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Two points....
1 )  I have often heard it said while at trials / workouts that trials are 'official' because they are under the rule of Stipe control whereas workouts are not.
This is clearly NOT the case....as stated in the decision.
2 ) Under the rules of Harness an person on the the Unpaid Forfeit list has very few , if any , rights in the Harness game. Could even to be stretched to say they should be no where near a racecourse ,trial or workout. 
This should be made abundantly clear in any correspondence etc.
It therefore is puzzling that a person on this list would put their name and signature on Horse Ownership papers.
And if they did , coz of hazy memory or passing of time then the person who handles this at HRNZ should have acted quickly and decisively with a reminder.
This situation should have been avoided.......the stipe must have known his intervention on the day would not go down well.....most folk getting ready to run a horse would drop a few F bombs.
Recording the conversation without proper warning is disappointing IMO.
Another way of reducing participants.

Two points....
1 )  I have often heard it said while at trials / workouts that trials are 'official' because they are under the rule of Stipe control whereas workouts are not.
This is clearly NOT the case....as stated in the decision.
2 ) Under the rules of Harness an person on the the Unpaid Forfeit list has very few , if any , rights in the Harness game. Could even to be stretched to say they should be no where near a racecourse ,trial or workout. 
This should be made abundantly clear in any correspondence etc.
It therefore is puzzling that a person on this list would put their name and signature on Horse Ownership papers.
And if they did , coz of hazy memory or passing of time then the person who handles this at HRNZ should have acted quickly and decisively with a reminder.
This situation should have been avoided.......the stipe must have known his intervention on the day would not go down well.....most folk getting ready to run a horse would drop a few F bombs.
Recording the conversation without proper warning is disappointing IMO.
Another way of reducing participants.

Graeme Rogerson ......certainly one of the true characters and achievers in Racing , not only in NZ !
Could call him competitive as it is a very small list of NZ trainers who have their names on honours board for Melbourne Cup ,Cox Plate , Golden Slipper [ 2003 from memory] and various Derby and Group races !
Dunno what inspired you to deliver this Sunday morning offering.......maybe you lost 2 Bucks on one of his horses ?
Of course he also active in Harness as well.....often supports the underdog...people and clubs....as he never forgets his start in industry !
I think he deserves  some respect !

Graeme Rogerson ......certainly one of the true characters and achievers in Racing , not only in NZ !
Could call him competitive as it is a very small list of NZ trainers who have their names on honours board for Melbourne Cup ,Cox Plate , Golden Slipper [ 2003 from memory] and various Derby and Group races !
Dunno what inspired you to deliver this Sunday morning offering.......maybe you lost 2 Bucks on one of his horses ?
Of course he also active in Harness as well.....often supports the underdog...people and clubs....as he never forgets his start in industry !
I think he deserves  some respect !

Sad to learn of Barry’s passing and his funeral today. A good man who raced many horses including an Auckland Cup winner. Spent time giving his input as Chairman of the Auckland Racing Club. A very successful Businessman man, Barry was a very gracious person, a great family man and a good friend to all who knew him. Always very courteous and a great host. RIP Barry Neville-White

Graeme Rogerson ......certainly one of the true characters and achievers in Racing , not only in NZ !
Could call him competitive as it is a very small list of NZ trainers who have their names on honours board for Melbourne Cup ,Cox Plate , Golden Slipper [ 2003 from memory] and various Derby and Group races !
Dunno what inspired you to deliver this Sunday morning offering.......maybe you lost 2 Bucks on one of his horses ?
Of course he also active in Harness as well.....often supports the underdog...people and clubs....as he never forgets his start in industry !
I think he deserves  some respect !

Graeme Rogerson ......certainly one of the true characters and achievers in Racing , not only in NZ !
Could call him competitive as it is a very small list of NZ trainers who have their names on honours board for Melbourne Cup ,Cox Plate , Golden Slipper [ 2003 from memory] and various Derby and Group races !
Dunno what inspired you to deliver this Sunday morning offering.......maybe you lost 2 Bucks on one of his horses ?
Of course he also active in Harness as well.....often supports the underdog...people and clubs....as he never forgets his start in industry !
I think he deserves  some respect !

Graeme Rogerson ......certainly one of the true characters and achievers in Racing , not only in NZ !
Could call him competitive as it is a very small list of NZ trainers who have their names on honours board for Melbourne Cup ,Cox Plate , Golden Slipper [ 2003 from memory] and various Derby and Group races !
Dunno what inspired you to deliver this Sunday morning offering.......maybe you lost 2 Bucks on one of his horses ?
Of course he also active in Harness as well.....often supports the underdog...people and clubs....as he never forgets his start in industry !
I think he deserves  some respect !

Graeme Rogerson ......certainly one of the true characters and achievers in Racing , not only in NZ !
Could call him competitive as it is a very small list of NZ trainers who have their names on honours board for Melbourne Cup ,Cox Plate , Golden Slipper [ 2003 from memory] and various Derby and Group races !
Dunno what inspired you to deliver this Sunday morning offering.......maybe you lost 2 Bucks on one of his horses ?
Of course he also active in Harness as well.....often supports the underdog...people and clubs....as he never forgets his start in industry !
I think he deserves  some respect !

