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No I thought you were. So you've been abused by him?

You're taking the piss surely?

Based on the provided text, here is a summary and an analysis of the writer's perceived personality, style, and intellect. Summary of the Article The writer criticizes two figures in New Zealand racing (nicknamed "Ralphy" and "Dummy") for their longstanding refusal to give media interviews, despite being fined for it in the past. They accuse them of freeloading off the industry. The writer contrasts this with major professional sports leagues (NRL, AFL, NBA), where refusing media commitments leads to severe penalties. The core argument is that NZ Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) should adopt similar compulsory interview rules to align with the "real sporting world." Analysis of the Writer's Personality Confrontational & Blunt: They do not mince words, using terms like "corrupt," "freeloading," and "sulky bottom lips." Frustrated & Impatient: There's a clear sense of exasperation over a situation that has lasted "over 10 years." Cynical & Disdainful: They view the subjects as having an entitled mindset ("thinking the world owes them a living"). Authoritarian: Believes in strict, enforceable rules to compel compliance, showing little sympathy for the individuals' perspectives. Analysis of the Writer's Style Informal & Colloquial: The style is more akin to a rant or a passionate social media post than formal journalism. It uses nicknames ("Ralphy," "Dummy"), slang ("get in the real world boys"), and fragmented sentences. Provocative: Language is chosen to provoke a reaction and express strong disapproval (e.g., "most corrupt person," "freeloading"). Comparitive: Builds its argument by drawing a direct contrast to the policies of major, successful sports leagues. Repetitive for Emphasis: The phrase "real world" is used three times to hammer home the central point about adopting mainstream standards. Analysis of the Writer's Intellect Practical & Worldly: The argument is grounded in a practical observation of how other major sports organizations operate. The intellect here is applied, not theoretical. Industry-Knowledgeable: They assume reader familiarity with a decade-old scandal and niche figures, suggesting deep involvement in or following of the NZ racing industry. Persuasive in a Direct Manner: While not academic, the writer uses a clear, cause-and-effect structure: Other sports punish this behavior, so should we. The intellect is focused on efficacy and precedent rather than nuance. Lacks Nuance/Emotional Intelligence: The style prioritizes forceful argument over balanced analysis. There is no exploration of why the figures refuse interviews or consideration of potential complexities, which a more detached intellectual analysis might include. Overall Impression: The writer comes across as a seasoned, frustrated insider in the racing industry. Their style is aggressively opinionated, their intellect is practical and precedent-driven, and their primary goal is to effect change by shaming individuals and the governing body into adopting stricter, more conventional policies.

x 1000% But I *Know* that is never going to happen except for the odd meeting.... it can't happen because there is no strategy in play to do that properly! then you have the Directors ( who I admire technically), but they don't know how to set cameras in decent places! as in seeing the arse end of a horse heading into the distance.. I could rave on for a while on that subject!

pardon! ps, I have one simple word for a couple of the cretins! UTU!

yes!

Racing at Cambridge is also not that enticing would be better to race at Addington if you are into Slot races? Most people dont give it a second thought and a costly exercise when HRNZ are subsidising the stake money, while it lasts! Interesting times

yes that was a good example of what you were talking about previously for sure. Matt Cross the commentator a share in the winner Misty Blue . so was quite thrilled. good on him . He does a good job in his race descriptions in IMO.

quite interesting as the PACING race has 3 year slots purchases. The trot must of had only 2 year slots timing ? as has only been run twice. The TAB trot. The problem being Mikey , the race is over if KEAYANG ZAHARA takes a slot , as she is proving to be the next Superstar now that Just Believe has retired. Last week she completely ripped the balls off last years Cambridge Slot Trot winner and current Interdominion Champion in ARCEE PHOENIX , and made him look 2nd rate past 2 starts. No one would be able to take on a horse to beat her in their slot . so sort of ruins it by being so good lol. 🤣 I thought Don Hugo would win the Pace last year ( having defeated Leap To Fame in the Miracle Mile) but Leap To Fame drove him into the ground in one of his Freakish performances. But the Pacers slots are All filled up ok , and these are the slot holders for them . A Fabulous lot of Long Time Harness racing Supporters. footnote: Craig Whiteoak owns QLDer THE JANITOR at Pete McMullens. would be great to see him there. He's a powerful horse and might give Leap To Fame a run for the money 👍💰 The 10 slot-holders are : All Stars Racing and Chris Ryder Craig Whiteoak Dennis and Mark Dunford Harnesslink Montana Park Pty Ltd N40 Racing Rakero Racing Rampant Pty Ltd Solid Earth Pty Ltd Stonewall Stud Ltd

