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Joe Waldron...he’s going to Mornington...should be interesting to see how he goes. Obviously has some decent backers....perhaps Lindsay de Souza?

What about Saundry, Hughes andJackson? would we miss them/will we miss them when they are punted? but when, that's the haunting question, please Mr Peters, just pull the trigger, please....you've got the ammunition, so just do it.

And that's a sad look for a sad industry, a small minority benefit while the vast majority suffer.....God help us all.

If massive changes aren't implemented and quickly I can see a lot more Kiwi's coming to Oz to work with horses and owners either leaving the industry or sending their horses to Oz. It won't be long until the feed costs in NZ start to go north big time. The drought over here and the cost of your fuel is cutting deeply, as many of you use Oz feed the cost will cause grief, we are seeing feed/hay going through the roof, so the importer will soon start to pass on the rises to the consumer in NZ.......training fees have to rise, they have to,,,,,,,,and if the prize money drops to 7K again, for 'industry' days...God don't you love that phrase.......Economy Day I call it........or SOS DAY.....Petone's .......Save Our Salaries Day.........well, not many owners will cop 70/80 bucks a day fee for that kind of reward/punishment. IMO.

We have in addition to several of 'those' brands you mention Trump, two of the most prestigious sporting brands in Australasia.........we respect our clients confidentiality Trump, our business demands that, it should be all about your client, not about you......and that's my last word.

Trump, I own a Global Marketing Company, it funds my racing interests, what I don't do, is gloat on my website as to how good I am,......it's like driving up to a clients office in a 200K BMW......you just don't do it.......the tweet was totally inappropriate ....in those circumstances......

He may be but his tweet was not called for in this instance.it made him look like a total prat....someone who is incredibly insecure...yes, I’m sure he isn’t but that’s how it comes across...perception is reality to many

Starting up again this week...but remember they’re not on daylight saving yet....so it’s midday in NZ

Pam, I think this is the elephant in the room concerning ANY reorganisation plans. The industry in NZ is too small to enable the distancing of conflicts of interests. And an even bigger issue to that is that nobody seems to understand that concept...a bit like ironic humour...through to the keeper...

And I have to say that I have just read the biggest “wank” tweet of the day from the illustrious Guy Mulcaster who wants to let everyone know that he sourced Patrick Erin for the Chris Waller stable.....oh please...can’t the lovely people from Wingatui have their moment in the sun? Who really cares.....you didn’t have to be Einstein... I’m a little bit over these Bloodstock agents (or as I label them, dedicated followers of fashion who happily spend other people’s money) who have to claim every success...especially when one of their overpriced over valued purchases wins a maiden at Pakenham or thereabouts...please let their be some sanity....and stop being so insecure...I don’t recall ever seeing Stev Brem carrying on like his modern day counterparts...?

I paid up for a couple of my fillies to participate in the scheme (and also believing I’m helping the industry) and to say I’m disappointed in the race options, is an understatement. is this just another con? It seems to cater for horses up north but it seems if you’re running south of Taupo then it’s a genuine waste of money, especially if you’re in the South Island. Today at New Plymouth is a great example...ratings 82 open..not restricted to fillies & mares and the only “Pearled” horse is Florence Jean.... The last Pearl in the South Island was when? Wingatui 14 Sept (only 3 eligible) and Riccarton (R82) 08 Aug... I don’t know who is responsible for the structure and allocation of the bonuses, but I won’t be supporting this initiative again. On paper it’s a great concept but as usual it’s been created by the few for the few...

Absolutely Phantom, transparency should be paramount, when the R&T Boards are disbanded then the stewards panels should be looked at also, both RIU and JCA, then and only then will some semblance of confidence return to our industry.

It's Fasthorse Leggy, it has to be!

Thanks for the post RR, loved reading that......in passing.....we were driving through Beckhampton, [as you do] and made a point of dropping into Roger Charlton's stables, unannounced, no appointment.[as you don't[ and didn't expect the world, only to have Roger's PA give us a guided tour. What an amazing stables, and the downs/heath across the road on which they worked their horses....simply amazing. We were lucky to see Al Khazeem and none other than Time Test!.....that was 2014, the following year we were over in the UK for business and went to the Rowley Mile and saw Time Test win the Joel Stakes. ......so lovely to see TT now at Little Avondale.....hope he gets plenty of nice mares, I just feel he'll do a great job being a son of Dubawi. and from Abdullah's great family.

