RaceCafe..#1...Tipsters Thread.... Share Your Fancies For Fun...Lets See Who The Best Tipsters Here Are.

john legend

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    john legend reacted to Iraklis in The Race   
    Hey JL mate, what the hell would the TAB know ay? 🤣  
     
    Cheers Iraklis
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    john legend got a reaction from Iraklis in The Race   
    agree Iraklis, all  ,going well for the GRINS Race even crowds allowed now. The TAB is firm on self assured to win it and every other big race this year (except the Dominion lol) it will now get publicity with Waikato rugby connection and lets hope it does not get transferred to Auck/Adding in next 2 years. (as was the case with the Jewels and how did that end up ) As you would put yyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeesssss
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    john legend reacted to Iraklis in The Race   
    Guys, see the aussies are discussin The Race on In The Gig, they soundin pretty positive about it, actually soundin pretty keen about it, can't wait, lovin it 😀 my fav for it is SouthCoastArden (cos he's local, great bettin logic there LOL), Spellbound (gotta throw in a mare, no sexism here, wish we had Kiwi mare in it, so Kiwibred will have to suffice), and Spankem, if the others (Kiwis) can't do it 🤗
     
    Cheers Iraklis
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    john legend reacted to Nelli in The Race   
    IMO it is fine for administrators to be owners as long as there is transparency. There are big advantages in having people who understand the industry. On the other hand, it is very damaging if people suspect administrators are arranging things to suit their mates. Anything HRNZ and clubs  can do to ensure and demonstrate transparency should be encouraged.
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    john legend reacted to Iraklis in The Race   
    Seems there's been a change of mind re the driver for Spellbound, after further discussions it is in fact The Iceman (TonyH) 😀 boy that's a dangerous combination....
     
    Cheers Iraklis
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    john legend reacted to tasman man in Crisis   
    Canning Group 1 races ?????? Now you being silly Lloyd ...maybe incentivise more starters ,but can the race.......dumb !
    When Jewels started  in most of the races.....all starters received at least $5k which obviously helped travel etc.
    But by now I hear you should have received ,as a member of ATC , a very positive and comforting note from your President.
    Changes in the Board and Management a key to future success.
    Your club is in a strong financial position......Thru Valuations of sky rocketing land prices the Net asset position is massive !
    Land sales are about to go thru and they  now fighting to sign up to rental leases and offices too .
    Note.......         I suggest you protect tour viewing room next to the birdcage ,before it becomes a hairdresser or medical centre !
    The Clubs position is Strong....to reduce debt and trade profitably .
    On race night , people are coming back and having a great time ! Over 100 were there recently !
    Yes there is a shortage of horses but this a NZ wide problem [ Is this a fact ?? ] Certainly is of higher rated / Open class horses.
    And the big FIX is planned to start ASAP....
     * Breed more horses
     * Fix the broken Handicapping System
     * Help syndicators to get more owners involved 
     * Incentives to attract more horses to Alex Park
    And the game changer...a Harness only TV channel ,dedicated to trots with winning tips and great interviews etc..5 hours on Friday nights !
    It sounds Amazing , Bloody Brilliant ...
    Expect Bliss and  Happiness from Alexandra Park .
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    john legend reacted to JJ Flash in Crisis   
    Have to correct you John on this point . TAB now distribute profits to Racing NZ board for distributions to codes , thus its in the clubs interests to run profitable meetings or their share of pie is diminished.Thus , the TAB under new act would have no interest in the Micro side of racing they only provide coverage and wagering infrastructure.
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    john legend reacted to Nelli in Crisis   
    Certainly serious thought needed as to how to get good fields in the north. Auckland offers good stakes so that not the issue - we just don't have enough owners. Expecting multiple horses to be flitting up and down between Canterbury and the north for feature races is a no-goer: as owners who've done it multple times, we've learnt the hard way that the costs and risks are not worth it unless you have the top horse in the country. IMO the north needs to look at the trends and rethink the races being carded. Yes, we still need feature races up here as aspirational goals but they don't have to be the same as 20 years ago. How much consultation do ATC and Cambridge do with their northern trainers about what sort of races they would like, and when? For example,  it was no surprise to me that last week half of the novice trotters withdrew when the 8 horse maiden trot was canned as the trainers didn't want the novices in against experienced horses. Nor would I be suprized if the trainer of the ballotted horse in the large maiden trot this week is annoyed.  Imagine instead if maiden trots had been run both weeks, Auckland a mobile and Cambridge a stand. Could well have had full fields for both. 
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    john legend reacted to eljay in Crisis   
    John - wish I was clever and had the answers - but I do know the good old Kiwi remedy (She'll be right) wont work here.     I know it's easy to criticise but something has to be done and urgently to save the sport in the North.     Desperate times - possibly yes.      To me fields of under 10 starters need to be avoided if at all possible..     It may sound like sacrilege but clubs surely have to present an attractive package to woo the fans, and if this means to can group ones when insufficient nominations received so be it   Let's hope something is done to prevent further terminal damage..      
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    john legend reacted to tasman man in Alex Goryl   
    RIP Alex Goryl
    Owned and trained some handy trotters.
    Silverstream and Meander in Eden come to mind.
    Also Meander with Earl and Alexander Fredo others that come to mind.
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    john legend reacted to eljay in Alex Goryl   
    RIP ALek - a real gentleman and very astute horseman.     Privileged  to have know you.
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    john legend got a reaction from JJ Flash in Alex Goryl   
    thanks Blue. I remember a lot of his good horses eg able hobson.He liked trotters . More importantly was a great guy  and ' Alex would help people in the industry. He came from humble beginnings arriving in NZ with other orphans after the 2nd world war .He had nothing but ambition and built up a large Business in Newton Auckland central. He was always a keen harness racing man and developed his place at Ardmore. Condolences to his partner Gillian.rgds John Penney
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    john legend got a reaction from Thejanitor in Alex Goryl   
    thanks Blue. I remember a lot of his good horses eg able hobson.He liked trotters . More importantly was a great guy  and ' Alex would help people in the industry. He came from humble beginnings arriving in NZ with other orphans after the 2nd world war .He had nothing but ambition and built up a large Business in Newton Auckland central. He was always a keen harness racing man and developed his place at Ardmore. Condolences to his partner Gillian.rgds John Penney
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    john legend got a reaction from tasman man in Alex Goryl   
    thanks Blue. I remember a lot of his good horses eg able hobson.He liked trotters . More importantly was a great guy  and ' Alex would help people in the industry. He came from humble beginnings arriving in NZ with other orphans after the 2nd world war .He had nothing but ambition and built up a large Business in Newton Auckland central. He was always a keen harness racing man and developed his place at Ardmore. Condolences to his partner Gillian.rgds John Penney
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    john legend got a reaction from JJ Flash in advantage of diversity   
    PS. Could be a challenge for trackside to video. How would Tony Lee go in a microlight ??  just wondering
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    john legend got a reaction from lamour in advantage of diversity   
    PS. Could be a challenge for trackside to video. How would Tony Lee go in a microlight ??  just wondering
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    john legend got a reaction from Thejanitor in Copy That misses top honours in apparent HRNZ blunder - and bosses won’t even explain   
    Those form lines of the cream of the crop are all so damned impressive especially for us mere mortals that look forward to something like 456789003199 etc. get the point  year after year ,decade after decade .lol.but seriously the extended season seems to be too much for some of our so called leaders. I don't think the owners of the picket line form  are particularly concerned re. awards but it does say more about HRNZ, thanks Mr Lichter
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    john legend got a reaction from Iraklis in Copy That misses top honours in apparent HRNZ blunder - and bosses won’t even explain   
    Those form lines of the cream of the crop are all so damned impressive especially for us mere mortals that look forward to something like 456789003199 etc. get the point  year after year ,decade after decade .lol.but seriously the extended season seems to be too much for some of our so called leaders. I don't think the owners of the picket line form  are particularly concerned re. awards but it does say more about HRNZ, thanks Mr Lichter
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    john legend reacted to Iraklis in Copy That misses top honours in apparent HRNZ blunder - and bosses won’t even explain   
    Janitor mate, he still won it no matter how you slice it, yuh can only race what shows up on the day, 15 wins in a season and over $700,00 come on mate even you would have to admit that's pretty dam good 😀
     
