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When music wasnt in the cloud....but i dont miss my CD or tape collection.

@Newmarket will be wishing Jamie Melham a Merry Christmas now that she is back and in form!

You think you have a land line. I doubt there is any complete copper cable connection between two callers left in NZ.

You too. I don't decry those who enjoy Christmas - I'd rather go fishing. But... The most joyous Christmas's were with my daughter when her joy was youthful and not complex. Bit like when we just had the Tote, no fixed odds and only one wagering provider!!

Warwoven looked special today. $380k is a bargain for a son of Snitzel out of an Encosta De Lago mare. But then I'm only telling you how to suck eggs as you know this. Nice to see Cambridge Stud with a change of luck. Woops you are talking about what Warwoven was bought for?

There is a theme developing here @Newmarket . There is a difference between clicking on the Casino Ads (which I bet you have done) and gambling at an online casino. However you may have also commented about online casino gambling on a forum somewhere hence declaring an interest be it positive or negative. Of course there is another explanation where the marketing campaign is using an aggressive poaching campaign of targeting online users who gamble over the internet on ANYTHING.

There is a direct correlation between who he thinks is the worst driver and his last losing bet.

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!

My head says Nereus but I've been bitten too many times. Freddie Time. I think the track will stay soft with showers during the day.

Guineas Winner Locked in for The NZB Kiwi - The Kiwi Race thekiwirace.nz The Canterbury Jockey Club have announced Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) winner Romanoff (NZ) (Belardo) as their representative for the $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) at Ellerslie on Champions Day, 7 March 2026.https://bitofayarn.com When purchasing their slot for the Southern Hemisphere’s richest three-year-old race, the Club decided to use it as an added incentive to compete in their two elite-level three-year-old features over New Zealand Cup Week - the $600,000 Group 1 Barneswood Farm 53rd New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) and $700,000 Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai 53rd New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) - with the victor of the former having the first seat at the negotiating table.https://bitofayarn.com As the winner of last month’s 2000 Guineas, the connections of the Pam Gerard-trained Romanoff were duly given first right of refusal, and a deal was brokered this week. https://bitofayarn.com “The CJC is delighted that the strategic direction the Club took when buying a slot has continued this year, with the winner of the New Zealand 2000 Guineas, Romanoff, representing the Club,” CJC Chair Diane Logie said.https://bitofayarn.com “On behalf of the CJC, I wish to thank the owners for reaching an agreement with us.” Romanoff is raced by a 13-strong ownership group and carries the Fletcher tartan silks of part-owner Hugh Fletcher, and he is delighted his gelding will be a part of the spectacle of New Zealand’s biggest day of racing.https://bitofayarn.com “The owners of Romanoff are thrilled to have secured the CJC slot for the second running of The NZB Kiwi,” Fletcher said. Bred by Marie Leicester, Romanoff was purchased by Ballymore Stables, in conjunction with bloodstock agents Paul Moroney and Catheryne Bruggeman, from New Zealand Bloodstock’s Karaka 2024 Book 2 Sale. He was secured out of Haunui Farm’s draft for $75,000. Being Karaka Millions eligible, next month’s $1.5 million TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) looms as an obvious target, with Romanoff likely to resume at RACE Trentham next month.https://bitofayarn.com “On returning from Christchurch, Romanoff had a brief break at Pam Gerard's spelling farm and is now back in work, looking bright and stronger than ever,” Fletcher said. “Current plans are to run in the Levin Classic (Gr.2, 1400m) at Trentham and the Karaka Millions 3YO as lead-ins to The NZB Kiwi.”https://bitofayarn.com The 2000 Guineas is becoming a memorable race for Gerard, having quinellaed this year’s running with Romanoff and Affirmative Action (AUS) (Yes Yes Yes), and winning last year’s edition with Savaglee (NZ) (Savabeel). While Savaglee chased other targets, Gerard is excited to have her first runner in next year’s NZB Kiwi, with victory in the Guineas also making Romanoff eligible for $1 million in bonuses up for grabs in The NZB Kiwi.https://bitofayarn.com “It was a brilliant win in the 2000 Guineas at Riccarton and picking up the opportunity to run for an extra $1 million bonus,” Gerard said. It is also fitting for Gerard to partner with the Canterbury Jockey Club, with the Matamata-based horsewoman hailing from the region. “Being a Cantabrian myself makes the opportunity of the slot even more special,” she said.https://bitofayarn.com “We are really looking forward to representing the CJC and the wider Canterbury area.” - LOVERACING.NZ News Desk

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Seems a win win to me. I see the usual suspects online are trashing it.

I see @nomates has found the emoji button again!!!

17 December 2025 TW Property welcomes Government funding for proposed Flaxmere Racecourse TW Property has welcomed the Government’s funding announcement today for the proposed Flaxmere Racecourse, marking a significant milestone toward delivering a state-of-the-art, Tier 1 racecourse and training facility for Hastings and the wider Hawke’s Bay region.https://bitofayarn.com The proposed 44.5-hectare development at the end of Portsmouth Road would become one of just five metropolitan racetracks in New Zealand, bringing top-level racing, major events and new economic opportunities to the region.https://bitofayarn.com Figures released from the Beehive today state that project will create more than 400 full-time construction jobs during its four-year development phase and once completed, the racecourse is expected to sustain around 270 jobs across the local racing industry.https://bitofayarn.com TW Property Chief Executive Terry May said the company is proud to be the development partner for the project, which has the potential to create jobs and deliver lasting benefits for Flaxmere and the wider Hawke’s Bay economy. “This funding announcement represents an important step forward for a project that has the potential to deliver nationally significant infrastructure while supporting regional growth,” Mr May said. “While the project remains subject to council approvals and statutory planning processes, we are optimistic about the opportunity ahead.” The proposed racecourse and training facility has been carefully planned to meet the needs of the racing industry, while also creating a modern venue capable of hosting major events and attracting visitors to the region. The project forms part of TW Property’s wider, long-term investment in Flaxmere. This includes the development of the new Woolworths supermarket, the Flaxmere Village Shopping Centre and new affordable housing, all focused on creating jobs, delivering homes and supporting lasting community opportunity.https://bitofayarn.com Mr May confirmed that, should the proposed Flaxmere racecourse proceed, TW Property would develop the land at the site of the existing racecourse on Prospect Road. “The focus for that site would be on high-quality housing, including a retirement village,” he said. “At this stage, there are no plans to begin development at this location for several years.” In terms of timing, Mr May said TW Property has formally lodged its Private Plan Change for the proposed racecourse development, which is now with Hastings District Council. “We expect to know the outcome by October 2026, and if approved, anticipate the first shovel in the ground by the end of next year,” he said. Mr May said the project will continue to progress through the required statutory and planning processes in an open and transparent manner. “We acknowledge the Government’s support for regional infrastructure investment and look forward to the next stages of the project as it progresses through the appropriate approval pathways,” he said.https://bitofayarn.com