Peppa 3 Report post Posted July 20, 2019 What’s going on at Te Rapa? Jumpers slipping on the flat owners/trainers area closed but no indication of where to go No one on the gate where the trucks drive in lady in office reluctant to give me pre race drinks ticket (I’m an owner) Place should be closed down are they broke? ADM, Baz (NZ) and Huey 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnyTom 1,542 Report post Posted July 20, 2019 Close it down - Track fcuked, the Board weak, racing piss poor - just close the shit hole Baz (NZ), ADM and puha 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanthegreat 1,123 Report post Posted July 20, 2019 Watching trackside I was shocked to see only about 3 people in the stand on a SATURDAY. This is one of the NI main tracks , the fields were reasonably good weather was fine Ye Gads !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey 2,037 Report post Posted July 20, 2019 The heart beat of NZ Racing, but the atmosphere leaves slot to be desired. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted July 21, 2019 1 hour ago, ivanthegreat said: Watching trackside I was shocked to see only about 3 people in the stand on a SATURDAY. This is one of the NI main tracks , the fields were reasonably good weather was fine Ye Gads !! I left after race 2, it was cold and miserable & so god damn boring. The comfort of my lounge and the ease of trackside, plus easy access to various odds options just makes it far easier to be at home. It was members day and even they cant be bothered going along, in the members area I would have been 1 of 5 under 65yrs of age. Te Rapa is devoid of a spine, its dull and boring & no one in Hamilton could care less if the racing is on or not, in fact most wouldn't have a clue a meeting was on. They do have a good idea (but its bloody years too late) coming for the new members yr ahead, they are going to have an access card entry to the members so they can see who is coming along etc and offer rewards to those who are regulars, this idea should be rolled out by NZ Racing & be applicable across the country and not just one venue, owners should be offered similar. Baz (NZ), scooby3051 and Pam Robson 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustyngrizzly 1,702 Report post Posted July 21, 2019 They took the dogs away, They took the pacers/trotters away now it's time to take the gallopers away. The demise of Te Rapa as a training track has hastened the end along with public apathy for an industry seen as ''a rich mans sport''. barryb, Leggy and Baz (NZ) 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wood 1,577 Report post Posted July 21, 2019 Bit harsh guys, not that bad at all. Facilities upgraded, fields were okay, sadly, just to easy these days to stay at home. Some sort of loyalty bonus for oncourse patrons could help things. scooby3051 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis2 1,078 Report post Posted July 21, 2019 Were the pies hot? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted July 21, 2019 Don’t crowds drop off in winter time? Better fields, better horses and better weather usually create more interest. Try going to Ballarat in mid-winter! It’s the coldest place on earth! Only a fanatical diehard desperate compulsive racing enthusiast with no friends would contemplate going near the place! I agree with Woodsie. How was the weather on the day at Te Rapa? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted July 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, Trump said: Don’t crowds drop off in winter time? Better fields, better horses and better weather usually create more interest. Try going to Ballarat in mid-winter! It’s the coldest place on earth! Only a fanatical diehard desperate compulsive racing enthusiast with no friends would contemplate going near the place! I agree with Woodsie. How was the weather on the day at Te Rapa? Different place , bigger population I know but it would be warmer at Ballarat than mid winter in UK/Ire but tracks get big crowds every weekend , ok midweek and Point to Points queue to get in need to get most meetings early to get a spot .Tracks provide top facilities , top jump racing and the Point to points good food trucks and good day out in country . Racing dropped too far here and it's a vicious circle , no one goes so facilities/ atmosphere poor so no one goes , no money , mainly poor horses and so no one goes and so it goes on. Ireland get bigger crowds in winter .They are jammed in at Leopardstown Christmas week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puha 2,177 Report post Posted July 21, 2019 If you haven’t a horse racing unfortunately their is no incentive to be oncourse as simple as that . ADM 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thepaw 46 Report post Posted July 22, 2019 Well if its any consolation the atmosphere at New Plymouth was BLOODY FANTASTIC, (despite the heavy track) I was in the punting competition; a no hold bar's affair where you could; bet anywhere you liked, as often as you liked , and as much as you liked, so long as you turned over $500 by 5.55pm The event was supported by a fantastic bar and food package ($60 per head ) and friendly polite staff. There is a whole lot of Clubs around that could take a leaf out the book Carey HOBBS and his committee are using. You had a feeling that your patronaged was valued. I've been to numerous other events only be confronted with an entertainment package that is double the price or higher in some case, and full of hidden clauses such as " Oh sorry that not included in the package or you'll have to pay a surcharge for that premium beverage" premium my arse the difference in price at the supermarket of about 80cets a bottle yet they'll ask you for $2 (Bulls**t) Not very often you start planning a year out for winter racing but my teams back in Hobbsy you're a bloody legend PS Nah we didn't win it puha, Pam Robson and Aaron Bidlake 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wood 1,577 Report post Posted July 22, 2019 Have to agree, Hobbsey and his club are the benchmark as far as great facilities,innovative ideas and the Board always make you feel welcome. A lot of clubs could take a leaf out of their book. One club up our way shut the bars down almost as soon as they cross the line, sad, many a time I have been with owners late in the day, and they wish to relax for 30 minutes, maybe have a bet and a drink, but to no avail. Chasing people off the course is not a good look! We're Doomed, shaneMcAlister and Baz (NZ) 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...