Huey

I just noticed Mulaazem a half brother to Sepoy standing at Stud in Marton for $4k , looks like he has some runners and winners in Aus already.

1. Te Rapa R6 - 3.40pm - Lisa Chittick Foxbridge Plate (Gr2) - $100k, 1200m, WFA - 11 - Francaletta 2. Randwick R4 - 3.50pm - Darley Silver ShadowStks (Gr2) - $200k, 1200m, 3yo fillies SW+Ps -6 - Futooh 3. Randwick R5 - 4.25pm - Sydney Markets Up and Coming Stks (Gr3) - $150k, 1300m, 3yo qlty hdcp -5- Master Ash 4. Caulfield R5 - 4.40pm - KS Environmental Stks (Gr3) - $150k, 1100m, 3yo colts/geldings SW+Ps - 7- High Ratio 5. Randwick R6 - 5.00pm - Winx Stks (Gr1) - $500k, 1400m, WFA - 2-Religify 6. Caulfield R6 - 5.20pm - Winslow Group Quezette Stks (Gr3) - $150k, 1100m, 3yo fillies/mares SW+Ps - 7 - Witherspoon 7. Randwick R7 - 5.40pm - Nexon Show County Quality (Gr3) - $150k, 1200m, qlty hdcp - 6- No Doubt 8. Caulfield R7 - 6.00pm - Sir John Monash P.B. Lawrence Stks (Gr1) - $200k, 1400m, WFA - 13- Grunt 9. Randwick R8 - 6.20pm - Ryde Toyota Toy Show Quality (Gr3) - $150k, 1300m fillies/mares qlty hdcp - 4- Payroll  10. Morphettville R7 - 7.51pm - David R Coles AM Spring Stks (Gr3) - $120k, 1200m, WFA - 7 - Hard Empire Thanks!

I agree a complete waste of time really and why does it only go till end of 4yo year , skewed to an area and a certain type of horse. I would have thought NZ needs one just completely for the fairer sex no matter age or location.

I'm sure Puha will correct if I'm wrong but I thought what he was trying to get at was that it was great to see the underdog/battler have success at the carnival and I'd have to agree with him.

Riccarton Race 6 #5 Shamal Flemington Race 7 #8 Camdus

I guess it not as expensive as insuring a racehorse? If you like the foal surely insure if it means something to you.

R8 no. 4 Second Innings

C'mon Puha what's the difference?

I don't envy them , tipping horses in NZ winter about as hard as it gets.

It's a good point you make and why aren't preliminary arrangements made as a back up at track nearby to where races are being held if they can't be at existing venue. Especially with the weather we get in NZ. Make the most of some of these venues that are being under used.

R1 - 17 - Stokers Rock R2 - 3 - Showtime

Yes if its a cost decision it seems a very odd one indeed, especially for a stud of that Magnitude.

Bring on the Strathayr the Lingfield and Southwell don't look any different to the Aussie AW or the yankee models and they are bring boring to new levels on those surfaces.

Unfortunately for many smaller clubs this will be the nail in the coffin, race dates taken, horse numbers will dwindle if they are lucky they'll remain as training centres.