Boss Hogg 320 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 I'm confused whats happened to the cone at the finish,must be some road works down the road . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Boss Hogg said: I'm confused whats happened to the cone at the finish,must be some road works down the road . Haven't watched anything yet BH and wont till later so let me guess . The most sensible thing would if traffic cone required elsewhere it has been replaced by a good old fashion boring old but has served the test of tiime winning post just like the type used at Snake Gulley or similar . Boss Hogg 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey 2,037 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 Seriously though, why can't this club get itself a winning post? Or why doesn't the team running racing in NZ get on the phone to that club and see if they can help them get a finishing post? This is being beamed out internationally I expect and is an utter embarresment! Prime time race dates and a team who are doing their best to close down every country racecourse in the country and they can't hold a club to account on having a finishing post? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Hogg 320 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 Just been over North Queensland Sky 2 would not even show Ruakaka ,just managed to put the last 400 of the Tarzino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerula 1,403 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 30 minutes ago, Huey said: Seriously though, why can't this club get itself a winning post? Or why doesn't the team running racing in NZ get on the phone to that club and see if they can help them get a finishing post? This is being beamed out internationally I expect and is an utter embarresment! Prime time race dates and a team who are doing their best to close down every country racecourse in the country and they can't hold a club to account on having a finishing post? Someone could sponsor them a Waratah. Say Farmlands Huey 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad 1,558 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 Even a stay or dropper. Sum bloody thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 To be fair to the club , they could sort out a winning post , pay for it then whoever needed that old traffic cone turns up at the gate and hands it back and money on post wasted when the old traffic cone could have been back to rightful position. Boss Hogg 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty 575 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 Have they ever had a finish post there? Like a proper, old school horse shoe style type? Addington did once, then when the dishlickers were brought in at the venue, it was ditched in favour of small plastic marker peg. I can only assume this was done because the greyhounds needed something to take a leak on. Memphis2 and Red Rum 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 31 minutes ago, Rusty said: Have they ever had a finish post there? Like a proper, old school horse shoe style type? Addington did once, then when the dishlickers were brought in at the venue, it was ditched in favour of small plastic marker peg. I can only assume this was done because the greyhounds needed something to take a leak on. Was bit of a fan of night at dog's in the old country . love the term dishlickers though , must be OZ and NZ term. Scurlough Champ and Ballyregan Bob brought thousands to tracks . On subject of posts , Sandown UK and Longchamp have two so they might have spares , it's a pain in arse as if your horse leading it always seems to be the second post , its flying at the death it's bloody always the first post . Pam Robson and Rusty 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangfire 48 Report post Posted September 15, 2019 11 hours ago, Huey said: Seriously though, why can't this club get itself a winning post? Or why doesn't the team running racing in NZ get on the phone to that club and see if they can help them get a finishing post? This is being beamed out internationally I expect and is an utter embarresment! Prime time race dates and a team who are doing their best to close down every country racecourse in the country and they can't hold a club to account on having a finishing post? So much needing to be fixed, so start with the easy and the embarrassingly obvious. A movable or temporary winning post at Ruakaka surely seems reasonably inexpensive, doesn't have to be super flash, just effective. Does no-one uphold national standards in NZ Racing, OK what about broadcasting standards?? Owners and punters deserve better, jockeys too. How can we run any race let alone a stakes race with no winning post? Huey 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,099 Report post Posted September 15, 2019 Used to be a horseshoe on a trailer when Ace William's was track manager. No idea where it went or why. Slim Dusty 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnyTom 1,542 Report post Posted September 15, 2019 I am more worried about the leaders bias - fcuk the red cone Baz (NZ) and napier 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty 575 Report post Posted September 15, 2019 On 9/14/2019 at 12:59 PM, Boss Hogg said: I'm confused whats happened to the cone at the finish,must be some road works down the road . FOUND! Everyone stop looking.... Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty 575 Report post Posted September 15, 2019 What's that thing behind the road cone? Baz (NZ) and Red Rum 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted September 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Rusty said: What's that thing behind the road cone? Send team Plod up there to sort it , thefts aplenty, stolen post, stolen cone , what next the great Kaharau's new set of blinkers . How tough is that horse by way , thought he was gone last year but trainer has done a top job on that warrior . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty 575 Report post Posted September 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Red Rum said: Send team Plod up there to sort it , thefts aplenty, stolen post, stolen cone , what next the great Kaharau's new set of blinkers . How tough is that horse by way , thought he was gone last year but trainer has done a top job on that warrior . Soon to be put over the jumps, before aiming at the NZ Cup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,099 Report post Posted September 16, 2019 Wouldn't bet on that after his last 2 starts. Why would you risk him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty 575 Report post Posted September 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Blue said: Wouldn't bet on that after his last 2 starts. Why would you risk him? Just passing on what the connections have said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,099 Report post Posted September 16, 2019 Me too Rusty. I guess it depends on who you talk to. He jumps well but with 300k in the bank would be tragic to risk him for a 10k maiden hurdle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus 439 Report post Posted September 16, 2019 14 hours ago, Blue said: Me too Rusty. I guess it depends on who you talk to. He jumps well but with 300k in the bank would be tragic to risk him for a 10k maiden hurdle. Didnt do NZ Cup winner Gobstopper much harm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,099 Report post Posted September 17, 2019 Where is he now? I heard he broke down in his last race in Oz six weeks ago but that may not be correct. Entirely up to the owners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus 439 Report post Posted September 17, 2019 49 minutes ago, Blue said: Where is he now? I heard he broke down in his last race in Oz six weeks ago but that may not be correct. Entirely up to the owners. A vet examination revealed he had suffered a heart fibrillation. Earned about $65k this prep from jumps racing and about $16k on the flat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,099 Report post Posted September 17, 2019 That's great. As I said, to each his own and I doubt Kenny will risk his fellow. Could be wrong of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty 575 Report post Posted September 18, 2019 On 9/17/2019 at 5:43 PM, Blue said: That's great. As I said, to each his own and I doubt Kenny will risk his fellow. Could be wrong of course. It was Kenny that said to put him over the jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,099 Report post Posted September 18, 2019 10 hours ago, Rusty said: It was Kenny that said to put him over the jumps. And after he won it was Kenny who said 'why risk it', I guess we'll know in a week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...