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Those times indicate that at least one horse in each race enjoyed the track. Distances from first to last were interesting, especially considering the fields were small and the track was consistent: 15L, 15L, 14L, 25L, 13L, 9L, 41L, 15L, and 24L. That would tend to indicate that some horses didn't handle it at all, which isn't surprising of course. At least the trainers gave it a go and now they will have a better idea which of their horses like the surface.

Great to hear him on SENZ on the Saturday morning racing show. His first media interview in a very long time.

Idolmite hasn't the capacity Hundy. Just enjoys swearing and negativity, probably dresses up a Mannequin as Trump and beats it with a stick He wanted Trump out so endorsed a Biden win....without doubt the most useless mouthpiece President ever seen

https://www.facebook.com/PrayforPatriots1/videos/1561385200925029 Rudy Giuliani interview

Jump out at Hawera today....2yo by Tavistock out of a Hussonet daughter of Sunline. On the outside and ran 2nd Called Sun And Heir

Mighty and Hoke love Brian Stelter CNN no 1 presenter also Lemon (brown hatter and jerker) Jeffrey Tobin and how clear and concise Joe Biden is. The TDS is kicking in again just read Bluey and RJ,I might have to put the lifeline number up again.

Yes, have read the book 'Only winners please' and really enjoyed it. I'm sure the book will jog the memories of many here.

idiot Try following the Sussman case implicating Clinton and others Try following what Elon Musk has been exposing Try reading the Pfizer report Try watching 2000 Mules Try reading the evidence submitted by Putin to UN security council Try following the evidence from Hunters laptop Coincidence they are all happening at the same time? How is that possible? Had your monkey pox jab yet? Waiting for the zero evidence reply

I think your analysis might be the problem here. If you rate CWJ so low as a jockey how did his ride become your one horse to be on that day out of the 400 you analysed?

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Go watch any replays with the same intent you watched these races. It is the same most race days on a variety of surfaces. I am sure plenty of horses - let down - okay

Can't be too much wrong with the action and willingness of the horses that ran those times?

Yes, knowledge and experience to burn there, we need people like him that Constantly produce young people for our industry. Someone thats in it for the love of the sport and not the big time show scene that others are. Not naming any entities in particular..........

If no-one does this before next weekend I might be able to schlep over there and give you some info.

Guys it's their first show, how bout we give em time to find their feet, they've got 6 weeks lets just see how it pans out....watched replay of last nights effort once they get on top of their technical issues reckon they'll come good, those interviews from the stables were magic loved it.... Cheers Iraklis

Remember innocent until proven guilty. Be careful of sensational journalism. Just saying.

He did lose forward momentum and that is worth more than a length on the line. And of course how dare I criticise a ride by a "famous" jockey. Better cancel my account for hate speech. I have ridden 3 horses in my riding career. From the rank ponies at Dude Ranch to equally nasty animals at a Napier Pony trek. All thoroughly unpleasant beasts the lot of them

True……

So John Durjam is a conspiracy theory? Hunters laptop is not real? 2001 Mules doesn't exist? Twiiter doesnt have fake accounts and bots and cencensors the truth tellers? These are the biggest stories on the planet ATM that the MSM are too scared to reprt Idiot! as usual

Disgraceful.Both Vile and Sharrock ex Taranaki men. Where's the loyality in this surely RACE must provide a reason and or mediation.

