Gruff 2,790 Report post Posted December 24, 2019 The biggest let down since the Car boot party infield of yesteryear Ellerslie is the variety of booze on offer at Nightclub prices, Corona in a can is donkey piss. Part of the ticketing process should of involved the target audiences preferences. One things for sure , back in the day the young Kids were drawn back because of the atmosphere not the booze and likelihood of getting laid.If its not about the Racing how do you expect to maintain the audience over time...particularly outside of summer Huey 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted December 24, 2019 I went to a real good INDIAN restaurant last night. Xcellent food and byo wine. I had two Burleigh Big Head stubbies @ $10 a hit. Who cares - as long as you’re having a good time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted December 24, 2019 6 hours ago, Gruff said: The biggest let down since the Car boot party infield of yesteryear Ellerslie is the variety of booze on offer at Nightclub prices, Corona in a can is donkey piss. Part of the ticketing process should of involved the target audiences preferences. One things for sure , back in the day the young Kids were drawn back because of the atmosphere not the booze and likelihood of getting laid.If its not about the Racing how do you expect to maintain the audience over time...particularly outside of summer The Qld Magic Millions Race Day is on in a few weeks and if you want a seat in The Chairman’s Lounge it’s $620 a head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad 1,553 Report post Posted December 24, 2019 I went to a party once, they said bring your own liquor, so I took my dog. Memphis2 and barryb 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Hogg 320 Report post Posted December 24, 2019 The Party I thought you were going to talk about the greatest party of them all Gruff staring Peter Sellers best film ever ,Cheers BH Cubes 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted December 24, 2019 10 hours ago, Trump said: The Qld Magic Millions Race Day is on in a few weeks and if you want a seat in The Chairman’s Lounge it’s $620 a head. By the way, it was sold out months ago... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnyTom 1,534 Report post Posted December 24, 2019 Trumpy we are a backwater, different DNA - I can go to CJC Winter Cup Day superb meal and full day for $65 and they can't fill it up went to Phil Collins in February for $395 here in Christchurch and no issue, racing on NZ has no followers - so sad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puha 2,177 Report post Posted December 25, 2019 12 hours ago, Trump said: The Qld Magic Millions Race Day is on in a few weeks and if you want a seat in The Chairman’s Lounge it’s $620 a head. Aussie cheerleader can’t resist Insider and Memphis2 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted December 25, 2019 17 minutes ago, puha said: Aussie cheerleader can’t resist To be fair we are a mess , couple weeks out from Kumara for example and NZTR cannot get shit together . Organised the trip over , people taken leave and got leave passes from the big bosses at home and still no certainty . Like if it's off its off , or if it's off it on at x location . A shambles and embarrassing explaining to non racing guys what's doing . Potentially wasted days leave for few of us . It's not like it's late weather conditions a factor . They are killing the game . Leggy, Rusty, Huey and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,068 Report post Posted December 25, 2019 1 hour ago, puha said: Aussie cheerleader can’t resist This is the day they add Pavlova to their ownership along with a long list of other things including Phar Lap. At the same time they get amnesia about an underarm bowling affair, also amongst other things. barryb and puha 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,339 Report post Posted December 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Red Rum said: To be fair we are a mess , couple weeks out from Kumara for example and NZTR cannot get shit together . Organised the trip over , people taken leave and got leave passes from the big bosses at home and still no certainty . Like if it's off its off , or if it's off it on at x location . A shambles and embarrassing explaining to non racing guys what's doing . Potentially wasted days leave for few of us . It's not like it's late weather conditions a factor . They are killing the game . Meeting News West Coast Racemeetings in January 2020 - Update Earlier this season the Kumara track incurred damage in a number of areas due to wild pigs getting on to the surface. Remedial work has been hampered by significant and regular rainfall. In recent weeks NZTR, Club and RIU representatives have made two trips to inspect the condition of the Kumara track as well as the Reefton and Greymouth tracks. Currently it is still the intention to run the four meetings as scheduled, however this will be dependent on any further rainfall and the improvement of the racing surface at Kumara. A further inspection at Kumara will take place on Sunday 29 December with another communication being made either that day or on Monday 30 December. ivanthegreat 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted December 25, 2019 3 hours ago, puha said: Aussie cheerleader can’t resist As usual, not surprisingly, you missed the point Puha. My comment re the MM cost of entry was that people will always pay for “quality”. I’ve been to the Chairman’s at GC Turf Club on Melb Cup day at a cost of $350 a head. I relinquished my Club Membership after that terrible experience. I voted with my wallet and feet. They’ve since reviewed their quality control and they gave me a complimentary lunch for two in the Skyline Lounge - which was superb. I haven’t renewed my membership but have been back to the Skyline Lounge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted December 25, 2019 2 hours ago, rdytdy said: Meeting News West Coast Racemeetings in January 2020 - Update Earlier this season the Kumara track incurred damage in a number of areas due to wild pigs getting on to the surface. Remedial work has been hampered by significant and regular rainfall. In recent weeks NZTR, Club and RIU representatives have made two trips to inspect the condition of the Kumara track as well as the Reefton and Greymouth tracks. Currently it is still the intention to run the four meetings as scheduled, however this will be dependent on any further rainfall and the improvement of the racing surface at Kumara. A further inspection at Kumara will take place on Sunday 29 December with another communication being made either that day or on Monday 30 December. So if Kumara is OK it's on , but if kumara off there appears to be no back up plan that's what iam saying . It does not say if Kumara off its transfered to Omoto or Reefton . Obviously then if those tracks washed out that's the game weathers the weather but sounds like if Mr and Mrs Piggy have done too much damage the meeting gone for yet another year . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey 2,037 Report post Posted December 25, 2019 38 minutes ago, Red Rum said: So if Kumara is OK it's on , but if kumara off there appears to be no back up plan that's what iam saying . It does not say if Kumara off its transfered to Omoto or Reefton . Obviously then if those tracks washed out that's the game weathers the weather but sounds like if Mr and Mrs Piggy have done too much damage the meeting gone for yet another year . Symbolic of the industry RR, this years festive racing looks a fizzer and set to get worse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen 3,226 Report post Posted December 26, 2019 The swines have rooted racing at Kumara! as for party at the races - there was only one and that was in the members carpark at trentham way back in the 90's. Went well into the night and when it got dark it was all on. or should I say all off! ivanthegreat and GOM 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,068 Report post Posted December 26, 2019 1 hour ago, von Smallhaussen said: The swines have rooted racing at Kumara! as for party at the races - there was only one and that was in the members carpark at trentham way back in the 90's. Went well into the night and when it got dark it was all on. or should I say all off! So, there was a rooting event at Trentham as well back then? Kumara's not the first? GOM and rdytdy 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,790 Report post Posted December 27, 2019 On 12/25/2019 at 12:08 AM, Trump said: I went to a real good INDIAN restaurant last night. Xcellent food and byo wine. I had two Burleigh Big Head stubbies @ $10 a hit. Who cares - as long as you’re having a good time! You comparing The Palace of India to Infield Ellerslie Trump GOM 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen 3,226 Report post Posted December 31, 2019 On 12/26/2019 at 6:43 PM, Leggy said: So, there was a rooting event at Trentham as well back then? Kumara's not the first? all I can say is that the chrome Jaguar was not the only 'pussy' on the bonnet of that flash car 47South 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad 1,553 Report post Posted December 31, 2019 Sounds like a load of hogwash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
