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the logic hrnz use,is numbers are down so much up north, so lets provide as many racing opportunities as they possibly can,that way those left competing can have access to racing where they are far more likely to earn a quid than they would be elsewhere,so that way they will maintain participation levels and stay where they are.Those north island people must know they are on to a good thing.long may it last they must say to themselves. its a bit like there not being many customers going to restaurants in a particular town,so lets open up some more ,that way the customers will have more choice and the compettiojn will keep the prices down,that way customer numbers will be maintained. then those outside the upper north island marvel at how irrelavant hrnz seem to view whether meetings run at a profit or loss. Thats the thing most can't quite understand. but you have to give it to hrnz. They have stuck to their guns and i think have outstayed most of the social media naysayers.After all,on this forum at least, people seem to have said to themselves ,well theres only so many times you can say something with enthusiasm before you realise hey,whats the point.Apathy i think is the word to descibe how many are feeling about the industry. -
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OTI Racing is officially going trans-Tasman, with the Australian syndicator becoming a licensed New Zealand syndicator this week. “We are now a licensed syndicator in New Zealand, which means we can offer horses to the public (in New Zealand),” OTI Racing principal Terry Henderson said. “They will get the same offering as the Australians do, which could be New Zealand or Australian horses, trained by New Zealand or Australian trainers. We will certainly be racing more horses in New Zealand.” OTI Racing has been a large investor in New Zealand thoroughbred racing for many years and their silks have also been prevalent on this side of the Tasman, headlined by Vin De Dance’s (NZ) (Roc De Cambes) victory in the 2018 edition of the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m). “We have had such a long relationship with New Zealand horses and trainers that it was a natural progression,” Henderson said. “So many of our Group One winners have been New Zealand-bred horses. I think in the last three years over 60 percent of the horses that we have raced have been New Zealand-sourced. “We have always relished the idea, as we have in Europe, that they do their early work in their home country and then come to Australia when they are ready. We have done that with quite a lot of horses over the years.” Henderson said the upward trajectory of prizemoney in New Zealand over the last few years and the relatively low cost in training fees compared to Australia has been a major factor in OTI Racing becoming a licensed syndicator in New Zealand. “These days we have more horses racing in New Zealand because the way the industry has changed in the last three years, it is an appealing location to race,” he said. “The cost of training horses in New Zealand is considerably lower than it is in Australia. For our owners, that is quite appealing. “The whole economic framework of New Zealand racing has changed substantially, and from an owners perspective, it is attractive. “I looked at a maiden race last week, which was worth $40,000, and we have still got plenty of races here that maidens are worth $30,000.” Henderson said OTI are finalising their New Zealand contact details this week and he is looking forward to welcoming New Zealanders to his syndicates and offering further opportunities to New Zealand trainers. “We will have a New Zealand phone number, which is coming through this week, and we will gradually build the profile,” he said. “There will be more New Zealand trainers in our ranks and possibly more New Zealand horses as well. We are quite looking forward to it.” View the full article -
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Willydoit didn’t run last weekend with a minor issue, will he start this weekend? Part owner Shaun Clotworthy talks to Steve Hewlett on Racing HQ. Shaun Clotworthy 07.10.2025 – Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett – Apple Podcasts View the full article -
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A new southern partnership is set to kick-off at Phar Lap Raceway on Thursday when Lady Maxima (NZ) (Circus Maximus) makes her debut in the Pink Ribbon & Heartland Chips 1200. She will carry the familiar orange and white colours of Barneswood Farm, which will appear for the first time alongside Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson’s name in the racebook. Bred by Barneswood Farm’s Sarah and Chris Green and Ger Beemsterboer, Lady Maxima is by Windsor Park Stud stallion Circus Maximus and out of their Lonhro mare Vaudesir, a half-sister to Group One winner Dreamaway. She has impressed Robinson with her two trials to date, including winning her last trial over 1000m at Ashburton last month, and he is hoping she performs well first-up for his new clients. “Her trial was really good and she has had a nice bit of time to get over that trial,” he said. “She is a nice filly and I have got a lot of time for her. “It’s my first horse for them (Barneswood Farm), so it is a privilege having one for them. I hope she runs well for them.” Lady Maxima holds a nomination for next month’s Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton, and Robinson hasn’t ruled out a tilt at the race sponsored by her owners. “We will just get Thursday over and done with and we will make a plan after that,” he said. Robinson will also head to Timaru with Skiddlydoo (Trapeze Artist), who will jump from barrier two in the