Pete Lane 947 Report post Posted September 3 I sincerely hope they've got it right but the words in this press release are almost identical to last time. "Yesterday Ellerslie hosted a successful set of jumpouts for Auckland-trained horses, with 70 horses running against the rail and 28 outside cones on the course proper. This event marks another significant milestone in Auckland Thoroughbred Racing’s (ATR) preparation for their upcoming racing season. Feedback from stakeholders, including the Racing Integrity Board (RIB), was positive regarding the track’s performance. ATR management remains confident that the track is on the right path for an exciting and successful season. In a further commitment to ensuring top track conditions, ATR and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) flew in Flemington track manager Liam O’Keefe for a detailed review. After his inspection yesterday afternoon and this morning, O’Keefe commented, “It’s very pleasing to see the progress the track has made since my last visit in May. While I was here, we developed a maintenance plan aimed at improving traction for horses. It is clear, after observing the track following the jumpouts, that the maintenance plan is working effectively, allowing horses to penetrate the profile and thus providing safe racing conditions.” ATR CEO Paul Wilcox echoed these sentiments, stating, “We are naturally pleased with the renovation work that’s been done, and the feedback we’ve received indicates we are right on track. The expertise and guidance provided by Liam, alongside Chris Hay of Tasmania, have been invaluable in achieving these results.” Looking ahead, trials are scheduled for Tuesday, 10 September, with jumpouts for Open horses (outside cones) set to commence immediately after the trials." Blaird 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,141 Report post Posted September 3 Is this narrative any different from what we have been served up on several previous occasions? Like most other racegoers I too am looking forward to attending racedays at HQ but until we hold a full tote meeting with full fields, run at race pace and without any problems I'll view this report with little more than a cursory glance. Pete Lane 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 4,520 Report post Posted September 3 What I don’t understand is….”while there is rain around, why aren’t they really testing the track properly with heaps of trials and a raceday as soon as possible? Everything they have said relates to the horses getting their hooves into the ground so what better time to try that than now, with all the moisture around” Charlie E 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pak Star 897 Report post Posted September 3 2 hours ago, Blue said: Is this narrative any different from what we have been served up on several previous occasions? Like most other racegoers I too am looking forward to attending racedays at HQ but until we hold a full tote meeting with full fields, run at race pace and without any problems I'll view this report with little more than a cursory glance. Was about to say the same thing - we could almost mirror these same quotes with the ones they were saying 9 months ago. I hope they get it right this time. But I am happy to wait and see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 5,370 Report post Posted September 3 Just lucky there are other tracks willing to take up the slack until such time as Ellerslie decides it's time to pop out and play. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,317 Report post Posted September 4 Jumpouts Successfully Staged at Ellerslie as Track Preparation Progresses 3 September 2024 Yesterday, Ellerslie hosted a successful set of jumpouts for Auckland-trained horses, with 70 horses running against the rail and 28 outside cones on the course proper. This event marks another significant milestone in Auckland Thoroughbred Racing’s (ATR) preparation for their upcoming racing season. Feedback from stakeholders, including the Racing Integrity Board (RIB), was positive regarding the track’s performance. ATR management remains confident that the track is on the right path for an exciting and successful season. In a further commitment to ensuring top track conditions, ATR and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) flew in Flemington track manager Liam O’Keefe for a detailed review. After his inspection yesterday afternoon and this morning, O’Keefe commented, “It’s very pleasing to see the progress the track has made since my last visit in May. While I was here, we developed a maintenance plan aimed at improving traction for horses. It is clear, after observing the track following the jumpouts, that the maintenance plan is working effectively, allowing horses to penetrate the profile and thus providing safe racing conditions.” ATR CEO Paul Wilcox echoed these sentiments, stating, “We are naturally pleased with the renovation work that’s been done, and the feedback we’ve received indicates we are right on track. The expertise and guidance provided by Liam, alongside Chris Hay of Tasmania, have been invaluable in achieving these results.” Looking ahead, trials are scheduled for Tuesday, 10 September, with jumpouts for Open horses (outside cones) set to commence immediately after the trials. Seems to recall similar positive comments a few months ago , lets hope they have got it right this time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lane 947 Report post Posted September 4 Posted this a couple of days ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,317 Report post Posted September 4 4 minutes ago, Pete Lane said: Posted this a couple of days ago. Sorry Pete. Missed your earlier post on the subject Pete Lane 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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racingoutsider 86 Report post Posted September 5 Looks pretty good out there. When are they going to test the inside of the track that will be raced on? I'm worried that they had to fly in Liam O'Keefe from Melbourne to inspect the track. Makes it sound like they are not confident in their own assessment and there is no mention of the Strathayr experts in this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lane 947 Report post Posted September 5 More trials on the 10th so I'm guessing they'll use the rail then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
