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I think the PROMO'S should be on our own racing in N.Z. FFS.
 

Some good horses mentioned.

Ronnie was apprenticed to Ginner Hart in Hawera. His first winner was Bravata at Marton on the 13/1/73. He won the 1977 Cuddle Stakes and Whyte Handicap on My Binnie. The 1977 Pahiatua Cup and 1978 Anniversary Handicap on Fraxy. The 1978 Thompson Handicap on Surrey Park and the 1978 Woodville Cup on Kindled and the 1979 Wellington Racing Club Handicap on War Waggon.

So Sad to read of the Passing of Ronnie Franklin condolences to his family and friends . He always had a Smile on his face and he was a guy that was always there to listen and give encouragement to the younger riding brigade RIP Ronnie

Sad to note that former Rotorua and Matamata trainer Terry McDermott passed away last Friday. His first winner was The Answer at Rotorua on the 11/2/61 ridden by Buzz Leggett. Lardalette won three 2yo races for him in the 1973-74 season. He was best known as the trainer of the top hurdler Owhata Chief who was involved in one of the most controversial races in NZ Racing history- the 1976 Great Northern Hurdles. Thun won the race by 1.5 l from Owhata Chief. There was an inquiry and placings stood. Owhata Chiefs connections appealed to the Waikato District Committee and the placings were reversed. At a later appeal Thun was reinstated as the winner.Next year in the 1977 Great Northern Hurdles Owhata Chief ridden by Choc Hounsell won by 40l from Royal Mail and Thun. He also won the 1976 Waikato, Awapuni, Trentham and Wellington Hurdles. Later he was sold to the States and won 10 further races and $US 81,962.

In the Cambridge area of the Waikato there is the The Oaks Stud.

Craig once worked for the Crawfords in Matamata. Well I think he did ?? Then track attendant on the local course.

Found the problem with mowing the track - too much money spent on fancy dinners and wine instead of plant and equipment

A sad day. A good man Mr R.C Lang. Greart rider "STRAIGHT BACK".
I was on course' "Te Awamutu" when he won on Battle Heights fresh up over a sprint distance.
A true gentleman.

He died yesterday in the same year as his wife .
Beautiful rider.
Who will ever forget his great apprenticeship and the association with D J O'Sullivan ?
His masterly WFA  rides. 
No doubt Gub will do some research on Roger's great wins.
Maybe add your own memories of a fantastic Jockey to this thread.

The state of n.z racing is in a sad situation.
Class of horses going around, lack of Quality riders and poor leadership.
I can remember, this was a mid week meeting1970s, drew excellent fields. Duty Free , Black Rod, Fort Hagen etc. 
The public has lost interest in racing. Because of the cost of living or other ways of gambling. No Free To Air coverage.

The state of n.z racing is in a sad situation.
Class of horses going around, lack of Quality riders and poor leadership.
I can remember, this was a mid week meeting1970s, drew excellent fields. Duty Free , Black Rod, Fort Hagen etc. 
The public has lost interest in racing. Because of the cost of living or other ways of gambling. No Free To Air coverage.

What are your fondest memories of Queen Elizabeth?
Did you attend any Race meetings where she was?
 
We recall her visit to Ellerslie Racecourse when she opened the new stand back in the 1990's, when Ellerslie had Gardeners & a well maintained Nursery where the public could buy Flowers & plants - we need that part of our Racing industry back in the limelight where it belongs.
 
 
May Auckland Racing Club get off their backsides & restore the Glasshouses and Gardens to the glory we once had in memory of Queen Elizabeth - it's 100 years ago since the Glasshouses were built and parts of which came from England.
It would be very fitting to undertake this and have the Flower Show back at Ellerslie and local Racecourses tied in with Race Meetings where Races are named after Queen Elizabeth
 
We look forward to Charlie, who also enjoys his racing, continuing on his parents legacy.

Yes! Always took time to say a simple Hello. Mr McKee the same which flowed on to Stick.

Palliser! Refer to my last entry... Cameron can get a truck driving job. Do not feel sorry for him.
He had left the racing industry and only just returned , he has plenty of time to sort himself out.

Denny would have been rapt today  for Mike, who  had a super first starter bolt in today.
Race One Sandown ( Lakeside ).
Japanese Emperor  (  3g Satona Aladdin ) . Lot 451  2021  BOUGHT FOR $360K  His Brands were 888 over 9
 

My sincere condolences to Paul & Mike and all the Moroney family at this sad time with the loss of a Matamata racing icon. 💔😥 R.I.P Mr Moroney. 🙏🏇🌹

Yes! Always took time to say a simple Hello. Mr McKee the same which flowed on to Stick.

Yes! Always took time to say a simple Hello. Mr McKee the same which flowed on to Stick.

Palliser! Refer to my last entry... Cameron can get a truck driving job. Do not feel sorry for him.
He had left the racing industry and only just returned , he has plenty of time to sort himself out.

Palliser! Refer to my last entry... Cameron can get a truck driving job. Do not feel sorry for him.
He had left the racing industry and only just returned , he has plenty of time to sort himself out.

Palliser! Refer to my last entry... Cameron can get a truck driving job. Do not feel sorry for him.
He had left the racing industry and only just returned , he has plenty of time to sort himself out.

Lovely service for Taiki…well done to everyone involved. RIP Tiger…..😔🙏

Auckland is a over crowded mess. No mayor can improve the congested roads and ram raids and drive by gun crimes.
From Lusty Len to Pretender Phil Goff where has Auckland gone?
My prediction is that Efeso will win and Auckland will keep on Stumbling on. Not a super city by any stretch  of a persons imagination.

TAIKI's  death Brings back memories of all our precious riders.
Who rode for me or were part of  our racing family. Some were killed . others had on going issues
after injuries. (  No not You Spratty )
Ashlee Mundy...  Sam Mc Rae....Tony Williams, Sheila Laxon,
Rebecca Black, Sam Spratt, Lance O' , Linda Jones, Linda Ballantyne, Ken Browne, 
Terrassa McDonald,
Ray Peake, ( Who sits in his wheel Chair everyday for the last 27 years on the Cambridge  road..)
Tim Wheeler . Don Graham, 
Bless them all.