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LMAO you have no idea, once again just a blinkered fanboy comment that you cannot back up!

There's no point discussing it with you. You have a closed mind rotten with negativity.

Wonder if I walked into the TAB and asked them for some BONUS CASH, BONUUS BETS AND BOOSTED ODDS, would they say Yes??? They really should , as this is what “ Out THE GATE” gets from Betcha! Thats right, keep forgetting, they are treated differently to other punters! Just an absolute joke the way they are running this OTG!!!

Sunshine Coast trainer Liam Birchley knows what it takes to win the Listed TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) having trained two previous winners, and the Queensland conditioner will again be targeting the Ellerslie feature. Birchley prepared Hardline to win in 2015 and Sister Havana in 2010, while Sarge In Charge finished second for the stable in 2009. Two-year-old filly Dream Roca is being readied for the January 24 contest, with the daughter of El Roca set to line up over 1000m at Eagle Farm this weekend. Runner up to Lady Of Five on debut over 1000m in October, the Gerry Harvey-bred Dream Roca is already 11th in order of Entry for the juvenile race restricted to New Zealand Bloodstock graduates. Dream Roca as a yearling Photo: supplied “She is on track to head to Ellerslie for the Karaka Millions and she will probably have another run after this,” Birchley said. “She shaped well at her first start but the fence was really hot that day and the winner drew the rails and we didn’t. She didn’t shirk her task and she was coming again at the line.” By Fastnet Rock’s Randwick Guineas (Gr.1, 1600m) runner-up El Roca, Dream Roca was purchased by Birchley for $75,000 from the Westbury Stud draft at this year’s Karaka Yearling Sales. The filly is out of the five-win Redwood mare Petrachor. “She is a filly that is bred to get further even though she doesn’t give me that feel,” Birchley said. “She is bred to run a mile plus, which is good going forward, because the Karaka 3YO race is over a mile. “She is in good shape and she has drawn well so I expect her to race well on Saturday.” Ben Thompson will again partner Dream Roca who is a $5.50 third elect behind the Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained One Day At A Time ($2.45) and the well-backed Chris and Corey Munce-trained Star Of Jamaica ($3.20). View the full article

New Zealand racing’s hottest property, Well Written, is locked in for the $4m The NZB Kiwi, after connections of the unbeaten filly signed up for the TAB slot, held by Entain New Zealand. The daughter of Written Tycoon has won all three of her career starts in dominant fashion, topped off by her Group 1 1000 Guineas victory at Riccarton last month. The Cambridge-based filly will now be set for the richest 3-year-old race in the Southern Hemisphere on 7 March at Ellerslie, with lead-up runs planned on Boxing Day and in the TAB Karaka Millions 3YO in January, before The NZB Kiwi. Entain Australia and New Zealand CEO Andrew Vouris was thrilled that Well Written’s connections had chosen the TAB slot for her bid to become the winner of the second running of The NZB Kiwi. “Well Written has already stamped herself as a brilliant talent and has gained a following on both sides of the Tasman,” Vouris said. “Through our broadcasting, content and wagering teams, we can’t wait to introduce her to an even bigger audience across Australasia, with an incredibly bright future ahead of her. Well Written’s trainer Stephen Marsh said the Entain team had built a comprehensive plan to elevate the interest around the race, and around Well Written. “Entain really impressed us with the scope of what they can bring to the partnership, and as someone who grew up in the New Zealand racing industry, it feels right to link up with the iconic TAB brand for this massive race,” Marsh said. “Well Written has already taken her band of supporters on an amazing journey, and we’re sure it will go to the next level with Entain’s support.” Major Australian breeding operation Yulong Investments purchased 50% of Well Written prior to her 1000 Guineas win. Other horses to wear the Yulong colours include dual Cox Plate winner Via Sistina and four-time Group 1-winning mare Treasurethe Moment. Yulong Investment’s Racing Manager Troy Stephens said it is incredibly exciting for Yulong to be involved in the 2026 edition of The NZB Kiwi. “It is a race that has captured the attention of the New Zealand industry, so to be involved with a filly of Well Written’s calibre to represent Yulong is a great thrill for us,” Stephens said. “We look forward to working alongside the Entain team and Marsh Racing in the lead-up to the race. New Zealand has such a rich racing history, and we are proud to now be part of that landscape — it is a very exciting time for Yulong.” As the winner of the Group 1 Barneswood Farm 53rd 1000 Guineas, Well Written is eligible for a share of the $1 million Bonus Pool up for grabs for horses that place in the top three in the NZB Kiwi. View the full article

