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Well done Reds. You've been the best team all season and deserve to advance. Well played Dons. In the last couple of weeks we've taken the top two teams right to the finish line. To come up $1.20 short, well that's about as close as you can get in this comp. Thanks for turning up every week guys. And thank you P.J for all your hard work. This is the Don, over and out... cheers R

I think you have a slightly blurred view on what my job is.i am employed to call races.From time to time im asked to go the extra mile and provide quaddie and pick 6 selections. Unpaid i might add. My instructions last thursday were to select a winning pick 6.the way i thought was best which was spending that much as a 10% bet. Knowing full well that there was possibillities of upsets i had no problems suggesting that sort of spend,athough as it turned id have got the lot with a smaller spend and a 100% ticket if i had stuck to my top 2 or 3 selections in all the legs. Thats the way tipping and punting goes. I was happy to have turned a $600 spend into $2800,have had many days where ive soent $600 and walked away with zero. Not everyone likes my style but i like to win..by any means necessary and in this world you got to spend money to make it. Bigger problems in this game then me only making you a $2200 profit.

Good to see him win the premiership...one of the if not the most gifted rider ever in NZ...horses just run for him.

Maybe I've got the wrong end of the stick but I think everyone is approaching this incorrectly. We have a crap stayers program so instead of saying that funds should be applied to a specific rating race, shouldn't we be saying that we need to develop and promote a championship structure from the bottom up, for a specific horse type, and fund that correctly? As you will all know, I am an advocate of getting staying back on the menu. The only reason I keep saying this is that we get to know the horses better, there's more money in staying races in Australia (our export sales market - although I really want to keep them in NZ), viewer data goes up and betting goes up. Rating 75 racing doesn't do any of that. So if we were to get very specific with funds, creating a championship structure, which is for stayers, gets us back into the game. The way we are currently doing it wont work. And then I want to talk about jumping races. It is proven off shore that its now as popular as flat galloping in terms of attendance, viewership and betting (in fact more popular in betting in the UK). Why do we actually want to display a shitty flat galloping product during winter when we could market a spectacle called jumping. To tell you the truth, if I held the reigns, I'd stop conventional flat racing in the winter months (there is room for an all weather in this initiative) and replace it with an unbelievable jumping program which starts at 3 years old. I know how to do this. As for funds being applied to the Karaka Millions...that's crap...in fact whoever promoted that needs to leave the industry governance structure. Those sales races are restricted races. So if you breed a very nice horse but choose NOT to put it through the sales, then you can't run...that's what I call restrictive. So you promote corruption by putting them through the sales and buying them back. Talk about a conflict of process. None of this is rocket science. The problem is that we have non horse people running racing. Think of yachting to understand the relevance of this.

Funniest pasteever he could giveaway his underpants too n0? greatest sports star my bum! the bloke is an abSCSolute disgrace and always was.

Cheers Ray - as you say, doesn't get much closer than $1.20!!! Commiserations to the Dons...we got the bob in fortunately and how unlucky was Gordy to lose with a $388 score!! Awesome effort from Catalano with 6 winners. Onwards and upwards fellow Reds!!!

STATS Best Scores493.20 Kay429.60 Steve P 414.00 Alan 382.00 Graeme 381.00 Catalano Worst Scores 68.00 Pam 40.00 Craig 29.20 Sharne 26.00 Punter Pete 0.00 Mr Gee Most Wins 6 Kay 6 Gordy 6 Betty 6 Catalano Most quinellas 2 Steve P 2 Von Smallhausen 2 Alan 2 Graeme Biggest Winning Margin429.60 Steve P 125.00 Sarah M Narrowest Winning Margin 246.20 Lloyd 245.00 Ray Highest Losing Score 382.00 Graeme Lowest Winning Score109.00 Cabbage Semi Finals Sat July 8 Meetings will be Awapuni, Ruakaka and Flemington Game E - Wnrs Game A v Wnrs Game D THE REDS vs THE HABIBIES John v Pam Lloyd v Isaac Gordy v Brian The Crucible v Maureen Sarah v Graeme Game F - Wnrs Game B v Wnrs Game C THE ANZAC ARMADILLOS vs THE PRETEND GERS Cubes v Kay Viceroy v Casper Sharne v Maria PJ v Tom Richie v Ian Wooden Spoon Playoff Match 2 THE MONGOL STORMERS vs ZIG'S WARRIORS Rees v Craig Betty v Steve Jack v Steve P Sarah M v Wrinkles Luca v Tony A fond farewell to those leaving us today - The Thunderbirds, The Dream Team, The Grim Reapers and The Trumping Dons. Well played everyone and thanks for your participation !

