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  1. Chief Stipe
    Statistical variation. The Lucy Letby Syndrome. I find the rules they have implemented a bit draconian and an over reaction. Also they seem to put the balance of any blame and management of the issues on the Trainer rather than the track and/or its maintenance.
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    With or without Bookies?
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    Yes that's one tick. But there is more.
  4. Chief Stipe
    The Open Class race had some handy horses running round. Trusty Scot Gina Marie Sunseeker Trevira Sapling Idolmite
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    Turf Lord Lord Derek What did both those horses have in common?
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    Makes perfect sense to me. Although the RIB could have told the Harness NZ to manage the cause of the problem better. Hopefully the codes and the RIB instruct ENTAIN to do away with the stupid head-to-head bets in the interests of animal welfare and racing integrity. You'd be in favour of that wouldn't you @Thomass ?
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    At least in OZ you still have bookmakers as a cash option.
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    WIth the forecast I'd say they'll be putting at least 25mm of irrigation on later in the week. Shame they can't irrigate raceday morning. Hopefully the reservoir is full and they don't have to put high cost Waikato water on it! There is a limit to how far you can spill Lion Red.
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    Yes and if you had the choice and if Opie could get the weight you have him riding your horse. You'd be a fool not to have the best strike rate Jockey in NZ on your horse.
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    @Thomass you are posting rubbish and are crossing the BOAY line again. Your inference fails all tests. Opie road trackwork yesterday for Te Akau. He has high weight rides at Trentham this Saturday 7 December 2024 for: Stephen March - 61.5kg, Bill Thurlow - 58.5kg and 60kg and wait for it.......... Te Akau riding at 60.5kg. So @Thomass essentially you are full of crap!
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    I see he rode quite a few yesterday for Te Akau. https://www.teakauracing.com/news/te-akau-ni-tuesday-trackwork-1 If there has been a change in his contract then it would be a business decision based on the fact that at Opies current weight there aren't many horses he can race ride for Te Akau with the demographic of the horse team shifting to the younger horses. Opie is still first call for track work when the TA trainers are looking for extra insight on how a particular horse is going.
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    From what I can see SFA. Yet he plays the mea culpa card in an interview and gets applause.
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    Ciaron Maher has 3 Assistant Trainers and 3 Racing Managers in two OZ States.
  15. Chief Stipe
    Sorry Gollum I find it hard to solve your riddles or understand your vague inferences. I'm sure others do to. What does that mean? There are only 3 and each is based at a different location. Matamata, Riccarton and Cranbourne.
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    Still one of the best Jockeys. Current strike rate 4.15 which is the best by a long margin. Just an issue with weight and so limited in what he can ride.
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    So he wiped down the tables and dunged out the stables? What were his achievements?
  18. Chief Stipe
    But what did Sharrock achieve in the job?
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    What did they do good?
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    You must have an enormous scrap book! I read the words and yes John did win a Canterbury Trotting Cup. I think I was there that night as a strapper.
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    Yep. Stable name John. I used to work him. He won a Canterbury Trotting Cup too I think.
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    Or simply he is unable to ride at 55kg.
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    No his trotting half brother.
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    You really are talking in riddles now. Perhaps we should call you Gollum?
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    What is wrong with the number of Assistant Trainers? It ensures in a large stable more professional individual contact per horse, an larger knowledgeable feedback loop and continuity of training. No doubt it improves performance and stable standards. Not to mention the career opportunities and pathway for young people to participate in the industry. There you go a whole list of positives.
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