Ohokaman

The silence is deafening so far……

Thought we were home Gruffy @ $17’s. Nice run fresh up though.

Jack $12/4. Top weight looks very hard with claim. Cliff Goss has one in too.

A couple at odds today Tauranga…. R2 Lofty Manuel - capable but inconsistent $16 R3 Khaleesi - improved at trials $10 R6 Levakia - extra distance might suit $7

Fractured pelvis sidelines Group 1-winning jockey Group 1-winning jockey Declan Bates will be out of the saddle for an indefinite period after sustaining serious injuries in a fall at Monday's Ballarat jumpouts. Bates was taken to hospital for tests after complaining of back soreness following a fall on Monday morning. The Victorian Jockeys' Association confirmed on Tuesday that Bates had suffered a fractured pelvis and sacrum, a bone at the base of the spine. Bates also has a possible fracture of his T4 vertebrae but that is yet to be confirmed. The VJA advised Bates would not require surgery to repair the damage at this stage. • Racing's revival: How the Spring Carnival lured back fans Bates recently passed the 700-win milestone and rode the Gavin Bedggood-trained Eagle Angel to victory at last Friday night's Cranbourne meeting. The Irishman has ridden 30 winners this season, including an emotional win on Pride Of Jenni in the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington on November 1.

Not much to get enthused about there today Gruffy. Miss Jones ex Sydney mare worth a look, and will give Hard Roca another chance in the last with Grylls on.

Yes, she was pretty ordinary. Moody’s mare bolted in. $14 made it worse.

AUSTRALIAN DOMESTIC RATINGS AT THE END OF 2025: TOP 10 3YOs:

One at Sandown today. R3 Mission of Joy - nice first up run for the Hayes boys. Opened at $12, I backed yesterday at $9, now into $4.50.

Where ?

They had a nice winner at Werribee last week. Royal Rendezvous very impressive at 15/1.

Any sign of Sword of Stars, Nonchalance or Timeless Beauty Blaird ?

Just a reminder for the doubters…. The New Zealand racing industry generated a total value-added contribution of nearly $1.9 billion to the New Zealand economy in the 2022/23 financial year. This value represents the flow-on economic effects from direct expenditures of the racing industry, which amounted to approximately $1.4 billion in direct spending during the same period. Key statistics regarding the industry's value and impact include: GDP Contribution: The industry's value-added contribution to the Gross Domestic Product is approximately $1.9 billion annually. Employment: The industry sustains nearly 14,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs and involves more than 40,600 people as employees, participants, or volunteers. Wages and Salaries: Annually, more than $743 million in wages and salaries are generated across the industry. Regional Impact: The economic activity is primarily concentrated in the North Island (over 70%), with the Waikato and Auckland regions being the largest contributors. Code Contributions: Thoroughbred racing is the largest code, responsible for nearly 70% of the total industry expenditure and more than 85% of the economic activity in the North Island. Harness racing is the second largest, and greyhound racing also contributes, though the latter is scheduled to close after July 31, 2026. Export Revenue: The export sale of horses, mainly to Australia and Asia, generates more than $120 million a year.

“It’s only me….” He would probably make more sense……