Emerging stayer Mollify looks to have another gilt-edged opportunity to further her record on Friday and progress toward more lucrative middle-distance assignments. The Cambridge Stud-bred and owned daughter of So You Think has thrived in a more rural environment since returning from Australia and promises another bold showing in The Duncan Dental Tauranga Twilight Cup (2100m). Mollify can kick-start a potentially lucrative weekend for the farm and private trainer Lance Noble with Jaarffi, Frostfair and Daring Dame in action at Te Rapa on Saturday. She has won two of her last three starts, with a placing in between times, and impressed most recently at Pukekohe where she successfully debuted over ground. “It looks the perfect race for her, she’s hit her straps and it was a very good win last time, so it fits in nicely for her,” Noble said. “After this, she can either go to the Dunstan Stayers’ (2400m) or we may even consider the Queen Elizabeth (Gr.3, 2400m) on New Year’s Day.” Mollify was previously in Victoria with Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, and from a handful of appearances broke her maiden at Cranbourne and was twice placed. “She came back at the end of her three-year-old career, Peter said she might not measure up to black-type races over there, but he didn’t give her too many starts,” Noble said. “She has come home and developed and with the extra six months she has physically matured, and the farm environment here definitely helps mares. “It’s nice and relaxing for them and haven’t got the stress of a big training centre with a lot going on. I’m not saying I’ve improved the horse but rather benefitted from the extra time she’s been given and Peter hadn’t over-raced her.” Retained jockey Warren Kennedy will partner Mollify and her three stablemates at Te Rapa. Jaarffi will chase a breakthrough victory there in the Gr.2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m) after luckless lead-up placings in the Gr.2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) and Listed Legacy Lodge Sprint (1200m). The gifted Iffraaj mare has won four times up to a mile, and finished runner-up in the Gr.1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) and will be tested over further in the immediate future. “She’s been the bridesmaid a few times and been all around it, she’s really well and hopefully she won’t get into any traffic problems,” Noble said. “We’re going to roll the dice and then see if she can step up to 2000m in the Zabeel Classic (Gr.1), it’s obviously a race the stud would love to win again (after Snazzytavi).” Written Tycoon mare Frostfair will tackle the Gr.3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) after close-up finishes at Ellerslie and Tauranga. “She had a lot of form last season and looked like she’d get black type, but she’s taken a bit longer to come up and I’ve been happy with her last couple of runs,” Noble said. “While she is at the bottom of the handicap, we’ll have a crack at this one, and if she runs well we would consider going to the Rich Hill Mile (Gr.2, 1600m).” Daring Dame had no luck when unplaced last time out and the Almanzor four-year-old can turn her fortunes around in the Dunstan Horsefeeds Stayers’ Championship Qualifier (2200m). “She was coming up on the inside quite nicely when she got chopped out, I’m not saying she would have won, but she would have put herself right in the mix,” Noble said. “The gap was there before one on the outside closed it and Warren had to check, she had a lot more to give. “We’ve put a line through that and given a clear run on Saturday, we expect her to run very well.” View the full article

BTW . Anyone can enter this quiz 👍 . Not just Ranga as he will push for 'domination' if he gets a roll on.😂 See if you can head him off before he get's the whip cracking, and get some of the answers . 12 Great horses that we are looking for that are the Champions of New Zealand and Australia. clues above.

Stop ducking and diving and answer the question , how are these 2 horses you've mentioned bargain buys at this present moment in time?

Why? The first answer should be correct. Otherwise what's the point? Do you have to teach Google's AI to be accurate? OR is it just telling you what it thinks you want as the answer?

