Jump to content
Bit Of A Yarn

JCA

1,721 topics in this forum

  1. Manawatu HRC 12 April 2018 - R 9 (instigating a protest) - Chair, Mr T Utikere

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 663 views

  3. Counties RC 8 April 2018 - R 5 - Chair, Mr A Smith

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 591 views

  4. Counties RC 8 April 2018 - R 2 - Chair, Mr A Smith

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 629 views

  5. Counties RC 8 April 2018 - R 3 - Chair, Mr A Smith

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 606 views

  6. Counties RC 8 April 2018 - R 8 - Chair, Mr A Smith

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 563 views

  7. South Canterbury RC 4 April 2018 - R 3 (request for ruling) - Chair, Mr S Ching

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 575 views

  8. South Canterbury RC 4 April 2018 - R 7 - Chair, Mr S Ching

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 574 views

  9. R Rotorua 2 April 2018 - R 3 - Chair, Mr A Dooley

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 596 views

  10. Riverton RC 2 April 2018 - R 4 - Chair, Mr P Knowles

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 565 views

  11. Hawera HRC 2 April 2018 - R 10 - Chair, Mr T Utikere

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 624 views

  12. Canterbury R 7 April 2018 - R 1 - Chair, Mr SChing

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 632 views

  13. NZ Metro TC 6 April 2018 - R 7 - Chair, Mr R McKenzie

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 610 views

  14. NZ Metro TC 6 April 2018 - R 2 - Chair, Mr R McKenzie

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 593 views

  15. Taranaki RI 5 April 2018 - R 1 - Chair, Mr N McCutcheon

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 589 views

  16. South Canterbury RC 4 April 2018 - R 9 - Chair, Mr S Ching

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 629 views

  17. Rangiora HRC 8 April 2018 - R 1 - Chair, Mr R McKenzie

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 656 views

  18. Rangiora HRC 8 April 2018 - R 1 - Chair, Mr R McKenzie

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 631 views

  19. R Te Aroha 7 April 2018 - R 9 - Chair, Mr A Dooley

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 592 views

  20. Canterbury R 7 April 2018 - R 2 - Chair, Mr S Ching

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 578 views

  21. Invercargill HRC 7 April 2018 - R 3 - Chair, Prof G Hall

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 598 views

  22. NON RACEDAY INQUIRY RIU V R J DUNN AND J R DUNN

    By Chief Stipe,
    • 0 replies
    • 703 views

Announcements



  • Posts

    • Wandering Eyes
      ‘Jiayou!’: Hong Kong Runners Thrill Fans At Sha Tin

      By Wandering Eyes · Posted

      HONG KONG, CHINA – Hong Kong International Races day began under gray skies and chilly temperatures, but heated up quickly with an opening performance from K-Pop legend RAIN, who brought out the sun for a legion of fans lined up outside the paddock with signs bearing his name and had even HKJC CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges bopping along to his performance. The day's expected headliners and hometown heroes Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress {NZ}) and Romantic Warrior (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}) delivered in spades, but the quartet of international races opened with a record-breaking victory for the French team when Sosie (Ire) (Sea the Stars {Ire}) gave legendary trainer Andre Fabre a fourth win in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Vase. “Sosie is definitely a wonderful horse,” said Engelbrecht-Bresges. “I would like to send my appreciation and thanks to Andre Fabre, who just had his [80th] birthday and that hopefully is a little birthday present for him.” Fans crowded onto balconies and lined up all around the paddock as local hero Ka Ying Rising–the world's highest-rated sprinter–came out for the G1 Longines Hong Kong Sprint. With the outcome in no doubt well in advance of the wire, one fan, commenting on action in Chinese, switched to English. “Game over. Game over,” he repeated several times as the gelding sailed under the wire a much-the-best winner. “He's just in a league of his own,” jockey Zac Purton said after the winner's circle celebration. Trainer David Hayes added succinctly, “He just was superb today. They're not running fast times today, but he did. I think on the eye, that was as spectacular a win as he's done.” Ka Ying Rising completed the 1200 meters with little urging in 1:07.70. Asked how