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flockofewes2

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    flockofewes2 got a reaction from meomy in Thoroughbred Breeding books, photos (can you help)   
    I have a number if you still need them.I want to sell them really cheap.
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    flockofewes2 reacted to Insider in ~ R2 Ellerslie...   
    It appears to me that Mr John Otham seems to be the main catalyst in nearly every poor judicial decision in racing in this country. 
     
    Over the years on Race Cafe I have made quite a number of comments about his poor actions. 
     
    It’s not a pick on Mr Otham by me, simply a further acknowledgement that he seems to have the midis touch for poor judgement!
     
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    flockofewes2 got a reaction from Dwyn in ~ R2 Ellerslie...   
    Protest upheld reminds me why betting on NZ races is ...laughable.
    The new winner had every chance to run the leader down and was not good enough.Tangerine dreams ...indeed.
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    flockofewes2 reacted to 100 1 in ~ R2 Ellerslie...   
    Tim I think they need a bunker system like the league that does all races. No jockey trainer input.
    They make a decision and explain the rule.
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    flockofewes2 reacted to Gruff in ~ R2 Ellerslie...   
    Sam Collet had nothing to say   Her opinion would  of been the difference surely. Secondly, when is shifting out a relegation offence?  There was a classic at Morphetville a few years back where two horses eyeballed each other from the turn going from the rail to almost the outside fence , protest was dismissed after 5 minutes  and as far as loss of momentum goes in this case there wasnt any, the side on video was conclusive.Danielle stopped riding not Sam Collet which should of been the main focus given the head margin ,which is Ultimately why the protest was upheld and the only reason the fav got closer . If this was their first day on the job you could understand 
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    flockofewes2 reacted to arjay in 5 years Karaka data   
    Makes depressing reading. The only happy people would be the under bidders, thanks Shane
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    flockofewes2 got a reaction from Huey in ~ R2 Ellerslie...   
    So Te Akau's trainer fires in a protest on behalf of LBR connections.
    TA boss DE,informs stewards TA did not wish to proceed.
    Stipes assume the role of informant.
    Just a  perfect result.
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    flockofewes2 got a reaction from Insider in ~ R2 Ellerslie...   
    Don't follow the NZ scene closely but guessed it would be JO....sycophant to the 'stars' IMO.
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    flockofewes2 reacted to tripple alliance in Jacinda Ardern   
    More trouble for NZF .
    Who is the second conflicted minister?
    Wednesday, 20 November 2019, 5:46 pm
    Press Release: New Zealand National Party
    Today’s extraordinary performance by David Parker and Jacinda Ardern in Parliament raises even more questions about NZ First’s links to a shady Provincial Growth Fund application, National’s Regional Development spokesperson Chris Bishop says.
    “Yesterday in Question Time, Winston Peters talked about ‘both’ ministers declaring a conflict of interest in Future Forest Product Limited’s bid for $15 million of PGF funding.
    “We know Shane Jones was one of them, but who was the other minister and why is the Prime Minister and the Associate Minister of Finance not providing straight answers?
    “The Prime Minister was asked directly today ‘were there other ministers or under-secretaries who declared a conflict of interest in the matter being discussed?’ and she utterly failed to answer the question.
    “Multiple questions still hang over the Future Forest Products Limited application. While Shane Jones declared a conflict in October after returning from holiday, why did it take him so long to do this when the application began in March?
    “When was Mr Jones first aware of the application? What involvement did he have in the application while it was before the Provincial Development Unit?
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    flockofewes2 reacted to voice of reason in ~ R2 Ellerslie...   
    if not a te akau horse would it be the same result ?..it is now karaka qualified..due to total incompetence by stipes..will anyone in media challenger them ?..will the weigh in crew say this is bullshit?will des copout say ,this is bullshit? ..yeah/nah...so it will eventually flitter away ,while so many punters are burned and scarred...hope karma is a bitch for te akau
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    flockofewes2 got a reaction from bloke in ~ R2 Ellerslie...   
    I do recall a race sometime ago where a hot fav at Ellerslie  ridden by O.P veered right to the outside the entire straight,hung on by a long  head and retained the race.
     
    And there's Liegero's Auckland Cup to refer to ..as well.
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    flockofewes2 reacted to Midget in ~ R2 Ellerslie...   
    Yes, you are correct, but can you name any other Judicial Body that doesn't have an appeal process in place.I mean you can commit murder and appeal the decision.
    So what this says to me ,is the JCA is NEVER wrong and there is no need for any recourse by way of an appeal to any decision they make.WRONG WRONG
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    flockofewes2 got a reaction from jeepers in ~ R2 Ellerslie...   
    Protest upheld reminds me why betting on NZ races is ...laughable.
    The new winner had every chance to run the leader down and was not good enough.Tangerine dreams ...indeed.
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    flockofewes2 reacted to Midget in ~ R2 Ellerslie...   
    GRUFF, talk/debate r2 ,this is what this about
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    flockofewes2 got a reaction from Huey in ~ R2 Ellerslie...   
    Protest upheld reminds me why betting on NZ races is ...laughable.
    The new winner had every chance to run the leader down and was not good enough.Tangerine dreams ...indeed.
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    flockofewes2 reacted to Nukkledragga in This is how NZ racing is now internationally rated   
    Just had a quick look on racenet at the cox plate and mackinnon stakes in which  te akau shark and melody belle ran,going in to those races tas was rated118 and mb 116.Zero group ones against 10 and counting , those doing the ratings need the reality check!
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    flockofewes2 reacted to Berri in This is how NZ racing is now internationally rated   
    I disagree. It's all about franking form and that's where the NZTR is shite. You can't do it. One of the more important cornerstones for the industry.
    It's all about career best efforts and comparing them with other horses having career best efforts..
    As for Melody Belle, she's interesting. So where was she before and now. Try this...Her first two starts in Aussie

