Fld Win Deductions Apply FPW $30.00 10 Zanyetta (12)57 @$2.80 $30.00 20 May 17 20 May 17 10:56 O 202 Final Fld Win Deductions Apply FPW $30.00 1 Perry Mason (14)68 @$3.80 $30.00 20 May 172 points -
Winter Trans-Tasman Super Comp Round 4 Sat May 20
Lloyd Vivian and one other reacted to Pegs Pride for a topic
Morning all/PJ Jet lagged but happy to be home. Amazing trip Oh so nearly a wealthy woman with HHH. 1st before the post and after. Super. COMC came off track lame. Boss nursed him to 3rd. Says he's a true G1 horse. Will keep. Stabbing today 1. 1/5 2. 1/12 3. 2/3 4. 5/9 BB 5. 4/10 6. 3/4 7. 2/6 8. 1/16 9. 1/2 10 4/10 BB Good fortunes all2 points -
PUNTERS CLUB 14
sir1galivant and one other reacted to vanturk1 for a topic
Te Rapa $25 win race 1 7 @ 4.8 $5 Multi race 1 7@4.8 Optn 406 7 @16 to rtn 384 Qdd for rce 5% $10 2-6-8-13 also $5% tri 5-8-13-10 also$5 %tri 5-8-13 3-6-10-13 also $5%tri $15 %multi 1201 7 1204 13 1207 8 1208 13 1209 5 Any2/4 all 5 Rtn 583.2 Awap Rce 1 5ew ff 6@7.5 &2.2 Rce 2 5ew ff 7@6.5 & 2.2 Rce 4 5ew ff 11@18& 4.5 Rce 6 10 win ff 7@16 Qdd Rce 5 $16 5 % 5-6-10-11-15 1-7-8-10 also $5 % tri 3-6-7-9 also $5% tri 5-6-9-14 also $5 % tri Total spend to date 159. Rest tomorrow and all happy faces2 points -
Would love too see Chris win. Looks like he is doing the hard yards and more hungry.2 points
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Winter Trans-Tasman Super Comp Round 4 Sat May 20
Viceroy and one other reacted to The Crucible for a topic
Your lay of the day! You do realise the objective of this comp is to pick winners? Are you missing our team meetings & guidance?2 points -
Counties Conundrum
ivanthegreat and one other reacted to MrBigStuff for a topic
Exactly. Its boring racing up there and counties have way better facilities2 points -
Starter G Phillips
mark burridge and one other reacted to TOM(the other Molloy) for a topic
Well Ok can you give us a comprehensive list of the 'mistakes' G Phillips has made? This obviously is one but I have never heard of him making too many. If Gary Phillips is the biggest problem facing NZ Racing then there is f-all to worry about2 points -
Both Heavy 11 but maidens at Otaki yesterday ran 1:54.8 (the same time as a handy pacer can go) and Riccarton today 1:47.4. and they didn't seem to be tossing much up at all. I don't take too much notice of the track ratings these days. Tend to be old school- Fast, easy, soft, heavy. I find it still works as good as any modern analysis.2 points
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Winter Trans-Tasman Super Comp Round 4 Sat May 20
sir1galivant and one other reacted to Bella Vista Belle for a topic
Have to post now. Travelling early to beat the rain storms :). R 1 1 / 5 R 2 1 / 2 R 3 2 / 3 R 4 5 / 9 R 5 9 / 10 B/B R 6 1 / 2 R 7 2 / 3 R 8 1 / 14 R 9 1 / 2 R 10 3 / 10 B/B R 7 A 4 / 8 R 8 A 1 / 2 Good luck to you Sharne :). Go Thunderbirds PJ , thanks :).2 points -
NO MORE BEST BETS ????
