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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Public auction prices for the 21 horses entered and still under consideration for the Kentucky Derby (G1) range from a $11,000 bargain buy from the last book of the 2022 Keeneland September Yearling Sale to a $2.3 million sale topper.View the full article -
By TAB For Ever · Posted
Get with the program Chief. The document is merely the latest updated Marketing Plan....all the plans are live documents being updated regularly. Reading the correct documents you would have noted that the 3 x key strategies were.. 1.Tracks and Infrastructure 2. Wagering and Participation 3.Marketing As BSharrock emphasised Tracks are at the top of the list ......top priority. The document to read is the Statement of Intent and Business Plan 2024-2026. After governance and regulatory stuff it gets into the 5 x Strategic Areas of Action 1.Industry training and enhancing the welfare of people and horses 2.Enhancing track surface performance for better racing outcomes 3.Accountability for performance among clubs .....{ making Clubs take some ownership ,in preparation of decent racing surface at all times } And the latest Annual report dedicates a page to each of the 3 x key Strategies headed by Track and Infrastructure ,so it been out there a while ! Bloody brilliant ....the money is there ,the will is there and in a year or two all your dreams will be realised...how do you intend getting amongst it ? Only too pleased to point you in right direction , it gonna be good. Now preparing for a big night of fantastic Group Harness racing ! -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Count Zero (NZ) ridden by Darryl Horner (Jnr) clears a steeple on the way to winning the Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Count Zero’s stunning turnaround in the 5500-metre Grand Annual Steeplechase was nothing short of remarkable at Warrnambool. Just two days after a dismal 37-length defeat in the Brierly Steeplechase, the resilient gelding surged to victory, securing trainer Symon Wilde his third triumph in the prestigious race and jockey Darryl Horner Jnr his first. 2024 Grand Annual Steeplechase Replay – Count Zero Reflecting on the unexpected victory, Horner Jnr dismissed notions of fatigue from Tuesday’s race, emphasising Count Zero’s late surge. “He traveled strongly late,” Horner Jnr asserted, justifying his decision to allow the horse to finish despite the setback. The journey to victory was not without its challenges. Count Zero, purchased for a modest $22,000 in 2016, struggled initially, taking five starts to break his maiden. However, under Wilde’s guidance, the son of Zed steadily improved, culminating in a memorable win at the 2020 Jericho Cup. Despite his success on the flat, Count Zero had yet to test his mettle over jumps due to reluctance from a fraction of the ownership group. It wasn’t until 2022 that he began his jumping career, gradually notching wins in hurdle and steeplechase events. Ahead of the Grand Annual, Horner Jnr devised a strategy to reignite Count Zero’s competitive spirit. “Put him up the front like usual, I’ll kick him hard out the gates,” he proposed. The plan paid off handsomely, with Count Zero delivering flawless jumps throughout the rigorous 33-obstacle course. In a thrilling finale, Count Zero engaged in a neck-and-neck battle with Andrew Bobbin’s Bell Ex One, ultimately crossing the line with a half-head advantage. The victory not only added to Count Zero’s impressive record of 10 wins from 59 starts but also boosted his prizemoney to a remarkable $705,000. For Wilde, the win marked the culmination of a successful hometown carnival, with four winners and seven placings. “I love this race,” Wilde expressed, revelling in the excitement of the carnival atmosphere. “It just makes these carnivals.” Horse racing news View the full article -
By TAB For Ever · Posted
A few facts from a Survey done among Stakeholders in Harness ,with a Couple of presentations made at different venues in North Island. It was mainly from a North Island perspective......most comparatives done with 2016-2022 [ 6 years ] a few covered 10 years, so Covid a big influence. Held April 2023. 2016 Horse Numbers..South 6815 ,North 2524 2022 Numbers ..South 5351 [-22%] North 1535 [-39%] -42% drop of breeders in North over 10 years ONLY -3% drop in owners in North , Auckland down ,Waikato up ! -15% drop in Licence Holders in North. -25% mares served. -30% North ,-23% South Current race horses ..March 2023 510 North , 1500 South 161 two and 3 yr olds total in North ,335 in South.....in total may not be Current Races held.... -28% in North , similar number in South [no decrease] turnover drop -42% North , -3% South 6 years Gross Betting revenue....-47% North , + 6% South 6 years Gross Betting margin ...... -8% North , + 10% South....Brodie heavily resticted ! Other Info.....450 People answered survey....93% Euro , 72% Male ,68% over 60 years old with 20 years in Harness. Big issues seen as ...Stakes , Handicapping system ,Increased Costs. From this you can kinda see why much of the current focus over next 12 months from Entain will be in the North as drop off has been significant. But where will the horses come from ? You welcome !!!! -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Inner-city surface comes under fire as Jockey Club cancels next week’s turf trials at Sha TinView the full article
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