New CEO was on SENZ this afternoon and was hinting they would like to move Champions day to mid week day thats stops the nation.
If that happens it will rival several other decisions for the dumbest move ever!
Leave it on Saturday , it clearly worked.
While I don't know David Ellis and only ever spoken to him once when I commended him on the care and knowledge of one of his young male strappers , I think we/you gotta admire him for his contribution to NZ racing.
IMO his speech on Saturday was outstanding and it was very noticeable that many patrons there were listening and making applause .A hint that many there were there taking things in and not reverting to bars and screens ! In particularly he thanked his key staff who organise the horses so well but made special mention to all those that start their jobs at 3.30am daily to keep the machine going.
He also pointed out the professionalism of the jockey Blake Shinn for being so thorough in his study of both his mount and the opposition.A few months back that stable also had Craig Williams riding and again noted the absolute professionalism of that jockey which even included getting a personal set of colours made so he felt 100% comfortable !