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Yes it was great having a trotting man as the helm of the Entain venture. And yes , with 17 horses including Merlin , having races for his horses is nice too. I wouldn't begrudge him that. afterall , other people can enter the races. and I think someone at HRNZ is the main Set-up person for Feature racing and schemes anyway , ahead of the Entain Rep . Mr Shannon may have had some suggestions though. He has had horses for decades (had 70 at one part of the 90's with his wife partner) so knows what sort of things might have helped a Breeder/owner/ racer I think if the 2 year old bonus scheme has failed you, then they will just try something else? . Currently QLD has a FIRST WIN bonus of $10k for any QLD bred horses that wins it's first race anywhere in QLD. I know a few blokes with fairly slow horses who tried desperately for it and some did !! excellent. 🏆 maybe NZ will try something like that for it's territory soon? We Still have the Australian Pacing Gold series. Any horse sold through that APG Yearling Sales around the nation, can compete in the heats and rich finals. Some states only get a handful of the graduates running and there have even been 2 horse 2 year old heats on occasion. It's just one of those things. At least the owner gets some money for sure (if he can get his horse to the races) Sires Stakes racing is Important . and each state and NZ still invest heavily into that. To encourage the New Generation each year ( like displayed so awesomely by Marketplace last year ) and the 'Choc's and Rubira in the heats. You really need BIG prize 2 year old racing to get the new ones racing (owners and trainers motivated) -
By Chief Stipe · Posted
But the industry doesn't formally call them satellite stables do they. The two in NSW are treated as the same stable. The same applies in NZ. Hence the South Island Premiership should be decided on who has the most number of wins in the South Island. -
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Effective this weekend, 1/ST RACING will discontinue selling the simulcast signal from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park to Hipódromo Camarero in Puerto Rico to address increasing concerns regarding horse welfare and safety at that racetrack, it was announced Thursday evening. This announcement comes in agreement with the horsemen's groups in Florida and California after other measures in recent years have failed to substantially bolster the care for racehorses in Puerto Rico, particularly when horses are no longer racing. “Exporting our signal to Hipódromo Camarero represents millions of dollars of handle to 1/ST RACING but we, along with our horsemen's groups in Florida and California, have agreed this is a necessary step to ensure Puerto Rican racing stakeholders understand that we will not do business with individuals or companies that do not make horse safety, welfare and post-racing retirement a top priority,” said Aidan Butler, President, 1/ST. “I am grateful for the support of the Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association as well as the Thoroughbred Owners of California in this decision and together we hope Hipódromo Camarero will work quickly to improve the treatment of horses both during and following their racing careers.” Tom Cannell, President of the Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, added, “The Florida horsemen stand firmly behind 1/ST RACING's decision to suspend its racing signal to Puerto Rico. The ongoing welfare issues surrounding the treatment of Thoroughbreds on the island are unacceptable, and meaningful change will only come when the industry demands accountability. We commend 1/ST for taking this principled stand.” Butler said, “In addition to discontinuing the simulcast signal to Hipódromo Camarero, any license holder who chooses to ship or sell a horse to Puerto Rico will no longer be welcome to race or train at 1/ST facilities. We are mindful of the potential impact these policies could have on the horses currently racing in Puerto Rico. To help protect and support the safety and welfare of these racehorses, we will be donating $100,000 to the Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare.” “There is no place in our sport for neglect or inhumane treatment of horses,” said Bill Nader, President of Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC). “The TOC fully supports this action by 1/ST RACING as a necessary step and its $100,000 donation to help drive home the message that the horse must come first.” 1/ST previously worked with industry stakeholders to address significant welfare and safety concerns for horses transported from 1/ST tracks and training centers to race in Puerto Rico, including banning the transport of racehorses by cargo ship from 1/ST facilities. While this measure led Puerto Rico to change its policies on horse shipment, it exposed inadequate funding for aftercare for horses retiring from Hipódromo Camarero. As a result, 1/ST required the connections of any horse sold to Puerto Rico from a 1/ST racing or training facility to deposit money into an account with the horsemen to cover the aftercare and potential return shipment to the United States upon the horses' retirement. The post Citing Horse Welfare and Safety Concerns, 1/ST Racing to Cut Simulcast Signal to Puerto Rico appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Dear Editor: A July 31 letter printed by Thoroughbred Daily News criticized Florida's racing and breeding programs. This letter, seemingly targeted at the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' & Owners' Association, compels a direct response, particularly given the source and timing. Considering the Source The author of this letter has not appeared as a breeder-of-record on a registered Florida-bred foal that we know of since 2019, holds no current Florida racing license that we are aware of, appears to have no recent Florida starts as an owner or trainer, and is not a member of the FTBOA. This outside perspective is not fully informed and is not based on a commitment to the success of Florida's program. Disconnected criticism fits a troubling pattern of external interests attempting to destabilize our industry for their own purposes. The unoriginal suggestion that the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company should “take over” the FTBOA is premised on a misunderstanding of corporate law. No legal mechanisms exist whereby the for-profit OBS may assume control of a not-for-profit association. It is hard to perceive that OBS