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MrBigStuff

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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Pegasus 9 in HK DERBY   
    Couple of NZ bred horses Chill Chibi (Wrote) and Speed Dragon (Darci Brahma)
    JMac riding too
    lets hope the run well
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    MrBigStuff reacted to THE TORCH in tony lee to finsh commentating   
    There will never be another Davey Mac. I would rate his call of The Diamond One winning the White Robe as the best ever. Timeless and timely.
    https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/44261/8/Race-Detail.aspx
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Zak Hussai in Macau Racing To End   
    Breaking news from Asia that the Macau Jockey Club is finished from April 1
    https://macaonews.org/life/sports/macau-jockey-club-closed-macao-horse-racing/
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Baz (NZ) in Avondale Resurgent   
    Far to much pigheadedness and self interest on the AJC committee behalf for them to join ATR. 
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Ponderosa8 in J-Mac..... 5 week stint in Hong Kong   
    Jockeys manage their own rides…no managers are allowed I believe
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Patiti in Awapuni   
    Anyone got any updates on the track redevelopment at Awapuni? Have not seen anything online anywhere as to where they have got to with the work.
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from chevy86 in Ellerslie Trials   
    The crossing will go I am led to believe. It had to still be there while of course the tunnel was being constructed at the other end of the course. But it will go after the first few meetings, presumably after the cup/derby. 
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Insider in Ellerslie Trials   
    The crossing will go I am led to believe. It had to still be there while of course the tunnel was being constructed at the other end of the course. But it will go after the first few meetings, presumably after the cup/derby. 
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Pegasus 9 in HK International Meeting   
    Quality tv from Honkers, thats why you watch online rather than the bs they serve us here with dog races in between. Quality commentary and two we have both had in nz, mcnamara and wood. Get them back here pronto!
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Black Kirrama in What happened to Capt Cook?   
    Totally agree - there is a reason Hong Kong have a limit of 14 runners because they know that is the right number of horses for the best betting races. I am sure they could run 16-18 if they wanted to but they don’t.
    what a shit show that was yesterday 
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Zak Hussai in HK International Meeting   
    What a meeting coming up this evening our time.
    good luck to Jamie Richards who has his first HK group 1 runner Wellington who won the race last year with a previous trainer.
     
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from jack in Ellerslie   
    Saw on TV today they cantered a few horses on the new strathayr surface yesterday (Sunday) and the reports from the two riders were extremely positive. Looked terrific, I can’t wait to see racing back at HQ.
    Not sure where you can find the replay but those smarter than me will no doubt be able to find it. 
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Aaron The Anchor in Ellerslie   
    Saw on TV today they cantered a few horses on the new strathayr surface yesterday (Sunday) and the reports from the two riders were extremely positive. Looked terrific, I can’t wait to see racing back at HQ.
    Not sure where you can find the replay but those smarter than me will no doubt be able to find it. 
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Alf Riston in Brian Collins   
    Sad news…thoughts with his family and friends. Was always very hospitable in my visits to Counties.
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from JTeaz in Commentator Changes are Coming??   
    Probably the bloke who was mentored by Tony many years ago, Justin Evans - did have another last name but it escapes me. Can give an early crow too
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    MrBigStuff reacted to Mr Horse in Racing Te Aroha postphoned   
    What an idiot!
    You wonder why you even comment when you have no idea!
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Pete Lane in Racing Te Aroha postphoned   
    Usual people hoping for failure…jumping to conclusions…was rider error!
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Gruff in John Humphries   
    Also dabbled in “magic”
    https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/our-people-john-humphries/IVJRJFOCRTGRDMKWAOTHJ4FPRM/
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Gruff in John Humphries   
    Sad to hear about Johnny. Lovely bloke, really was.
    Use to repair and recover billiard and pool tables as his other career. 
     
