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rumpole it looks as though Barry's piece has been pulled/deleted.Stuff all we can do about it!

Memphis 2 there is a Memphis Cup but you have to be a tennis player to win it! There was racing in Memphis at Montgomery Park from 1851-1906.It was closed when betting was outlawed in Tennessee.Racing has never been revived there since.

porky he is still a stallion! That may explain his pre race antics.Very few horses have the ability to jump and totally relax in staying races.There is an old adage-you want a stayer to go into the gates as if the very devil is after him then you want him to jump like an old lady shuffling into church!

Memphis2 if you can't get keen on American racing you should change your pseudonym!

Franco Ice what is the name of the stud?

Temple Tiger wins at New Plymouth.Well done Gary!

High Class provided Shocking with his first N.Z.winner at Avondale today with a remarkable last to first finish.She is out of the smart mare Mill Duckie 8/23 and $233,240.

Form is temporary.Class is permanent!

Jason had a revealing interview with Des Coppins around midday today on Radio Trackside.Would not be surprised if he resumes training sooner rather than later but sadly it may not be in New Zealand.

Thanks Ted.

The 1400m races at Hastings on a good track are run around 1.22 while the 1600m races are usually run in around 1.36.

Credit where credit is due.The new starting gates will be commissioned at Matamata on Wednesday.Most positive development in racing for some time.

Totally agree rumpole.This race is one of the most important in the world and can have a huge influence on breeding in the future.Deserved far better coverage.Nothing at all on Trackside Radio!

Ted I wonder sometimes about whether the barriers are in the correct position.Would be interested to know if tracks like Te Rapa and Hastings have their distances surveyed at all and if so how long ago?

Thanks for that information Ted.Over 21 years that previous record stood! That field had a lot of depth to it alright.

American Pharoah won the 141st renewal of the Kentucky Derby this morning.Fourth Derby for trainer Bob Baffert and back to back Derbies for jockey Victor Espinoza following Californian Chrome last year.I think American Pharoah can win the Preakness in a fortnight but doubt whether he will get the 2400m trip of the Belmont.Unbridled and Storm Cat in his third line may limit his stamina.

American Pharoah won the 141st renewal of the Kentucky Derby this morning.Fourth Derby for trainer Bob Baffert and back to back Derbies for jockey Victor Espinoza following Californian Chrome last year.I think American Pharoah can win the Preakness in a fortnight but doubt whether he will get the 2400m trip of the Belmont.Unbridled and Storm Cat in his third line may limit his stamina.

Ted they ran 1.3.49 for the 1100m.Don't think they run very often at that distance at Te Rapa.If it was for the first time it would be a track record anyway!

Punters got burnt big time in this race.Miss Wilson is a lovely filly but she overaced after ending up in the trail and could not quite finish off.Good form reference this race.

Mitigating factors: 1.Drew 10/11. 2.First start left handed. 3.Throws a front leg and had difficulty cornering into the straight.

pogo can't get it right every time! Pity he is not by Duelled!

Bounding last week.Rising Romance this week.More top liners will follow unless the stakes issue in New Zealand is rectified.

I fear that waiting for the Racing Board to solve the racing industries myriad of problems is a bit like leaving the porch light on for Lord Lucan.

King of Siam makes his debut in Race 1 at Bendigo today.He is a 2yo colt by Nom du Jeu.Interesting that John Sadler has chosen a 1600m race for his first start.He is out of Surreal a Zabeel mare from the family of Tudor Light and Elabama.

Don't think John would know a forelock from a fetlock.I certainly won't be tugging my forelock if I ever meet him!