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Baz (NZ)

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    Baz (NZ) reacted to nomates in TAB buying back stations off Senz.   
    If racing is going back onto the radio it is sad indictment on those that pulled the plug in the first place . If they were losing money then get people in who work hard to get new and improve existing revenue streams , but as per usual it was easier to just pull the plug than find solutions . 
    They lost a lot of customers when they pulled racing off the radio and most won't return , bloody frustrating .
    But hey , they still got paid .
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to diesel in Luke Radich   
    Luke and Emily co presenting, would be a huge move forward for the show and our industry.
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to THE TORCH in Luke Radich   
    GOOD!!! A programme with only Radich is what we need!
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to nomates in Luke Radich   
    I agree around what you are saying , but honestly outside of my racing circle this issue is never raised by non racing people that I know , never once have I heard anybody else in the community mention it either . It is purely an issue for the animal activists and given "oxygen" by the media because it is easy click bait .
    Most people in society have no idea it is an issue , most are more concerned with their mortgages and the supposed " cost of living crisis ".
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to shaneMcAlister in Luke Radich   
    I hear you all and understand the argument.  But I just don't think we can go down this road. 
    People are getting too far removed from the farm to educate nowadays.  Animal experience and education is done by social media now.
     
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to Pak Star in Luke Radich   
    I think you missed the point during the rant where Luke said something along the lines of "for too long we have dismissed these concerns as loopy left wing extremists, but its now the majority of the public".  Evidenced by the political parties taking a stand against the greyhound industry.  They dont do this to appease the activists while pissing off the majority.  Quite the opposite. 
    Its easy for us to preach to the converted via this forum and racing shows, but unfortunately "not giving them any oxygen" doesnt kill off todays cancel culture.  All the casuals see is a horse getting whipped in an attempt to make it run faster.  
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to nomates in Luke Radich   
    I agree but then they are the way they are because they obviously had it with held at some period of their lives .
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to shaneMcAlister in Luke Radich   
    If anyone thinks removing the whip from racing will appease the animal activists they are sadly mistaken.  The animals activists will not stop till racing is stopped, they get more removed from reality everyday.
    I personally would not give them any oxygen. 
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to Insider in Racing a horse in nz   
    I have shares in both countries.
    In NZ the average for 10% in the bigger stables is NZ$400.00
    In Aust the average for 10% [with Kris Lees or Patrick Payne] is A$550.00 to A$600.00 [Then add in the exchange rate!]
    The very big boys over there will definitely be A$650.00 to A$700.00
    At the moment with the new stakes levels in NZ I am finding that my NZ shares are doing better. 
    That is a total contradiction to what I would have said 12 months ago!
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to Pak Star in Winston it is   
    ...as Minister for Racing.  Hope he does well.  
     
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to nomates in Another boost for NZ Racing   
    I think the whole idea is about trying to get more of the horses that might be considering heading to Aussie to stay longer and make those big races more competitive .
    I like it , at least they are being pro active .
    The lesser horses have new races that they can compete in , so no one with a nice horse is being left out in the cold .
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to Dynamite in Ace High   
    What do NZ trainers think of this former Victorian Derby winner as a stallion…..
    I noticed he sired an impressive Group 1 winning filly today 
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to We're Doomed in Winston’s back……   
    At least they are fairly simple-minded types and relatively harmless. Much more worrying is the almost twice as many people who voted for the communist, racist party with the environmental front-man. They are actually dangerous, as you saw on election night and from the rant over the weekend. And I doubt many of them would list Racing as their favourite sport.
     
