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    coro fan reacted to mikenz in Timaru v All Weather.   
    The more you think about it though and the thread is about Timaru the more Washdyke needs to become a main course in the south,any thoughts of closing it are pure insanity.
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    coro fan got a reaction from Huey in Timaru v All Weather.   
    After the M report and the absolute crock of s*** drive by inspection he did, the club launched a petition that got 5000 plus signatures and presented to parliament - one BJ Anderton amongst others, was one of the first to sign it.
    Unfortunately the local MP who was supporting the Club and petition was the one at the centre of the text/dick pic saga and has since resigned.........:D
    The Club had to insist on a meeting on course with Bernard Saundry, who didn’t realise what facilities the course had including the farmland that is leased out, the on course caterer who runs a business out of the Greyway Lounge, and the turf farmer in the middle of the track, the motor homes and caravans that pay for short term stays etc. The only money this track ‘costs’ the industry is the money that comes from NZTR  to run a race day and the occasional grant from the safety fund.
    The M report decreed that millions needed to be spent on the track - which is a load of absolute BS, yes the facilities need some refreshing, but the track is fine.
    It was pointed out to Bernard that the PL track is dual code, an approved jumping venue, the flat races consistently attract good noms from all areas of the SI and that trainers want this track to stay open.
    The venue is a good winter track, but could also be a good summer track - irrigation is available if needed.
    There are also approx  60  gallopers plus 30  trotters trained at the course - not the huge numbers, but they all pay track fees.
    The course is used by the general horse public as a venue to meet saddle fitters, chiropractors, farriers, Horse transport drop off and pick up point, schooling over the schooling fences in readiness for A & P shows etc
    The Waimate Club is also going to run their date at Timaru, in spite of being pushed toward Oamaru, not sure why given that Waimate is in Canterbury and Oamaru is in Otago. Some background politics there I suspect. 
    The trainers are supporting the venue and club - the number of horses nominated proves this, not sure what else can be done......
     
     
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    coro fan got a reaction from dock leaf in Timaru v All Weather.   
    After the M report and the absolute crock of s*** drive by inspection he did, the club launched a petition that got 5000 plus signatures and presented to parliament - one BJ Anderton amongst others, was one of the first to sign it.
    Unfortunately the local MP who was supporting the Club and petition was the one at the centre of the text/dick pic saga and has since resigned.........:D
    The Club had to insist on a meeting on course with Bernard Saundry, who didn’t realise what facilities the course had including the farmland that is leased out, the on course caterer who runs a business out of the Greyway Lounge, and the turf farmer in the middle of the track, the motor homes and caravans that pay for short term stays etc. The only money this track ‘costs’ the industry is the money that comes from NZTR  to run a race day and the occasional grant from the safety fund.
    The M report decreed that millions needed to be spent on the track - which is a load of absolute BS, yes the facilities need some refreshing, but the track is fine.
    It was pointed out to Bernard that the PL track is dual code, an approved jumping venue, the flat races consistently attract good noms from all areas of the SI and that trainers want this track to stay open.
    The venue is a good winter track, but could also be a good summer track - irrigation is available if needed.
    There are also approx  60  gallopers plus 30  trotters trained at the course - not the huge numbers, but they all pay track fees.
    The course is used by the general horse public as a venue to meet saddle fitters, chiropractors, farriers, Horse transport drop off and pick up point, schooling over the schooling fences in readiness for A & P shows etc
    The Waimate Club is also going to run their date at Timaru, in spite of being pushed toward Oamaru, not sure why given that Waimate is in Canterbury and Oamaru is in Otago. Some background politics there I suspect. 
    The trainers are supporting the venue and club - the number of horses nominated proves this, not sure what else can be done......
     
