We're Doomed 4,824 Report post Posted November 30, 2016 41 minutes ago, Insider said: That's stupid! No wonder this site has no credibility, other than myself and Hedley. For Fooks sake LJ Molloy was riding when Lochie was calling and that's before man walked on the moon, Mandela took control of South Africa, the Berlin Wall came down and the All Blacks lost a Test Series. I have said stupider things. I'm surprised actually that no one has suggested Leo as a racecaller. I imagine he could turn his hand to that. Insider 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,883 Report post Posted November 30, 2016 10 minutes ago, We're Doomed said: I have said stupider things. I'm surprised actually that no one has suggested Leo as a racecaller. I imagine he could turn his hand to that. I am sure that he would be a success at racecalling too. However on the Champagne Turf he would not be welcome. Certainly not after all of the derogatory remarks he has made this week and over the years about the best track in NZ. Of course all of that could change on Saturday night when he publicly announces to one and all that he was so wrong about the racing surface at Trentham and promises never ever to again to pass desperations on that glorious arena of the thoroughbred. Instead he will concentrate on 'how the hell' he will advise those in charge of Ellerslie on how to solve their problem of their track flying to bits after a 5 mm shower taking place between 7.00 and 8.00am on a Sat morning prior to the races starting. Get my drift? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,923 Report post Posted November 30, 2016 Tony for the C.D. job by the length of the Trentham straight. If not Bruce Sherwin for sure. Great analyser of form with an understanding of speed ratings light years ahead of the other race callers. ivanthegreat, rdytdy, Black Kirrama and 2 others 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,335 Report post Posted November 30, 2016 2 hours ago, Insider said: Of course all of that could change on Saturday night when he publicly announces to one and all that he was so wrong about the racing surface at Trentham and promises never ever to again to pass desperations on that glorious arena of the thoroughbred. Insider, I think you mean "pass aspersions". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,883 Report post Posted November 30, 2016 Rdytdy, you are 100% correct. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2Admin2 Report post Posted November 30, 2016 I'm confused! Isn't the phrase "cast aspersions"? However the original meaning of aspersion is to sprinkle water as in baptism.....are you suggesting Insider that Wellington are getting the local Silverstream priests to sprinkle holy water on the track in order to get to a Dead 4? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,085 Report post Posted November 30, 2016 Of course, literally it just means to 'throw cold water' on the idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted November 30, 2016 So Liz and Ted, ambassadors for a couple of D grade paddocks masquerading as racetracks, when they're not mud pools, or concrete roads, home to alligators and mallards, throw a few malapropisms around, like a pair of mental midgets, and inadvertently introduce the concept of men of the one true apostolic faith sprinkling a little holy water around their heathen holes in the faint hope they might be blessed with a safe track. Oh the delicious irony of that faux pas, or was it a fox pass you pair of well rooted vegetables Insider 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,335 Report post Posted November 30, 2016 aspersion əˈspəːʃ(ə)n/ noun plural noun: aspersions an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something. "I don't think anyone is casting aspersions on you" vilification, disparagement, denigration, defamation, defamation of character, abuse,vituperation, condemnation, criticism, censure, castigation, denunciation, flak,deprecation, opprobrium, obloquy, derogation, slander, revilement, reviling, calumny,calumniation, slurs, smears, execration, excoriation, lambasting, upbraiding, bad press,character assassination, attack, invective, libel, insults, slights, curses; More synonyms: gubellini 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2Admin2 Report post Posted November 30, 2016 Being selective Ted? Definition of aspersion 1: a sprinkling with water especially in religious ceremonies 2a : a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation <cast aspersions on her integrity>b : the act of making such a charge Did You Know? No sweet aspersion shall the heavens let fall / To make this contract grow. In this line from Shakespeare's The Tempest, "aspersion" literally refers to a sprinkling of rain, but figuratively means "blessing." Shakespeare's use is true to the heritage of the term. "Aspersion" comes from the Latin word aspersus, itself a derivative of the verb "aspergere," which means "to sprinkle" or "to scatter." When "aspersion" first appeared in English in the 16th century, it referred to the type of sprinklings (for instance, of holy water) that occur in religious ceremonies. But English speakers noted that splatterings can soil and stain, and by the end of the century "aspersion" was also being used for reports that stain or tarnish a reputation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted November 30, 2016 The English language is a work in progress Ted so aspersions means what we want it to mean today, and it'll be of Latin extraction anyway so the Vatican has the final word. In other words it's all about sprinkling holy water, and you two are heathen swine Now get off to confession, both of you, ask for forgiveness for your many sins, and a decent track Saturday. Insider 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimtapper 7 Report post Posted December 1, 2016 23 hours ago, Insider said: That's stupid! No wonder this site has no credibility, other than myself and Hedley. For Fooks sake LJ Molloy was riding when Lochie was calling and that's before man walked on the moon, Mandela took control of South Africa, the Berlin Wall came down and the All Blacks lost a Test Series. Lochie still calls Trotting trials and workouts in the South Canterbury area. THE TORCH 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,824 Report post Posted December 1, 2016 36 minutes ago, kimtapper said: Lochie still calls Trotting trials and workouts in the South Canterbury area. That is fantastic to hear. One of the greats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane T 44 Report post Posted December 1, 2016 Tony Lee has been back in NZ for a while now. Living quietly in Paraparaumu. Id love him to come back ,so hope the rumours are true but I know when he left he vowed to keep away. sharne and jasonmccook1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent 12 Report post Posted December 3, 2016 Would love to have Tony back doing the CD meets. ALL the CD meets. Can only but hope there is some truth to the whisper... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen 3,226 Report post Posted December 3, 2016 On 11/30/2016 at 9:33 PM, Insider said: Simply say: Mr John Allen, make the right decision and bring back Tony Lee. If you do you will be a hero. and John Allen will say - " what has martial arts got to do with racing?" elbow, Trump, rdytdy and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotare_Hunter 748 Report post Posted December 5, 2016 On 1/12/2016 at 2:13 AM, We're Doomed said: That is fantastic to hear. One of the greats. Lochie was dreadful. chelseacol 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad 1,540 Report post Posted December 5, 2016 On 12/4/2016 at 8:28 AM, von Smallhaussen said: and John Allen will say - " what has martial arts got to do with racing?" Is that bruce lee, or his brother brock, think you got more chance of getting one of them, brock is a vegetarian they say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...