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      Today we have seen the only remaining truly independent racing industry publication "hang the bridle on the wall."  The Informant has ceased to publish.
      Why?
      In my opinion the blame lies firmly at the feet of the NZRB.  Over the next few days BOAY will be asking some very pertinent questions to those in charge.
      For example:
      How much is the NZRB funded Best Bets costing the industry?  Does it make a profit?  What is its circulation?  800?  Or more?  Does the Best Bets pay for its form feeds?  Was The Informant given the same deal?
      How much does the industry fund the NZ Racing Desk for its banal follow the corporate line journalism?
      Why were the "manager's at the door" when Dennis Ryan was talking to Peter Early?
      Where are the NZ TAB turnover figures?
      The Informant may be gone for the moment but the industry must continue to ask the hard questions.
       
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    • Veteran handler is optimistic Irish import continues to improve after rebounding from first-up flop.View the full article
    • Only place in the world I think. We are probably second to only them on animal welfare matters.
    • Don't think they must carry one now must they? So, if connections offer the ride on the basis they not carry one, no need for a new rule.
    • So the Te Akau business model works!
    • @Huey looks like you missed out on a share in the sales topper.  The syndicate is full.
    • What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, November 23, 2024 First Race 12:18pm AEST Visit Dabble Racing will return to Doomben for a massive 10-race program this Saturday afternoon, with the first event scheduled to kick off at 12:18pm AEST. With a lot of rain falling in the lead-up to the meeting, it is expected that racing will go ahead on a genuine Heavy 10 surface throughout the day. The rail will be in its true position for the entire circuit. Recognition Stakes tip: Midnight In Tokyo Nothing went right for Midnight In Tokyo first-up as the Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald-trained mare blundered the start before having to maintain a wide run from the 500m mark. Although the daughter of Kobayashi had a lot going against her at this track over 1200m, she still powered home strongly to finish in third place and will take good benefit from the run. If this girl can jump better from barrier five, Bailey Wheeler can settle midfield off the fence, and with even luck, Midnight In Tokyo can record a sixth career victory with a similar finishing burst. Recognition Stakes Race 7 – #5 Midnight In Tokyo (5) 5yo Mare | T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | J: Bailey Wheeler (53kg) +250 with Picklebet Tattersall’s Classic tip: Party For Two Party For Two will return from a four-month spell in the Tattersall’s Classic following two very good trial victories over 1000m and 1050m on rain-affected tracks. The Matthew Hoysted-trained mare was last seen finishing second behind Recommendation in the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield. Ryan Maloney will push forward to settle on speed, and if Party For Two can produce a similar effort to her Group 3 placing from last preparation, she will prove very hard to run down late. Tattersall’s Classic Race 8 – #5 Party For Two (8) 4yo Mare | T: Matthew Hoysted | J: Ryan Maloney (56.5kg) +700 with Dabble Best Bet at Doomben: Metalart Metalart started his career undefeated through four starts before striking firmer tracks this preparation, where the Kelly Schweida-trained gelding has failed to win in three runs. The son of Better Than Ready ran home nicely to finish second behind Torabella at this track and trip on November 9, but still looked as though he hadn’t hit peak fitness yet. Now that he is set to compete in a weaker contest on a wet track, expect Michael Rodd to push forward, settle in the one-one position, and receive the run of the race. Best Bet Race 10 – #2 Metalart (11) 4yo Gelding | T: Kelly Schweida | J: Michael Rodd (59.5kg) +250 with PlayUp Next Best at Doomben: Bossed Up Tony Gollan and Kyle Wilson-Taylor will combine with Bossed Up in the penultimate event when the four-year-old gelding returns from an eight-week freshen. This son of Better Than Ready ran home the best of any of his rivals at Toowoomba in a Class 3 Handicap to finish a narrow third place on a Heavy track. Although he has had a longer break between runs than normal, Bossed Up can settle closer to the speed here, and his blistering turn of foot will give him every chance to record another victory. Next Best Race 9 – #12 Bossed Up (7) 4yo Gelding | T: Tony Gollan | J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor (55.5kg) +450 with Neds Doomben quaddie tips – 23/11/24 Doomben quadrella selections Saturday, November 23, 2024 4-5-7 2-3-5-8-11 7-10-12-13 2-11-13 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article
    • I see the shares in the sale topper have all been sold.
    • how they voted on that spurs article   Do you think we should continue to allow spurs at the races? Yes 171 votes No 84 votes  
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