    Cheers Iraklis
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    john legend reacted to lamour in Copy That misses top honours in apparent HRNZ blunder - and bosses won’t even explain   
    Should HRNZ acknowledging emails be part of the code of conduct ?
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    john legend reacted to Iraklis in Copy That misses top honours in apparent HRNZ blunder - and bosses won’t even explain   
    Shit, I got told it was bloody downright rude, to not reply to someones email even if it's just to acknowledge receipt of it; I mean are we not talkin about HRNZ our National governin/organisin body for Harness Racing? yeh nah, reckon, they owe an explanation and or sincere apology harrrrrd to Copy That's connections etc; geez, is this how far we have sunk? that we treat one of the few STARS (like we've got hundreds of em, NOT) of our sport left racin here in NZ? god forbid Copy's owners take him off shore as well (oh please Mr Butterworth etc don't do that).....it's too bloody bizarre. HRNZ this aint a great look; get on the blower and speak to Copy's connections, man up and sort it!
    And speakin as a huge fan, how dare HRNZ treat the mighty Copy That like that...disgustin guys, bloody disgustin  😡
     
    Cheers Iraklis
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    john legend reacted to dkc in Common sense please TAB   
    They have no common sense.
    Sunday is a prime example.
    Ellerslie channel 1, Westport channel 2. Absolutely brainless and one would have to ask why? Is the pressure from others for this to be happening? Also Sunday Channel 1 has always been harnesses domain.
    We are getting shafted by the TAB plain and simple.
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    john legend reacted to Iraklis in Common sense please TAB   
    🤣 your asking the TAB to show commonsense, come on its only the TAB.....
     
    Cheers Iraklis
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    john legend reacted to Heavyweight hero in Common sense please TAB   
    Cambridge trots last night - why is a lower South Island based commentater flying to Cambridge and back when Jason Teaz lives 30 minutes away. 
    Common sense has got to prevail, TAB must have money to burn! Not to mention the carbon hoof-print.
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    john legend reacted to eljay in Surely it Can't be True   
    Frightens me no end too John!!!
    ******************  Don't joke John - 
    +++++++++++++++ He did - once (LOL)