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Huey

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  1. 2 hours ago, stodge said:

    I'd welcome any suggestions on how to revive the corpse that is English Test Cricket after this morning's disaster in Melbourne.

    Bring some batsmen with you next time!

    Having said that Bolands performance was freakish!

  2. 3 hours ago, ,knight star said:

    When we had lockdown in March last year in level four  horse were not allowed to be worked wonder what has changed especially  with delta being more contagious  

    Probably the fact that the NZ industry would not recover from a 4 week lockdown at all now, its borderline now let alone inflicting that on the industry , so I'm sure they realise that this time.

  3. 5 hours ago, Shad said:

    Agree hard to compete with that, but it is what it is here in nz, so we either support it or switch our allegiance to Australia, no point in going over same old ground, saying its this its that and the other, we just need move on.

    Sorry Shad but we've been moving on with the same old same old crowd for years and it only gets worse. 

    Having said that I'm really "Positive" about the future of NZracing!

  4. 38 minutes ago, Aaron Bidlake said:

    Just the riders is the problem unfortunately,not sure why they are not programming a highweight on the day as well to make it viable for the northern riders to make the trip down.

    Not sure why owners with battling flat horses are not trying to have a crack at jumping them, it's pretty good money on offer.  

    Probably for the very reason youve already pointed out.

  5. 3 hours ago, tasman man said:

    I disagree.....the 2 x races have now established themselves as 2 of the most ICONIC races on the years calendar and the day in general one of the top racedays.

    Both attract significant International interest especially from Australia.

    The ARC sees the value in the day contributing $1.5 mil. to the 2 x races.

    NZTR continues to prop up some of our traditional ICONIC races some of whom are losing some of their gloss.

    Last year NZTR contributed the full stake for the Telegraph and the Livamol[ Hastings] races.

    It contributed $360k of $400 for NZ Oaks.

    It contributed $150k toward toward the Coupland mile.etc etc

    If any club or organisation can create a major raceday and /or races then NZTR should be contributing and assisting the growth.....a good investment IMO

     

    While that's all very good ... for getting you a nice table on KM night, the fact of the matter is the KM fields would be no different, the party would be no different, the amount of posers out in force would be no different, the hyperbole and hoopla would be no different and probably even the prices paid at the sales would be no different if both of those races were run for $500k!

    As for your claims regarding race days and clubs inputs you show a complete misunderstanding for how it all actually works, this KM day is gifted to the ARC by those that run NZracing , NZTR in its wisdom seldom strays from its approach in appeasing those that run NZracing (see Stakes distribution, clubs in line for closure via assistance (most of it underhanded I might add) from NZTR  amongst others , free PR etc etc for further examples) and thus bow and scrape to their beck and call.

  6. 11 hours ago, Tony said:

    I have just been reading the latest TAB News Release about how great the TAB is going at the moment. I'm not an accountant but this part does worry me "Next year, the three racing codes - New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR), Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) and Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) - are projected to receive $23 million more in fixed distributions compared to that budgeted for the current financial year, at a total of $140m. This increase equates to a 20 percent rise in growth year-on year (see Table 1 below)."

    All the comparisons are against "budget" and nothing is compared to past performance. I think that the distribution in 2018 was about 148m. WE were going no good then so how are these figures so great. What am I missing. 

    It would be interesting to compare the expenses this year compared to earlier years rather than "budgeted" with all the cost cutting that's been done since Covid.

    Are we going to see Press Releases designed to stroke the egos and improve the CV's of CEO's.

    Will we see the continued increasing of Stakes by reducing the number of races and not the amount of extra money being put in the industry. What have I over looked 

     

     

    I dont think youve missed much, but there must surely be significant cost savings on the way given what the industry has given up to survive?

    At any rate the "TAB Fairy" will surely be along shortly to put us all right.

  7. 1 hour ago, JJ Flash said:

    More nonsense from our resident bitter and twisted poster. My health is superb according to the Doc on Monday.

    Keep making negative  posts and piggy backing on anything anti about NZ racing. Its amazing what makes people feel important and  happy. Hows your good mate Bob doing after been shown the door, still as miserable as ever?

