Chris Wood

Yes I think I will do the same and not engage with him. He kind of trolls me or at least go contrarian to what I say.  A pity.
I have taken a keen interest in the track and have been on it shortly after the seed came up. i've be back since as every 3 moths I call in to ATR HQ as part of what I do. I invariably have a look and check out Taiki's rose.

Foxton should be in play to, Central Districts struggling for surfaces as well, it’s going to be a long winter…..

I am that trainer, what I was saying is that you have made your point! 
 

TeRapa had problems because the  Track Manager at the time had the wrong sand delivered, it had small pebbles in it and it was very harsh on horses and riders for quite awhile, Bart Cowan has done a great job getting the track back, rain on the day didn’t help proceedings there yesterday.
The closing of to many racecourses is another issue, TeTeko, Waipa has not helped.
TeTeko is gone forever, it beats me why they can have trials at Waipa but cannot race there.
TeAroha out has not helped either…
Avondale won’t listen and work in, their facilities past use by date to be honest, was once a great track….

Foxton should be in play to, Central Districts struggling for surfaces as well, it’s going to be a long winter…..

Foxton should be in play to, Central Districts struggling for surfaces as well, it’s going to be a long winter…..

Foxton should be in play to, Central Districts struggling for surfaces as well, it’s going to be a long winter…..

Foxton should be in play to, Central Districts struggling for surfaces as well, it’s going to be a long winter…..

TeRapa had problems because the  Track Manager at the time had the wrong sand delivered, it had small pebbles in it and it was very harsh on horses and riders for quite awhile, Bart Cowan has done a great job getting the track back, rain on the day didn’t help proceedings there yesterday.
The closing of to many racecourses is another issue, TeTeko, Waipa has not helped.
TeTeko is gone forever, it beats me why they can have trials at Waipa but cannot race there.
TeAroha out has not helped either…
Avondale won’t listen and work in, their facilities past use by date to be honest, was once a great track….

I am that trainer, what I was saying is that you have made your point! 
 

Foxton should be in play to, Central Districts struggling for surfaces as well, it’s going to be a long winter…..

Foxton should be in play to, Central Districts struggling for surfaces as well, it’s going to be a long winter…..

TeRapa had problems because the  Track Manager at the time had the wrong sand delivered, it had small pebbles in it and it was very harsh on horses and riders for quite awhile, Bart Cowan has done a great job getting the track back, rain on the day didn’t help proceedings there yesterday.
The closing of to many racecourses is another issue, TeTeko, Waipa has not helped.
TeTeko is gone forever, it beats me why they can have trials at Waipa but cannot race there.
TeAroha out has not helped either…
Avondale won’t listen and work in, their facilities past use by date to be honest, was once a great track….

Foxton should be in play to, Central Districts struggling for surfaces as well, it’s going to be a long winter…..

I am that trainer, what I was saying is that you have made your point! 
 

Selling the hill was the right move to fund this renovation , imagine if they had borrowed the $55 million .
I suggest a little patience , wait and see where this goes, it seems Ellerslie's biggest crime is trying to bring racing and it's facility's into  modern times.

My filly didn’t attend so nor did I.
I will let the dust settle and make some inquiries tomorrow!
Sad outcome….
 

Thanks Shane, never hidden on this site and like to try and see the positive side.
Things aren’t 100% obviously, but don’t get carried away, see what the powers to be come up with.
They might be just as frustrated as what you people are….
The Strathayr team are on their way, they won’t walk away from their responsibilities, sure things will work out and as you say Shane, it will be the best surface in the Country.
Amazing how people hide behind a barrier, got something to say, put your name to it…..

Thanks Shane, never hidden on this site and like to try and see the positive side.
Things aren’t 100% obviously, but don’t get carried away, see what the powers to be come up with.
They might be just as frustrated as what you people are….
The Strathayr team are on their way, they won’t walk away from their responsibilities, sure things will work out and as you say Shane, it will be the best surface in the Country.
Amazing how people hide behind a barrier, got something to say, put your name to it…..

My filly didn’t attend so nor did I.
I will let the dust settle and make some inquiries tomorrow!
Sad outcome….
 

Funny that Aaron, have to agree, negativity runs through a lot of Kiwis veins sadly, they want to see things fail, the old” I told you so scenario”.
Sad but true….anyway, let’s see how things pan out….
I for one think it was a good move to put the track in, yes the hill has gone, and coming from an ex jumps rider, it is sad, but change happens, like it or not!

Funny that Aaron, have to agree, negativity runs through a lot of Kiwis veins sadly, they want to see things fail, the old” I told you so scenario”.
Sad but true….anyway, let’s see how things pan out….
I for one think it was a good move to put the track in, yes the hill has gone, and coming from an ex jumps rider, it is sad, but change happens, like it or not!

Funny that Aaron, have to agree, negativity runs through a lot of Kiwis veins sadly, they want to see things fail, the old” I told you so scenario”.
Sad but true….anyway, let’s see how things pan out….
I for one think it was a good move to put the track in, yes the hill has gone, and coming from an ex jumps rider, it is sad, but change happens, like it or not!

Thanks Shane, never hidden on this site and like to try and see the positive side.
Things aren’t 100% obviously, but don’t get carried away, see what the powers to be come up with.
They might be just as frustrated as what you people are….
The Strathayr team are on their way, they won’t walk away from their responsibilities, sure things will work out and as you say Shane, it will be the best surface in the Country.
Amazing how people hide behind a barrier, got something to say, put your name to it…..

Thanks Shane, never hidden on this site and like to try and see the positive side.
Things aren’t 100% obviously, but don’t get carried away, see what the powers to be come up with.
They might be just as frustrated as what you people are….
The Strathayr team are on their way, they won’t walk away from their responsibilities, sure things will work out and as you say Shane, it will be the best surface in the Country.
Amazing how people hide behind a barrier, got something to say, put your name to it…..