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I was also surprised HRNZ wanted a meeting at Addington on the same night as the Friday twilight meeting that is at Cromwell, just for the Friday night lights programme, but the Cambridge extra dates is mind boggling, firstly moving to every available Tuesday, then they decided that Thursdays were better, ( and look how that's going) and then not that long ago they decide next winter to drop a few Thursdays and only have Alexandra Park on the Friday. Then you go South, last year everything was Thursdays, this season where possible it's Sundays, what next , will they revert back to one Sunday Harness, maybe one Saturday ot what, they are all over the place.more and more is not best, quality over quantity, no different to other sporting codes, we don't need another 3 rounds of the NPC, Super Rugby don't need 19 weeks when about 13, same as NPC is suffice and we certainly don't need the overkill of 20 20 meaningless Cricket, enough is enough, our summer of Cricket is now fucked because of 20 20 rubbish impacting on our summer calandar. -
By Chief Stipe · Posted
Perhaps they are thinking a bit more long term. In my opinion a 100% sand based track is the wrong way to go in NZ as evident with Ellerslie and now Awapuni. -
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By Nowornever · Posted
I agree totally. Not many of these horses race both nights so it is a no brainer to combine them into one meeting a week. Trying to get two off the ground if the numbers reduce any further will be next to impossible -
By Chief Stipe · Posted
To Our Valued RACE Members, Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and support as we work towards a safe and confident return to racing at RACE Awapuni. We know this update will be disappointing for many, and everyone involved, from our track team to NZTR, officials, riders, and Club representatives, shares that feeling. However, taking a little more time is the right step to ensure that when racing does resume, it does so safely and with complete confidence in the surface. Following yesterday’s trials, a meeting was held with representatives from NZTR, RACE, the New Zealand Jockeys’ Association, and track advisor Liam O’Keeffe (Flemington). After reviewing conditions and rider feedback, all parties agreed that the track continues to improve but would benefit from more time before racing resumes. Across eleven heats involving 94 horses, both on the rail and around the markers, riders raised no safety concerns, and the track continues to show improvement. The consensus was that it would benefit from additional time to consolidate. Track consultant Liam O’Keeffe, who has been monitoring the track throughout the Return-to-Racing process, supported the decision. “Following significant rainfall over the past week (107mm in 10 days), the track presented as a heavy surface. Riders noted some kickback, and everyone agreed it would benefit from additional time to consolidate.” “It was pleasing to hear from senior riders that there was no slippage, but it will be important to run another set of trials under drier conditions to give the track a full and fair test,” he said. As a result, we will now work with NZTR to hold another set of trials in late October, when conditions are expected to be drier. We know this isn’t the outcome anyone had hoped for, but it’s an important step to ensure the track performs at its best when racing returns. The safety of our riders and horses remains our top priority, and we’re encouraged by the progress made so far. RACE will continue to work closely with NZTR to find an alternative venue for the November 1 race meeting and will share details as soon as they’re confirmed. Thank you again for your understanding and support. It means a great deal to everyone working hard behind the scenes to bring racing safely back to Awapuni. Yours in racing, Richard Simpson Chairman RACE Inc.
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