    Hello resident fairy dust!!

    It's not a Doc's job to check you for delusion now is it?

  8. 18 hours ago, Baz (NZ) said:

    It's only a 4yo gelding but was gelded 13 years ago. Who was the Vet? That's an impressive talent to have! 🙈 🤣

     

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    I'd have backed it just because of the Jockey!

    Black Tuxedo haven't been around for 20 years or more though have they?

  9. On 6/15/2021 at 2:20 PM, Nukkledragga said:

    This is what I will do upon my coronation as king of the TAB and high priest of racing.Most of the problems relate to money and as the biggest punters on NZ racing are from OZ we should be aiming to give THEM a better product to maximise their spend.How ? Start by trying to LOWER the average dividends across the board( lower prices mean more winners reinvesting as opposed to 1 big winner who banks it/ buys a car etc) by changing from hcp racing to wfa on most races( hcps would stay for traditional features),by changing the calendar on all weekday races to create " circuits" leading up to saturday features.It is important to have consecutive weds for example racing the same horses/ jockeys/ tracks to give those bigger punters more confidence.This is a trickle up system starting with punters and ending with more aussie dollars to pay for anything and everything and making punting more attractive to kiwis.This means shutting tracks but I would put it to those tracks to create a " circuit" of their own with or without other clubs/ tracks and let the turnover do the talking.

    Would be great if clubs/tracks had the flexibility to do this, but alas they dont.

  10. On 6/12/2021 at 2:41 PM, Berri said:

    There is so much wrong with the current presentation that its not funny. Trackside is the only shop front window so it has to be the best of standard. It starts with the language, tone, accent of speech, good use of the English language, pace of the message, inflection of the message and finally the content. If you close you eyes and listen to those who are currently presenting, and then do so again with someone you really enjoy listening to, you will quickly realise why you think its slightly off.

    If you are a producer/ director who doesn't understand these attributes, then you will not be aware of them. Nick Luck and Jim McGrath are two people who have a great command of timing, pace and knowledge, with an understanding of the pronunciation of the English language. That is why they are so easy to listen to.

    Then there's the rest of the production schedule, which in my mind, is extremely mediocre at best. I tried suggesting things to the powers that be on numerous occasions with no effect that it becomes a chore. Once again, if you don't know these things at the start, how can we expect anyone to be able to direct others to do it correctly.

    That's a bit negative of you there Berri.

    NZ racing is going gangbusters at the moment :

    - new AWT (everyone loves it I'm told which is absolutely fantastic for the industry going forward, well that's what they all say on trackside so it has to be true)

    - Massive increase in distributions to the codes (costs have been cut here there and everywhere , including that pointless avenue for distributing the product etc  the radio , a tool of communication set back in the stone ages and thankfully we in NZ racing circles have seen the light and rid our industry of this pointless tool for promoting our sport amongst others has been uses for the tool, I expect other jurisdictions will soon follow our lead on this one in droves! ) 

    - rumour has it prizemoney will soon be going up up up also, which is fantastic for everyone in the industry - can't wait! Still only at rumour stage but I'm certain it will happen soon

    and of course the main reason for our massive resurgence

    - the quality product we put out on trackside which is quite simply world class (those darn Aussies could learn a thing or two from us thats for sure!) I put the success of trackside down to the "been there and done" that persons running the show ( they probably don't listen to your suggestions because they already have it performing to its absolute best , so don't take it to heart , they know what they are doing!) 

    Got to go getting ready to watch "Weigh In" , my weekly review fix of Aussie racing !

     

     

  11. 6 hours ago, JJ Flash said:

    Hardly factual but not surprising from you. Have no issue with robust discussion, i find it improves intelligence/knowledge. yes i'm a positive rather than negative type but it has not held me back in life thusfar.. 

    Please don't confuse positivity with delusion.

    You might need to re-read those Tony Robbins & Brain Tracy books again , I hear readers become a lot more reflective after 20+ readings!

