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Yesterday at Pukekohe we had R65 horses running around for $10,000 and R72 horses racing for $11,000. Sobering to realise that John Allen is paid this amount every week regardless of performance. If he was a horse his form summary would read- Racing well below par and hard to see a form reversal here.6 points
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Well Scooby I will tell you who I support, with as much as I possibly can. It’s certainly not within a bull’s roar of what John Key gives to charity, but as a % of my little wealth, it’s probably OK. Anyway, I invite anyone and everyone to check out the ‘Nelson Ark’ and the fantastic job they do for youth and dogs, it’s absolutely amazing. Liz P.S. Simply google them please.3 points
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More of a harness man myself, but always taken an interest with the photos of the betslips CBT posts. I must have missed the Brutal one, but don't doubt it. Takes a set to do what he does; part with the coin and post the pics before a race. No doubt a few people would have been lining up waiting to give him some advice on stopping trains etc if that thing didn't win today. But good on him I say.3 points
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But no , he would have needed to register that as PM , as he sets the policy of the country, so conflicts of interest comes into it . I am speaking generally here not a particular PM. It was subject to at least one OIA request from a Google search. To be fair Scooby iam not that bothered who or what or how much as any donations would have been scrutanised I would have thought as a matter of policy and accountability anyway.But a PM is in a completely different position to Joe or Joanne Public .3 points
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A person I was chatting to said “what’s equity?” I used the example that In 2017 the business I owned had net assets of $69.3 million and there were no borrowings. In January 2019 that same business had net assets of $63.5 million but we now had bank borrowings of $25million So not only had the value of the business gone backwards, it had also “mortgaged” itself up by a not inconsequential sum and was intending to get even deeper in debt. The friend asked how borrowings would be repaid? Sadly the NZRB hasn’t publicly said how this will happen and most likely because it will be somebody else’s problem - Hughes, Allen et al will have moved on. Winter is approaching Phantom.3 points
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FORMER PM A WINNER?
Memphis2 and 2 others reacted to flockofewes2 for a topic
why did he bother broadcasting the fact and stand by while it took on a life of its own as if he donated the lot...then! Virtue is it's own...reward.3 points -
FORMER PM A WINNER?
napier and 2 others reacted to Richmond Tiger for a topic
He never claimed to be 'generous'. All he said was that he would give a portion of his annual income to charity. You sound like the jealous type who likes to bring those with a bit of success down a peg or two to level the playing field..... you aren't Marama Davidson are you ?3 points -
FORMER PM A WINNER?
Memphis2 and 2 others reacted to flockofewes2 for a topic
I am not the P.M claiming to be generous.3 points -
Your comparing apples with oranges in that scenario. Someone running for public office stating something on the public record during and election campaign or just after is completely different to a private citizen.2 points
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None of the publics business what causes a PM donates to. Really ?2 points
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FORMER PM A WINNER?
napier and one other reacted to scooby3051 for a topic
Do you disclose what you spend yours on??? Just like asking how much James Cummings earns...it really is none of anyones business...JMO.2 points -
Easter Cup and Derby night
Thejanitor and one other reacted to JJ Flash for a topic
Not on this friendly site . Greg2 points -
FORMER PM A WINNER?
Memphis2 and one other reacted to flockofewes2 for a topic
it matters, because it became an urban myth ,framing the former forex gambler as a generous person in the eyes of the voting public.$5 is still a 'portion'.Never would disclose what the 'portion' was!2 points -
Guys just noticed the mighty Have Faith In Me won in 1.50.2 at Pocono Downs over the weekend he looked just his ol self, ran away from them, was so great to see Alot Better joined in and with Gingras doin the drivin kicked ass at The Big M..... Cheers Iraklis1 point
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Update April. John Allen
Midget reacted to We're Doomed for a topic
I'm sure John's answer to that would be "that's ok, I don't have a share in a horse either".1 point -
All Weather track Waikato
Pam Robson reacted to We're Doomed for a topic
I think it is disgraceful that the only jumps at Riccarton are during Grand National week. They expect everyone else to provide the lead-ups for them. It is a pity that time honoured names like the Homeby have disappeared.1 point -
Update April. John Allen
Midget reacted to Tauhei Notts for a topic
If the figures posted by Eclipsed are correct, that the equity of NZRB dropped from 53.5 to 38.2 in six months; then how come Racecafe is the only place showing any worry about that dreadful trend. This is alarming in the extreme. My old lawyer mate, who is so old that he raced a horse by Test Case, told us on Saturday that he no longer has a share in a racehorse and that whilst John Allen runs the show, he will not have another share in a racehorse. This matter has now become extremely serious.1 point -
Black arm bands
My Two Cents reacted to jimbob for a topic