    Thoughts with friends and family.
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from gubellini in John Humphries   
    Also dabbled in “magic”
    https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/our-people-john-humphries/IVJRJFOCRTGRDMKWAOTHJ4FPRM/
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Insider in Aaron White   
    Aaron has always been a good caller
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from canon47 in Avondale   
    About time, now close it for good
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Patiti in Positive changes   
    With the shambles over in West Auckland…meanwhile there are positive changes at the great club…
    Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR) has announced that as a result of pattern and scheduling changes, there will be a number of adjustments to the ATR racing season. 
    These changes sit across the breadth of the season and encompass date, pattern, venue and name changes, with the modifications designed to create a more functional season of racing for all stakeholders. 
    The modifications are led by a number of changes to both the Christmas and Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Week carnivals with a poignant moment forming part of the list of announcements. 
    With the passing of racing and breeding icon Sir Patrick Hogan last season, ATR has announced that in acknowledgement of the immense impact Sir Patrick had on the industry, the Club has selected a race to be renamed in his honour. The 3YO fillies 2050m race run on New Year’s Day at Pukekohe Park, once known as the Royal Stakes, is now to be known as the Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes in recognition of his significant contribution. 
    Further changes to the carnivals consist of: 
    The Dunstan Horse Feeds Stayers Championship Final, traditionally run on New Year’s Day, has been moved to 26 December (the Boxing Day Races) to better reflect the depth of New Zealand’s staying division. The new date will allow horses to run in both the Dunstan Horse Feeds Stayers Championship Final as well as the Queen Elizabeth II Cup (ex. City of Auckland Cup) six days later.  Further changes to the race scheduling on Boxing Day will see the Auckland Guineas form part of the Boxing Day Races with the distance reduced to 1400m and will act as an ideal leadup to the newly positioned Levin Classic at Trentham on Saturday, 13 January 2024. As a result, the Uncle Remus Stakes (previously run on Boxing Day) moves to Saturday, 17 February with the distance reduced to 1200m. This race will act as an ideal lead up to the recently promoted Mufhasa Stakes (1400m), now of Group 3 status, on Saturday, 2 March 2024.  The Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Week carnival will see both the New Zealand Derby and Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup nomination date shift to Monday, 11 December 2023, a month later than the prior closing date. The new nomination date will enable trainers to be more selective about their nominations especially with respect to the New Zealand Derby.  The Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup is also moving to handicap conditions. ATR has changed the weight conditions from set weights and penalties to a handicap to provide a far bigger spread of weights and a more competitive contest as a result, which will consequently have a positive impact on wagering.  In addition to the adjustments to ATR’s major carnivals, Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (WTR) and ATR jointly recommended to the New Zealand Pattern Committee (NZPC) a change to the Autumn 2YO pattern which was subsequently approved and will see the following movement which reflects a far more logical spread of 2YO races: 
    Saturday, 20 April – 2YO 1200 – Listed, now to be run at Ellerslie Racecourse by ATR (Star Way)  Saturday, 4 May – 2YO 1400 – Listed, now to be run at Te Rapa Racecourse by WTR (Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre 2YO Stakes)  Saturday, 25 May – 2YO 1600 – Listed, to be run at Ellerslie Racecourse by ATR (Staphanos By Deep Impact Champagne Stakes)  ATR Executive General Manager – Racing & Operations, Craig Baker said that the Club is continuously evaluating their racing product to ensure it is fit for purpose. 
    “The changes to the upcoming season were done to ensure that ATR’s racing calendar remained relevant and reflected the current status of racing in New Zealand. 
    “ATR is committed to providing the best possible racing product and the changes announced today support this objective. 
    “Our thanks to the New Zealand Pattern Committee, Waikato Thoroughbred Racing, and David Smith and his team at Dunstan Horse Feeds for their help and support.” 
    The Club has also committed to further supporting those at the grassroots of the New Zealand racing industry by offering a $12 lunch voucher to the primary strapper of each runner at ATR racedays. 
    ATR plans to conduct 20 race meetings over the 2023/24 season from both Pukekohe Park and Ellerslie, with racing at Ellerslie set to return in 2024.
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    MrBigStuff got a reaction from Pete Lane in Avondale   
    About time, now close it for good
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    MrBigStuff reacted to chevy86 in Tony Lee   
    Well George had a pretty ordinary day today Jooly! (IMO)
    1..In an early race he declared a runner had swept to the lead half way down the straight, only for the previous leader to fight back and win, when in fact it was never headed and later declared Analyst had reached the lead (never did) and Drum Major fought back to win (never headed).
    2.I believe his  pronunciation of the last race winner (at this very sensitive time) was very unfortunate. Gasa is spelt Gasa, so Ghazzah should be a hard "A", just as Jazz is not pronounced Jars.
    3.After the usual drivel with Popplewell he tells us pre-start that Mandalo is the pre-jump favourite, only to retract because he has released the tote board odds from the previous race.
    George is employed foremost IMO to be an accurate RACE-CALLER I would have thought, not a tipster, joker, support person for Popplewell, weather pundit or whatever. Imagine Flindell, Hill and other professionals in Australia straying beyond their true job description. Hence the superior product from Oz while we remain a circus.