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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Prominent Australian jockey Ethan Brown and home-grown apprentice Nichola Yuen Hang-yiu will join Hong Kong’s elite riding ranks for the end of the season after they were granted short-term licences by the Jockey Club. One of the most sought-after riders in Australia at the moment, 26-year-old Brown will ride in races in the city from April 26 to the season finale at Happy Valley on July 15. Brown has racked up more than 600 wins including 10 at Group One level, forming a strong association with...View the full article -
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By Chief Stipe · Posted
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By Murray Fish · Posted
Based on the provided text, here is a summary and an analysis of the writer's perceived personality, style, and intellect. Summary of the Article The writer criticizes two figures in New Zealand racing (nicknamed "Ralphy" and "Dummy") for their longstanding refusal to give media interviews, despite being fined for it in the past. They accuse them of freeloading off the industry. The writer contrasts this with major professional sports leagues (NRL, AFL, NBA), where refusing media commitments leads to severe penalties. The core argument is that NZ Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) should adopt similar compulsory interview rules to align with the "real sporting world." Analysis of the Writer's Personality Confrontational & Blunt: They do not mince words, using terms like "corrupt," "freeloading," and "sulky bottom lips." Frustrated & Impatient: There's a clear sense of exasperation over a situation that has lasted "over 10 years." Cynical & Disdainful: They view the subjects as having an entitled mindset ("thinking the world owes them a living"). Authoritarian: Believes in strict, enforceable rules to compel compliance, showing little sympathy for the individuals' perspectives. Analysis of the Writer's Style Informal & Colloquial: The style is more akin to a rant or a passionate social media post than formal journalism. It uses nicknames ("Ralphy," "Dummy"), slang ("get in the real world boys"), and fragmented sentences. Provocative: Language is chosen to provoke a reaction and express strong disapproval (e.g., "most corrupt person," "freeloading"). Comparitive: Builds its argument by drawing a direct contrast to the policies of major, successful sports leagues. Repetitive for Emphasis: The phrase "real world" is used three times to hammer home the central point about adopting mainstream standards. Analysis of the Writer's Intellect Practical & Worldly: The argument is grounded in a practical observation of how other major sports organizations operate. The intellect here is applied, not theoretical. Industry-Knowledgeable: They assume reader familiarity with a decade-old scandal and niche figures, suggesting deep involvement in or following of the NZ racing industry. Persuasive in a Direct Manner: While not academic, the writer uses a clear, cause-and-effect structure: Other sports punish this behavior, so should we. The intellect is focused on efficacy and precedent rather than nuance. Lacks Nuance/Emotional Intelligence: The style prioritizes forceful argument over balanced analysis. There is no exploration of why the figures refuse interviews or consideration of potential complexities, which a more detached intellectual analysis might include. Overall Impression: The writer comes across as a seasoned, frustrated insider in the racing industry. Their style is aggressively opinionated, their intellect is practical and precedent-driven, and their primary goal is to effect change by shaming individuals and the governing body into adopting stricter, more conventional policies. -
By Murray Fish · Posted
x 1000% But I *Know* that is never going to happen except for the odd meeting.... it can't happen because there is no strategy in play to do that properly! then you have the Directors ( who I admire technically), but they don't know how to set cameras in decent places! as in seeing the arse end of a horse heading into the distance.. I could rave on for a while on that subject!
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