     
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    coro fan got a reaction from nomates in Timaru v All Weather.   
    After the M report and the absolute crock of s*** drive by inspection he did, the club launched a petition that got 5000 plus signatures and presented to parliament - one BJ Anderton amongst others, was one of the first to sign it.
    Unfortunately the local MP who was supporting the Club and petition was the one at the centre of the text/dick pic saga and has since resigned.........:D
    The Club had to insist on a meeting on course with Bernard Saundry, who didn’t realise what facilities the course had including the farmland that is leased out, the on course caterer who runs a business out of the Greyway Lounge, and the turf farmer in the middle of the track, the motor homes and caravans that pay for short term stays etc. The only money this track ‘costs’ the industry is the money that comes from NZTR  to run a race day and the occasional grant from the safety fund.
    The M report decreed that millions needed to be spent on the track - which is a load of absolute BS, yes the facilities need some refreshing, but the track is fine.
    It was pointed out to Bernard that the PL track is dual code, an approved jumping venue, the flat races consistently attract good noms from all areas of the SI and that trainers want this track to stay open.
    The venue is a good winter track, but could also be a good summer track - irrigation is available if needed.
    There are also approx  60  gallopers plus 30  trotters trained at the course - not the huge numbers, but they all pay track fees.
    The course is used by the general horse public as a venue to meet saddle fitters, chiropractors, farriers, Horse transport drop off and pick up point, schooling over the schooling fences in readiness for A & P shows etc
    The Waimate Club is also going to run their date at Timaru, in spite of being pushed toward Oamaru, not sure why given that Waimate is in Canterbury and Oamaru is in Otago. Some background politics there I suspect. 
    The trainers are supporting the venue and club - the number of horses nominated proves this, not sure what else can be done......
     
     
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    coro fan got a reaction from Pam Robson in Timaru v All Weather.   
    After the M report and the absolute crock of s*** drive by inspection he did, the club launched a petition that got 5000 plus signatures and presented to parliament - one BJ Anderton amongst others, was one of the first to sign it.
    Unfortunately the local MP who was supporting the Club and petition was the one at the centre of the text/dick pic saga and has since resigned.........:D
    The Club had to insist on a meeting on course with Bernard Saundry, who didn’t realise what facilities the course had including the farmland that is leased out, the on course caterer who runs a business out of the Greyway Lounge, and the turf farmer in the middle of the track, the motor homes and caravans that pay for short term stays etc. The only money this track ‘costs’ the industry is the money that comes from NZTR  to run a race day and the occasional grant from the safety fund.
    The M report decreed that millions needed to be spent on the track - which is a load of absolute BS, yes the facilities need some refreshing, but the track is fine.
    It was pointed out to Bernard that the PL track is dual code, an approved jumping venue, the flat races consistently attract good noms from all areas of the SI and that trainers want this track to stay open.
    The venue is a good winter track, but could also be a good summer track - irrigation is available if needed.
    There are also approx  60  gallopers plus 30  trotters trained at the course - not the huge numbers, but they all pay track fees.
    The course is used by the general horse public as a venue to meet saddle fitters, chiropractors, farriers, Horse transport drop off and pick up point, schooling over the schooling fences in readiness for A & P shows etc
    The Waimate Club is also going to run their date at Timaru, in spite of being pushed toward Oamaru, not sure why given that Waimate is in Canterbury and Oamaru is in Otago. Some background politics there I suspect. 
    The trainers are supporting the venue and club - the number of horses nominated proves this, not sure what else can be done......
     
     
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    coro fan got a reaction from ADM in Timaru v All Weather.   
    Imagine was an amazing facility Washdyke could be with a couple  of mill spent on it ........ dreams are free
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    coro fan got a reaction from ADM in Timaru v All Weather.   
    That land is owned by the racecourse, it is leased to a local vet who runs a stud. The racecourse is a DOC reserve and the land is unable to be sold.
    However if  And it is a big IF, some of the 10 mill came the way of Phar Lap raceway, and trainers wanted to relocate, anything could be possible as in barns being built and an upgrade of training facilities.
     
     
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    coro fan reacted to We're Doomed in Timaru v All Weather.   
    Thank you for that. I was more thinking that if they had $10.5m to toss around over the whole complex there are some bare paddocks nearby, notably immediately to the north, that they might be able to purchase to provide opportunities for trainers. Awapuni and Riccarton seem to be busy selling off land to fund various developments but don't seem to be putting anything into encouraging young trainers.
    My main point is that I can think of better ways to spend $10.5m+ in Canterbury than the current proposal. Actually spending it in the provinces would be one idea.
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    coro fan reacted to We're Doomed in Timaru v All Weather.   
    I agree. It has a lot going for it location wise, and no need to build an all weather track. Messara wanted to close it altogether, which in my view indicated what a total waste of time his report was.
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    coro fan got a reaction from Pam Robson in Timaru v All Weather.   
    Imagine was an amazing facility Washdyke could be with a couple  of mill spent on it ........ dreams are free
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    coro fan got a reaction from Pam Robson in Timaru v All Weather.   
    That land is owned by the racecourse, it is leased to a local vet who runs a stud. The racecourse is a DOC reserve and the land is unable to be sold.
    However if  And it is a big IF, some of the 10 mill came the way of Phar Lap raceway, and trainers wanted to relocate, anything could be possible as in barns being built and an upgrade of training facilities.
     