Graeme Rogerson ......certainly one of the true characters and achievers in Racing , not only in NZ !
Could call him competitive as it is a very small list of NZ trainers who have their names on honours board for Melbourne Cup ,Cox Plate , Golden Slipper [ 2003 from memory] and various Derby and Group races !
Dunno what inspired you to deliver this Sunday morning offering.......maybe you lost 2 Bucks on one of his horses ?
Of course he also active in Harness as well.....often supports the underdog...people and clubs....as he never forgets his start in industry !
I think he deserves  some respect !

Graeme Rogerson ......certainly one of the true characters and achievers in Racing , not only in NZ !
Could call him competitive as it is a very small list of NZ trainers who have their names on honours board for Melbourne Cup ,Cox Plate , Golden Slipper [ 2003 from memory] and various Derby and Group races !
Dunno what inspired you to deliver this Sunday morning offering.......maybe you lost 2 Bucks on one of his horses ?
Of course he also active in Harness as well.....often supports the underdog...people and clubs....as he never forgets his start in industry !
I think he deserves  some respect !

Graeme Rogerson ......certainly one of the true characters and achievers in Racing , not only in NZ !
Could call him competitive as it is a very small list of NZ trainers who have their names on honours board for Melbourne Cup ,Cox Plate , Golden Slipper [ 2003 from memory] and various Derby and Group races !
Dunno what inspired you to deliver this Sunday morning offering.......maybe you lost 2 Bucks on one of his horses ?
Of course he also active in Harness as well.....often supports the underdog...people and clubs....as he never forgets his start in industry !
I think he deserves  some respect !

Graeme Rogerson ......certainly one of the true characters and achievers in Racing , not only in NZ !
Could call him competitive as it is a very small list of NZ trainers who have their names on honours board for Melbourne Cup ,Cox Plate , Golden Slipper [ 2003 from memory] and various Derby and Group races !
Dunno what inspired you to deliver this Sunday morning offering.......maybe you lost 2 Bucks on one of his horses ?
Of course he also active in Harness as well.....often supports the underdog...people and clubs....as he never forgets his start in industry !
I think he deserves  some respect !

Graeme Rogerson ......certainly one of the true characters and achievers in Racing , not only in NZ !
Could call him competitive as it is a very small list of NZ trainers who have their names on honours board for Melbourne Cup ,Cox Plate , Golden Slipper [ 2003 from memory] and various Derby and Group races !
Dunno what inspired you to deliver this Sunday morning offering.......maybe you lost 2 Bucks on one of his horses ?
Of course he also active in Harness as well.....often supports the underdog...people and clubs....as he never forgets his start in industry !
I think he deserves  some respect !

Graeme Rogerson ......certainly one of the true characters and achievers in Racing , not only in NZ !
Could call him competitive as it is a very small list of NZ trainers who have their names on honours board for Melbourne Cup ,Cox Plate , Golden Slipper [ 2003 from memory] and various Derby and Group races !
Dunno what inspired you to deliver this Sunday morning offering.......maybe you lost 2 Bucks on one of his horses ?
Of course he also active in Harness as well.....often supports the underdog...people and clubs....as he never forgets his start in industry !
I think he deserves  some respect !

NZ Rugby , if Scott Robertson not interested, should approach that Aussie bloke Wayne Bennett who is reputed to be the greatest coach ever.
A couple of weeks back he took a bunch of rookies with little talent or experience and caused a massive upset at huge odds in SOO.
Of course , our All Blacks then went and lost to a Australia after beating them by 58 points a week earlier.
TABcorp lost hundreds of millions on these games ,causing them to go into lockdown for betting trends to be evaluated.
And now the Argies beat the mighty All Blacks ,the most successful team in Sporting history !
But they did play a near perfect game so well done to them !
But betting trends being checked yet again !
If anyone knows Pogo's location ,I want to send him Cameron Smith's book for Xmas. It will be a cracker !.
Gotta be the GOAT.....now thats a sure bet....and how good is that Melbourne Storm outfit.Their coach knows a thing or two ,and time the AB's had a Coach who cursed a lot and kicked the furniture!
The AB's also need a coach who can handle ego's...too much time spent on adverts ,media ,maternity leave and sabbaticals to Japan to learn another culture .Haha .
Over inflated salaries and sense of importance....the AB's biggest barrier of late since Aussie sporting standards fell to those at Montreal 1976 !
Once Cameron retires the cupboard will be bare.....the Pacific Islands will run out of players ,NZ has most of them !

