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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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    • A minor setback delayed Glittering Legend launching his Hong Kong career but David Eustace hopes the British import can lay down a Classic Series marker at Sha Tin on Sunday. Hong Kong owner Boniface Ho Ka-kui transferred Glittering Legend to Eustace with the coming four-year-old series in mind after his four wins from seven starts for British handler James Fanshawe. The son of Too Darn Hot notched all victories at a mile, striking on turf at Goodwood and Doncaster as a two-year-old before...View the full article
    • You are probably right. Kumara and Reefton the oncourse was about 50/50 terminal:digital. Ellersle was about 25/75
    • Holiday meetings have lots of holiday makers who may not have, TAB accounts, and obviously with a good crowd on course turnovers are good , not rocket science.....like most things be nice to get all these figures broken down, I'm sure Omakau on Jan 2 would be interesting.
    • What do you mean , turnover is turnover in total figures in my understanding?
    • Yes probably right @mikeynz. More important for the benefit of the club itself too than the wider industry since they get the majority of the wagering profit from that.
    • Ted Noffey, the 2025 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) winner who is expected to be honored next week as the Eclipse Award-winning champion 2-year-old male of 2025, is back on the work tab for the first time as a 3-year-old.View the full article
    • Prairie Meadows 2026 live racing season will begin May 2 , the date of the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, and will conclude Sept. 26. View the full article
    • Wonder why they'd run it out of its class?
    • MGISW, 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' and Eclipse Award-finalist Ted Noffey (Into Mischief) had his first work on the year when he breezed three furlongs in :37.01 Friday morning at Palm Beach Downs. “It went super,” said trainer Todd Pletcher. “Everything went great. He did it well in hand with good enthusiasm. It seems like he's maintained his fitness level fairly well, so we're very pleased. He's put on some weight and filled out, but he was a pretty mature 2-year-old, physically. He was a good-sized colt to begin with, so we're pleased with the way he's developed physically. It was nice to see him back working. He's always been a good work horse. He's fun to watch.” The GII Fountain of Youth Stakes will be run Feb. 28 at Gulfstream Park. Another one of Pletcher's top 3-year-old, Nearly (Not This Time) was also on the work tab. He breezed a half-mile in :50.02. “We were kind of perplexed by his debut. He had trained very well prior to that. He's seemed a little green, but he's made good progress in his next two starts,” Pletcher said of Nearly. “He's been very impressive. He worked great this morning, so we're very happy with him.” The post Ted Noffey Returns To The Work Tab, Eyes Fountain Of Youth appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
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