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Maybe the horse just stopped off for a quick drink at a local cow trough.

Great photo Berri - a bit of water under the bridge since then.
If my memory is correct the VBG in Parnell got a thrashing that night ....

Hen would be so proud of you Berrifruit…..you’re such a toff  
I know what I’d be breeding to if it was a G1 UK sprinter miler v an Ozz G1 equivalent …..mind you I do like the odd UK sire, but not those Derby type jumpers you love so much 

Berri, that mare won a 2334 metre maiden worth about NZD4600 to the winner, and you talk about her in the same breath as Avantage.  With the end of the Great Northern Steeplechase there will not be races in New Zealand long enough for Countessa's progeny.

Several years ago a slow racehorse was named Kurikai.

Some at SENZ need to be mindful they have no lawful right to tell people to get vaccinated and to wear a mask.
There's Broadcasting and other standards that need to be adhered to.
We all are protected by The Bill of Rights and other Laws enshrined in Law.
We have heard several of it's people, including those on the Horse Racing sections of it, say these things when it's a well known fact that under the first Level 4 Lockdowns there was misleading information and failures to inform people of their fundamental rights and 'Exemptions' amongst other LAWS.
 
 

I think it's pretty good, it's new and will take a bit for them to find out what people are wanting to hear and talk about. I guess the adverts advertising themselves is because they haven't got a whole lot of sponcers yet and just need to fill the ad break times. 
Be great if they can get live commentary of all NZ racing, not sure what the plan is there. 

Quite surprising that no one has commented on the passing of this hugely influential owner & breeder.
No doubt in my mind that he has been the most influential thoroughbred breeder of the past 50 years.
The list of outstanding racehorses he owned or bred is unparalleled in modern times.

Quite surprising that no one has commented on the passing of this hugely influential owner & breeder.
No doubt in my mind that he has been the most influential thoroughbred breeder of the past 50 years.
The list of outstanding racehorses he owned or bred is unparalleled in modern times.

Quite surprising that no one has commented on the passing of this hugely influential owner & breeder.
No doubt in my mind that he has been the most influential thoroughbred breeder of the past 50 years.
The list of outstanding racehorses he owned or bred is unparalleled in modern times.

Quite surprising that no one has commented on the passing of this hugely influential owner & breeder.
No doubt in my mind that he has been the most influential thoroughbred breeder of the past 50 years.
The list of outstanding racehorses he owned or bred is unparalleled in modern times.

As he is Minister of Finance + Sport isnt that what we have got ??
In terms of influence he is the best appointment possible in comparison to the other options.

As he is Minister of Finance + Sport isnt that what we have got ??
In terms of influence he is the best appointment possible in comparison to the other options.

Seriously impressive especially from a wide draw. 12 out of 10 ride from McEvoy.

So the Ellerslie track yesterday raced as a slow 9. In an email to owners late Friday the CEO suggested it could be a heavy 10.
The observant among you will recall that the track had a significant drainage upgrade last year and has not been raced on for around 5 months. I checked the official NIWA weather observation for Auckland from 30 August to 11 September which showed less than 30 mm of rain.
So what was the point of the drainage upgrade if nothing has been achieved, other than wasting industry money and resources. Why were these clowns not forced to install a Strathayr track or similar which would allow racing every 2 weeks.
For Ellerslie to represent itself as NZ’s premier track is a joke. The industry has no future if this is the best it can do.

In reading all of the comments in this topic there is only one conclusion a reasonable person could make based on the disunity expressed in the various comments and opinions.
Racing is stuffed as very few are able to take a step back and look at the big picture.
Very simply racing is successful in Aus for one main reason. The vast majority of betting turnover is wagered on Metropolitan racing in Sydney and Melbourne. Each city is roughly the size of NZ and has 2 or 3 racecourses. ( assuming  current plans to close Moonee Valley proceed).
It works because it’s economically efficient and punters have a better understanding of track conditions and how a horse is likely to perform before they bet.
As an industry if you want to ignore this reality and keep 48 racecourses throughout the country, then you may as well bend down and kiss your arse goodbye because racing here will be dead within 5-10 years.

In reading all of the comments in this topic there is only one conclusion a reasonable person could make based on the disunity expressed in the various comments and opinions.
Racing is stuffed as very few are able to take a step back and look at the big picture.
Very simply racing is successful in Aus for one main reason. The vast majority of betting turnover is wagered on Metropolitan racing in Sydney and Melbourne. Each city is roughly the size of NZ and has 2 or 3 racecourses. ( assuming  current plans to close Moonee Valley proceed).
It works because it’s economically efficient and punters have a better understanding of track conditions and how a horse is likely to perform before they bet.
As an industry if you want to ignore this reality and keep 48 racecourses throughout the country, then you may as well bend down and kiss your arse goodbye because racing here will be dead within 5-10 years.

In reading all of the comments in this topic there is only one conclusion a reasonable person could make based on the disunity expressed in the various comments and opinions.
Racing is stuffed as very few are able to take a step back and look at the big picture.
Very simply racing is successful in Aus for one main reason. The vast majority of betting turnover is wagered on Metropolitan racing in Sydney and Melbourne. Each city is roughly the size of NZ and has 2 or 3 racecourses. ( assuming  current plans to close Moonee Valley proceed).
It works because it’s economically efficient and punters have a better understanding of track conditions and how a horse is likely to perform before they bet.
As an industry if you want to ignore this reality and keep 48 racecourses throughout the country, then you may as well bend down and kiss your arse goodbye because racing here will be dead within 5-10 years.

In reading all of the comments in this topic there is only one conclusion a reasonable person could make based on the disunity expressed in the various comments and opinions.
Racing is stuffed as very few are able to take a step back and look at the big picture.
Very simply racing is successful in Aus for one main reason. The vast majority of betting turnover is wagered on Metropolitan racing in Sydney and Melbourne. Each city is roughly the size of NZ and has 2 or 3 racecourses. ( assuming  current plans to close Moonee Valley proceed).
It works because it’s economically efficient and punters have a better understanding of track conditions and how a horse is likely to perform before they bet.
As an industry if you want to ignore this reality and keep 48 racecourses throughout the country, then you may as well bend down and kiss your arse goodbye because racing here will be dead within 5-10 years.

You obviously missed Subpoenaed ‘s race.
 

The stopper strikes again - what a legend!
i greatly fear for his “fathers horse” in the Oaks today .......

The stopper strikes again - what a legend!
i greatly fear for his “fathers horse” in the Oaks today .......

Does this idiot actually believe the crap he posts or is he just winding p4p up?

Does this idiot actually believe the crap he posts or is he just winding p4p up?

CT your powers are getting stronger,your stopping them before they even get a  start