  12. 1 hour ago, JJ Flash said:

    We al know how negative you are and that's your prerogative and you excel at it.

    If you inherited a 50 mio system and were broke with ridiculous annual fees to pay  how would you address that issue as it seems you and a few others love to hate everything TAB. but do not offer any current solutions except bring back Trackside radio.

    I should add that on another channel you frequent it was suggested that the TAB walk away from the contract. Surely you dont think that's a great idea or do you?

    Well that's where we differ , I've grown to like the new website despite the controversy surrounding it. 

    As for your mantra in calling everyone who disagrees with you negative - LMAO

    and no I wouldn't be in agreement with walk away.

  13. 2 hours ago, JJ Flash said:

    Dont you mean distributions. Thats what everyone wants  so the respective codes can either use it operationally  or increase stakes or a combo of both?

    Any chance of a reply to this question i posed to you earlier.?

    Surely i don' have to repeat myself.

    I know you congratulate anything and everything these guys do and lets face it thats your prerogative.

    I'm not going to clap for an increase in distributions that could have been achieved by any sensible management if they'd made the changes the industry has been screaming for for 20+ years. i.e. cost cutting in particular. 

    $5m increase in distributions and no trackside radio - LMAO!

     

  14. 5 hours ago, JJ Flash said:

    The above to me signifies Achiever.

     

    Alas Huey you don't come across as one except in the negativity stakes which is why i made the comments about your constant bagging of everything. You achieve nothing with your keyboard warrior attacks. Bet you have never met with let alone discussed anything positively with any of the senior management/board  of current NZTAB or NZTR since new Racing act came in. What say you of the recent bonus distributions to the codes and improving balance sheet.??.

    Hello !  even NZTR acknowledge the cost savings the industry have been screaming out for years for. 

    Next seasons figures are the ones I'll be interested in, compared to this seasons - hopefully I'll have to eat humble pie and the wagering performance in particular continues on an upward projectory!

  15. 43 minutes ago, tasman man said:

    Seriously Huey , 

    Why do you stay involved in Racing ,particularly NZ Racing.

    A much bigger, better racing country is nearby ....very close !

    Non -stop negativity achieves very little and you will be aware of the message in the story about the boy who cried wolf .

    Do you have any skin in game or anything which prevents you from having a break......you are now starting to abuse other posters ...for what ?

    Cheer up champ or take up an interest in something which gives you more joy !

    Enough already of the obvious bias for your mate, who started this by abusing me.

    I've plenty of skin in the game thanks, but its none of your business btw

    What you and your mate deem as negativity by posters - many view your over the top sugar coated , bias posts & attempts to find anything and everything right with the industry when it is clearly not the case as borderline delusion at best & deceitful at worse!

  16. 3 hours ago, JJ Flash said:

    Correct, i can let you be a moaning stupid idiot all by yourself and a quick look back at your historical posts says it all about your negativity. You must lead a really sad life based on your previous posts. Probably a lost cause.

    When you inherit a near bankrupt business and industry participants call for cost cuts then the non performing "nice to haves" should be the first to go. I think that point is lost on you despite it being explained many times. It cost 3-4 million and obviously generated way less than that on a CB basis.

     I work in the private sector , you should try it- running a business that is. Its a challenge but that's why myself and many other do it.

     

    Listen "JJ Happy Sheep"  I don't know why you have this deep fascination with giving these guys credit for savings in costs , when the industry has been screaming at them to do it for 20 years or more & even then they only did it because

    a) they had to - Broke

    b) Covid gave them the perfect excuse

    c) The government provided the real sustenance to keep going.

    You might be impressed by such obvious goings on what with your detailed experiences in the Private sector and all , but no me.  

    I know youre going to pull out the old chestnut of the new regime etc. , but why did it take them so long to do something then? If they hadn't they may have been able to save the radio (non revenue earner, nice to have - LMAO and you work in the private sector!) 

    Whats next races with no race caller? Horses racing with no saddle cloth? How about computer generated races run in an Excel spreadsheet?  With your logic the cost savings opportunities are endless - Stakes will triple the industry is saved !!!