tim vince 985 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 Ellerslie yesterday.ok weather decent racing food ok bar prices too high but no people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pole 53 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 2 hours ago, tim vince said: Ellerslie yesterday.ok weather decent racing food ok bar prices too high but no people. What was the draw card for Ellerslie yesterday? A track rating of ten and average fields. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, pole said: What was the draw card for Ellerslie yesterday? A track rating of ten and average fields. Drew some anti racing protesters to protest to the people who were not there so I suppose the protest fell on deaf ears so that's a positive. Pam Robson, napier and weasel57 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim vince 985 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 It could be an afternoon out,maybe not for the serious punter but better than sitting home on devices or shopping mall.the time between races need to be addressed.what was the attraction 20 years ago when the joint would have been full.more people at kids football.had a good talk to Daniel nahkle.very passionate.i don't know the answer .we seem to have lost it.sad really Chris Wood and tasman man 11 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasman man 11 979 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 1 hour ago, pole said: What was the draw card for Ellerslie yesterday? A track rating of ten and average fields. I guess thats the dilemma us racing enthusiasts keep asking ourselves. Tim and friends got a win and were there to enjoy it but with Trackside providing a great service and betting on line so convenient there is little reason to go ,other than those who enjoy seeing the horse in their flesh. I note even folk with ownership interests often only pop out to see their horse race, and don't hang around. Ellerslie's public facilities are very good and considering the 40 mils of rain last week the track seemed OK by winter standards. No bog. Chris Wood 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wood 1,545 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 Bar prices are over the top on most racecourses sadly. I havent been to Ellerslie since the introduction of the new connections bar, I hear it is good, so will check it out next time I am there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey 2,037 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 16 minutes ago, tim vince said: It could be an afternoon out,maybe not for the serious punter but better than sitting home on devices or shopping mall.the time between races need to be addressed.what was the attraction 20 years ago when the joint would have been full.more people at kids football.had a good talk to Daniel nahkle.very passionate.i don't know the answer .we seem to have lost it.sad really When the industry continues to treat is own supporters/battlers with disdain is it any wonder no one goes and interest continues to wane? Chris Wood, Basil brush and TurnyTom 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...