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      Today we have seen the only remaining truly independent racing industry publication "hang the bridle on the wall."  The Informant has ceased to publish.
      Why?
      In my opinion the blame lies firmly at the feet of the NZRB.  Over the next few days BOAY will be asking some very pertinent questions to those in charge.
      For example:
      How much is the NZRB funded Best Bets costing the industry?  Does it make a profit?  What is its circulation?  800?  Or more?  Does the Best Bets pay for its form feeds?  Was The Informant given the same deal?
      How much does the industry fund the NZ Racing Desk for its banal follow the corporate line journalism?
      Why were the "manager's at the door" when Dennis Ryan was talking to Peter Early?
      Where are the NZ TAB turnover figures?
      The Informant may be gone for the moment but the industry must continue to ask the hard questions.
       
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    • BTW . Anyone can enter this quiz 👍 .  Not just Ranga as he will push for 'domination' if he gets a roll on.😂 See if you can head him off before he get's the whip cracking, and get some of the answers .  12 Great horses that we are looking for that are the Champions of New Zealand and Australia. clues above.  
    • Stop ducking and diving and answer the question , how are these 2 horses you've mentioned bargain buys at this present moment in time?
    • Why?  The first answer should be correct.  Otherwise what's the point?  Do you have to teach Google's AI to be accurate?  OR is it just telling you what it thinks you want as the answer?
    • Leap To Fame was this week crowned The Grand Circuit Champion for the 3rd Straight year. Congratulations to him and connections. Can you Name some of the previous Champions from the Clues given below ??  post Horse number and name below and i'll try and find photo of them as we go.  Good Luck !! The Grand Circuit comprises of the 7 Biggest Traditional races on the annual Calender.  LEAP To FAME surprisingly Only Won one of the 7 races this year/season . The Interdominion Grand Final in July only . But got plenty of points for 2nds in the Hunter Cup , NZ Cup and Miracle Mile and the Blacks A Fake QLD championship last weekend.   as well as a 3rd in the Victoria Cup.  He took the points decision comfortably from his twice conqueror this season in DON HUGO ( the current Miracle Mile Champion )  Lets have a Look at the list of Grand Circuit Champions over the last 20 or so years. ( nearly All NZ or QLD  horses which delights me no end lol 😎 )   Name these winners from the Clues .  name any WINNER from Horse 2 on to Horse 13  and see how you go ?. i've named the others already.  Post any answer here please.  👍🏆 Horse 1/  2025, 2024 , 2023  GC winner  = Leap To Fame Horse 2/  2022, 2021 , 2020  GC winner    clue =  NZ bred horse of Luke McCarthy . One of only 4 horses to win the GC on 3 occasions.  Horse 3/  2019 GC winner   clue = NZ bred horse that reached open class while NZ trained. then won the Interdominion for Australia  Horse 4/  2018, 2017 GC winner   clue = This fine horse not only won the GC title twice but took out 2 NZ Cups as well . Horse 5/  2016 GC winners    clue =  A dead heat this year between LennyTheShark (Vic) and this NZ trained horse that won the Interdominion for MP .   Horse 6/ 2015, 2014 GC winner    clue = This double winner of the Grand Circuit from NZ was driven by the 'voted best driver in the world' lad from Canterbury. Horse 7/  2013 ,  2011  GC winner   clue =  Yet another DOUBLE GC winner , and bred in NZ as well , before becoming one of the All time greats in WA Horse 8/  2012  GC Winner        clue =  NZ bred Victorian who rose to stardom , even after having the Interdominion removed from his win list  via DQ. Horse 9/  2010  GC winner      clue  =  Another NZ megastar , who was trained in NZ and smacked the Aussies hard wherever he went.  Horse 10/  2009,  2008  GC winner   clue =  This Queensland wonderhorse was the best ever QLD runner before Leap To Fame. trainer went to NZ ? 😁 Horse 11/  2007 GC winner    clue = this amazing Tasmanian became a QLDer for just $20,000 then became a NZer too,  to raid NZ Cups .  Horse 12/  2006 GC Winner  clue = Another Queenslander ! This horse started the McCarthy Family Rise to the TOP . the horse that did it all for John McCarthy. Horse 13/  2005 GC Winner   clue =  Kiwi bred owned and trained and his big White face went on to record many victories for the North Island.   Horse 14/ 2004 GC Winner  = The FALCON Strike  NZ bred horse wins big for the Hall's in Western Australia Horse 15/  2003 GC winners  =  dead heat between Double Identity (NSW) and Young Rufus NZ , who I think was Mark Purdon's ??  Horse 16/  2002 GC winner = Smooth Satin (NSW)      Horse 17/  2001 GC Winner = Atitagain (NSW )  NZ bred out of open class mare 'Rain Girl ' of Mitchell's Horse 18/ 2000 GC Winner =  D J Holmes for NZ and Mr Barry Purdon the legend himself.  Horse 19/ 1999 GC winner = the amazing superstar stallion Christian Cullen from Canterbury tales the title.  and Horse 20/ 1998, 1997  double GC Winner = Our Sir Vancelot   a NZ bred , triple Interdominion winner for NSW and Brian Hancock.    Won't go back further as you won't remember any of them like the triple winner's  Gammalite and Westburn Grant.  See if you can name ANY of horses 2 through 13 on the list ?  Post here any you might work out from the clues given. 
    • i agree that weavers horses have always gone ok and are consistent enough.No champs,but good enough to keep going and earn a few dollars and have a bit of fun type horses.Hes had the odd nice horse,i remember ultimate desire was a nice mare for him not that many years ago. i just had a look and hes trained 121 winners so he knows what hes doing. your right about grass tracks being a levelller,i think part of that is getting onto the inside and handy seems to help some horses more on grass. it was an improvement in form,no doubt about it,and its natural to be curious about what house had done with the horse in the couple of weeks he had it. It should be able to win again once it gets to run in similar fields.Yesterdays race wasn't an over strong form race  and jumping 5 rating points means it will be in tougher races in the short term. 
    • I reckon she is a good Vet🫣.  Plenty of form reversals with this trainer, from battling nags. I suppose as a punter, we all are wary of any stable change, especially those that go to the beach and start fav next start…. for myself, i stay well clear of those having first start at another stable, usually saved me 💰 
    • I would agree with that.  The best option is to test it out on a subject you know well.  When it is wrong though, challenge it and it will auto correct
    • I do often but you are so bitter sucking lemons all day you have lost any ability to comprehend.
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