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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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    • Funny Chief…. No wonder you turn a blind eye…. This turned up when clicking your site this morning, as well as the other ADs you have, just constantly clicking.  I know, your answer will be its what i am clicking on, i say BS, i never gamble on any online casino, unless your lovely Entain is involved sharing info.   
    • Wow - that 2yr old looked good winning at Randwick today.  Sword of State - a bargain buy.  Get your mares in before the service fee goes through the roof!
    • He is lucky he is still on ACC, they have removed many. Only pay to 65yrs, surely he must be getting close.    And…. I think he should be included Hall Of Fame 👍
    • technically No,  due to his current ACC status!   ps, others have been included while still riding
    • Royal Flower at $23, a bit at 1st 4 too.  Winning jockey back on today, will enjoy soft, and has good course stats. 
    • By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk  Northern trainer Jason Teaz admits he’s “as nervous as hell” in the lead up to Sunday’s Phoebe Stud Harness 5000 at Ashburton.  The Ohaupo-based horseman will line up Stone Cold in Race 6, the $60,000 A Team Construction Mobile Trot.  The Wishing Stone four-year-old is one of just a handful of northern horses who have made the trip south. Their scheduled Wednesday flight was cancelled though all horses arrived safely 24 hours later. “I was a bit worried there for a bit,” says Teaz, “but it hasn’t impacted my horse.” Teaz bought Stone Cold at the 2022 National Yearling Sale in Christchurch for $8000. So far he’s won four races and just over $50,000 in stakes. But until now he’s never raced any further afield than Auckland. Before the big race he’s being stabled at Colin and Julie DeFilippi’s place just outside Christchurch. “He’s jumping around and can get a bit wound up,” says Teaz, “he’s a bit of a child.” But the talent is clearly there. After winning his last three starts at Alexandra Park Stone Cold is a $5.50 third favourite on Sunday behind the heavily-fancied Donna’s Boy and Bring On The Muscle. Part of Teaz’s apprehension is that Stone Cold can be a bit unpredictable and he hopes the big occasion doesn’t get to him. “I don’t think I’ll be able to watch the first 200 metres!” “Donna’s Boy certainly has gate speed so he’ll probably get a head start.” “I get nervous before any races but I’m as nervous as hell now,” he says.  In saying that the gelding does have one placing from two starts behind the mobile arm. “If he’s at the top of his game they’ll know he’s in the race,” says Teaz, “I just want him to show people what we know he’s got.” “Win or lose my fella will be going out for a two-three month spell after the race so this is his Grand Final.” The 12-race Phoebe Stud Harness 5000 meeting starts at 11.55am with Stone Cold’s race at 2.10pm. Harness 5000 is only open to trotters and pacers whose sire stood for an advertised retail service fee of $5,000 or less in the breeding season of conception. There will be $60,000 finals for 3YO, 4YO and 5YO and older Fillies and Mares and Colts, Geldings and Entires for both gaits. All are limited to a field size of 14 runners and will be mobiles over 1700 metres.       View the full article
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