would entertain such a perilous and impermissible course. These attacks coincide with intensifying efforts by non-Florida entities positioning for control of valuable industry assets–suggesting coordination rather than genuine concern for Florida breeding. Record Resources While decoupling legislation remains stalled, the state has demonstrated its commitment to Florida's Thoroughbred industry through increased incentives for racing. As FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell noted following Governor DeSantis' newest budget approval, “We are grateful to our Governor and leaders in the Florida Senate who ensured ongoing support for the Thoroughbred breeding industry. Were it not for key Senate allies, Florida's breeding program would be in a precarious position. Today's additional state investment affirms the racetracks' responsibility to the Florida industry. We anticipate benefits to our breeders as purse incentives drive up market values for the second most valuable state-breds in the nation.” In 2024, combined Florida-bred breeding, stallion and open race incentives outpaced all states outside of Kentucky. Thanks to recent legislative support, we anticipate 2025 may accelerate this pattern. With more purse and incentive dollars available than ever before in Florida's history, we anticipate historic high offerings as racetracks organize and deploy these substantial new resources effectively. Program Responsibility It's important to clarify that matters of the Florida condition books, including Florida-bred restricted races, fall under the domain of the racetracks, not FTBOA. While we always desire to collaborate with track management and horsemen, the scheduling and structure of race conditions are operational decisions made at the racetrack. Consistent Strength Claims of decline ignore that Florida's breeding program continually delivers exceptional performance and market leadership. Florida-breds globally won 64 open stakes races and 13 graded stakes in 2024, dramatically outpacing all other regional breeding programs outside of Kentucky. This tour-de-force continues into 2025 where, to date, we have 49 open stakes winners across the nation, of which 15 are graded stakes–again, more than doubling our nearest state-bred rivals outside of Kentucky. Florida-bred 2-year-olds commanded the highest average prices among all major regional programs in 2024. Our 2-year-old prices demonstrate remarkable resilience, achieving a 73% increase from 2020 to 2024, even as other major states experienced double-digit declines. And, while New York leads in yearling prices among major regional breeders, Florida maintains a strong second place. For over a decade, Florida-breds have consistently made up 40% of all Florida race starters, 40% of victories, and earned 40% of Florida purses, demonstrating sustained competitive excellence in-state. Caution: Quality Over Restriction Florida-breds compete and win against all comers, in open company, across the nation. In-state, our runners have long appreciated open-race purse incentives and likely can look forward to expansion of those benefits. Increased restricted race programming can compromise this fundamental advantage by developing horses suited for state-bred competition rather than open success. And restricted racing can net reduce overall field sizes at a time when our racetracks, through repeated decoupling attempts, have indicated declining interest in robust race dates. Coordinated Outside Attacks The FTBOA controls the final remaining Thoroughbred racetrack permit in Florida–a significant not-for-profit asset that, while not yet activated, represents tremendous potential value for the entire industry. The recent letter attacking the FTBOA's stewardship must be viewed in this context, as outside agitators circle this asset with a clear intent to wrest control for their own interests. The timing and source of these criticisms are telling. This fits the emerging pattern of predatory maneuvers by non-Florida influences who have proven sloppy and self-serving, prioritizing their own commercial interests over the industry's welfare. Moving Forward The Florida Thoroughbred industry stands at a pivotal moment with more financial support and opportunity than ever before. The FTBOA remains committed to maximizing these resources through engagement with like-minded Florida industry partners while preserving the competitive excellence that has made Florida-breds a respected global brand. Regards, FTBOA The post Letter to the Editor: Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ & Owners’ Association Issues Response to Letter Critical of Florida’s Racing and Breeding Programs appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
Never said a thing about it . You just didn't seem to know what a satellite stable was so was trying to help out. You want to call them all Main bases . good for you. NO , i'm not suggesting Wallers name can't be used in QLD. Any horse in a trainers name , is receiving training Fees PAID to that trainer , so if it wins , in NSW , NI, SI, Zimbabwe then it's a Win counted for that trainer. I'm fine with that. I did say he trains by computer. so that is modern enough for me. I must say we had a very unusual event when Mick Boots ( Swayzee owner) when he sent his NZ Oaks fav filly Captain's Mistress to try and win the QLD Oaks last month .she ran 3rd. But the horse was put in Grant Dixon name as Trainer , even though Nathan Williamson his NZ trainer was here and racing her in his NZ colours. was weird as f.uck. Am sure Grant didn't need 'another' win for the Premiership or anything.? and he probably had ZERO input on that horses training for it's month stay in QLD. Mark and Nathan Purdon and Jonny Cox too , were here for a month for the carnival as well , and their horse stayed in their names training while staying at QLD trainer properties. as is usually the case with NZ trainers. Not sure at all what the deal with Captains Mistress was. I actually hoped it would get beat because that would of been a fraud GROUP 1 win to Grant , without even earning it. He does work extremely hard 7 days a week with a large team though. 80 is a lot for a harness trainer. they ALL do an extreme amount of Hands on work. Just 4 of us trotting blokes did 20 horses for 6 years straight once. (including finishing at midnight 3 days per week when you got them off the truck back home after a meet) so galloping training and trainers make me laugh in comparison. Training 100's by Computer/Facebook lol 🤣
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