RR, our friend was the Mayor of Newmarket, horse trainer extraordinaire, Mr John Berry, he rode the winner of the Town Plate a few years back, the lovely Kadouchski.....johnberryracing.com.......there is no greater racecourse, no lovelier raceday than Newmarket July Cup, other than the Guineas Day, Rowley Mile.......too much palaver at Royal Ascot, however the race callers that have the job on those huge expanses known as UK racecourses are to be applauded...the monitor helps of course, but in most cases they run straight at you for 1 mile or more.....priceless.

Well, if you want to take this in it's context......Petone.

Well I do spend... but I’m putting it IN...not taking it OUT... ive said all along this industry can be fixed otherwise would I continue to support trainers and the other people that send me a bill every month? But it needs clear thinking, practical people at the helm...and I didn’t put those current people into power..people need to rise above provincialism and understand the industry is just about to go tits up. whenever I voiced the need for change and offered suggestions on what we could do at our local track, I was cried down, exactly as you are doing now...”take your ideas and go back to Rosehill”...so it’s the basic mindset that is the challenge facing the industry in NZ.

I think it’s going to be an interesting trip south for Winx as they’ve now introduced a ban on the administration of Regumate...so let’s see what the impact of that decision will have on her...

I am more than entitled to put the boot in as I spend $12,000 a month to pay for my Kiwi domiciled horses...and one of my trainers agrees with my sentiments...so take it on the chin Barry....NZ should be the greatest racing jurisdiction on the planet but it’s crap thinking and action that as brought it to its knees...go curl up in front of the chippee and take a dose of sugar to loosen up that bitter mind of yours...

Oh Barry, in a post way back I think I mentioned my Dad was a rails bookmaker, in the days when we had 50,OOO at the races in Sydney,........he knew how to 'pick' dead un's from a hundred yards, and while I'm not saying MT was dead, the ride should have been looked at far more closely........it's called innuendo you see Barry, and as an owner, breeder of winners in three states of Australia I feel I do have a few qualifications to utter disappointments. The horse eased in the betting the other firmed remarkably late...plonked.......in the old days, a message would have been sent to the barriers here, ''we are watching'' would have been the message......but not in amateur hour or play school which is what we see every day over there.....the horse was worked all the way by Michael C, then Matt C starts to look and then shift......did it hang?....it was race experienced and had the rail, anyway....enough......it's another 28 degree day here, blue skies and great racing....so pardon me if I'm distracted......I know it's lost on you Barry, I honestly do, but I admire your passion and wish you the best.

I can’t believe some of the rides I see ( check out Matamata R2 earlier this week) I can’t believe there are no hard questions asked....I can’t believe trainers & owners don’t speak up...it seems we’re just racing for other people’s benefit....and that’s why I have no faith in the RIU....they don’t make waves or rattle the cages and they are very happy to accept questionable excuses.....yet someone needs to start shaking the trees...and I’m not sure if it will ever happen...unless we get a new panel of stewards and dismiss the JCA... where is the Owners Association....? Note to industry - yes that includes you, the RIU and the JCA - if you are serious about reform, then start thinking like a business. We need a strong, profitable TAB.....and as it currently stands punters won’t bet on NZ races...so where will the money to fund the industry in the future come from...you can close all the racecourses under the sun but that’s not going to instil confidence with punters unless there is some fair dinkum policing ...

Phantom. Agree 100%....however the thoroughbreds’ big problem is the RIU...and they seem to be “afraid” of the JCA...otherwise we would see more enquiries. If stewards did their job (and perhaps they need a lesson from the ATC guys) we would see a better standard of riding, better follow up with trainers concerning any poor performances, and more veterinary examinations (again, from Vets who would not be under any duress) Conflict of interest is a concept our industry is totally ignorant of, blissfully it would seem. Perhaps the industry is too small...to get an objective view...

What I am totally perplexed about is not seeing a sprinkling of Kiwi stayers nominated for the Metrop...this is the ONE race over the Spring, Kiwis CAN win....where is Ladies First, where is Vin de Dance? Chances are the track will have a bit of give... Worth $750k...and not an entry...seriously folks.... Did anyone learn from the Gingernuts fiasco last year? Pissing around waiting for Hastings, races fall over and hey presto, you land in Melbourne too under done...and you’ve let go once in a lifetime opportunity.....I feel sorry for the owners of Gingernuts.. Im thinking Scott Base would have been competitive in the Dato at MV last Saturday...what a shame he wasn’t there...

SD, we have 3 channels, Sky one takes the real time racing, Sky two lesser meetings like NZ once the Oz racing kicks in, and Sky central that gives a more in-depth coverage, as for BB, he and a few others are well off the mark in recent times, we also have Racing.COM......FREE TO AIR, !!!!......They do VIC and SA, Racing, birdcage interviews, after race with trainer and jock....so you see, we are well looked after......

The money Phillipe, the money.