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to Bimbo in Winston’s back……   
    I just find it incredible that over 170,000 people, thats over 6% of those that voted, actually voted New Zealand First.  What a crazy world we live in.
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to chevy86 in Winston’s back……   
    Wouldn't take too much notice of the ex-NZ First flake's opinions regarding his old boss. Inglorious short term as North Shore mayor (pre Super City) and reported for public urination among other challenging behaviours while in office.
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to Ohokaman in Winston’s back……   
    Why Winston is a firmer favourite than Vauban in the Melbourne Cup
    by Brian de Lore
     Published 06 November 2023
    If TAB NZ ran a book on the next Minister of Racing, Winston Peters would be $1.50 and firming to have his third term in the role. Who else could be a legitimate candidate in the coalition negotiations underway this week?
    Six months ago you could have bet 50/1, but now Winston has firmed into $1.50, and is better value than the Melbourne Cup favourite Vauban, which has eased from $3.50 to $4.20 in the last few days and must overcome the obstacles of history to win the race.
    One United Kingdom punter has a $1,000 fifth leg multi riding on Vauban to win the Cup to win $1 million, and many supposedly very good judges of form are saying Vauban is a certainty.
    But just like Winston getting the nod for his third stint as the Government rep for racing, a cynical school of thought exists about Vauban’s favouritism in this year’s Cup.
    Here it is:
    Vauban hasn’t raced for 92 days, and since 1991, only one horse has won the Cup with a break of 60 days or longer – Cross Counter in 1991 – and 48 horses have tried.
    Vauban hasn’t raced for 92 days – three years for Winston
    Vauban has won his last two starts impressively, but his previous eight starts were all in hurdle races. Six of his seven wins occurred in soft going, but with the temperature at Flemington expected to rise to 29 degrees, connections will get a Good4 unless blessed with the chance of a late afternoon thunderstorm.
    Vintage Crop won two races over hurdles before his Cup win in 1993, but before that, you have to go back to the 19th Century to find a hurdler or steeplechaser winning the Cup – Malua in 1884 and Sheet Anchor in 1885.
    Since 1991, five Northern Hemisphere starters in the Cup have started favourite at odds of 4/1 or less. Not one has finished in a place, although the northern invaders have a good overall record with 311 out of 736 starters in those 32 years. A level stake on all northern horses during that time would have reaped a profit of 40 percent on investment.
    Without A Fight is a good chance to complete the Cup double.
    Winston lost his last start and hasn’t raced for three years, but the $1.50 is still a good bet. He’s a known first-upper and a very cunning race tactician who rides his own race – you’ve all seen him riding that horse on TV in his pre-election campaign.
    And you could argue that Winston has undergone a solid preparation because he’s the only politician who has produced a pre-election racing policy, giving notice that he’s still interested in the future of racing, albeit his previous race form lacks consistency.
    NZ First Racing Policy:
    Racing
    The racing industry has long been an integral part of New Zealand’s economic wealth creation, lifestyle and entertainment.
    This industry should have a realisable aspiration to contribute $3.5bn to our GDP, a sum equivalent to this industry’s contribution to Ireland’s economy.  We have the land, the grass and animal food, and the people to be a racing world leader.  
    Currently, the industry employs thousands of mainly young New Zealanders with a reach to associated industries that includes thousands more.  This industry employs over 15,000 people either directly or indirectly, with a further 12,000 associated with the racing infrastructure on a voluntary basis.
    If regular racegoers are included, then well over 55,000 New Zealanders have a weekly involvement. To truly become internationally renowned, planning, rationalisation, and collaboration have to become paramount. 
    As well as potentially contributing much more to our economy, this industry has the imminent prospect of trembling its export wealth where racing stock is transported internationally by air. The recent TAB NZ Entain partnership has boosted stakes money for racing.  But with guaranteed stakes for only the next five years a longer-term plan is required.  
    For this industry to be successful its control must be returned to the hands of expert racing people with a sound knowledge of their industry and democratically elected and having the respect of their codes.  Having “skin in the game” leads to better decision making.
    New Zealand First had the Racing Act 2020 passed as a result of the Messara Report recommendations that also called for continued consultation with all stakeholders. 
    New Zealand First provided funding for the Cambridge, Awapuni, and Riccarton all weather tracks, to ensure race days were not cancelled for weather events which were costing the industry millions with each cancellation. We recognised the economic potential of the racing sector and were responsible for initiatives to continue its growth. 
     Policy:
    Wise investment in racing has made, and will continue to make, a growing contribution to this country’s GDP. And we will work with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise to develop export channels and opportunities. New Zealand First believes that the long-term sustainability of the industry and racing self-determination, are achievable objectives.  We will promote at government level that racing expertise and knowledge makes this a highly specialised industry.  That can only come from the government respecting stakeholders and all participants. New Zealand First believes that in a computerised age, the administrative costs in this industry are far too high.  These costs must be addressed so that the most critical person in the racing industry, the owner, gets a much fairer go.   New Zealand First will work towards greater parity with raceday prize money in NSW, so that sound investment is the outcome and no longer a costly hobby.  There was a time in New Zealand Racing where winning just one race would pay for the cost of the horse for the next twelve months.  That must not go on being a distant nostalgic prospect. New Zealand First policy is to properly market the industry, using the very best of the latest technology, to attract the rapid growth of younger participants, future owners, and breeders. As with any industry, a realistic sustainable growth plan is required and critical and New Zealand First will work towards that. The safety and the health of racing stock, be they horses or greyhounds, requires constant vigilance as does health, and safety, and the mitigation of gambling harm. There are political parties proposing to fund their tax cuts through online wagering operators.
    The TAB has estimated there is $400 million leaking to offshore wagering operators per year.
    That tax policy expects to raise $170 million from this source (43% tax rate).  That is not credible.  This policy will boost the profits of offshore wagering corporations, at the expense of the funding of NZ Racing, sport, and the community.  
    The social licence that gambling operates  in New Zealand, including Racing, Sport, Lotto, and the pokies, is that profits are returned to the community not corporations.
    If that policy is implemented, it will cost Racing & Sport the $100 million that Entain committed to pay if geoblocking was introduced into New Zealand.
    A large number of these operators are located in tax havens.
    These on-line operators do not have the ‘problem gambling harm minimisation’ requirements of New Zealand operators and will prey on the most vulnerable.
     
     
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to Insider in Winston’s back……   
    Thankfully he is going to be a key part of the new Government. 
    Racing Minister and Deputy Prime Minster or Minister of Foreign Affairs, is my guess or is it hope, LOL
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to nomates in Good news for the TAB….   
    Now the challenge is to get those sort of figures for the midweek days in the middle of winter .
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to scooby3051 in Commentator Changes are Coming??   
    Time will tell MJ.
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to Nerula in Commentator Changes are Coming??   
    ENTAIN - Is not going to muddle along. They will want to refresh. We will just have to accept. "He who pays the piper picks the tune".
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to Ohokaman in Thoughts on Vauban for the Cup?   
    Another couple of over hyped International horses take punters cash with them. How many times have we seen it ?
    None of them ever looked like it.
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to MissJools in Racing Te Aroha postphoned   
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to Chris Wood in H 14 Te Rapa 31.10.23 Annie Oakley.   
    Harry Long the dad, Barry and Murray the sons….
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to Blue in H 14 Te Rapa 31.10.23 Annie Oakley.   
    I guess you could say they were Long but they weren't very tall.
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    Baz (NZ) reacted to Pak Star in Melbourne Cup field order of entry after latest acceptances…..   
    A few showers last time I looked.
    Was an ugly run race today.  A real sit and sprint loiter.