If I was you jake I would worry more about your own dogs pulling up yesterday instead off picking on others

Thought this bloke deserved a thread of his own with some info posted on the Wrote thread. He's going along nicely in Oz and I see placings for two of his three runners at Te Rapa today. Didn't know how to post your stats PaddyM

Well done Lions different game tonight, All Blacks lacked vigor, even with 14..injuries didn,t help.IMHO only cant wait for 3rd test.

Funniest post ever for sure zelda is the "journalist" taking the piss? he says SBM has been successfull in multiple sports, LMFAO whats the third one frisbee throwing, ping pong, marbles ??? surely not boxing??? if fighting fat and I mean real fat no bodies that can't hold their hands up is a success then i'm King Kong wait until paul Gallen puts his lights out Sonny is all about SBM and that is FACT !!

Yes, well deserved. He is the most gifted jockey I have ever seen.

How great is he now !!!!

Wow we did our apprenticeships at the same time, sad news condolences to all his family and friends...RIP Roger.

Good to see the TAB have admitted defeat and paid out on a CWJ Premiership. Danielle off overseas and has given up the chase, so well done to Chris and Rumpers.....job done fellas....

Yayyy Casper

Just wondering - does he have Eftpos?

Yes congrats Armadillos - and thank you to all teams and PJ for another enjoyable comp. As they say - 'may the best team win'! and as for the rugby - I got put in my place big time .... I said something early on about that big Welsh lock Alun Wyn Jones being an antagonistic annoying bstd. Well Mrs. vS looked at me with a wry smile and said " typical bloody forwards - you were just like that 35 years ago" finally condolences to Sir G and family from your friends here at cafe

Well done Chris and Mr Rumpole - very well deserved - great result for racing and for people who want to achieve dreams

Certainly is, also great to see/hear some atmosphere in a NZ sports stadium.

Since 4 June, he has had 16 starters in Oz/NZ/HK for 1st 4 2nd 3 3rd 4 4th 2 5th 2

Thanks Ray - incredibly close match with a number of lead changes. We were just lucky enough to have our head down at the finish line.

I like your style Jason. You are prepared to say what you feel at the time both with punting and commentating and as comments and tipping man. as you have continued experience in your role but also as an owner and trainer you are worth listening to. getting some punters a good % It is only a theoretical guide anyway !! Keep up the good work.

me quoting scripture, is my perogative.... it shouldnt offend you? I made a valid statement making the connection between not spreading lies and throwing Dirt, and accepting bribes and the low IQ albeit understanding being subverted. Me using the scripture is simply me ramming home the Truth as i perceive it. Dont let it bother you...

That's a fair point uneasy. But I don't see where or how the Act allows the NZRB to put any contingencies on distributions to codes, and I don't actually understand how it allows them to make distributions in excess of the surpluses referred to in s16 in the first place.

Probably this. The guy is a moron, just can't help himself. Good to see even the Republicans speaking out this time. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40452779

Morning Teamsters!! Looks a 'DO OR DIE EFFORT' called for Today a tuff Day albeit tho!?? CANWEDOOSIT!? CAUSWECAN We the 'Mighty Reaper! Claimers of Lost n Floundering Souls BUT- Dillos dont have Soft Shells like Snails and be crushed with a Slash or two from a Swinging Scythe!! r1- 4x11 r2- 6x13 r3- 4x5 r4-2x6 r5- 3x6 r6-8x9 BB r7- 5x12 r8- 14x15 r9- 6x10 10- 13x16 BB Thanks P.J! All the best Cubes but not much we out Huntin' today Dillo Soup on menu with stuffed Cabbage !!?? Cheers! Go Reapers!

R1.....3/5 R2.....2/6 R3.....2/5.....bb R4.....2/7 R5.....1/6.....bb R6.....9/12 R7.....1/7 R8.....5/14 R9.....2/13 R10...5/13 Good luck everyone

1. 1/8 BB 2. 2/6 3. 1/4 4. 2/6 5. 3/9 6. 5/15 7. 1/2 8. 2/14 9. 1/13 10. 7/16 BB Come on Dons. I have an inkling the Reds are going to play like their Super Rugby namesakes today. OK it's hope more than any certainty but let's do it for the Donald.....

