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Gee I thought Rangitira, not like you to write such long sentences until I got to the end, good article, one or two here say the same, but how many others? -
its good to see someone like mark jones with the confidence to say what he is thinking. i've posted on here, how i've wondered why people in canterbury are so complacent and so willing to accept seemingly obvious poor decision making by those leading the industry ,when it will be themselves that will be impacted in the future.I'm of the opinion that those who just sit back and say nothing, sort of deserve what they will get in the future. Obviously mark jones is someone willing to fight for what he believes is best for the industry. as i've said a few times,if what hes saying is false,then those he has criticised will easily counter his comments by referring to the data which proves what he says is wrong. In other words they would have no reason to be threatened by what he says if he's wrong. On the flip side of course, if all the data shows hes accurate,then those he criticises will attack not what he has to say,but will attack him. And of course they will try and silence him.my guess is that is what will happen or may indeed be already happening. so interesting to see how it plays out. interesting how he has said he's unhappy with mr mooney and mr steele. I wonder if he thinks they will play fair and debate him on the merits. Does he not know how they operate? I could only speculate myself,i guess it depends whether you happen to be someone who has said something to upset them in the past and seen how they have reacted. As to my opinion as to what mark jones has said. i think hes summed up the financial state of the industry very well. I don't agree with everything,e.g. he says they should retain the training centre at auckland. i think its far too late for that and theres most likely too many factors at play, to go back on that decision even if they wanted to. The auckland club must have spent a fortune on getting that land rezoned for residential development.And given they are in such terrible shape,i can't imagine the auckland club is in the decision making drivers seat anyway . Wouldn't it be the bank calling the shots. i do agree with him in what he says about the auckland club and hrnz current handling of their plight and the impact such poor decision making will have on the industry elsewhere.. Its staggering that HRNZ haven't already seen the writing on the wall and made a call about racing at alexandra park. actually only last month m geurin wrote an article saying the auckland club was adamant racing will always remain at alexandra park. You have to laugh when you read some of the comments people in charge,make about auckland. I used to think that jamie mckinnon was a smart cookie,but now i think someone has dunked that cookie in some hot tea for too long. Mark jones expressed optimism, if alexandra park was sold,that auckland could re-emerge as a vibrant centre with strong prize money. I don't get how he thinks that could happen.Sure i agree they could still have a fututre,but put to one side the financial woes,theres reasons for the decline in so many other apsects and theres no evidence to think your ever going to be able to reverse those trends. He mentions training centres. Now i guess hes talking about auckland,but when it comes to canterbury,he must be aware that part of the reason its decline will speed up in the fututre, is because people can't afford their own training establishments anymore and without a training centre there,all you will get in 10 years times is the big stables and next to no one else training.Everything i've predicted 10 years ago is happening in canterbury and i bet my bottom $ i'm right about where the industry is heading without a training centre in canterbury.Thats not to say having one is still realistic. The contraction of the industry thats been going on in canterbury may mean its its become too late for that anyway. as to mr jone's comments about mr mooney. Now i'm the last one who would want to be an apologist for him,given the past,but i think it should be acknowledged that the Horse utlisation report that he chaired ,and a dozen or so industry figures, prepared ,had a lot of good common sense things in it.Again,unfortunately,i think hrnz moved too slow on implementing that and the possible positive impacts from those changes will not be as sugnificant due to the delay in implementation. but ,to summarise,i really do think mark jones has good instincts on the state of the industry and where changes need to be made. Mark jones said above "over emphasis on high end age group racing risks alienating the core participants who race week in and week out".That shows mr jones really does have his finger on the pulse of the industries well being. -
Yeah, I thought I made sense…. Still not heard anything from Sportsbet, sent me some Saturday promos today…. ha, my account still open but I have withdrawn money out, won’t close just yet -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Coolmore's G1 Derby hero Lambourn (Australia) will renew rivalry with Epsom second and third, Lazy Griff (Protectionist) and Tennessee Stud (Wootton Bassett), and heads a field of 10 declared runners for Sunday's €1.25-million G1 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby. He is one of five contenders set to represent Aidan O'Brien and has been allocated stall five. Lazy Griff is alongside in four while Tennessee Stud is on the wing in stall 10. The Ralph Beckett-conditioned G2 Dante Stakes winner Pride Of Arras (New Bay) is the only other Epsom runner backing up in Co. Kildare having posted a disappointing 17th in the Blue Riband. He has drawn stall eight and will be accompanied by stablemate Sir Dinadan (Camelot), who will depart from stall two. The Marc Chan colours of Sir Dinadan will also be carried by Jessica Harrington trainee and G1 2000 Guineas sixth Green Impact (Wootton Bassett), who will load alongside Lambourn in stall six. Wootton Bassett is the numerically strongest sire with four declared and is also represented by Ballydoyle nominees Serious Contender and Thrice. The Aidan O'Brien quintet also includes Puppet Master (Camelot) and Shackleton (Camelot). The post Irish Derby Attracts Field of 10, Lambourn, Lazy Griff and Tennessee Stud Set for Epsom Sequel appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
Yes, he mentioned it is now blocked…my point not only went over Chiefs head…. It whacked him on the arse coming back😙
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