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Francis Lui Kin-wai is looking for back-to-back wins in the Group Three Centenary Vase (1,800m) with Chancheng Glory at Sha Tin on Sunday, but Speed Dragon is another string to his bow in the handler’s search of a third win in the race. It has been a period to remember for Lui, who has rocketed up to sixth in the standings after training 10 winners at the last seven meetings. The run included a Group Three victory when Speed Dragon launched to January Cup (1,800m) glory at Happy Valley and he...View the full article

I believe the Racing/gambling Industry is in a big Battle with the Real-estate Industry for that sort of thing! God speed my saying good bye to it all!!! they are welcome to themselves!!!

Last October Ballesty said in The Rundown "We recently distributed an NZTR Stakeholder Survey and received more than 1,300 responses. We appreciate the valuable input from across the industry and look forward to sharing the results in due course. " To me, 3 or 4 months seems a long "due course"

well fanfare went a nice race for 2nd,although its gait wasn't as fluent as it could be,but still inexperienced i suppose. king of swing was his sire,rocknroll hanover,obvious best horse in australasia. apart fromking of swing, rocknroll hanover probably didn't really get that much support down under.Some didn't seem to smoothest pacers,maybe that was a reason for that,i don't know. king of swingaccording to hrnz ,only has 15 2 year olds,8 yearlings and 6 foals on record. so i guess the stud would be very disappointed with the level of support so far. he got a bit of publicity as being a next gen eligible stallion,so iut will be interesting to see whether that meant he got anymore mares this year. he has 3 progeny to i can see at the upcoming sale in christchurch,so not many. it will be interesting when leap to fame goes to stud to see his level of support he gets. if king of swing was to produce a nice horse,it may help leap to fame. having said that,leap to fame is by bettors delight and has such a lovely action. Mind you knig of swing obviouslydid as well.

NZR may have some structural issues to resolve but they have one of the strongest balance sheets in world rugby and had a positive cashflow in FY24, the latest year reported. I don't think they'd even come close to NZTR as the poorest performing organisation in NZ sports.

It's all part of the new transparency and consultation strategies. Strategic Plan 2024–2028 : “an unwavering commitment to honesty, transparency, and moral principles.”

If you'd read the minutes of the pre-hearing meetings and the input from the JCA on the human rights position and Morton's rights, you wouldn't say that. The hearing was a facade for Purcell and the RIU's egos. and a bloody expensive one at that which is probably why they haven't gone there again and won't. They can't enforce a rule that the law precedes. So, they just try to scare people with their facile missives and rule changes and not listen to or hear stakeholders.

AI Overview This adage highlights the dual nature of gossip, acting as both a destructive force and a tool for gathering valuable, actionable, or strategic information . While it is often dismissed as a character flaw, modern research in psychology and neuroscience views gossip as a complex, "sophisticated" cognitive tool for social navigation. Why Gossip is Considered "Intelligence" Social Mapping: Gossip acts as an, often unconscious, mechanism for people to build mental maps of their social network, allowing them to predict how information travels and minimize social risk. Information Gathering: It serves as a method to learn about social norms, reputation, and the behavior of others without needing direct interaction, essential for social survival. Group Cohesion: In workplace or social settings, it can boost morale and help newcomers understand acceptable behavior, acting as a form of social bonding and regulation. Understanding Character: It provides insight into the character and, in some cases, hidden motives of others. The Risks and Drawbacks Reputation Damage: It can be malicious, aimed at tearing down reputations, and spreading misinformation. Indicator of Untrustworthiness: Frequent gossiping can reflect a lack of emotional intelligence, insecurity, or a tendency toward envy and a need to feel superior. Erosion of Trust: It can create a toxic environment and cause people to feel unsafe or judged. Key Takeaways It's a Social Tool: Rather than just a negative activity, it is a tool for managing social relationships and reputations. Context Matters: The motive (e.g., to connect vs. to cause harm) and the truthfulness of the gossip determine whether it acts as constructive "intelligence" or destructive rumor. Reflects the Gossiper: The act of gossiping often reveals more about the speaker's insecurity or desire for validation than the subject.

I say, enjoying racing? I be all keen, meeting to go to on Saturday! some interesting fields! weather looks 'ok'.

I agree, social lubricant! if given and used in good taste! with decorum! One person gossip is another's intelligence!

Whatever you say.

What's not factual? For that matter what's wrong with gossip? It's everywhere.

It's not a comment it's a question that was part of my response to Hesi but it's an open forum. Anyone can answer.

How can you appreciate a post and presumably its content if there is nothing factual? Amounts to gossip does it not?

Which describes @Thomass to a Tee.

Who is this comment directed at?

I disagee he was very close but then it wasn't him writing half the stuff.

He abuses the crap out of people at a personal level. He hides behind the fact he threw his license in.

Really? I'd put NZ Netball and NZ Rugby well on that criteria. Although I guess you could say NZR are doing better simply because they only have the tea lady left to run things.

Yes, where the hell are they?

Nothing to worry about , it's not like anyone is going yo come out and criticize the most inept,incompetent, useless organization in all of sport. Release the survey results !

The point is it overrides the Rules of Racing. The RIB adjudicators decide if so or not for racing cases. 41 Rules must not conflict with any Act or general law (1) A provision of any racing rules that conflicts with any provision of this Act, any other Act, or the general law of New Zealand is invalid.

Half of the 2025-26 season will be in the books after Sunday’s Sha Tin meeting and it has been an intriguing five months of racing in Hong Kong. Some of the city’s stars – both equine and human – have dominated once again while the battle for the trainers’ championship looks set for an exciting finish. Peerless Purton It has been business as usual for Zac Purton, with the eight-time Hong Kong champion jockey building a huge lead in the title race after racking up 73 wins from the first 43...View the full article

so far his cunning has negated being Hit with Libel.. also, a vulgar as it may seem, he has 'put a lot into the Industry', pays his bills! has his say! I wonder where, the policing will be around, those real Nasty ^punters*, that hide behind a alas, and ATTACK especially jockeys, especially woman jockey!!! often on facebook and instagram.. usually turn out to be rather bitter males

It was a decade ago. Don't think there's been a similar case brought since.