Insider 3,961 Report post Posted February 15, 2016 I have just checked out the weather forecast for the rest of the week. From Wednesday to Friday showers or rain are predicted for each day so NATURE should provide us with a perfect track for this time of the year. No man made interference should be necessary. Let's wait and see! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseacol 2,488 Report post Posted February 15, 2016 Good post Insider. I love printing out the fields on Wednesday morning and spending a few hours studying each night in the lead up to a decent Saturday meeting. Often that involves trying to pick likely track conditions if weather forecasts are mixed... Funnily enough last week for Waikato I never once factored in anything other than a good track..... Catalano 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Clarke 6 Report post Posted February 17, 2016 If the Chairperson of the stewards is the same as last Saturday doesn't he just post a good 3 regardless of the weather, seriously, how can anyone believe what they put up when they had five hours to change the rating. Don't they walk the track an hour before the first? I am still shaking my head that there hasn't been a resignation over the Te Rapa debacle(s). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseacol 2,488 Report post Posted February 17, 2016 could really put the cat among the pigeons in terms of horses wanting racing/RP to get into Derby/Cup if we get a wet track Saturday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted February 17, 2016 I'm sure Hesipedia knows far more than me, and Stephen Hawking for that matter, but given that I live about a three wood then eight iron from the track I can give an informed opinion ( if that's ok Hesi ) and say that we've had a decent sprinkle of nice soft rain but it'll have done no harm and with the current low water table it'll be gone by sundown. If the weather forecast is correct and we get another 30 mls tonight I'm picking it'll be the same track as New Year's Day, maybe just a wee bit better if we get the predicted 30+ hours of sun after this rain has gone through. It'll chip out a bit, as Ellerslie does, but it'll be a nice safe track. There we go, is that ok Hesi ? am I allowed to offer an informed opinion or will you trump me with your ignorance ? Come in troll, you can't help yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted February 17, 2016 Just checked Met Service and they're saying another 60 mls over the next 24 hours so it might pay to hold off a bit if you're thinking about punting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted February 17, 2016 48 minutes ago, Midget said: I'm sure Hesipedia knows far more than me, and Stephen Hawking for that matter, but given that I live about a three wood then eight iron from the track I can give an informed opinion ( if that's ok Hesi ) and say that we've had a decent sprinkle of nice soft rain but it'll have done no harm and with the current low water table it'll be gone by sundown. If the weather forecast is correct and we get another 30 mls tonight I'm picking it'll be the same track as New Year's Day, maybe just a wee bit better if we get the predicted 30+ hours of sun after this rain has gone through. It'll chip out a bit, as Ellerslie does, but it'll be a nice safe track. There we go, is that ok Hesi ? am I allowed to offer an informed opinion or will you trump me with your ignorance ? Come in troll, you can't help yourself. Obviously your golf has improved old son-congrats chelseacol 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,099 Report post Posted February 17, 2016 25 minutes ago, Midget said: Just checked Met Service and they're saying another 60 mls over the next 24 hours so it might pay to hold off a bit if you're thinking about punting. Don't know if it's heading south but we've had 50 mls rain in Whangarei over the past 24 hours and it's pissing down right now. Get your pencils ready guys, gonna be a lot of defections methinks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOf40 547 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 2 hours ago, hesi said: I see the rain forecast for Auckland for the next 24 hours has been substantially cut back. Just a matter now of how they call the track on Sat morning, but many will be skeptical after Te Rapa last week Fair hosing down just now. This photo is outside my office, only about 2km from Ellerslie... So they will be listing as a G3 ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berri 2,131 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berri 2,131 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 4 minutes ago, Berri said: I tried to post a visual weather forecast. Didn't seem be able to be displayed using the café so here it is as an attachment. This is the systems we use for our farmers. Has a correlation of 93% auckland weather.doc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickopunter 403 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 On 15/02/2016 at 0:10 AM, Insider said: interference On 15/02/2016 at 0:10 AM, Insider said: I have just checked out the weather forecast for the rest of the week. From Wednesday to Friday showers or rain are predicted for each day so NATURE should provide us with a perfect track for this time of the year. No man made interference should be necessary. Let's wait and see! The track will be shit like it nearly always is. And they'll be coming wide in the straight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiery Falcon 90 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 What a fw comment from a nobody explain Karaka Millions day why don't you send in your CV to the Auckland Racing Club to be the new track manager no doubt if you got the job the track would be a lot worse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad 1,558 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 Cant beat that natural irrigation.A great leveler. I hope the rain keeps up. Then it won't come down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 You'll all be amazed how this track will recover. If we get only 50 mls more, and it stops by early tomorrow morning as forecast, with the low water table this'll drain away and we'll get a beautiful safe 5 or thereabouts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,961 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 31 minutes ago, Midget said: You'll all be amazed how this track will recover. If we get only 50 mls more, and it stops by early tomorrow morning as forecast, with the low water table this'll drain away and we'll get a beautiful safe 5 or thereabouts. Since when did you work for Tui or when did you start? Sickopunter 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 14 minutes ago, Insider said: Since when did you work for Tui or when did you start? I'm told we're only getting another few mls now Insider so we might get a beautiful 4 track, maybe even a 3, just perfect. I do wish your club could provide the same old fella. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,089 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 26 minutes ago, kakama said: Next time I am up that way, gonna have to have a beer with midget. I am sure it would be an entertaining night. You don't need to worry Kakama. If you arrange for that he usually goes to a wine tasting in the afternoon, falls asleep after, and fails to show for evening drinks. Mind you, he might be up for a 5 a.m. coffee after a brisk morning walk. The alter Midget mind you, seems pretty reliable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 2 hours ago, kakama said: Next time I am up that way, gonna have to have a beer with midget. I am sure it would be an entertaining night. It's manners to wait until you're asked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickopunter 403 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 7 hours ago, Fiery Falcon said: What a fw comment from a nobody explain Karaka Millions day why don't you send in your CV to the Auckland Racing Club to be the new track manager no doubt if you got the job the track would be a lot worse A fw comment from a nobody? Go back to school Falcon. You've clearly taken a few too many of your namesakes to the temple. Im not a track manager. Nor am I interested in being one. And I'm not necessarily bagging the track manager. He probably does the best he can with what he has. Which is shit. Mentioning one meeting hardly proves your point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 This track should be a beautiful & perfect 4 tomorrow. The sky above today is like Hesi's brain, it's all clear & there's nothing in it. The prevailing conditions today will be like Kakama, hot air and windy. The conditions underfoot tomorrow will be like me, kind, forgiving and a delight to ride on. It's going to be just another beautiful day in Paradise. aquaman 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, hesi said: The drying will of course be helped by the copious hot air blowing quite strongly in the Ellerslie region Is Kakama in town ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Clarke 6 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 Don't suppose it is possible that a steward would turn up at Ellerslie this afternoon, walk the track and give a track rating, might help those doing fixed odds betting. Oh, how remiss of me they don't care about turnover just put up a good 3. Still no resignations, just unbelievable. Insider 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, Don Clarke said: Don't suppose it is possible that a steward would turn up at Ellerslie this afternoon, walk the track and give a track rating, might help those doing fixed odds betting. Oh, how remiss of me they don't care about turnover just put up a good 3. Still no resignations, just unbelievable. The RIU offices are about 250m from the course proper, however they don't assume control until 7.30 tomorrow morning. The Midget has a pentrometer inside his head and he's absolutely 101% confident you'll get a nice safe 4 that'll improve into a 3 as the day progresses. Fartoomuch 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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