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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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    • I got this response on the Facebook Thoroughbred site from one of the original part owners, someone called Alan Johnston Your understanding is correct Alan. As one of the original owners, who sold half our share, the deal with Yulong clearly states it stays with Marsh for duration of racing career, and under his management. Only concession we made was she could race in their colours. Sure, she will probably race in Aussie, but transfer there?…not a chance!  
    • Punters should really be doing their own research and selection! That is the fun of punting surely, and you can only blame yourself then? Reality is that you can make money on harness racing but probably only a small percentage do! Have followed harness racing for decades and I can tell you that there are not many tipsters on TV that are actually trying to do you a favour to make money lol The ones getting paid are not good tipsters or they would not be needing to charge you!    
    • Matthew Chadwick’s wish to reunite with Patch Of Cosmo has come true and the four-time Group One-winning jockey is excited about his prospects in Sunday’s Classic Mile at Sha Tin. Chadwick regained the ride after Zac Purton picked Brazilian import Sagacious Life from a plethora of Classic Mile options just before he booted home Patch Of Cosmo in his stunning return from injury on January 18. Chadwick guided Manfred Man Ka-leung’s quality galloper to victory in two of his three rides on the son...View the full article
    • I laughed at the whale tipping out Insarchatwist on Sunday. He obviously isn't taking drivers into consideration when he tips one. Was a solid lay for me.
    • Nigel/ Harness Unhinged videos are well worth watching at every meeting he covers! He is financially unpaid and does it to try and promote harness as he is an enthusiast! He doesnt have to do it but chooses to and not sure why he continues to do so as it is very time consuming I would say. Surely with all the money that Entain  has been gifting them, you would think they would be promoting Harness racing more and not just letting Nigel/ unhinged do it for them? Definite major contender for unsung hero for racing!
    • What is a good track? Quite often the HRNZ weather conflicts with the actual weather, and no one alters it at any stage. Have to do your own research.
    • They put up fav v field every race at burglars odds every race few minutes before start time. Put market up field v Well Written. Get people interested in racing 
    • Yes shortage of available horses around at several places at the moment, which is a big worry.
    • Monday not exactly ideal for being the best punting day, and everyone back at work now! Great to have this grass track racing up there but difficult punting when do msny stsrters up there with no grass track form so not difficult to see why wagering would not be great!
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