barryb 2,064 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 The food at Te Rapa is ok with the right purchase but today a new low with the mainstay of Hot Dogs and Chips gone and unable to be purchased from the traditional caravan which is history. Thank Christ the ice cream van is still here to at least give the 50 people here some sort of treat. I note the food prices have gone up since a few weeks ago as well. Just kick the last bit of shit out of the regular on track race goer to finish him off. chevy86, We're Doomed, THE TORCH and 3 others 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 And that's not including some very sub standard riding as we all witnessed in R6. Mambo walked them in front before kicking on home turn. First 3 in running run 1,2,3. You have to wonder whether the Stipes will be making inquiries about the well fancied runners. PS, Never had any bets in race Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 Agreed NM absolutely disgraceful. Fartoomuch 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM(the other Molloy) 1,774 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Newmarket said: And that's not including some very sub standard riding as we all witnessed in R6. Mambo walked them in front before kicking on home turn. First 3 in running run 1,2,3. You have to wonder whether the Stipes will be making inquiries about the well fancied runners. PS, Never had any bets in race I was lucky enough to back Prince Mambo at fixed odds as well so I thought it was excellent riding on the other's part. sir1galivant, jasonmccook1 and Fartoomuch 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasman man 11 979 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 3 hours ago, barryb said: The food at Te Rapa is ok with the right purchase but today a new low with the mainstay of Hot Dogs and Chips gone and unable to be purchased from the traditional caravan which is history. Thank Christ the ice cream van is still here to at least give the 50 people here some sort of treat. I note the food prices have gone up since a few weeks ago as well. Just kick the last bit of shit out of the regular on track race goer to finish him off. barryb recently following a post of mine under the topic of "story on pokies" ,you called me a cronic defeatist ,adding that if we all gave up at a few handicaps in life....... I don't think Ive ever commented on the 'hot dog and chips' let alone started a new topic ........maybe we should start a 'cronic defeatist' club ! I note you often quite negative re Te Rapa ? bus stop 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 Here's the difference TM, you don't have a sense of humour & have no idea when someone is having a lend mate. Here's a suggestion, maybe Midget could put you at at his place for a week and I bet he would be able to loosen you up a fair bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 2 hours ago, TOM(the other Molloy) said: I was lucky enough to back Prince Mambo at fixed odds as well so I thought it was excellent riding on the other's part. Well done sir, the next race was even more farcical. Those that backed Hall Of Fame had no chance the way the race panned out and the way he rode it. I might be wrong but the winner of that race has won the Derby 5 out of the last 6 years.Im picking it will be 5 out of 7 in a few months time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 What did you find farcical about it NM. The pace was genuine and I thought the best positioned runner in the race won, not a hell of a lot wrong with it to from my perspective. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Harrop 226 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 You cant call what they have offered up at Te Rapa lately chips. They cook them then store them in a pie warmer for the rest of the day. They end up lukewarm and limp. For chips, theyve gotta be fried on the spot. Just like the caravans by the parade rings at Ellerslie and Avondale. A decent scoop of chips all adds to the experience :) elbow and barryb 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Harrop 226 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 Ive chalked up quite a bit of mileage for the chips at Avondale to be honest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 Peter, I know you are a regular at Te Rapa, the food is seriously below par isn't it?. If you have been going for as long as we both have you know that chips and a hot dog are safe to eat, but shit would you eat a reheated pie from there?. In fact i went to Te Teko last Monday and the food was fabulous, why cant a premier venue like Te Rapa get this most basic thing right. inside edge, We're Doomed and army 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Harrop 226 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 I ended up with a mince savoury in the end, which was nice, but overall I would say there is room for improvement. Dont think I will eat the chips or hotdogs in their current state. Still had a good day at the races though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickopunter 403 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 14 minutes ago, barryb said: Peter, I know you are a regular at Te Rapa, the food is seriously below par isn't it?. If you have been going for as long as we both have you know