Have said it before New Years eve is not the right date for the Auckland Cup, only 2 southerners nominated, Omakau on Jan 2 is better for southerners, me thinks Auckland Cup should be in March leading up to the slots meeting, Auckland stuffed things up moving in the first place.
White Robe Lodge has announced the death of proven stallion Ghibellines.
A son of champion sire Shamardal and the Group One-winning Elusive Quality mare Camarilla, Ghibellines’ racing highlight was his victory in the Gr.2 Todman Stakes (1200m) for trainer Peter Snowden.
Retired to stud in 2016, Ghibellines sired Group One winner Smokin’ Romans, last season’s Gr.2 Brisbane Cup (2400m) winner Campaldino and A$1.5 million earner Palmetto among nine stakes winners at a very respectable 4.3 percent stakes winners to runners.
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Question for the galloping punters?
Are galloping punters restricted from punting as much as harness punters?.
I was told years ago from an employee in Petone that galloping punters werent restricted by the TAB Bookies!
There will surely be some that are but is it big numbers or just a few?