Blue and one other reacted to Tauhei Notts for a topic
I was disappointed when the price of the Best Bets went from one shilling to 1s 6d. But the times, they are a changing. (Bob Dylan) It will go the same way as the Turf Digest and Sportsweek. I have always wondered how they were able to get the Best Bets to our corner shop by 7 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, when acceptances used to close at 4 p.m. on a Monday. That was years before computer typesetting, fax machines and word processors. A significant number of punters would start on page1 on a Tuesday morning, and by 10 a.m. Saturday they would know the breeding and trainer of every horse racing in the country that day.2 points -
Winter Trans-Tasman Super Comp Round 4 Sat May 20
Steve Paul reacted to craigosz for a topic
R1: 4-5 R2: 11-13*** R3: 2-3 R4: 8-10 R5: 4-9 R6: 2-4 R7: 6-7 R8: 9-14 R9: 8-20*** R10: 3-6 sub7a: 8-14 sub8a: 4-10 Good Luck Sylvia, Thanks PJ.1 point -
Up against my old team mate today - good luck old tom R1. 1-5 BB R2. 3-12 R3. 3-6 R4. 5-9 R5. 4-12 R6. 2-3 R7. 2-6 R8. 5-8 R9. 1-6 BB R10. 4-10 GO REDS !1 point
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Winter Trans-Tasman Super Comp Round 4 Sat May 20
Chestnut reacted to Von Cettes for a topic
R1-04-06 R2-01-12 R3-02-03 R4-09-10BB R5-04-12 R6-02-10*BB R7-01-05 R8-05-09 R9-01-06 R10-04-07 7a 09-13 8a 04-09 pretty sure Doomben all systems go The Gers will play Joker #2 today thanks PJ Good luck Rees and even better luck Gers1 point -
Winter Trans-Tasman Super Comp Round 4 Sat May 20
sir1galivant reacted to Peter Jenkins for a topic
For Jase and everyone else - BBs at Doomben will automatically go on to the corresponding race in the substitute races.1 point -
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Winter Trans-Tasman Super Comp Round 4 Sat May 20
Steve Paul reacted to talk for a topic
Morning all. For the mighty Warriors, R1 5/6 R2 3/9 R3 3/6 R4 5/7bb R5 1/4 R6 3/6 R7 1/6 R8 9/12 R9 2/20 R10 3/4bb r7a 11/13 r8a 1/2 Good luck 6xes. tony1 point -
R1 5 6 R2 1 13 R3 2 6 R4 5 9 R5 10 12 bb R6 8 9 R7 4 6 R8 5 14 R9 1 6 R10 12 14 bb Er1 4 7 Er2 3 4 Good luck all1 point
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Winter Trans-Tasman Super Comp Round 4 Sat May 20
Chestnut reacted to Party Poker for a topic
Kay Hollis 1 - 1, 5 2 - 1, 2 3 - 2, 3 BB 4 - 2, 5 5 - 1, 10 6 - 3, 4 BB 7 - 5, 11 8 - 8, 11 9 - 1, 7 10 - 3, 10 7a 3, 4 8a 1, 2 sylvia 1 - 1, 7 2 - 2, 3 3 - 3, 6 4 - 2, 9 BB 5 - 10, 12 6 - 1, 3 7 - 2, 5 8 - 8, 10 9 - 1, 2 BB 10 - 3, 12 7a - 7, 9 8a - 1, 41 point -
R1 5=6 R2 2=13 R3 3=6 R4 2=5 BB R5 1=12 R6 4=10 R7 6=13 R8 9=13 R9 6=7 BB R10 1=10 7A 1=4 8A 1=4 All the best Jack/PGers cheers1 point
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Winter Trans-Tasman Super Comp Round 4 Sat May 20
sir1galivant reacted to mooseman for a topic
1. 3,5 2. 5,11 3. 1,2 4. 2,7 5. 4,8 BB 6. 4,6 7. 4,15 8. 9,14 9. 2,8 BB 10. 2,4 7a. 9,13 8a. 2,4 Good luck Richie & The Anzac Armadillos Cheers Peter.J. Thunderbirds are Go..!!!! Virgil out.1 point -
Counties Conundrum
Black Kirrama reacted to Nerula for a topic
179 Noms for PukePark over 8 races. Are they trying to dodge Donna?1 point -
One hope i have for our country, is we here in New Zealand take onboard the lesson of what nearly occurred in America, Where our Sovereignty was nearly stripped away from us, in the form of a corporate Hijacking through the TPPA trade agreement, and left our government to be dictated to by foreign corporations. I received an e-mail from the New Zealand First party today highlighting Bill English's intent on trying to revive the TPP trade deal!! This in my opinion is selling off our Sovereignty... This cannot happen and i certainly hope the Average Nz'er is aware of this.. and that we protect our sovereignty and our bill of rights!! and our Democracy God Bless New Zealand and its people1 point
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NO MORE BEST BETS ????