Globe, you must stay off the booze, its clouding your judgement. When you sober up, you will see that Trumpie is a real President, making real changes. The border wall is starting soon, and may even have solar panels attached producing clean green energy, wow what a great idea. Its all go now in the States, the rebuild has begun.

You say America got what they deserved,no they didn't. They got what they wanted and that was Trump. They didn't want Clinton.

I would like to take this opportunity to clarify a couple of those issues raised about Wrote as best I can. Coolmore trade a large number of horses particularly if the money is good enough. The horse that beat him in Dubai, Daddy Long Legs (Scat Daddy) was sold to HK after winning the Dubai Derby and he was also a 2yo that beat Wrote at Royal Ascot in a G2. Sweet Orange, a horse we stood was another sold by Coolmore to HK as a stakes winning 2yo. I know he was an expensive purchase amongst a package of horses sold to the current owner(s) as a racehorse, rather than a stallion but he had clearly trained off. hardly shipped on. You can watch his run in the Dubai Derby where Helmet led them up for a fair way and it was a pretty solid effort. He sat 3 wide facing the breeze and wasn't beaten much by the winner and nothing in it for second. I know I wouldn't have been happy with the ride. I do agree he trained off or decided he would rather be a stallion and there is nothing new in that. In summary we think he is a great prospect at a very modest fee. Time will tell but the response to him has been very encouraging. Cheers

1. Hastings R3 - 12.09pm - Te Whangai Romneys Hawke's Bay Hurdle (PJR) - $50k, 3100m, open hdl 1 Sea King / 4 Justa Charlie 2. Hastings R4 - 12.43pm - Birchleigh Polo Club Amateur 2100 - $20k, 2100m, R65 1 Alfie Dee / 2 Blazing Opal 3. Hastings R5 - 1.16pm - Taradale Club 2100 - $30k, 2100m, open hdcp 5 Bellas Delight / 6 Zartan 4. Hastings R7 - 2.26pm - Animal Health Direct Hawke's Bay Steeplechase (PJR) - $50k, 4800m, open stpl 2 Just Ishi / 4 Nells Belle 5. Rosehill R5 - 3.45pm - ATC Winter Cup (LR) - $125k, 2400m, qlty hdcp 2 Black Tomahawk / 3 Gallic Chieftain bb 6. Hastings R10 - 4.14pm - Bostock NZ Spring Carnival Tickets On Sale Now 1400 - $20k, 1400m, R65 14 Myrtle / 2 Almo Street bb 7. Sunshine Coast R6 - 5.17pm - The Pumphouse Caloundra Cup (LR) - $175k, 2400m, qlty hdcp 1 Benzini / 3 Supply and Demand 8. Sunshine Coast R7 - 5.57pm - HMR Projects Glasshouse Hdcp (LR) - $175k, 1400m, qlty hdcp 3 Flamboyer / 8 Monsieur Gustave 9. Sunshine Coast R8 - 6.37pm - XXXX Sunshine Coast Guineas (Gr3) - $125k, 1600m, 3yos SWs 1 Acatour / 21 Save The Date 10. Sunshine Coast R9 - 7.08pm - Yalumba Wines Winter Provincial Sprinters (Final) - $100k, 1200m, BM80 hdcp 8 Spur Le Jouer / 7 Jack Lancaster Alright guys, the foxing is over, the finals are here, and it's time for the cream to rise to the top Good luck Gordy, let's go bigly 'Dons!

I reckon CJ deserves this one. Huge effort to do this when SI based and he has overcome so many setbacks (some self inflicted for sure). Danielle's time will come.

I'd like CWJ to win as voted. How old is this living legend? Must be in his mid fifties I'm guessing?

Go Chris !! ........ You have the gift , and you were " The Magic Man " before young Danielle had been on a horse.

Three winners on an eight race card. Now some of the doubters must realise how well he would do if he rode in the NI all the time. He is a SI treasure; so under-rated. It's a bit like Richie McCaw turning out to play club rugby in Kurow.

NO; he carries his cash around in his pocket tied up with a rubber band?