Ascot Sportshouse & Eatery Social Club 1600, while stablemate Avoriaz (NZ) (Almanzor) will likely bypass the Jon Snow and Echoes Of Heaven @ Clearview Park 2200 in favour of the heading to Ashburton on Saturday. “Skiddlydoo is a horse on the way up and is a staying type of horse,” Robinson said. “He is working really well and whatever he does he will improve on, he is a horse that is looking for a bit further. He is a nice horse and we like him. “Avoriaz is in at Ashburton also, so at this point in time we are probably going to run her at Ashburton because she is a mare that likes a good track. She has got a wide draw at Timaru so possibly may not run.” Robinson is also set to take another five runners to Ashburton on Saturday, including last-start winner Alottago (Tagaloa) who will contest the Gr.3 Barneswood Farm Stakes (1400m). The son of Tagaloa hasn’t put a foot wrong so far in his career, placing in his three starts as a juvenile, including the Listed Welcome Stakes (1000m) and Listed Champagne Stakes (1200m), and has won both of his starts this season, including the Guineas Trial (1400m) at Riccarton last month. “He has done really well since his win the other day, we are really happy with him,” Robinson said. “He has done nothing wrong and is going the right way. He should run well.” Alottago’s main aim of the spring is the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton next month, for which he is currently at $16 on the TAB’s Futures Market. Robinson will also be represented on Saturday by Bella Luce, Elusive Impact , Pequot and Tembo. “Bella Luce didn’t have a lot of luck in her last start, she missed the kick and got back on a slowly run race upfront,” he said. “Just the way the race was run, it didn’t suit her. “She has had a bit of a freshen-up and Ashburton should suit her. She will jump and put herself up on speed and we expect her to run well. “Elusive Impact is working really well, it is a good field and I think he is up to it. “Pequot is a lovely horse and went terrific first-up and has improved since then. We expect him to be a good chance. “Tembo is working really well too. She went well fresh-up and has come on from that run.” View the full article -
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A pair of promising youngsters are set to make their debut for Cambridge trainer Chad Ormsby at Avondale on Wednesday, but track conditions may scupper plans for one of them. Two-year-old gelding State Of Valour (NZ) (Sword Of State) impressed when winning his 730m trial at Te Rapa last month and is set to make his first raceday appearance in the Tulloch Café 2YO (1000m). Ormsby has been pleased with the way the Cambridge Stud-bred and raced juvenile has progressed and he is looking forward to kicking off his career at the midweek meeting. “He had a nice trial and he has trained on well,” Ormsby said. “He really loves his work, so that helps with these young two-year-olds. “It’s not ideal conditions but we will probably get the ball rolling regardless tomorrow.” The Auckland track was rated a Heavy10 on Tuesday morning, and while the wet track won’t halt State Of Valour’s plans, they may do for stablemate Merini (Written Tycoon). The three-year-old daughter of Written Tycoon won her 1100m trial at Avondale last month on the same footing, but Ormsby is loath to give the JML Bloodstock-raced filly a gut buster first-up. “She is a slow-maturing filly and showed us in her last trial what we have been waiting for,” he said. “I am not certain of running her tomorrow. We have been waiting for her for a little while, so we can wait a little bit longer if we need to. She didn’t mind the wet going in her last trial, but we are hopefully going to have a nice, long season ahead for her so we will just weigh up our options tomorrow morning.” The stable will also be represented in the race by Kygo Star (Wootton Bassett), who finished runner-up on debut over 1300m at Taupo last month. “He has trained on well since his first-up run and he should cop the weather a little bit,” Ormsby said. “It’s (track conditions) probably not ideal, but he is a horse that has trained on soft ground and trained well. I am expecting him to run well.” Looking ahead to Friday, Ormsby will take three runners to Taupo, including Outovstock (NZ) (Tavistock), who will contest the Placemakers Taupo (1300m). The Group Three winner won his trial over 1100m at Ellerslie last month before finishing runner-up in his trial over the same distance at Te Rapa, and Ormsby is looking for a solid hit-out first-up as he sets his sights on cups targets in the coming months with the five-year-old. “He has had a couple of trials under his belt to get him ready and he always puts in a good run,” Ormsby said. “It is well short of his best, but we expect him to do something in a race like this down in the weights a little bit. “He has got Cups targets later in the year, but we have got to get the ball rolling, and he will probably go around regardless of the track.” The stable will also be represented by Pieces of Eight (NZ) (Ten Sovereigns) in the Chris Jolly Outdoors (1000m), while track conditions will dictate whether O’Sweet Darling (Zousain) makes her debut in The Belle Family (1100m). “O’Sweet Darling has been ready to go and missed out a couple of times now. She may miss out again as she has drawn the outside,” Ormsby said. “Track conditions will be a big part down at Taupo, but we will have to sit on the fence and see what happens there. “Pieces Of Eight has come on well from her first-up run where she ran well but just lacked a little bit of race craft and fitness, but she is better for it and is going into Taupo with a bit of confidence.” View the full article
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