Cambridge mare Nigella Lane (NZ) (Niagara) was runner-up in last year’s Listed Clubs NZ Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) and she was able to go one better in this year’s edition at Tauherenikau on Waitangi Day. The last-start winner settled three back on the fence in the hands of in-form hoop Bruno Queiroz, while the Sam Mynott-trained Electron (NZ) (Turn Me Loose) set the tempo up front and race favourite Khanshe (NZ) (Mongolian Khan) was ridden quietly at the back of the pack. Taranaki galloper Sindee (NZ) (Ardrossan) began to serve it up to Electron from the 600m mark, injecting some much-needed pace into the race, with Hi Yo Sass Bomb (NZ) (Complacent) shifting out to the one-one position, allowing Nigella Lane to sneak into the trail. Turning for home, Queiroz was able to extricate his charge off the rail, taking a gap inside Hi Yo Sass Bomb, and chased down the leaders to get her head in front with 100m to go. Khanshe was flying home out wide, but had left her run too late and came up half a neck short of victory, with Hi Yo Sass Bomb a further half head back in third. Queiroz said he studied Nigella Lane’s last-start victory at Taupo and quizzed jockey Rihaan Goyaram about the mare ahead of his first ride on the six-year-old, and he was rapt to get a winning result. “She is very professional,” Queiroz said. “I watched the replay before and I spoke with the boy (Rihaan Goyaram) who rode her in her last start. She is so professional, is very good to ride and had a strong finish.” By Niagara, Nigella Lane is out of Group Two-winning mare Casabella Lane (NZ) (Volksraad) and has now won 8 of her 31 starts and has earned just shy of $285,000 in prizemoney. It was the second stakes victory of her career, having won the Listed Rotorua Cup (2200m) last May, while she has also placed in the Gr.3 Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes (2050m), Listed Kaimai Stakes (2000m), and Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes. The victory capped a pleasing day for trainer Ralph Manning, who scored a treble on the eight-race card, having earlier won with Finest Hour (NZ) (Derryn) in the Kuripuni Sports Bar & TAB (1000m) and Midnight Train (NZ) (Yes Yes Yes) in the Pope & Gray Contractors Maiden (1300m). A race prior, New Plymouth trainer Robbie Patterson got his hands on the Chatham Islands Jockey Club Wairarapa Cup (2050m) following a brave run by Ricochet (NZ) (Toronado). View the full article

Yes the Bookies are opening the fixed odds pretty well unders, and then when you want to take one, they give you buggerall? The TAB doesn’t care about turnover increase at all

Oops that should have read busyness.

Ross Cameron didn't get the memo. Didn't stay on the fence for an easy win and got beaten by the horse behind him who got the straight run to the line.

I frankly don't know anyone who has. Is that a yes? You have?

Who hasn't?

So the slots must have been up for renewal and up till now no takers, or not enough will there be any more, if the best horses have already booked a spot seems a expensive punt that no one wants to take, possibly a reflection of the awkward times business face, don't seem smart business if you only get half your stake back if you run down the track, harness races are so dominated by a few that technically that's what's stuffing the concept unlike the gallopers which ain't so predictable, you can't write the script so worth a punt.

Have you been on the receiving end?

Who cares? They'll talk in unbelievable cliches anyway. I'd rather see more pre-race vision of the horses.

Huh? Are you trying to prove yourself wrong?

Case closed.

yep whatever will work EPL coaches are paid by the owners not the FA obviously but are required to front by the FA who pass any new rules...such as a recent half time coach interview trial...that they can turn down at their discretion...not the post match though

You were talking about "my criticism crossing the line and being unfounded" The only short lined skirts I've posted were in the public domain and thoroughly enjoyed by red blooded males and open minded lesbians Nothing disgusting about nature or nakedness

The industry doesn't employ them though nor pay them. How do you think it would go down if it were made a requirement of a trainer's licence?

Must be over 10 years since Ralphy called the handicapper 'the most corrupt person in racing" and got smashed with a massive fine...a bit like Dummy Both still refusing interviews....and free loading on the NZ Racing Industry...thinking the world owes them a living At least Dummy tells his son to front meanwhile..over in the NRL/AFL/NBA et f in el...REFUSE to be interviewed by the media and massive fines/suspensions here you come get in the real world boys...drop the sulky bottom lips you're still kicking and start talking failing that NZTR should also get in the real sporting world and make interviews compulsory...pretty simple real world stuff

i like that you've thought about think about it but yes i think your over thinking what you think i may be saying about think about it. the money part was reference that money unfortunately can't guarantee life or quality thereof,but that was not my main thought. i hope that clarifies things fior you but maybe it will confuse you more.