    Her win in the Sires Produce was quite good because there are a couple of horses you can frank the international form with. Taking Aim went to Hong Kong after this race. Although Melody Belle beat him, he beat her at their next start. After running 4th in the Danehill (G2), he went to HK where he has won a class 2 but no World beater. Pierata is interesting though, in that his best form is winning the All Aged Stakes beating Osborn Bulls and Seige of Quebec. Osborn Bulls best win was in a group 2 but he finished 2nd behind Sunlight in the Newmarket. Seige of Quebec's best win was in a Group 3 but ran 3rd in the Toorak. So any rating from this form is around 110.
    Melody Belle's next crack in Aussie produced the following

    So her rating could not have improved beyond 110 but take in mind that in Alizee's win, Alizee beat Malaguerra and Hartnel over 1200 (not either of these horses best distance) , so Alizee rated 114 at best.
    So what about the NZ form...in the Livermol. she beat Peso and Crown Prosecutor. Peso's best win is a listed race and Crown Prosecutor (CP)  since winning the Derby was beaten 12 len by The Autumn Sun. He was rated 120 so CP rated 108 on Aussie run. Hasn't won since.
    So now yo9u get to Melody Belles best race, probably the Empire Rose beating Aristia. Aristia's best win was in the Oaks beating Greysful Glamour. Her best win was in the Oaks Trial (L). So the win over Aristia wasn't special.
    So to the final start...the real form frank of her career, the McKinnon.  She was beaten by Magic Wand, who is a 3 win from 21 starts filly. Yes she's smart but she was rolled by the likes of Magical, Enable and Sea of Class whenever she met them. She was rated 112 and she beat Melody Belle after having run in the Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate. So where does Melody Belle fit? Well she's no better than Magic Wand on 114.
    Then frank the NZ form. If she is rated 114, then Catalyst is rated 110 but I would put a "p" after that rating to express that it should improve. 
    You've got to get rid of the emotion and face up to reality...
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    flockofewes2 reacted to Midget in ~ R2 Ellerslie...   
    I will reply to this a later date, but to give some idea what i think,The JCA AND THE RIU MUST BE REPLACED, THIS IS CRIMINAL. 
    I will lose my licence if this comes about,but this is the worst decision i have seen and i will voice my opinion and being a licence holder,i am up tp lose it,but i did it  once before and won the case, i will make sure justice is done,i will read all reports and then i will put my opinion up to make sure justice is done, unbelievable this has happened. have a look at the winner's ears pricked 50m before the line.The best horse won without a doubt.
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    flockofewes2 got a reaction from We're Doomed in ~ R2 Ellerslie...   
    I do recall a race sometime ago where a hot fav at Ellerslie  ridden by O.P veered right to the outside the entire straight,hung on by a long  head and retained the race.
     
    And there's Liegero's Auckland Cup to refer to ..as well.
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    flockofewes2 got a reaction from scooby3051 in The only horse you need this Saturday.....   
    paid $3 win-$1.70 PLACE NZ TAB. 
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    flockofewes2 got a reaction from Insider in Can anyone tell me...   
    yes...put your cue in the..rack!
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    flockofewes2 got a reaction from 6xes in So what's the real answer   
    So NZ Racing has been held hostage by a hotbed of Communists...all these years!
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    flockofewes2 got a reaction from Insider in Can anyone tell me...   
    You respond like a...politician...here's something to ponder...Chris Trotter...
    'Throughout New Zealand’s brief history, conservative parties and crony capitalism have marched together in lock-step. In such a tiny society how could they not? Only the state has ever had access to the huge capital resources required to facilitate economic development. For capitalists, large and small, that meant securing their desired economic outcomes by cultivating mutually beneficial political relationships. Naturally, the individuals, businesses, and political parties involved in this activity were not at all keen to have their behaviour trumpeted from the roof-tops. If deals needed to be done, it was overwhelmingly in the interests of all parties that they be done in secret.'
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    flockofewes2 got a reaction from Huey in So what's the real answer   
    I get it alright.
    Its called the blame game.
    That blame lies squarely with NZTR and its appointments,lobbyists,and incompetent,s who are big on promises..'NZ racing will be the envy of the...world'and 
    clearly HOPELESS on...delivering.
    All good blokes of course.See the world,get on board the NZTR gravy train.
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    flockofewes2 reacted to hedley in Global Warming / Climate Change   
    It's not about a lefty bid for world control..it is about right wing control and extreme right at that.
    A New World Order that finds big business in control and governing eventually., the T.P.P.A. is the chassis for that.
    And as far as global warming goes, the symptoms are created by H.A.A.R.P. and you'll have to You Tube it for an explaination..it's been manifest for about 40yrs so far.