Clearly ,they are not leaving or taking a clean break !
They are stepping back from the daily rigours ,responsibilities ,travel etc to enjoy a spell and plan a strategy for their futures.
Their property remains a going concern with staff and most likely all horses in tact.
Mark will still do some driving and they will assist in selecting and buying new horses .
They have achieved everything in NZ Harness and worked bloody hard for their success.
My guess is they will look......covid permitting........to set up a boutique stable in the USA , or return to a boutique operation in NZ.
Doesn't Mark have two sons coming thru the ranks as young trainers.....the dynasty will continue.
Good on em , I say !

Clearly ,they are not leaving or taking a clean break !
They are stepping back from the daily rigours ,responsibilities ,travel etc to enjoy a spell and plan a strategy for their futures.
Their property remains a going concern with staff and most likely all horses in tact.
Mark will still do some driving and they will assist in selecting and buying new horses .
They have achieved everything in NZ Harness and worked bloody hard for their success.
My guess is they will look......covid permitting........to set up a boutique stable in the USA , or return to a boutique operation in NZ.
Doesn't Mark have two sons coming thru the ranks as young trainers.....the dynasty will continue.
Good on em , I say !

Clearly ,they are not leaving or taking a clean break !
They are stepping back from the daily rigours ,responsibilities ,travel etc to enjoy a spell and plan a strategy for their futures.
Their property remains a going concern with staff and most likely all horses in tact.
Mark will still do some driving and they will assist in selecting and buying new horses .
They have achieved everything in NZ Harness and worked bloody hard for their success.
My guess is they will look......covid permitting........to set up a boutique stable in the USA , or return to a boutique operation in NZ.
Doesn't Mark have two sons coming thru the ranks as young trainers.....the dynasty will continue.
Good on em , I say !

Clearly ,they are not leaving or taking a clean break !
They are stepping back from the daily rigours ,responsibilities ,travel etc to enjoy a spell and plan a strategy for their futures.
Their property remains a going concern with staff and most likely all horses in tact.
Mark will still do some driving and they will assist in selecting and buying new horses .
They have achieved everything in NZ Harness and worked bloody hard for their success.
My guess is they will look......covid permitting........to set up a boutique stable in the USA , or return to a boutique operation in NZ.
Doesn't Mark have two sons coming thru the ranks as young trainers.....the dynasty will continue.
Good on em , I say !

Clearly ,they are not leaving or taking a clean break !
They are stepping back from the daily rigours ,responsibilities ,travel etc to enjoy a spell and plan a strategy for their futures.
Their property remains a going concern with staff and most likely all horses in tact.
Mark will still do some driving and they will assist in selecting and buying new horses .
They have achieved everything in NZ Harness and worked bloody hard for their success.
My guess is they will look......covid permitting........to set up a boutique stable in the USA , or return to a boutique operation in NZ.
Doesn't Mark have two sons coming thru the ranks as young trainers.....the dynasty will continue.
Good on em , I say !

Clearly ,they are not leaving or taking a clean break !
They are stepping back from the daily rigours ,responsibilities ,travel etc to enjoy a spell and plan a strategy for their futures.
Their property remains a going concern with staff and most likely all horses in tact.
Mark will still do some driving and they will assist in selecting and buying new horses .
They have achieved everything in NZ Harness and worked bloody hard for their success.
My guess is they will look......covid permitting........to set up a boutique stable in the USA , or return to a boutique operation in NZ.
Doesn't Mark have two sons coming thru the ranks as young trainers.....the dynasty will continue.
Good on em , I say !

Mark and Nat said a while back that they would love a break from the daily grind ,and maybe try their luck in the USA .The latter not so easy now but good on them for taking a spell.
So todays announcement not really such a great shock !

NZ Rugby , if Scott Robertson not interested, should approach that Aussie bloke Wayne Bennett who is reputed to be the greatest coach ever.
A couple of weeks back he took a bunch of rookies with little talent or experience and caused a massive upset at huge odds in SOO.
Of course , our All Blacks then went and lost to a Australia after beating them by 58 points a week earlier.
TABcorp lost hundreds of millions on these games ,causing them to go into lockdown for betting trends to be evaluated.
And now the Argies beat the mighty All Blacks ,the most successful team in Sporting history !
But they did play a near perfect game so well done to them !
But betting trends being checked yet again !
If anyone knows Pogo's location ,I want to send him Cameron Smith's book for Xmas. It will be a cracker !.
Gotta be the GOAT.....now thats a sure bet....and how good is that Melbourne Storm outfit.Their coach knows a thing or two ,and time the AB's had a Coach who cursed a lot and kicked the furniture!
The AB's also need a coach who can handle ego's...too much time spent on adverts ,media ,maternity leave and sabbaticals to Japan to learn another culture .Haha .
Over inflated salaries and sense of importance....the AB's biggest barrier of late since Aussie sporting standards fell to those at Montreal 1976 !
Once Cameron retires the cupboard will be bare.....the Pacific Islands will run out of players ,NZ has most of them !

This Dunn owner is more than happy, fourth in a NZ record Group one race then 2nd in a listed race from a mare we bought at the sales for 17,000 , the Dunn's do purchase quite a few at the sales but they are by no means the top lots.