racingsouthdude reacted to Brown Fox for a topic
Think I bought my first Best Bets in 19691 point -
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As long as it still fits in your back pocket otherwise you may as well wait a day for the informant.1 point
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Winter Trans-Tasman Super Comp Round 4 Sat May 20
Steve Paul reacted to ziggy09 for a topic
1..1-5 (6) 2..12-13 (1) 3..2-6 (1) 4..2-9 (5) 5..4-10 BB (9) 6..6-8 (2) 7..3-6 (2) 8..3-14 (1) 9..1-3 (6) 10..3-10 BB (4) 7A..4-9 (7) 8A..3-8 (2) Good luck Rosina Go well Warriors1 point -
NO MORE BEST BETS ????
Escameno aka Cameron reacted to horseboy for a topic
https://www.tab.co.nz/information/#news/2017-05-18/best-bets-changes Posted 3 hours after this forum topic started. As always masters of communication (or panic control?).1 point -
Mrs Cubes is going to the Ashburton Races
Cubes reacted to Fartoomuch for a topic
Congrats Cubes - you deserved that1 point -
Fresh page, go again and perfect result. Well done Cubes.1 point
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Winter Trans-Tasman Super Comp Round 4 Sat May 20
Steve Paul reacted to Wrinkles for a topic
It's Wet Wet ! Race 1 # 1 ~ 4 B/B Race 2 # 3 ~ 4 Race 3 # 4 ~ 6 Race 4 # 4 ~ 5 Race 5 # 4 ~ 7 Race 6 # 13 ~ 15 B/B Race 7 # 5 ~ 11 Race 8 # 6 ~ 10 Race 9 # 13 ~ 15 Race 10 # 1 ~ 3 Race 7 A # 5 ~ 11 Race 8 A # 1 ~ 4 Good luck Mr Gee ! Have fantastic day of race tipping ! PJ, cheers !1 point -
Trump written off
hedley reacted to globederby12 for a topic
It may be Prophesy playing out in front of your eyes buddy, but Gods anointing ?. Give me a break. Gods plan yes. Judas was part of Gods plan, only in the context of playing out Prophesy though. A good friend of mine from the Bible belt ,also a preacher most of his life had this to say. "Christianity in the States is 3000 miles wide, but only 1 inch deep".1 point -
Mrs Cubes is going to the Ashburton Races
Cubes reacted to von Smallhaussen for a topic
nice - I can imagine what sort of day this will be.. new whitewalls for the kingswood maybe?1 point -
Friday at the races
chelseacol reacted to Ohokaman for a topic
Nice start to the day for Cubes and the missus......the wait was worthwhile eh Cubes.....1 point -
Trump written off
globederby12 reacted to Catalano for a topic
An open letter to Trump from Ben Shapiro: An Open Letter To President Trump BY: BEN SHAPIRO MAY 18, 2017 652378486719 Dear President Trump, I’m under no misimpression that you give a damn what I think. Obviously, you feel you’ve been well served by listening not to your critics but to your sycophants; you clearly believe that being reinforced in your behavior by those around you makes you a stronger leader, rather than a weaker one. I get it, too. I understand that you’re under fire nearly all the time, and that it’s dangerous to take every critique seriously. But you’re running out of chances to get this right. If you won’t take it from me, take it from Ann Coulter. If you won’t take it from Ann Coulter, take it from Michael Savage. If you won’t take it from Michael Savage, take it from the Senators and Congressmen who are now stampeding away from you. You came into office with a Republican House and a Republican Senate and a massive legacy of Obama failure. You came in promising to get things done quickly and efficiently, to win and never stop winning. And you had the opportunity to fulfill some of those promises. Instead, aside from the wonderful nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, nothing of note has gotten done. And that’s because of you. Yes, dealing with Congress is like trying to herd cats. But you can’t herd cats if you’re too busy shooting yourself in the foot. Yes, dealing with media is like attempting to feed a pack of hyenas. But you can’t deal with them if you’re too busy providing them red meat to dissect. Here’s the sad truth: your problems right now are of your own making. Democrats were always going to try