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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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    • you misjudge me gammalite. Nothing you say i ever take personally or get frustrated over. I think i may frustrate you with some of the opinions i express and personally think that occasionally shows in your replies. But i  never think you have any intent to make it personal or offend me.Thats not you sunshine.   i totally disagree with that. i think the opposite. And of course i would say that because i agree with the points he continues to make about the financial aspects of governance of the sport.
    • I see Republican Party was horse of the year.  https://harnesslink.com/new-zealand/republican-party-named-nz-horse-of-the-year/
    • Pedigree & miles in the legs , usually a pointer to success.  No I didn't back it !  But Sweeney tipped it.
    • Pierre Ng Pang-chi is confident Sagacious Life has improved again since his last-start victory as the Brazilian import bids to deliver Zac Purton an elusive win in Sunday’s Classic Mile at Sha Tin. Sagacious Life has burst into four-year-old series contention with two wins from three local starts, scoring brilliantly on his Hong Kong debut in October before a tough Class Two success on his latest appearance. Beaten but far from disgraced when sixth with excuses in between the two triumphs, the...View the full article
    • They are sent to clubs weekly. I'm not sure where else you can get them. No idea why NZTR don't make them available on the web.
    • Yes there is no harm in starting a run earlier and wider than they have been but easier if there has been an even respectable tempo.  OP on Aksil was a perfectly timed ride.
    • Curious, where do find or more to point where can I find the figures? It will be interesting to compare Karaka Night with today's Wellington Cup Day.
    • J Fawcett (SCOLERA) - Admitted a charge of careless riding in that she permitted her mount to shift outwards when not sufficiently clear of LIECHTENSTEIN which was contacted and forced wider, inconveniencing HIGH EMOTION near the 450 metres. After considering submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a suspension of J Fawcett’s licence to ride in races from the conclusion of racing on Sunday 15 February up to and including racing on Friday 27 February, 6 national riding days. W Pinn (LIECHTENSTEIN) - Defended a charge of careless riding in that he directed his mount inwards entering the final straight making contact with SCOLERA on a number of occasions until near the 250 metres. After considering submissions the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proven and imposed a suspension of W Pinn’s licence to ride in races from the conclusion of racing on Saturday 7 February up to and including racing on Friday 20 February, 7 national riding days.
    • I wouldnt be an elite customer to them, when i first got Betcha account, i used that and TAB about the same, but now i only use Betcha, so i suppose somebody sees me as a customer they can increase my spend, but that wont happen. I bet with a few mates that live in Aus, they shop around and get best odds, never once have i had better odds in NZ.   
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