Condolences to the Schofield familly, I cannot believe I have not read anything on the Greyhound NZGRA website in regards to the passing of David. His contribution to the sport for many years help grow the sport to what it is today. A very good dog person and we can view viideos all day with some of the great Greyhounds and prestigious races he was involved with. It is just a pity the positive things had not been told This puts a bad taste in my mouth and have just about had enough with Greyhound Racing in NZ1 point -
Auckland trotting club is really
Iraklis reacted to Fartoomuch for a topic
So smart trainers will send horses to Auckland from all over the country to ensure their horses are given every chance to qualify. ATC is also rewarded for increased stakes with better larger fields. Win win methinks1 point -
All Weather track Waikato
We're Doomed reacted to Pam Robson for a topic
Hmmm....Riccarton likes the 'glory' of staging a Grand National, but does shit all to contribute to the development of jumpers overall. The schooling fences have only just been put back up after their summer 'repairs' and there is no jump racing held there now apart from the G.N.1 point -
Cran and Nigel
Thejanitor reacted to what a post for a topic
Why do you say some want them to fail? Can't observations be made without the negative spin. I could say a more correct observation would be some want the perception of a negativity put on observations based on facts. Since im here my thoughts on why the two mentioned trainers have not been as successful as previous years. In the McGrath case I think its just some years he has better horses than others. His udr has always been a bit up and down in recent years. As to mr dalgety. I think he currently is using an out of form driver a lot, he has had several positives in recent times which may have made him more cautious,(or maybe that is just coincidence) and he doesn't seem to have many new promising horses currently racing. I may be right,i may be wrong, He seems a nice bloke and a good trainer but I know I couldn't care less whether he returns to his former glory days. I will leave the caring to those who support him. One observation based on fact is if you look at his udr and number of starters in recent years, there is a consistent pattern of both dropping.1 point -
Hey Rusty, My great uncle Merv Corner used to be President of the Auckland Trotting Club. We had a family reunion there many years ago (I was too young to know about horses & punting then). I had a Waikato University excursion, when I was living in one of the Halls of Residence there, to the Cambridge Trots one night. That was my first personal direct contact with horses and punting and I’ve never looked back since. I remember backing Terminating at Alexandra Park one night. I had $10 each way paying 10s and was so excited I nearly pulled a muscle my back. I’ve been to Gloucester Park in Perth and to Melton a few times in Melbourne. Love the trots!1 point
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FORMER PM A WINNER?
Insider reacted to scooby3051 for a topic
No I mean he can donate to whatever charity he wants to...and it is nobodies business but his...unless you care to tell us what you do with your OWN money as well???1 point -
To be fair Rusty , CBT picked Brutal as a top horse pretty bloody early in Spring as well on this forum.1 point
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Thanks for tip. A nice Monday fill up.1 point
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Jacinda Ardern
flockofewes2 reacted to tripple alliance for a topic
cindys royal commission into the Christchurch mass murders might be interesting . I wonder what part her appointment of nikki hager and others who distrust our SIS has played in missing important intelligence . With people like these looking over the shoulders of our SIS operatives it must make their activities less effective and much more difficult . The intelligence and security watchdog has established a group made up of journalists, lawyers, academics, and security experts to help ensure intelligence and security agencies act lawfully and properly. Investigative journalist and author Nicky Hager has been a vocal critic of some of the actions taken by NZSIS and the GCSB in the past. He is a member of the group. .1 point -
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Jacinda Ardern
jack reacted to flockofewes2 for a topic
JDS....Jacinda derangement syndrome....get...help.1 point -
FORMER PM A WINNER?
fermoy reacted to flockofewes2 for a topic
if pointing out facts equates with 'jealousy'...you would have a..point..however..1 point -
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Ultimate Stride makes Debut
Chris Wood reacted to JJ Flash for a topic
Whilst i can see where you are coming from could you trust the starters to get it right in terms of who was the real offender. Greg1 point -
All Weather track Waikato
We're Doomed reacted to Pam Robson for a topic
Yes, had hurdle races - and even hurdle trials, I ran one in a trial there.1 point -
All Weather track Waikato
napier reacted to We're Doomed for a topic
Unfortunately, it's the big clubs like Trentham and Riccarton that have the worst winter tracks. Hard to really see how they could be improved given the results of all previous attempts to bring them up to scratch. The SI does have the use of good winter tracks at Oamaru, Waimate, Timaru and Ashburton: oh yes, just realised most of them are going to be closed down. And there are reasonable existing tracks in the north as well, such as Foxton, but there is a reluctance to use them.1 point -
Personally I’d rather see the natural surfaces and facilities upgraded at the city clubs and keep our country clubs as a feeder system for both horses and general interest . At the end of the day selling a country club would probably only yield the resources to cover some unknown consultants fees . Which would be a complete waste of money and history.1 point
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FORMER PM A WINNER?