to pillory you. But you had a defense: they had no evidence. And you could say that freely, because it was true! You could go along with their investigations, just keep saying that you wanted everything out in the open more than they did, and everything would have been hunky dory. If you’re innocent, sunlight would show it. Instead, you decided that you were so irritated by the necessity of investigation or the possibility that aides had deceived you that you ignored input and then attacked the investigators. In doing so, you looked guilty, you bred accusations of obstruction, and you seemed petty and vindictive. Why is there a special counsel now looking at Trump-Russia issues? Because you hired a National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn, that everybody knew had connections to foreign governments, despite all outside advice; you then fired him when those connections became apparent; you reportedly asked the FBI director to let Flynn off the hook; you asked your deputy attorney general to involve himself in creating a justification for firing your FBI director; you fired your FBI director and then admitted on national television that you fired him thanks to frustration over the investigation – necessitating that the deputy attorney general put forth a special counsel. This isn’t on Democrats. This isn’t on the media. This is on you, because you decided that the political universe would bow to you, and when it refused, you crapped the bed. Now, here’s the good news: you can fix this. You can fix this by removing your ego from the equation. Your detractors will always believe that you’re guilty of something nefarious; your fans will always love you. But how you treat the special counsel will say something about how everyone else thinks. The appointment of Robert Mueller has removed Democratic ability to claim bias in the investigation; if you appoint a bipartisan FBI director, you’ll be able to remove their empty claims of quashing the investigation. Then, for the love of God, sit back. Sign off Twitter. Let people jabber and complain. Just keep saying over and over again that the investigation is moving forward with full speed, and you can’t wait to be exonerated. And then work. Pass your agenda. Bring the growth you promised. Sign executive orders. Govern. Or don’t. Keep feeding your ego. Keep complaining. Keep castigating the investigation as a witch hunt and playing the martyr. Keep insisting that your aides defend every indefensibly stupid thing you do – even when four simple words, “I made a mistake,” will buy you loyalty and instill the image of honesty. Keep saying there’s nothing to see, then reacting in the most suspicious possible way every time negative information leaks. Right now, Mr. President, it’s you. You’re the problem. You can solve it. But only if you get over yourself. For the sake of country, I pray you do. http://www.dailywire.com/news/16626/open-letter-president-trump-ben-shapiro1 point -
The wider implication of this is, if the Link is established and proven, then the Russian Hack completely falls by the wayside The so-called Russian conspiracy gets completely dispelled.. I believe Julian Assange can set the record straight if he was to choose to reveal his now-murdered source... there would be implications in doing this for the Wiki-Leaks organisation... which would put them in a awkward position with revealing classified/top secret information Its therefore in the best interest of the Wiki-leaks organisation to let the FBI agency do their Job.... i suspect Mueller will either carry out this investigation probe into Seth Rich or attempt to damage President Donald Trump.... If the latter occurs.... then Julian Assange can play his hand... and reveal his source, which would have a dual effect... Exonerating Seth Rich's name and furthering the Wiki-Leaks organisation as a trusted whistle-blowing organisation which... is basically..... a "Drain the Swamp" organisation. At present Julian Assange will not reveal his hand until absolutely necessary to protect President Donald Trump... it's important to note the massive influence Julian Assange has had on President Donald Trumps Election Victory, indirectly So i see no problems in this FBI appointment of Mueller.. i believe the Dem's and the deep state should be more worried!! well see how it all plays out!!1 point
