-
Available Subscriptions
Forums
-
Gallops
-
- 73.2k
- posts
-
- 28
- posts
-
- 28
- posts
-
- 268
- posts
-
- 17
- posts
-
-
Trots
-
- 57.3k
- posts
-
- 73
- posts
-
- 5
- posts
-
- No posts here yet
-
-
Dogs
-
- 8.6k
- posts
-
- 8
- posts
-
- 52
- posts
-
-
Racing News
-
- 1.7k
- posts
-
- 1.7k
- posts
-
- 38.9k
- posts
-
- 1.6k
- posts
-
- 6k
- posts
-
- 2.2k
- posts
-
- 79.2k
- posts
-
- 15
- posts
-
-
Politics
-
- 1.6k
- posts
-
-
Covid-19 Yarn
-
Sports
-
- 139
- posts
-
- 17
- posts
-
- 154
- posts
-
- Parker v Fa
- By aquaman,
-
-
General Yarn
-
- 239
- posts
-
- 17
- posts
-
- 2.1k
- posts
-
-
Blog Entries
-
15 commentsToday 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.
-
0 commentsDuplicate to remove spam.
-
Announcements
-
Check out OZ Racing
Radio Commentary
-
Posts
-
By Chief Stipe · Posted
How many trainers give their horses 3 weeks between their first run and their second? Yes the weather might have been OK on all three days this year - what condition the track was in can only be speculated on. However if trainers have more time to get ready during a very wet August leading into the first day surely that benefits everyone. Further trainers could get an extra trial (or race) into their horses and thus be fitter day 1 thus negating the need for a longer recovery period. -
By All The Aces · Posted
The three week gap suits most. A lot of horses are having their first run for the season the first day and a three week gap gives them more time to recover. The current dates suit if the meetings are being held at Hastings as the Bay has better spring weather and in fact it would have been a good track both days so far this year if the races had been held there. -
By Chief Stipe · Posted
As I said there were a number of issues. The biggest was Bayer pulling sponsorship which set the race on its way in the first place. Whoever talked them into those 20 years of sponsorship deserves a lot of credit. Bayer went through cost cutting in 2003 and I imagine that was part of the reason they pulled out. Events tire eventually unless they are reinvigorated - a bit like tracks. -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Hong Kong hero Ka Ying Rising earned confirmation of his global superstar status and a comparison to his trainer's former champion Better Loosen Up in storming to victory in the Oct. 18 The Everest (G1) at Randwick Racecourse.View the full article -
It was also screwed when they made the 2000 Guineas worth 2 mil. Was it on a Thurs or Friday. Bayer used to have a huge marquee oncourse and being an agro chemical supplier, a lot of the rural sector attended. Have a look at the list of winners, a who's who of NZ racing -
By Chief Stipe · Posted
I'm only suggesting moving the HB series back two weeks and cutting the 3 weeks between the first two days to two. NOT changing the season!! That two weeks later might make all the difference in terms of horse preparation and track conditions. -
By Chief Stipe · Posted
There were many issues at play not the least of all being the major sponsor dropping out - Bayer after 20 years. They pumped a lot of money into the stake. Also it was run on a Friday which initially was a help but then a hindrance. Ironically it only became a Group 1 the year it was moved to Otaki! However it's slow demise is probably most due to the screwed pattern. -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
King's Plate Stakes winner Mansetti led for most of the race, but it was Chiefswood Stables' homebred Borealis Trail who finished strongest of all to take the Ontario Derby (G3) Oct. 18 at Woodbine.View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Arindel homebred Mythical ran like she never lost a beat, romping home the easiest of winners in the $200,000 Florida Sire Susan's Girl Stakes Oct. 18 at Gulfstream Park. View the full article
-
-
-
DISCLAIMER & RULES
Please take a moment to review these rules.
Please remember that we are not responsible for any messages posted. We do not vouch for or warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any message, and are not responsible for the contents of any message.
The messages express the views of the author of the message, not necessarily the views of this website. Any user who feels that a posted message is objectionable is encouraged to contact us immediately by email. We have the ability to remove objectionable messages and we will make every effort to do so, within a reasonable time frame, if we determine that removal is necessary.
You agree, through your use of this service, that you will not use this website to post any material which is knowingly false and/or defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise violative of any law.
You agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyright is owned by you or by this website.
Our software uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a personalized experience when you browse this site.
