Ohokaman 6,430 Report post Posted January 12 Not a major meeting admittedly, but not a good look is it.. ? We're Doomed, nomates and Baz (NZ) 1 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates 5,422 Report post Posted January 12 But apparently all is well . Baz (NZ), TurnyTom and We're Doomed 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
racingoutsider 352 Report post Posted January 12 More on the rail at the 500m mark at Kumara yesterday. Pam Robson, Baz (NZ) and Hall 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall 151 Report post Posted January 12 29 minutes ago, Ohokaman said: Not a major meeting admittedly, but not a good look is it.. ? What do they charge to get in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitty Chitty Bang 60 Report post Posted January 12 However the racing has been good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke 1,318 Report post Posted January 12 George is a Warriors fan and definitely not a fan of The Beautiful Game as he clearly has not heard of Casemiro. Palliser, say no more, chiknsmack and 1 other 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 5,792 Report post Posted January 12 I thought the interesting race was the rating 65 1,300m. 7 starters for $55,000. How on earth is that sustainable? Half that field wouldn't get a start in an $18,500 rating 65 in the SI. There are people out there who thing everything is great because some stakes are high. I just can't see how the current model is sustainable. Where does the money come from? Certainly not from turnover. And looking at the coverage from today, obviously not from gate takings. And not much sponsorship either. I can only assume there are some very clever people running things who have things under control. Obviously there are income streams that most of us aren't aware of. arjay, Ned Kelly, racingoutsider and 2 others 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
racingoutsider 352 Report post Posted January 12 17 minutes ago, We're Doomed said: I thought the interesting race was the rating 65 1,300m. 7 starters for $55,000. How on earth is that sustainable? Half that field wouldn't get a start in an $18,500 rating 65 in the SI. There are people out there who thing everything is great because some stakes are high. I just can't see how the current model is sustainable. Where does the money come from? Certainly not from turnover. And looking at the coverage from today, obviously not from gate takings. And not much sponsorship either. I can only assume there are some very clever people running things who have things under control. Obviously there are income streams that most of us aren't aware of. The only extra income streams that I can see are from Entain's apparent largesse, taxpayer generosity and capital from the sale of assets. We're Doomed 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall 151 Report post Posted January 12 1 hour ago, Hall said: What do they charge to get in. What did none of you went to Ellerslie so what was the entrance fee. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
racingoutsider 352 Report post Posted January 12 . Hall 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idolmite 3,297 Report post Posted January 12 Only $30 to rub some shoulders huh Baz (NZ) and We're Doomed 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 5,097 Report post Posted January 12 2 minutes ago, Idolmite said: Only $30 to rub some shoulders huh Thank goodness I wasn't there! Can you imagine what would have happened if I was wearing the same dress as in my picture? Maximus, Ponderosa8, bloke and 3 others 1 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiknsmack 605 Report post Posted January 12 2 hours ago, bloke said: George is a Warriors fan and definitely not a fan of The Beautiful Game as he clearly has not heard of Casemiro. He doesn't seem like a horse racing fan either as he clearly hasn't heard of 2005 Kentucky Derby winner Giacomo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates 5,422 Report post Posted January 12 19 minutes ago, Idolmite said: Only $30 to rub some shoulders huh Must be some special members eh! We're Doomed and Baz (NZ) 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 5,097 Report post Posted January 12 21 minutes ago, nomates said: Must be some special members eh! Was it supposed to be like a precursor to the Karaka Millions Night? Just wondering? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf Riston 2,108 Report post Posted January 12 I'm sure they'll be able to spin it up as an objective met, something along these lines..... We're Doomed, Insider, Baz (NZ) and 1 other 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 5,792 Report post Posted January 12 50 minutes ago, Insider said: Thank goodness I wasn't there! Can you imagine what would have happened if I was wearing the same dress as in my picture? They would have been rubbing shoulders with your members. Insider, Alf Riston and Baz (NZ) 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 5,792 Report post Posted January 12 I would have thought Ohoka was taking the piss with that picture and it had been taken at 7am this morning, if it wasn't for the fact it was taken 9 minutes before Nelson race 9. Ohokaman, Idolmite, Baz (NZ) and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 5,792 Report post Posted January 12 I imagine at some stage NZTR will release the oncourse turnovers for Kumara, Trentham and Ellerslie this weekend. It would be good if someone could put them up when they become available. A bit like the 4 horse race, would people like to try and predict what order the 3 clubs will finish in. Possibly throw the Nelson trots in as well, just so it is a true 4 event comparison. dock leaf 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates 5,422 Report post Posted January 12 23 minutes ago, Insider said: Was it supposed to be like a precursor to the Karaka Millions Night? Just wondering? I would assume so , maybe after todays turn out they may be wondering . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlahan's Dream 666 Report post Posted January 12 KM is $50 entry FYI. Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tauhei Notts 1,460 Report post Posted January 12 No, I wasn't there today but it was a fascinating day's racing. Note how 5 of the 8 winners were sired by Australian bred stallions. Why do they have a trifecta pool AND a first four pool on races with four runners? Tale Of The Gypsy looked good at Te Aroha. An above average two year old but no champion. Put on a $30,000 1400 maiden and only get 9 runners. South Island trainers would look on in dismay. I am beginning to have a lot of respect for Checkmate. Hakkinen, who looked so good at Matamata; is he another "paper tiger"? That Hasstobeawinner is getting better as he ages. Some of the Vadamos stock are like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 5,792 Report post Posted January 12 4 minutes ago, Houlahan's Dream said: KM is $50 entry FYI. I think $60 if you pay at the gate, which I tend to do. Bit risky paying $50 a few weeks before when it might be bucketing down on the day. arjay and nomates 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
racingoutsider 352 Report post Posted January 12 29 minutes ago, We're Doomed said: I think $60 if you pay at the gate, which I tend to do. Bit risky paying $50 a few weeks before when it might be bucketing down on the day. Yes. It's $60 at the gate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates 5,422 Report post Posted January 12 I'd go for general admission but would be scared I'd be on my own again . Alf Riston and Insider 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...