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DALGETY FINED $32,000
LongOwner reacted to Thejanitor for a topic
Agree, there are so many unanswered questions, possibilities and permutations to this issue. How is the feed produced? Is it by order or manufactured in batches? If it is the latter why wasn't another bag of feed tested from the batch that Mr Dalgety used to see if it had the same cobalt reading as the feed Mr Dalgety gave the horses that returned positive swabs? I think Mr Dalgety pleaded guilty because he expected to get the same lenient treatment as Mr Walkinshaw received after his horses returned high cobalt swabs. Mr Walkingshaw probably got off lightly, but Mr Dalgety has previously been charged with doping offences so I think the higher fine reflects his past history in this area?1 point -
Starter G Phillips
MrBigStuff reacted to noonu for a topic
Nicer guy you wouldn't meet, but he's become a bit of an embarrassment wandering around shouting out orders and then carrying and trying to position his ladder, usually in a different place each race. Little wonder he momentarily loses co-ordination. Might be time to hang up the button Garry !!!1 point -
Lay of the Day comp - Round 7 (20 May) entries
Wrinkles reacted to Bella Vista Belle for a topic
M15 Morphettville R 8 (10) Fuhryk Thanks :).1 point -
Poor Trevor, all he could go on about before Tom Tee's race tonight was his multi and how after the race the money will be in your account, then about how he couldn't believe he went out to 2.1 on the tote, we can all guess what happened next.......1 point
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NO MORE BEST BETS ????
zelda kratchanova 2 reacted to We're Doomed for a topic
You certainly do need a book on course. I can't bring myself to try looking at form on my phone1 point -
Pedigree Analysis: Best Way to Evaluate a Hypothetical Mating
Pam Robson reacted to HH88 for a topic
Hello Jess, Selecting a suitable stallion to match a broodmare to produce a quality racehorse is difficult in the extreme. A more successful method may be to analyse a stallions best progeny, identify the line or lines he is strongest too and source a broodmare to suit. A lot of work yes, but if you are going to invest 3 to4 years of your time and money it may prove worthwhile. The earlier post on this site Street Cry - et al illustrates this principle, to the point that it will come as a surprise if a horse of some ability by either Per Incanto or Shocking emerges that is not linebred as described. Good luck with your endeavours.1 point -
Great Thrill
Black Kirrama reacted to Mr Spyro for a topic
The horse is called Hoyt Axton. Just ordered pictures for the wall from Racing Images.1 point -
Trevor Wilkes
Seddon reacted to alltheway!!! for a topic
Andy McCook is easily far better than most of NZs current greyhound race callers and will only get better with experience. How about some of these older commentators move along and give him a go1 point -
Trevor Wilkes
ivanthegreat reacted to jasonmccook1 for a topic
if the horses can bring Tony Lee back why cant dogs bring Brian Martin back.1 point -
We have two 2 year old fillies that we would like to lease with a right of purchase or out right sale. We are / have moved to Australia so are moving them on for genuine reasons. Both are well handled correct fillies which have had a good start to life but haven’t been broken in. Located in Hawkes Bay. First: Battle Paint / Winnipeg Second: Rios / Danish Wedding Please contact for further information – Australia 0407 781 066 or ameliagrant1115@gmail.com1 point