racingoutsider 86 Report post Posted September 5 56 minutes ago, Pete Lane said: More trials on the 10th so I'm guessing they'll use the rail then. First meeting there on the 21st isn't it? That seems to be cutting it fine if the racing surface remains untested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates 4,512 Report post Posted September 5 51 minutes ago, racingoutsider said: First meeting there on the 21st isn't it? That seems to be cutting it fine if the racing surface remains untested. No problem , they can just xfer to Avondale , oh wait ! OK then xfer to Te Aroha , oh hang on that doesn't work either . Let me get back to you . Pam Robson, canon47, scooby3051 and 3 others 2 1 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
racingoutsider 86 Report post Posted September 5 1 hour ago, nomates said: No problem , they can just xfer to Avondale , oh wait ! OK then xfer to Te Aroha , oh hang on that doesn't work either . Let me get back to you . Woodville seems to be the go to? canon47 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates 4,512 Report post Posted September 5 47 minutes ago, racingoutsider said: Woodville seems to be the go to? Wash your mouth out , they take races out of the CD , they don't give them to the them . Insider 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
racingoutsider 86 Report post Posted September 5 14 minutes ago, nomates said: Wash your mouth out , they take races out of the CD , they don't give them to the them . Except .... Meeting News September 29 Meeting Now at Woodville The meeting scheduled for Te Aroha on Sunday 29 September will now be at Woodville. The programme, with minor changes, will remain the same. This is a jumps meeting and with Te Aroha still unavailable it needs to move to this venue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idolmite 2,842 Report post Posted September 5 4 hours ago, racingoutsider said: Looks pretty good out there. When are they going to test the inside of the track that will be raced on? I'm worried that they had to fly in Liam O'Keefe from Melbourne to inspect the track. Makes it sound like they are not confident in their own assessment and there is no mention of the Strathayr experts in this. That's the strange bit for mine.....the lack of Strathayr experts called in. Yet expertise on surfaces more akin to the old Ellerslie surface are flown in instead? I'm a kazillion miles away from being an even an armchair expert, but it all seems a little weird to me. Pam Robson 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates 4,512 Report post Posted September 5 13 minutes ago, racingoutsider said: Except .... Meeting News September 29 Meeting Now at Woodville The meeting scheduled for Te Aroha on Sunday 29 September will now be at Woodville. The programme, with minor changes, will remain the same. This is a jumps meeting and with Te Aroha still unavailable it needs to move to this venue. Mate , I'm talking about serious racing , not a minor jumps meeting , the reason this meeting was xfered . Plus I'm being tongue in cheek . Leggy and scooby3051 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,193 Report post Posted September 5 36 minutes ago, Idolmite said: That's the strange bit for mine.....the lack of Strathayr experts called in. Yet expertise on surfaces more akin to the old Ellerslie surface are flown in instead? I'm a kazillion miles away from being an even an armchair expert, but it all seems a little weird to me. The other thing that is a bit mysterious is that they are using it at the beginning of the peak spring period for grass root development when root development was supposedly the problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 5,370 Report post Posted September 5 2 hours ago, racingoutsider said: Woodville seems to be the go to? Who would have thought 5 or 10 years ago that Woodville would become the centre of jumps racing in NZ. Or even 5 or 10 months ago. Can't be too long until the Northerns and Nationals will all be held there. And to think Messara wanted to close Woodville down. Insider 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 4,520 Report post Posted September 5 6 hours ago, Pete Lane said: More trials on the 10th so I'm guessing they'll use the rail then. You shouldn't guess with the ARC because even they cant, well at least successfully, from what I can see! scooby3051 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 11,931 Report post Posted September 5 12 hours ago, Insider said: You shouldn't guess with the ARC because even they cant, well at least successfully, from what I can see! Come on Insider...we just need to wait they say...be patient they say ..$55 mill and counting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 11,931 Report post Posted September 5 You would have to wonder how much growth would have had a chance to take place over the winter...??? I thought that was what was needed??So I would think now would be the time for the growth spurt...would it not?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Robson 1,740 Report post Posted September 6 3 hours ago, scooby3051 said: You would have to wonder how much growth would have had a chance to take place over the winter...??? I thought that was what was needed??So I would think now would be the time for the growth spurt...would it not?? looking at my lawn, yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleremus 6 Report post Posted September 9 On 9/5/2024 at 1:29 PM, Pete Lane said: More trials on the 10th so I'm guessing they'll use the rail then. NZTR meeting update seems to indicate the rail will be out 12.5m. Insider and Pam Robson 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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