Just Looking 32 Report post Posted January 22 Surprised no post on how the Trentham track has been playing - Race Images reaching for the wide angle lense to capture winners on the outside fence Wgtn cup be run over 3500 metres at that rate 100 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scooby3051 6,661 Report post Posted January 22 Its a waste of time they just never learn...why anyone would even consider betting on Mickey Mouse racing in NZ has got me beat...middle of Summer and its like its the middle of winter...but thats unfortunately what our racing has become...second rate..and nobody seems to give a shit in Petone...nobody. Baz (NZ), Huey and Contentious 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contentious 180 Report post Posted January 23 That place is getting out of control! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insider 2,302 Report post Posted January 23 Anyone know one of the jockeys who rode there. I would like to hear their view. I don't think that the fence was off at all! Just Looking 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just Looking 32 Report post Posted January 23 1 hour ago, Insider said: Anyone know one of the jockeys who rode there. I would like to hear their view. I don't think that the fence was off at all! It was well off - you only needed to see those that dared to go there - stopped like they had been shot - Walking the track and it’s all chipped up and much much wetter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 23 Report post Posted January 23 If you didn't think the fence was off well you have no idea. Both days the fence has been off. The 1189m Telegraph in the middle of the track proved that. Even the first winner on the first day came two off the fence when straightening. Gruff 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 23 Report post Posted January 23 Cant wait For Des Coppins to defend this. Wrong start point, rail off and gates not opening. There flying!!! Charlie Bukowski 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insider 2,302 Report post Posted January 23 Well I guess that the “new” track manager whoever he or she is, got it all wrong. Remember Mark Biddle is now gone now, so the “panel of experts now in control” obviously still have a bit to learn! I am going to watch with interest as Mark in my opinion, was unfairly made a scapegoat. Liz Contentious, Roger Sugrue and Crow 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just Looking 32 Report post Posted January 23 6 minutes ago, Insider said: Well I guess that the “new” track manager whoever he or she is, got it all wrong. Remember Mark Biddle is now gone now, so the “panel of experts now in control” obviously still have a bit to learn! I am going to watch with interest as Mark in my opinion, was unfairly made a scapegoat. Liz Incorrect I believe Mark has remained until the end of carnival Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insider 2,302 Report post Posted January 23 13 minutes ago, Just Looking said: Incorrect I believe Mark has remained until the end of carnival He told me (two or three days after he resigned) that his resignation date was the eve of the first day of the carnival, BUT he was prepared to help whoever was in charge until the end of the carnival. There is a subtle difference and it is: “that he’s not now making the decisions” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scooby3051 6,661 Report post Posted January 23 I think talking to some trainers they now overwatered the inside so much put on it just drained from outside to inside and created a slow lane there...they just have no clue unfortunately...things just go from bad to worse..amateurs. L.J.Shannon 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contentious 180 Report post Posted January 23 1 hour ago, scooby3051 said: I think talking to some trainers they now overwatered the inside so much put on it just drained from outside to inside and created a slow lane there...they just have no clue unfortunately...things just go from bad to worse..amateurs. Is it the expensive watering system they installed where it is spread via semi circle from inside the running rail and there are overlaps on the inside and also therefore the inside gets more water? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdt 245 Report post Posted January 23 15 hours ago, Insider said: Anyone know one of the jockeys who rode there. I would like to hear their view. I don't think that the fence was off at all! On SENZ racing show Saturday afternoon they interviewed Lynsey Satherley live from the track. She made the comment that the track had been overwatered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikenz 600 Report post Posted January 23 22 minutes ago, kdt said: On SENZ racing show Saturday afternoon they interviewed Lynsey Satherley live from the track. She made the comment that the track had been overwatered. I've voiced my thoughts on senz and racing before, what are your thoughts, Sam Spratt is kinda funny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdt 245 Report post Posted January 23 23 minutes ago, mikenz said: I've voiced my thoughts on senz and racing before, what are your thoughts, Sam Spratt is kinda funny. Hi Mikenz. I have mixed views as I guess I still pine for the days of Radio Trackside. Would like to see them go full noise on a Saturday at least from race 1 plus Australian races from the metro courses. Not that big a fan of the punters $1000 comp as it kind of for want of a better term "highjacks" the programme at the expense of say trainer/jockey interviews and news from the tracks. Maybe have that comp 1 Saturday a month. Sam Spratt is a bit of a laugh for sure. None of what I have said is meant to be critical as the reality is that for now this is as good as we are going to get I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crow 175 Report post Posted January 28 On 1/24/2022 at 10:35 AM, kdt said: On SENZ racing show Saturday afternoon they interviewed Lynsey Satherley live from the track. She made the comment that the track had been overwatered. Obviously the watering system they have got is one they got off Noah which probably not designed to water to that needs of today. Notice how much they had put on compared to previous times would be up to twice as much daily amount so obviously not using a moisture meter for more accurate application rates. Funny enough the fact that the jockeys who are foremost to the safety of the track head out wider to find the firmer ground so why are we watering tracks to change the rating of the track instead of producing a Good 3 track for race day a firm track with moisture in it. bloke, Patiti and Peter Harrop 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 23 Report post Posted January 28 Love Des Coppins. No mention of the track this week when he defended it last week and the inside was not off. Might be time to move on Desmond! Memphis3, fermoy and Charlie Bukowski 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis3 343 Report post Posted January 28 He’s too busy picking amazing amounts of winnners for those who subscribe to his tips. There will be a lot of focus on the track this week so the track curator needs to be spot on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contentious 180 Report post Posted January 28 7 hours ago, Grey Ghost said: Love Des Coppins. No mention of the track this week when he defended it last week and the inside was not off. Might be time to move on Desmond! Desmond has a barrow in the marketplace Molly is the singer in a band Desmond says to Molly, "Girl, I like your face" And Molly says this as she takes him by the hand fermoy, Memphis3, chevy86 and 1 other 1 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fermoy 155 Report post Posted January 29 On 1/28/2022 at 11:23 PM, Grey Ghost said: Love Des Coppins. No mention of the track this week when he defended it last week and the inside was not off. Might be time to move on Desmond! Love The Grey Ghost getting into the The Silver Fox. Memphis3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