fast he thought the 5-year-old could run, Hayes said, “If they were offering $1 million for a record, I reckon he could go in 1:06.” Voyage Bubble (Aus) (Deep Field {Aus}), largely overshadowed by the headlining duo, still seemed to attract the day's loudest cheers. With the Chinese fans encouraging him on with synchronized chants of 'jiayou,' the Hong Kong Triple Crown winner was all heart when outbattling Japanese rival Soul Rush (Jpn) (Rulership {Jpn}) in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Mile. Romantic Warrior completed the big day for the home team when he dominated the field to win his record fourth straight G1 Longines Hong Kong Cup. James McDonald | HKJC photo An emotional James McDonald, with tears in his eyes returning to the winner's circle, said, “He's so special, he's so special. He's just a freak. I don't know what to say. I just love him. I love him.” McDonald celebrated with fans with high fives on his way back to the jock's room. Trainer Danny Shum made it clear the international warrior had become a member of the family. “My son says I love him, but I love Romantic Warrior more,” Shum said, not offering any contradiction to his son's assertion. As dramatic as Romantic Warrior's victory was, the race was almost struck by tragedy when a protester rushed out onto the course. Assistant starters subdued the man and held him down as the field rushed past into the home stretch. “We had an incident on the track,” said Engelbrecht-Bresges. “The person is obviously very angry and he wanted to launch a petition to ask for a further inquiry into the deaths in the Tai Po fire.” Festivities around the international races were more subdued this year in the wake of the devastating apartment fire which claimed the lives of some 160 people in late November. In recognition of the tragedy, the HKJC had pulled advertising for its marquee day of racing, which Engelbrecht-Bresges said likely  contributed to a decrease in attendance–which was close to 50,000–and in turnover. “We definitely had to overcome a significant challenge in light of the tragedy,” Engelbrecht-Bresges said. “You can see that emotions in the community are still very deep. So this has to be taken into consideration when we look at the race day today. We still believe that this was one of the greatest days in Hong Kong racing.” The award for the day's most committed fans would have to go to the large group of women lined up several deep around the winner's circle with their cameras at the ready throughout the afternoon as they tried to catch a photo of Chinese actor Yosh Yu. Yu, who was acting as Longines Ambassador of Elegance, was down in the winner's circle for the Hong Kong Cup, eliciting loud cheers, but he put his finger up to his mouth to hush his vocal fans. The post ‘Jiayou!’: Hong Kong Runners Thrill Fans At Sha Tin appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
    • Chief Stipe
      Southland,Race riding

      By Chief Stipe · Posted

      The plan was derailed by self-interested Clubs aided and abetted by a few loud mouth stirrers.   Coupled with that and a lack of strong charismatic leadership it all turned to shyte.  Now everyone is entrenched and the problems are not fixed and if anything are getting worse.  Reinforcing that are half arsed renovations constrained by a lack of capital and expertise.  Even those that had the capital didn't get it right and are now believing their own propaganda e.g. Ellerslie.  The "iconic shape" justification is hilarious!  
    • curious
      Southland,Race riding

      By curious · Posted

      Don't think many would disagree with that but it's one thing recognising it as a bottle neck and another, NZTR doing anything about it. Messara clearly saw it as a problem in 2018 and recommended that over 6 years, through the 25/26 season, we rationalise to 28 tracks and spend $190m upgrading infrastructure at those remaining 28. As far as I can see all that has happened 6 years later is they have hired a consulting group to come up with yet another venue plan.
    • Wandering Eyes
      Despite His Quirks, Layabout Has Connections Dreaming

      By Wandering Eyes · Posted

      Despite being a "strange" and "awkward" horse, Layabout's talent has Newbyth Stud's Kevin Doyle and Andy Smith dreaming of top level races with their homebred.View the full article
    • Wandering Eyes
      Woodbine Cancels Card After Seven Races

      By Wandering Eyes · Posted

      Woodbine Entertainment has cancelled the remainder of Sunday's live Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack following the seventh race due to cold weather.View the full article

  • Topics

×
×
  • Create New...