Leap To Fame was this week crowned The Grand Circuit Champion for the 3rd Straight year. Congratulations to him and connections. Can you Name some of the previous Champions from the Clues given below ?? post Horse number and name below and i'll try and find photo of them as we go. Good Luck !! The Grand Circuit comprises of the 7 Biggest Traditional races on the annual Calender. LEAP To FAME surprisingly Only Won one of the 7 races this year/season . The Interdominion Grand Final in July only . But got plenty of points for 2nds in the Hunter Cup , NZ Cup and Miracle Mile and the Blacks A Fake QLD championship last weekend. as well as a 3rd in the Victoria Cup. He took the points decision comfortably from his twice conqueror this season in DON HUGO ( the current Miracle Mile Champion ) Lets have a Look at the list of Grand Circuit Champions over the last 20 or so years. ( nearly All NZ or QLD horses which delights me no end lol 😎 ) Name these winners from the Clues . name any WINNER from Horse 2 on to Horse 13 and see how you go ?. i've named the others already. Post any answer here please. 👍🏆 Horse 1/ 2025, 2024 , 2023 GC winner = Leap To Fame Horse 2/ 2022, 2021 , 2020 GC winner clue = NZ bred horse of Luke McCarthy . One of only 4 horses to win the GC on 3 occasions. Horse 3/ 2019 GC winner clue = NZ bred horse that reached open class while NZ trained. then won the Interdominion for Australia Horse 4/ 2018, 2017 GC winner clue = This fine horse not only won the GC title twice but took out 2 NZ Cups as well . Horse 5/ 2016 GC winners clue = A dead heat this year between LennyTheShark (Vic) and this NZ trained horse that won the Interdominion for MP . Horse 6/ 2015, 2014 GC winner clue = This double winner of the Grand Circuit from NZ was driven by the 'voted best driver in the world' lad from Canterbury. Horse 7/ 2013 , 2011 GC winner clue = Yet another DOUBLE GC winner , and bred in NZ as well , before becoming one of the All time greats in WA Horse 8/ 2012 GC Winner clue = NZ bred Victorian who rose to stardom , even after having the Interdominion removed from his win list via DQ. Horse 9/ 2010 GC winner clue = Another NZ megastar , who was trained in NZ and smacked the Aussies hard wherever he went. Horse 10/ 2009, 2008 GC winner clue = This Queensland wonderhorse was the best ever QLD runner before Leap To Fame. trainer went to NZ ? 😁 Horse 11/ 2007 GC winner clue = this amazing Tasmanian became a QLDer for just $20,000 then became a NZer too, to raid NZ Cups . Horse 12/ 2006 GC Winner clue = Another Queenslander ! This horse started the McCarthy Family Rise to the TOP . the horse that did it all for John McCarthy. Horse 13/ 2005 GC Winner clue = Kiwi bred owned and trained and his big White face went on to record many victories for the North Island. Horse 14/ 2004 GC Winner = The FALCON Strike NZ bred horse wins big for the Hall's in Western Australia Horse 15/ 2003 GC winners = dead heat between Double Identity (NSW) and Young Rufus NZ , who I think was Mark Purdon's ?? Horse 16/ 2002 GC winner = Smooth Satin (NSW) Horse 17/ 2001 GC Winner = Atitagain (NSW ) NZ bred out of open class mare 'Rain Girl ' of Mitchell's Horse 18/ 2000 GC Winner = D J Holmes for NZ and Mr Barry Purdon the legend himself. Horse 19/ 1999 GC winner = the amazing superstar stallion Christian Cullen from Canterbury tales the title. and Horse 20/ 1998, 1997 double GC Winner = Our Sir Vancelot a NZ bred , triple Interdominion winner for NSW and Brian Hancock. Won't go back further as you won't remember any of them like the triple winner's Gammalite and Westburn Grant. See if you can name ANY of horses 2 through 13 on the list ? Post here any you might work out from the clues given.

i agree that weavers horses have always gone ok and are consistent enough.No champs,but good enough to keep going and earn a few dollars and have a bit of fun type horses.Hes had the odd nice horse,i remember ultimate desire was a nice mare for him not that many years ago. i just had a look and hes trained 121 winners so he knows what hes doing. your right about grass tracks being a levelller,i think part of that is getting onto the inside and handy seems to help some horses more on grass. it was an improvement in form,no doubt about it,and its natural to be curious about what house had done with the horse in the couple of weeks he had it. It should be able to win again once it gets to run in similar fields.Yesterdays race wasn't an over strong form race and jumping 5 rating points means it will be in tougher races in the short term.

I reckon she is a good Vet🫣. Plenty of form reversals with this trainer, from battling nags. I suppose as a punter, we all are wary of any stable change, especially those that go to the beach and start fav next start…. for myself, i stay well clear of those having first start at another stable, usually saved me 💰

I would agree with that. The best option is to test it out on a subject you know well. When it is wrong though, challenge it and it will auto correct

No, a blend of both

I do often but you are so bitter sucking lemons all day you have lost any ability to comprehend.

So basically go back to country racing? You can't make this up!

No I'm well aware you don't like explaining yourself. At this point in time I don't think either can be claimed to be a bargain, SOS has started off promising , Noverre lets see.

Definitely need to include less formal areas. I've spoken to the odd lawyer who can't wait to ditch the suit and tie as a dressed up day at the races feels like a workplace uniform. Otaki and Trentham utilise food trucks. You need to have a decent amount of cash on hand though because that food is not cheap. Again I'm really keen on as much of the hospo being pre-paid so money in the wallet is for betting. If food trucks are used instead of oncourse catering work out a system whereby tokens can be exchanged for food. It's all doable. I think Otaki and Tauherenikau have sizeable ovens. The committee at the latter definitely cook up fresh food throughout the day. I haven't been to a hangi fundraiser yet where the food is properly cooked but, Otaki would be the obvious venue for this food type. Something a little different, and authentic.

Not worth wasting my time explaining to you.

What do you mean bargains?

Not always that easy to get them there, in some places they have plenty of options and demand.

Must thave them wrong, Sweeney definitely sd LM retired

Mufhasa (McKees) was a gelding, TA didnt train Super Seth , tell AI it needs to do better!

Well both La Crique and Legarto are nominated.

Bevan Sweeney show on the radio the other day they said Ladies Man retired and I think it was Legarto or La Crique going elsewhere.