puha 2,177 Report post Posted October 10, 2018 Happened to catch these two discussing the report . George was limited in his understanding and was gung ho in saying let’s jump in and adopt the report 100% also claiming it’s tough in the breeding game . Sold some beauties in the last few years I recall. Luke was from a different angle and seemed very knowledgeable and was very wary of diving . If someone can post that interview here it helps us all have a better understanding and broader picture . Pegasus 9, THE TORCH and Pam Robson 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,693 Report post Posted October 10, 2018 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,693 Report post Posted October 10, 2018 I thought he was very well spoken with good ideas. Pegasus 9 and Camacho 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
premixer 105 Report post Posted October 10, 2018 Was great seeing Luke back on the screen. Have to say I have been really enjoying weigh in, particulary the fact that they are not just sugar coating everything and are critical of NZ Racing where needed, refreshing after the usual circle jerk some of the other shows have been. THE TORCH, tonkatime, Pegasus 9 and 3 others 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puha 2,177 Report post Posted October 10, 2018 2 hours ago, premixer said: Was great seeing Luke back on the screen. Have to say I have been really enjoying weigh in, particulary the fact that they are not just sugar coating everything and are critical of NZ Racing where needed, refreshing after the usual circle jerk some of the other shows have been. Agree it’s critical at times but not personal and has the right amount of humour. Back on par with the first season. Thumbs up Pegasus 9 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TORCH 657 Report post Posted October 11, 2018 How much have we missed Luke in the last ten years????!!!!!!!!!!!!! He spoke more sense in one hour than anyone ever has in his absence. George spoke with his usual "north of Taupo" bias that was littered with illogical calls. Luke actually "gets" racing. He is willing to listen to, combine, assess, and formulise ideas to do with the industry for the good of ALL. He can see through the crap as well - a quality that is part of the new Weigh In and why is has been more popular this time around. Camacho, Insider, ivanthegreat and 6 others 6 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Robson 1,536 Report post Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, THE TORCH said: How much have we missed Luke in the last ten years????!!!!!!!!!!!!! He spoke more sense in one hour than anyone ever has in his absence. George spoke with his usual "north of Taupo" bias that was littered with illogical calls. Luke actually "gets" racing. He is willing to listen to, combine, assess, and formulise ideas to do with the industry for the good of ALL. He can see through the crap as well - a quality that is part of the new Weigh In and why is has been more popular this time around. Yep - thought Luke was outstanding. napier, Chameleon, Fartoomuch and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puha 2,177 Report post Posted October 11, 2018 5 hours ago, THE TORCH said: How much have we missed Luke in the last ten years????!!!!!!!!!!!!! He spoke more sense in one hour than anyone ever has in his absence. George spoke with his usual "north of Taupo" bias that was littered with illogical calls. Luke actually "gets" racing. He is willing to listen to, combine, assess, and formulise ideas to do with the industry for the good of ALL. He can see through the crap as well - a quality that is part of the new Weigh In and why is has been more popular this time around. North of Auckland mate all about the Love of the Logan stable . Luke should be involved directly after listening to his take on the racing industry and how we can move forward . You think George would of learnt from his ancestors and don’t sell your assests for pittance. I was actually shocked by his lets just adopt these recommendations lock stock n barrel but when questioned he had no argument to back up the his statement .Luke could possibly bring all sides together with his commonsense rational and that can only be good for all of us. napier, scooby3051, THE TORCH and 2 others 3 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,759 Report post Posted October 11, 2018 A breath of fresh air Puha. To hear someone ask the questions, put forward sensible opinion and suggestions without just toeing the party line was refreshing. He has always been reasonably outspoken and not afraid to question things that don't seem right. Like a lot of us, he obviously thinks there are plenty of fishhooks in the Messara Report and while serious consideration needs to be given to some of the recommendations, jumping in feet first and accepting it as Gospel might not be the smartest move for NZ Racing in the long run. tonkatime, THE TORCH, Pam Robson and 1 other 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonkatime 323 Report post Posted October 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, Ohokaman said: A breath of fresh air Puha. To hear someone ask the questions, put forward sensible opinion and suggestions without just toeing the party line was refreshing. He has always been reasonably outspoken and not afraid to question things that don't seem right. Like a lot of us, he obviously thinks there are plenty of fishhooks in the Messara Report and while serious consideration needs to be given to some of the recommendations, jumping in feet first and accepting it as Gospel might not be the smartest move for NZ Racing in the long run. Agree a few people I have spoken to seem to be saying adopt it all because it’s better than doing nothing but like Luke said it doesn’t have to be an all or nothing approach. puha and chevy86 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,080 Report post Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, tonkatime said: Agree a few people I have spoken to seem to be saying adopt it all because it’s better than doing nothing but like Luke said it doesn’t have to be an all or nothing approach. Too true Tonka, but it has to be SOMETHING. otherwise nothing changes. Some clubs have to bite the bullet, look the job squarely in the eyes and close down, buy their courses among themselves and just run trials once a month or whatever, but nothing will change until some body makes the first move. Then, and only then, will the pain begin to subside and other inventive ideas will emerge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
army 156 Report post Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, tonkatime said: Agree a few people I have spoken to seem to be saying adopt it all because it’s better than doing nothing but like Luke said it doesn’t have to be an all or nothing approach. You say that it doesnt have to be all or nothing but didnt Winston say except this or you are on your own or something to that affect Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonkatime 323 Report post Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, army said: You say that it doesnt have to be all or nothing but didnt Winston say except this or you are on your own or something to that affect Winston says lots of things........ THE TORCH 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz (NZ) 1,719 Report post Posted October 12, 2018 Sheldon Murtha & Luck Radich are a class above any Trackside presenters we have. Awesome to see both back on Trackside. Luke is a very smart individual and should be listened to. Maybe he should throw his hat in the ring to run NZ Racing? He has always had the passion and smarts for a top racing administrator! chevy86, THE TORCH, tonkatime and 2 others 3 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,824 Report post Posted October 12, 2018 Very interesting, good to see that interview. Sheldon and Luke are certainly a class above most others going around in the industry intellectually. Good to see a relative outsider like Luke who actually knows something about the industry being able to look at and understand the bigger picture. To often we get total outsiders with no knowledge of the industry at all brought in to provide the "fresh ideas", something that has never been successful to date. napier, Leggy, puha and 4 others 4 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,778 Report post Posted October 12, 2018 On 10/11/2018 at 7:18 PM, puha said: North of Auckland mate all about the Love of the Logan stable . Luke should be involved directly after listening to his take on the racing industry and how we can move forward . You think George would of learnt from his ancestors and don’t sell your assests for pittance. I was actually shocked by his lets just adopt these recommendations lock stock n barrel but when questioned he had no argument to back up the his statement .Luke could possibly bring all sides together with his commonsense rational and that can only be good for all of us. So they should Donnas a legend Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy 475 Report post Posted October 13, 2018 Think Luke goes pretty well in the courtroom,which is why he left Trackside.A shame that he did,as he definitely knows his stuff when it comes to racing. We're Doomed, Leggy, napier and 4 others 6 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puha 2,177 Report post Posted October 14, 2018 20 hours ago, Mardy said: Think Luke goes pretty well in the courtroom,which is why he left Trackside.A shame that he did,as he definitely knows his stuff when it comes to racing. Seems to have a better grasp than anyone I’ve heard to be honest.Certainly made GS look like a possum in the headlights. THE TORCH, hedley, Pam Robson and 1 other 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...