Gary Vile, who had a distinguished training career spanning almost 40 years, was last Friday given notice that he had 10 days to vacate a racecourse barn he had occupied since it was purpose-built for him in 2008. He was first given non-renewal notice of lease in February. The 64-year-old says he has tried to engage in mediation with landlord RACE. The sport's governing body New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing said it had engaged with RACE in an unsuccessful attempt to seek mediation for a resolution. RACE is the trading name for Racing at Awapuni and Trentham Combined Enterprise Incorporated, an umbrella corporate entity for the Awapuni Partnership of Racing Clubs. RACE told the Horowhenua Chronicle the situation was simply a non-renewal of lease, and would not comment further. Vile said the situation was developing into a welfare issue for the 24 horses as he had yet to make alternative stabling arrangements. He said he was gobsmacked when first given non-renewal notice of lease in February. He said he had initially avoided publicity on the issue in anticipation of a resolution. "I've kept it quiet for the betterment of racing. It's the game I love. But there's no point now in holding back," Vile said. RACE originally built a $320,000 barn to house 30 horses in 2008 specifically with Vile's tenure in mind. He said he was at the forefront of its design. Vile said he had never signed a lease agreement with RACE. "I thought they'd carry me out of here one day in a pine box," he said. "I thought I was part of the furniture... this has come as a real shock. It's been a horrible experience that I wouldn't wish on anyone." Vile said the ordeal was taking its toll on his health. He was at a loss at how to explain the situation to his clients and owners. "It's very stressful. I live for my horses. I worry about my horses. Will I lose business over this? I probably will," he said. "You try and support racing and get people involved... this is the crazy thing. Every time I race a horse I am supporting New Zealand racing. I'm paying ACC and employing staff." As a tenant he had paid about $2600 a month in rent to RACE since 2008, monthly track fees that were currently set at $139 per horse, and rented a horse walker at more than $400 a month. Vile said it has not been fully explained to him why RACE was choosing not to renew his lease. He said whatever issue RACE had could be resolved through mediation. "I honestly thought... this would all be sorted out through mediation," he said. He said there was no question of misconduct or criminal wrongdoing. RACE chief executive Tim Saville said it did not have to give justification for not renewing a lease. "We have not terminated the lease. It has expired and hasn't been renewed," he said. "We are entitled to do what we have done." The issue has prompted Ōhau horseman Peter McKenzie to come out in support of Vile. "What do they expect him to do? What do they think will happen here?" he said. "From a welfare point of view, how could you seriously explain a decision to expel one of their best clients and refuse point-blank to talk with him?" He said in his opinion it was "absolute nonsense". McKenzie had encouraged the NZ Trainers Association to flex some muscle on the issue. The association sent an email to RACE through its executive Wendy Cooper that said it was "of the strongest view" that the issue should go to arbitration. The email, seen by the Horowhenua Chronicle, said Vile had the full support of the association. Although a lease was never signed, there had been 14 years of receipt of lease, which would indicate an intent for a long-held lease agreement. It also noted Vile was not found to be in breach of any rules of racing. McKenzie said terms of the lease were being applied to terminate the lease, yet a lease agreement was never finished or signed. "It has terms that state it is an annual lease, as well, it has two further dates of termination and a monthly term," he said. "The original intention of the parties, RACE and Gary Vile, was clearly to provide a racing barn for the long-term occupation of Gary Vile. "Where do they expect Gary Vile to go with his horses?" He said the industry could ill-afford to lose trainers like Vile. He said the sport's governing body New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR), which has relied on Government support, must intervene and be seen to support a long-time participant. NZTR had a moral obligation to support Vile's wellbeing and the wellbeing of his animals, he said. "Gary Vile does not deserve this," he said. In an email to McKenzie, NZTR chief executive Bruce Sharrock said RACE was entitled at any time to exclude anyone from what was private property. "NZTR has engaged with RACE in an attempt to seek mediation for a resolution... they have declined, which is their right," Sharrock said. "It is in my view that NZTR is not the body to mediate disputes, beyond what it has to date, between industry participants, as these are clearly private commercial matters between parties. "Correspondence between us on this subject is otherwise closed." Vile said he supported Awapuni by racing horses there whenever possible, and 191 of his 562 career winners had come on his home course, including four Manawatū Cups. The only major local race to elude him was the Sires Produce Stakes. He first began training horses in Taranaki in his early 20s, moving to Awapuni 25 years ago. He said he couldn't imagine doing anything else. Meanwhile, with the 10-day notice due to expire on Monday, he said he had no Plan B yet.

PUTIN A PROTEST.

Talking of the Royal Oak do you remember those fantastic parties in Derek Freear's suite on the top floor held every Trentham Sales/Wellington Cup Carnival? I recall quite a few of the revellers who attended, many of whom read Race Cafe today. Who else remembers those days or has a tell to tell?

Must have made a few bob riding Show Gate for Mr Thompson.

I saw the Midget earlier today and he tells me the esteemed "Yaldie" is to be replaced by a huge shopping centre. The top deck of the public stand at Trentham = gone. The top deck of the public stand at Riccarton = gone. My favourite pub in Chch = nearly gone. My favourite drinking place in Auckland = gone. Nostalgia is not what it used to be.