     
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    coro fan got a reaction from We're Doomed in Timaru v All Weather.   
    Imagine was an amazing facility Washdyke could be with a couple  of mill spent on it ........ dreams are free
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    coro fan reacted to Pam Robson in Timaru v All Weather.   
    I was going to point that out, but you beat me to it!
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    coro fan reacted to Pam Robson in Timaru v All Weather.   
    That's a good point.    
    The M report was about [ among a lot of other stuff that hasn't been implemented ]     upgrading tracks to provide an attractive betting product, and using our advantageous time-slot.
    But, if you think 3 AWT's is enough and 6 is too many,  WTF are we doing ploughing ahead going into debt installing 3 in our tiny population?
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    coro fan got a reaction from We're Doomed in Timaru v All Weather.   
    I have just had a conversation with a committee member about this - there wasn’t anywhere to put a trainer with 20 horses.
    The course is set up for overnight stays and Raceday horse accomodation. There are also small paddocks and stable blocks on the west side of the property that owner trainers, those with 2-4 horses rent.
    Back in the hey day all the larger trainers owned their own property, Washdyke and Kennel Road was a racehorse trainer village with several well appointed yards, the trainers would hack to the track. 
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    coro fan got a reaction from We're Doomed in Ascot Park V's Phar Lap   
    It was a very strange article - the Christmas meeting attracted a really good crowd and 6000 people signed the petition not 600.
    I think the president has been misquoted ......
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    coro fan got a reaction from Insider in Ascot Park V's Phar Lap   
    https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/122179793/phar-lap-raceway-back-on-track-with-first-race-meeting-in-seven-months
    Amazing what happens in the regions when you run a race day on a weekend, not on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
    Plenty of locals on course, the bar was busy and the caterer ran out of food.
    Good fields, good winter track and great racing.
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    coro fan got a reaction from Pam Robson in Ascot Park V's Phar Lap   
    https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/122179793/phar-lap-raceway-back-on-track-with-first-race-meeting-in-seven-months
    Amazing what happens in the regions when you run a race day on a weekend, not on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
    Plenty of locals on course, the bar was busy and the caterer ran out of food.
    Good fields, good winter track and great racing.
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    coro fan got a reaction from napier in Ascot Park V's Phar Lap   
    https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/122179793/phar-lap-raceway-back-on-track-with-first-race-meeting-in-seven-months
    Amazing what happens in the regions when you run a race day on a weekend, not on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
    Plenty of locals on course, the bar was busy and the caterer ran out of food.
    Good fields, good winter track and great racing.
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    coro fan reacted to Baz (NZ) in Greyhound story on Sunday programme   
    What happened to Aaron Cross? 🤔



     
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    coro fan reacted to TurnyTom in The Return of Radio Trackside/ Television   
    Marketing 101 - both radio and free to air TV should both be back on.
    It really is that simple.
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    coro fan reacted to Baz (NZ) in 230 TAB staff given marching orders - leaders still there   
    I wish the stupid fuckin media would stop blaming Covid-19 for racing's demise! 

    Do some investigative journalism for a change "you lazy halfwits"... and look into the real reason the industry's in this predicament!
     
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    coro fan reacted to napier in A MESSAGE FROM NATIONAL PRESIDENT, TONY PIKE   
    No he wasnt...he started the demise of TAB agency's and the $1 each way punter. Cannot remember the exact words to his quote when he took over but it was something
    like "We need to get rid of the urinal look" where people stood there and looked up to the TV screens. They are now looking down at the potty.....
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    coro fan reacted to Idolmite in THIS IS SERIOUS PEOPLE MAKE NO MISTAKE   
    I believe history will prove that New Zealand made far better decisions during this crisis than Australia 
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    coro fan got a reaction from Patiti in Southland Saturday   
    Hunt Club hasn’t raced there for years........