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J Mac goes down the isle today in Sydney .
I'm sure all NZ racing fans will join me in wishing him and Katelyn all the very best for today and the future.

Pennyweka continues a great run for NZ 3yo's in Aus , let's hope they do a lot of racing here next season in our better races to not only make them more competitive but help lift the ratings .
Be interesting to see how many turn up as 4yo's as it is the toughest step , 3yo to 4yo season to race against the older horses .
I can't remember a better 3yo crop for many years .

Of course Anamoe is a Champion, whether he wins on a bog track or not. 

Holidaying  down South but missed out on seeing 2 horses he part own win 2 Ozzie Grp 1's within and hour. Bred them both as well. Well done him.

Interesting in hindsight that the 2022 G1 Levin Classic was given a warning by the New Zealand Pattern Committee because the top 4 didn't rate highly enough. The race was won by Imperatriz and I Wish I Win was third.

Four Group1 races in Sydney today and all won by NZ bred horses. Great result.

An old article but an indication perhaps?

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/ladbrokes-owner-launches-live-racing-channels-in-media-push-20220717-p5b27r.html
 

Entain now has a valuable product in wall-to-wall racing.

We've got our answers which keep trainers and owners happy but what's the future hold for punters & spectators of our beloved sport, the one's who have left our courses and already changed channels. What's being promised to get their eyes on racing and their money on a good bet. Will we get our own STC/.COM which designates a decent amount of time to conduct analysis, reviews, interviews on course? 



 

Prowess has continued to improve with every run to date. Absolute class and the writing is on the wall - this is one of the best crops of horses we've had race in NZ, and their success in Australia cements this. There's a recipe for success brewing here, with high-quality jockey imports and quality NZ bloodstock. 

What a great weekend for NZ racing!

Prowess has continued to improve with every run to date. Absolute class and the writing is on the wall - this is one of the best crops of horses we've had race in NZ, and their success in Australia cements this. There's a recipe for success brewing here, with high-quality jockey imports and quality NZ bloodstock. 

What a great weekend for NZ racing!

Prowess has continued to improve with every run to date. Absolute class and the writing is on the wall - this is one of the best crops of horses we've had race in NZ, and their success in Australia cements this. There's a recipe for success brewing here, with high-quality jockey imports and quality NZ bloodstock. 

What a great weekend for NZ racing!

Friend in Aus said Taplin refused to be interviewed , not sure if correct , or what the reason was .

Prowess has continued to improve with every run to date. Absolute class and the writing is on the wall - this is one of the best crops of horses we've had race in NZ, and their success in Australia cements this. There's a recipe for success brewing here, with high-quality jockey imports and quality NZ bloodstock. 

What a great weekend for NZ racing!

I was at Rosehill yesterday to watch Taplins progressive horse win 
 
It was presented in fantastic order

One of the highlights of any International racing year, for me, is  The 2000m HK Derby.  9:40 pm tonight 19.03.23.
                        Fourteen starters, for 4 year olds only.  (NZ $4.87 million ).
                        The 2000m Barrier position   1 - 7, then 12    have highest win stats but  the quality of the  riders will determine every possible chance for every                                    runner.

Two NZ breds  #6 Tuchel  ( 4g Redwood )  Ryan Moore  and #7 Beauty Verse (4g Tarzino ) J McDonald
One filly takes on the males. The David Hayes trained Bon's A Pearla .She won the 1000gns prelude at Caulfield and was 3rd in The Australian Guineas.
 
J Richards  18 season wins. 9.23 % SR
3 runners on Derby Night  and Zac Purton rides two of them and Luke Currie on the other.
 
 
- Race 2   6.30pm   1. Rattan Kingdom ( 5g Per Incanto )  Z  P
- Race 4   7:40 pm  9. Courier Marvel    ( 3g Ocean Park )  L Currie
- Race 9   9:40 pm  5. Magniac               ( 3g Lucky Street . won 3 /6 Belmont WA as a 2 year old.)       Z P
 
Jockey Trivia.
D Lane, J McD, Hugh Bowman, Ryan Moore, Blake Shinn all rode in Australia yesterday.
Bloody incredible athletes aren't they ? Like all Jockeys they are heroes.
Do they play Euchre on the plane ?
Do they compare pay days ? 

 
Was Ryan Moore offered shares in his  Slipper winning colt, Shinzo ?
Do they talk about pending suspensions and family holidays ?

         ( D Lane 5 rides at Rosehill yesterday and won on Gin Martini )
 
Guy Mulcaster's HK Derby Purchase.
There was a Terrific interview yesterday with The Captain, on our SENZ  Radio where he mentioned he had bought #17 Straight Arron.
I think as a yearling.
 
Good punting tonight.
Remember the quinella pools are colossal . Trifecta pools are not commingled.
 
 
 
 
 
 

It is hard to please everyone. I quite like Brisbane and Adelaide racing. Personally, the two tracks I don't bet at are Tauranga and Moonee Valley, so when they both pop up on the same day I need the likes of Brisbane and Adelaide to keep me amused.

My opinion, the addition of imported jockeys has elevated the overall quality with their superior style, tactics, presentation and professionalism.

The TAB has done well in marketing, but this increase has come with a cost. It remains to be seen if they can retain this new audience. 

Regarding the loveracing.nz website, i find that there are too many clicks required to access replays, making it less effective compared to international websites. The website is visually appealing, but with today's fast-paced world, time is of the essence. Slow video rendering and excessive clicks can be frustrating for users.

I also question why the roadshows are not broadcast online with live chat options. This could increase engagement and interaction.

Great interview with Jamie today on Weigh In, he looks set for the next 10-15 years in Hong Kong... as long as he's competitive. 

My opinion, the addition of imported jockeys has elevated the overall quality with their superior style, tactics, presentation and professionalism.

The TAB has done well in marketing, but this increase has come with a cost. It remains to be seen if they can retain this new audience. 

Regarding the loveracing.nz website, i find that there are too many clicks required to access replays, making it less effective compared to international websites. The website is visually appealing, but with today's fast-paced world, time is of the essence. Slow video rendering and excessive clicks can be frustrating for users.

I also question why the roadshows are not broadcast online with live chat options. This could increase engagement and interaction.

Great interview with Jamie today on Weigh In, he looks set for the next 10-15 years in Hong Kong... as long as he's competitive. 

Ardern was democratically elected as our PM. When the threat to her life becomes so great that she can't attend events because of the violence towards her and she figures it's not worth it, I really don't think that's a good thing for democracy. There's plenty of Prime Ministers and politicians I have disagreed with a lot over the years, I've never thought abusing, swearing at, and making threats towards them is acceptable as some seem to think it is today. Imagine if we all did that when we didn't agree with a politician or public figure.

i own my horse took my 6 mates today got told i could only have 3 tickets went to watch it in your tent there would have been at least 100 te akau people getting a free beer with a 1% share i pay 
$100 a day in training fees and got treated like shit  racing a horse here is so bad if i wanted to be in a syndicate i would not bother 

Speaking of rides, how about the stewards sending Damian Lane home with a $4,000 fine for whipping Ethereal Star one more time than permitted.  I know the punishments are more severe in  big races but 4k for one whip is crazy.  "Welcome to NZ, but be sure to pay this before you leave again".
Warren was also fined for a whip infringement after race one - a mere $150. 

Jason is the best value jockey to bet on in Sydney I reckon.

Good to see the Collets getting a winner at Randwick and even better it was ridden by Jason...hope many more follow.

Super ride by Craig Zackey...what a start to his time here...the best ride in the race won the race....good on team TA..put in the time and the effort you deserve the success..great team effort from al involved....looks like he is a top horse.