Abernant 37 Report post Posted July 27, 2017 Abandoned Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzer 68 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 Rescheduled - Monday @ Awapuni http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/22152/Meeting-News-Article.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 I'm afraid I am a bit out of touch with certain aspects of the racing industry, so at the risk of appearing quite ignorant, what is the story with Foxton these days? In years gone by it would have been an option for some of these abandoned meetings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,076 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, We're Doomed said: I'm afraid I am a bit out of touch with certain aspects of the racing industry, so at the risk of appearing quite ignorant, what is the story with Foxton these days? In years gone by it would have been an option for some of these abandoned meetings. It's designated as a training and trials facility only by NZTR. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 10 minutes ago, Leggy said: It's designated as a training and trials facility only by NZTR. Thanks for that Leggy. Any idea what the rationale is behind that? I know the previous caretaker burnt down some of the facilities, but so few people go to winter racing these days that you surely don't need much in the way of public facilities. Any idea what the track conditions are like if it is being used for trials.? Tinkerbelle 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzer 68 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 This meeting was actually transferred to Foxton in 2008. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,076 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 33 minutes ago, We're Doomed said: Thanks for that Leggy. Any idea what the rationale is behind that? I know the previous caretaker burnt down some of the facilities, but so few people go to winter racing these days that you surely don't need much in the way of public facilities. Any idea what the track conditions are like if it is being used for trials.? There are trials there on Tuesday. I'd expect good winter footing but check the NZTR site on the day for actual track conditions. The water table is exceptionally high in the area and that can (although rarely) affect Foxton as with other tracks. No-one yet seems to have figured out a way to get water to run uphill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates 3,555 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 Don't hold your breath on Tuesday's trials going ahead , decision to be made after couple of gallops on course proper in morning , strong push to miss Tuesday to ensure following set a fortnight later don't get jeopardised leading into spring racing . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Zip 468 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 5 hours ago, Leggy said: There are trials there on Tuesday. I'd expect good winter footing but check the NZTR site on the day for actual track conditions. The water table is exceptionally high in the area and that can (although rarely) affect Foxton as with other tracks. No-one yet seems to have figured out a way to get water to run uphill. The Inca's did. Maybe reschedule for Lima? Ethereal and vanturk1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,076 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 44 minutes ago, hesi said: Going back a bit though The technology has probably been lost in the ages Indeed. I think Inca hydraulic technology is well beyond the capacity of anyone in NZRacing. La Zip 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,076 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 3 hours ago, nomates said: Don't hold your breath on Tuesday's trials going ahead , decision to be made after couple of gallops on course proper in morning , strong push to miss Tuesday to ensure following set a fortnight later don't get jeopardised leading into spring racing . Hardly a shred of rain in the forecast between now and Tuesday. Gallops tomorrow will hardly determine the state of the track then, though I doubt they will indicate any problem. Provided the track is put back promptly, another set of trials in two weeks is hardly likely to be an issue. Don't really get your point. Sounds like vested interests at play to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates 3,555 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 My point is to pass on the information as i know it , forecast not relevant , regular heavy rain has saturated everything , whatever track is like in morning is going to be pretty much what you get tuesday . As for vested interests the industry is full of them . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,076 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 How did the gallops go? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates 3,555 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 Didn't , decision made yesterday avo after inspecting track , trials off . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porky 900 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 17 hours ago, Leggy said: No-one yet seems to have figured out a way to get water to run uphill. Just being a smartarse here Hey this quick fix idea just occurred to me and might be affordable and achievable, done in conjunction with the council, could kill 2 birds with one stone, to cut costs. Roll out / retract (weather dependent) clear polythene from the top of the outside running rail to a stainless steel u-tube water collection system at the bottom of the inside running rail, piped to town water collection tanks situated in-field or drainpipes (depending on purity for drinking) Wallah, No more Track problems, (if some prick actually does it, you heard it 1st here, and I want royalties...LOL) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,944 Report post Posted July 29, 2017 Who knows, it might even be more cost efficient to incorporate your fanciful idea than the other fanciful idea of all weather tracks, of which there are many many different versions, all of which fail in no time whatsoever. porky 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted July 29, 2017 26 minutes ago, Insider said: Who knows, it might even be more cost efficient to incorporate your fanciful idea than the other fanciful idea of all weather tracks, of which there are many many different versions, all of which fail in no time whatsoever. There's never been a polymer based failure yet old fella. It's those with wax in them that fail, and of course NZTR was considering Tapeta, and it's wax based !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,944 Report post Posted July 29, 2017 OK young man, educate me further (and many others on here) and tell us which are the polymer based tracks in Australia that are success stories. Also around the world, then we will be more enlightened and possibly less prone to an uneducated point of view. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted July 29, 2017 Firstly, as you know well I'm very well educated and this is my field of expertise and interest. I talk to these people, I've tried their tracks, I go to the conferences where these matters are discussed and peer reviewed papers are presented. Read this, they don't fail. I think Strathayr is aesthetically better but this technology is world class. Now leave me alone, I'm off to a big party with hundreds of beautiful women and fabulous people, whiskey, tequila, champagne, a six piece playing swing pop music, dancing, and other naughty things, read about it in the papers next week Liz. http://www.prorideracing.com/about Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted July 29, 2017 9 hours ago, porky said: Just being a smartarse here Hey this quick fix idea just occurred to me and might be affordable and achievable, done in conjunction with the council, could kill 2 birds with one stone, to cut costs. Roll out / retract (weather dependent) clear polythene from the top of the outside running rail to a stainless steel u-tube water collection system at the bottom of the inside running rail, piped to town water collection tanks situated in-field or drainpipes (depending on purity for drinking) Wallah, No more Track problems, (if some prick actually does it, you heard it 1st here, and I want royalties...LOL) You been downtown again Porky.....? http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=252659 porky 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porky 900 Report post Posted July 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, Ohokaman said: You been downtown again Porky.....? http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=252659 LOL ... bloody lowlifes...Nah Bruce is a good dude mate...best tab in Hastings, that one. Huey 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted July 29, 2017 Ain't no better in the Tron Porky. https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/95246365/waikato-police-launch-homicide-investigation-into-kingis-death 3 bloody kids involved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puha 2,177 Report post Posted July 29, 2017 43 minutes ago, barryb said: Ain't no better in the Tron Porky. https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/95246365/waikato-police-launch-homicide-investigation-into-kingis-death 3 bloody kids involved. If the greens have their way the taxpayer will be paying $ 60 a week to breed and support more of these low life's . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted July 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, puha said: If the greens have their way the taxpayer will be paying $ 60 a week to breed and support more of these low life's . Yes scary thought. Just waiting for the article that says they were living in a car, or from an abusive family or any other bloody excuse they can come up with. Steve Paul 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porky 900 Report post Posted July 29, 2017 16 hours ago, Midget said: Firstly, as you know well I'm very well educated and this is my field of expertise and interest. I talk to these people, I've tried their tracks, I go to the conferences where these matters are discussed and peer reviewed papers are presented. Read this, they don't fail. I think Strathayr is aesthetically better but this technology is world class. http://www.prorideracing.com/about Yes we have lost more than normal meetings (i Think)...this winter...BUT horses like a variety of surfaces to race on...,some prefer heavy please stop shoving all weather tracks down our throats. Hawkes Bay has quite a nice annual climate thanks and provides a good mix of track conditions. If Ellerslie or Trentham or Riccarton or whatever club want to make the investment, so be it, they have larger horse populations and possibly experience more fickle weather and boggy un-racable tracks. IMHO only. exactly what are you suggesting? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...