that chips and a hot dog are safe to eat, but shit would you eat a reheated pie from there?. In fact i went to Te Teko last Monday and the food was fabulous, why cant a premier venue like Te Rapa get this most basic thing right. Racecourse food is basically a metaphor for the whole industry. Thinking crap that played 50 years ago still will is why we are where we are. Turny, bestbets and We're Doomed 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,954 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 Give Karen a call and voice your opinion. She seems very genuine and will take your concerns onboard. That Rutherford guy though, I am not so sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy86 2,704 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Peter Harrop said: They end up lukewarm and limp. Agree Insider, KFE not the sort of girl to accept anything lukewarm and limp. Insider, bus stop, sir1galivant and 4 others 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen 3,226 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 10 hours ago, Insider said: That Rutherford guy though, I am not so sure! looks like he eats plenty though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBL 32 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 13 hours ago, Newmarket said: Well done sir, the next race was even more farcical. Those that backed Hall Of Fame had no chance the way the race panned out and the way he rode it. I might be wrong but the winner of that race has won the Derby 5 out of the last 6 years.Im picking it will be 5 out of 7 in a few months time. not knocking any of these horses.... but just like the punting propaganda that went with Xtravagant/Heroic Valour the same with Hall of Fame. I find it fascinating how/why the favourites are accounted on Te Akau. I find the Te Akau/DE brand machine just odd/weird/eccentric to see how DE was standing over Opie giving the COMMANDING PERFORMANCE instructions - Jamie Richards stepping right back. I felt Opie's body language just went 'off' even before the race started. Sad, really. Still, I got Prince M. - so that made the day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1MUE 1,877 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 Laugh, I nearly bought my own beer ....... army 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted March 18, 2017 Hmmm Its no wonder no one goes to the races anymore. Today i bought a cherry slice in the members $5.00, yep it was nice. 15 mins later we are down in the parade ring area where there is a cafe and I bought the exact same slice $3.50 to share with the Mrs who has gone walkabout earlier. To my amazement everything was a fair bit cheaper than up in the members, WTF shouldn't it be the same price when only 50 mtrs apart? or better still the other way around for members. Racing clubs please stop doing this sort of shit, the public have had a gutsful of getting it in the arse from you and its no wonder you could have fired a shotgun at Te Rapa and hit no one today. noonu, Kent, jasonmccook1 and 6 others 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted April 4, 2017 Te Aroha's transferred meeting will see the new caterers at Te Rapa in action for the first time. Hopefully the feedback has been taken on board and we see a significant improvement in quality and offering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustyngrizzly 1,700 Report post Posted April 4, 2017 10 minutes ago, barryb said: Te Aroha's transferred meeting will see the new caterers at Te Rapa in action for the first time. Hopefully the feedback has been taken on board and we see a significant improvement in quality and offering. Have the previous caterers sold out,had the rug pulled from them or just moved on. From memory they had been there for years . I have attended many functions at Te Rapa including 21sts,weddings 50th birthdays etc over the years and the catering always seemed to be ok but then i suppose you get what you pay for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted April 4, 2017 Not 100% sure Crusty, but yes they were there for donkeys and had just got boring/bland and hopefully the new outfit can bring a new lease of life to the club. Peter Harrop 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
army 156 Report post Posted April 4, 2017 6 hours ago, barryb said: Te Aroha's transferred meeting will see the new caterers at Te Rapa in action for the first time. Hopefully the feedback has been taken on board and we see a significant improvement in quality and offering. New caterers have not started yet. So no you wont see them in action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Harrop 226 Report post Posted April 6, 2017 Will be interesting to see what the new caterers come up with. Good food contributes to an entertaining experience attending the races. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted August 5, 2017 Low today was the destroying of Naadirr, sad to see anyway, but shit sake they could have done a better job of it ffs. When it got the needle it reared over backwards and was in full view of the public kicking its last bits of life, 100 mts past the finish line. Its a fact of life in racing I know but come on do a farking better job of it for fu-ks sake when in full view. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
