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I note the 4 races for 2 year olds Addington ran in late November are canned and funding will go elsewhere, maybe they woke up to the fact that 16 young trotters chasing 200000 is not smart, maybe they might just run for 15 grand which makes sense and chase the bigger stakes when they grow up.

As a participant you should be in a state of shock. The fantasy ride NZ racing has been in recently is over before it has really started. The sums just don't make sense. The NZ Herald article is one of the worst cases of journalism breach of professional ethics. There is no mention in the article or the short bio of Guerin that he is heavily involved in the pay of Entain/NZTAB thus producing a massive conflict of interest. Notice how there is no denial that this has been a forced sacking.   

Don't know what to think. Timing seems odd however. 

Maybe they are just a bunch of wankers to work for, I still find it strange no one commentating the dogs has said anything about greyhounds ending, I bet they have been muzzled, probably same for presenters who no longer give the place odds before a race.

Entain NZ leaders resign, vow to stay in racing industry By Michael Guerin NZ Herald· 20 Feb, 2025 12:35 PM4 mins to read 35 mins if you are Scooby.   Two of the biggest names in the New Zealand racing and wagering industry have resigned from their roles at Entain, the company which runs the TAB — but insist they are staying in the industry. Lachlan Fitt, the deputy chief executive and chief financial officer at Entain Australia, and Cameron Rodger, managing director of Entain NZ, told staff today they will be leaving the company. The pair have been two of the main drivers of enormous change since Entain took over the operational running of the New Zealand TAB on June 1, 2023 as part of a 25-year agreement between the two companies. While Fitt is Australian-based he has spent a lot of time in New Zealand working with the codes on boosting New Zealand racing through stake increases and developing the racing calendar and has been one of the clear leaders in the time of huge growth. Rodger is a rare fairytale story in the competitive world of gambling, rising from selling bets as a TAB operator in Auckland to the top New Zealand job at the company as Entain and TAB integrated.   New Zealand racing has enjoyed enormous growth since Entain took over the TAB business and both Fitt and Rodger are viewed as having had major roles in that development. Entain Australia boss Dean Shannon confirmed the departures to the Herald and says while disappointed to see Fitt and Rodger go he supports their desire to work more in the racing and breeding side of the racing business. Fitt says the time was right for him to explore that passion.   “After a decade as an international wagering executive, now is the right time to move on to my next chapter,” he told the Herald. “While I am resigning from Entain, I am not resigning from New Zealand. “Racing in New Zealand still has a tremendous amount of opportunity and it is critical that the industry focus on improving its efficiency in order to achieve sustainable long-term funding. “I hope to shortly announce what I will do next, there are a number of opportunities that combine my passion for racing and bloodstock and the global opportunities both present.” Both Fitt and Rodger have developed close ties inside the thoroughbred industry and in particular its breeding sector. Rodger says after almost two years helping oversee the integration of the two companies and the modernisation of the TAB, he wants to move more toward the horse side of the business. “After more than a decade in the wagering industry and two incredible years leading Entain NZ, the time feels right to turn the page and take on a new challenge,” says Rodger. “The progress made in modernising the New Zealand wagering landscape has been extraordinary and I leave knowing the business is in great shape. “While my time in wagering is coming to an end by commitment to NZ racing remains. “There are still big challenges ahead in the industry and I want to play a role in ensuring it thrives for the long term.”   Entain, and the TAB, have become key sponsors of New Zealand races and supported bonus schemes to drive participation in ownership of racehorses. Shannon says Entain and the TAB’s commitment to and involvement in the racing industry will not be affected by today’s resignations. Deputy chief financial officer Sam Moncur will be promoted to take over Rodger’s role as managing director of Entain NZ in a popular appointment with Moncur respected in both the wagering and horse racing industries.

Key executives announce departure from Entain www.racenet.com.au Two key personnel of Entain Australia/New Zealand are poised to leave the wagering giant to pursue other opportunities. On Thursday, Entain Australia boss Dean Shannon revealed Chief Financial Officer Lachlan Fitt and Managing Director of the New Zealand arm Cameron Rodger will depart the organisation on March 8. "We are sad to say goodbye to two members of our Executive team who have provided many years of fantastic service and friendship," Shannon said. "But at the same time we are very happy for them both as they embark on their next adventure." In announcing his departure, Lachlan Fitt, who has spent more than a decade in the international wagering sphere, said the time was right to move on to his next chapter. "I am grateful to Entain for backing me, and particularly for the recent opportunity to work on starting the revitalisation of the New Zealand racing industry," Fitt said. "I am proud of the transformation of Entain's wagering and media business in New Zealand – there is still more to do, but it is in great shape. "I hope to shortly be announcing what I will be doing next – there are a number of opportunities that combine my passion for racing and bloodstock, and the global opportunity both present." News of the departure of Fitt and Rodger follows the recent announcement that Andy Hoad, General Manager of Group Content & Broadcast, would be joining Racing Victoria as its new Executive General Manager of Media, Content and Marketing. Entain Australia also recently announced it was winding down its Ladbrokes Racing Club (LRC) initiative due to "increasing product fees and taxes in Australia along with the rising cost of racing which has forced tough decisions to be made regarding these extra initiatives."

A valid opinion and a valid question. On BOAY you can have both.  On NZ's Premier Channel (cough!) you can't have an opinion that disagrees with the Comic Dog or makes him look silly.  The latter is often in his own mind - oh to be so paranoid.

He speaks the same language as the Trainer - craic. Rightman probably wouldn't talk to Guerin as he thinks he is part of the establishment!

You might need to burn a bit of gas to get to the front.