fermoy reacted to flockofewes2 for a topic
how large would that be then?A portion' was the term used and then the rumour spread that he donated the...lot!1 point -
Do you think he has any idea how bad it is?1 point
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Update April. John Allen
Insider reacted to Charlie Bukowski for a topic
If JA stuck his hand up and admitted the website wasn't up to scratch and needed to be better , I am sure he would get the support of 99% of all the punters in this country, (1% thinks it's great and WE should learn to navigate it better) C'mon John , be a man John1 point -
$2000 Import Fee
My Two Cents reacted to bus stop for a topic
Yes Steve the northern region has and will continue to become the dumping ground for the 2 biggest puppy farms here in NZ as trainers require replacement racing stock.Dont expect Cup winners etc they will only be sent north when they are past their best and they dont have the worry about there dispersal.Perhaps they should be charged a fee once the dog leaves their racing kennels to goes towards rehoming.1 point -
NZTR not the NZRB Had plenty of chances to contribute to the industry esp from Ellerslie Not much of a legacy from there. Just another little know it all from aus1 point
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FORMER PM A WINNER?
fermoy reacted to Charlie Bukowski for a topic
Yeh , you're right , and we paid $26,000,000 for his sychpohantic flag debacle1 point -
FORMER PM A WINNER?
fermoy reacted to Charlie Bukowski for a topic
Hard to imagine him putting his hand in his pocket1 point -
Completely agree with the above comments. On a Friday night in the pub his calls certainly added something to the event. Not knocking the other callers but he’s a class above.1 point
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Coprice
My Two Cents reacted to Craig Symes for a topic
For those of you that are using Coprice Working Dog and have any concerns, I have been able to get a statement from Coprice to say where they are at, in regards to the Green Tea in the Working Dog. Hope this helps 29th March 2019 CopRice Working Dog Food CopRice has been using an antioxidant pack in its Working Dog products for the last 6 years. This antioxidant pack is sourced from a reputable supplier and as CopRice understands, it is commonly used in the pet food industry. In February this year, CopRice changed it’s Working Dog packaging, and in the interests of transparency, CopRice chose to show the ingredient breakdown of the antioxidant pack, an element of which is a very low level of green tea extract. CopRice acknowledges that the greyhound industry considers caffeine a banned substance, owing to the fact that it is considered a diuretic and a stimulant. CopRice notes that the level of caffeine in the CopRice Working Dog products is below the recognised threshold and as such, it is unlikely that a Greyhound fed only CopRice working Dog in accordance with the feeding guidelines would return a positive result for Caffeine. CopRice confirms that there has been no change to the recipe or ingredients contained in the Working Dog Product, nor to the recipe or ingredients of theof the antioxidant mix, CopRice also notes that it is not aware of any Greyhound that has returned a positive result for caffeine while being fed CopRice Working Dog. Furthermore, to support this position, CopRice submitted three separate samples of Working Dog to an independent laboratory for testing, none of which showed detectable levels of caffeine. Currently CopRice is working with the Greyhound Racing Integrity Unit who are independently testing CopRice Working Dog food for caffeine and we will share the outcome of these tests when finalised in approximately 2 weeks. If you require any further clarification or information, please do not hesitate to contact your CopRice representative who will put you in touch with our nutrition team. CopRice Feeds– Bulk feeds 1800 267 742 (Australia) Packaged Products 1800 029 901 (Australia) Ph: 0508 267 742 (New Zealand) CopRice is a division of Ricegrowers Limited ABN 55 007 481 156 trading as SunRice www.coprice.com.au1 point -
Class Records at Addington over 520m
My Two Cents reacted to Jape for a topic
Winsome Ashley was fast - very fast! But not quite that fast. Well spotted, it should have been 29.83 I recall her as having an extra gear which she slipped into at about the 120-150m mark.. A two-length lead very quickly became 8 to 10 lengths. And, of course, they were G1 races so there were some very handy dogs in behind, chasing a shadow. Interestingly, when they did a doco on the Faheys 18 months or so ago, Jean very definitely stated that Ashley was her utmost favourite. For her nature, as much as for her ability. PS Re the GOTY. If memory serves me correctly, the points system got the go-bye after the Pizza Girl/Winsome Ashley bizzo.1 point