JJ Flash 2,115 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 Just heard that its changed hands again and either HRNZ or MZMTC have purchased the lease. Can anyone confirm which trotting entity has bought it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Piper 404 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 Used to be my local a decade ago when racing owner Mr Wilson was the owner. Always had a copy of Harness Weekly available to read between races. Used to peruse the 'Marketplace'. Sorry to be a bit off topic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 I heard that HRNZ are new operator but not 100% Whoever it was had a bad opening day as they had to close TAB to train staff how to work it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee270744 682 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 FTM, According to the Doomsayers Harness racing is finished in NZ HRNZ probably noticed the tote turnover has been on the increase, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBlackie 128 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Lee270744 said: FTM, According to the Doomsayers Harness racing is finished in NZ HRNZ probably noticed the tote turnover has been on the increase, What has been on the increase is the spend on pokies, strategic buy IMHO. Fartoomuch 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee270744 682 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 Just now, CosmicBlackie said: What has been on the increase is the spend on pokies, strategic buy IMHO. No Jockeys or Drivers to fix them. Fartoomuch 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotare_Hunter 748 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 9 hours ago, 2Piper said: Used to be my local a decade ago when racing owner Mr Wilson was the owner. Always had a copy of Harness Weekly available to read between races. Used to peruse the 'Marketplace'. Sorry to be a bit off topic. Top man that Mr Wilson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotare_Hunter 748 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 4 hours ago, Fartoomuch said: I heard that HRNZ are new operator but not 100% Whoever it was had a bad opening day as they had to close TAB to train staff how to work it. Jeepers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotare_Hunter 748 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Lee270744 said: No Jockeys or Drivers to fix them. Fixed at manufacturing stage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
what a post 811 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 4 hours ago, Fartoomuch said: I heard that HRNZ are new operator but not 100% Whoever it was had a bad opening day as they had to close TAB to train staff how to work it. Funny enough I went there to place some bets at addington last night but they closed the tab with a staff member, just before one of the early races at addington was due to start. Not sure how long for but I just left and used my phone account for all my bets... The bloke in front of me commented with a wry smile "you can't do that when theres races on'. The lady said something about learning how to operate it. I have always had very good service previously. Fartoomuch 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Lee270744 said: FTM, According to the Doomsayers Harness racing is finished in NZ HRNZ probably noticed the tote turnover has been on the increase, My turnover has increased dramatically of late. Its possibly the best time as they are all fair dinkum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Kotare_Hunter said: Jeepers Its maybe getting worse, they apparently ran out of beer and had no idea what to do to order some more. Ex manager may have had to come to the rescue with solution Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotare_Hunter 748 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 22 minutes ago, Fartoomuch said: Its maybe getting worse, they apparently ran out of beer and had no idea what to do to order some more. Ex manager may have had to come to the rescue with solution I dont spose it was ever about the beer lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseacol 2,488 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Fartoomuch said: Its maybe getting worse, they apparently ran out of beer and had no idea what to do to order some more. Ex manager may have had to come to the rescue with solution couldn't organise a p@ss up in a pub eh ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harewood 477 Report post Posted September 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Kotare_Hunter said: Top man that Mr Wilson Is that man Meridith Wilson? JJ Flash 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotare_Hunter 748 Report post Posted September 21, 2018 32 minutes ago, harewood said: Is that man Meridith Wilson? Darn Tootin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percycutor 8 Report post Posted September 21, 2018 I hope it was only recent because I visited for a pint and punt not long ago, and very little sound on TVs in TAB area but 'The Chase' playing really loudly in the other part of the bar with all bar staff gathered around watching it. Terrible. As we all know when having a quiet punt we need less distractions as possible!! john legend 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john legend 735 Report post Posted September 21, 2018 maybe the HRNZ ceo is going in to run it !! Value Bell and Fartoomuch 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted September 21, 2018 Jumping in before Winnie gets into action with respect to them keeping pokie proceeds like chartered clubs currently do. That's my hunch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...