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15 commentsToday 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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Yes, let's wait and see if he's one of the protected species. Young trainer showing a lot of ability in the training ranks- however the rules are for everybody. No doubt in his submissions on penalty there will more than likely be a few letters of support from the elite owners in the industry that he trains for. What would a DQ look like for him- well probably only stop him going to the tracks races an trials- just stay on the farm and train from there. There's bound to be someone waiting in the wings with a Trainers license application ready in case the worst happens and Mr Cole has a holiday over Autumn/ Winter until the end of the season. -
Moi was going to press the 'like' button on that one...cos i know you're an amazing 'horseman' can you please take my restriction off so i can do so? thanks -
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Turfway Park will shift its Feb. 4-5 live racing cards to afternoon programs with a 1 p.m. ET first post in response to single-digit wind chills expected during the evening hours.View the full article -
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As expected, House Bill 881—which aims to decouple Thoroughbred racing and gaming licenses in Florida—passed its second committee Feb. 3 when the Commerce Committee voted it to proceed.View the full article -
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Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.View the full article -
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John Bogar, long time track announcer at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, has announced his retirement effective Feb. 5. Bogar has been a mainstay at the Grantville oval since joining the team 45 years ago.View the full article -
Who's 'bono" and why are you lobbing him in with moi fgs?? BTW why have you taken away my ability to 'like' your posts...or anyone's for that matter? Also Moi offered to post some interesting snippets from the sales which you agreed to "fill ya boots' you said...nek minute banned from 'liking' your posts Free speech...free schmeech
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Strange one this...being an exemplary license holder in the past it's hard to believe he would risk a DQ from a refusal... ...and shirley he'd know this...right? It's EXACTLY the same penalty as providing a + test "Cody William Cole holds a Class A Trainers Licence, issued by New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTA). Mr Cole is facing one charge pursuant to Rule 801(1)(k) of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Rules that on Thursday the 24th July 2025, at the Matamata Racecourse, Licenced Class A Trainer Cody Cole wilfully failed to perform an act ordered by an Investigator to be performed by him in that he failed to provide for a drug test and is thereby liable to the penalty imposed pursuant to Rule 801(2) of the said rules."
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International representation included 37 horses from Japan, led by Godolphin's Pyromancer (JPN). Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher led all trainers with 31 nominees, followed by Bob Baffert (23), Chad Brown (22), Brad Cox (21), and Daisuke Takayanagi (14).View the full article
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