Chief Stipe

You're the expert post the evidence or F-off.

@Thomass you are seriously in danger of being banned completely from this site which would make it half a dozen wouldn't it? You've been warned.

Greyhound racing banned in shock decision: ‘Time to do the right thing’ Paula Penfold December 10, 2024 •01:00pm Play Video Watch live: Winston Peters announces ban on greyhound racing fast facts Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced greyhound racing will be banned in New Zealand. Legislation will be passed under urgency to prevent the unnecessary killing of racing dogs. It will take 20 months to wind down the industry to enable the rehoming of racing dogs and a transition period. Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced the Government’s plans to end greyhound racing in New Zealand. “This is not a decision that is taken lightly but is ultimately driven by protecting the welfare of racing dogs,” the Minister said in an announcement at the Beehive on Tuesday afternoon. The three-time racing minister and supporter of the racing industry has been considering the future of greyhound racing since early this year. Many anti-greyhound racing activists believed his love of racing meant the industry would survive, so the announcement is likely to come as a shock both to the industry and opponents alike. Peters said the greyhound industry had been on notice over animal welfare concerns for several years. There have been three reviews into the industry over the past decade, all recommending significant changes. Advertise with Stuff Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced greyhound racing will be banned in New Zealand.John Harford A landmark 2017 report by former High Court Judge Rodney Hansen QC found high rates of injury and euthanasia, high numbers of “unaccounted for” dogs, and low re-homing numbers. “Despite significant progress made by the greyhound racing industry in recent years, the percentage of dogs being injured remains persistently high and the time has come to make a call in the best interest of the animals,” Peters said. The Minister did look at whether stricter regulation would allow racing to continue safely, but “saw no evidence that injury rates would significantly decline,” saying injury rates have remained “persistently and stubbornly high”. “The time has come to do the right thing. It’s a very significant day.” He acknowledged the work done by Greyhound Racing NZ to make the industry safer, but considered too many animals were still being injured. Persistent injury rates for racing greyhounds have led to a decision to shut down the industry.Iain McGregor / The Press “Even with the improvements this is no longer publicly acceptable. Greyhound racing is an inherently risky sport.” Greyhound Racing New Zealand’s quarterly animal welfare progress report released in October showed 75 “major” injuries from August 1 - October 31 including two dogs euthanised due to injury in a race and one sudden death, an increase on the previous season it acknowledged was “disappointing”. But it was adamant it had addressed the welfare concerns raised in previous industry reviews and was “operating at a level consistent with the expectations of a modern racing environment”. The winding down of the industry will take place over a 20-month period to allow the re-homing of racing dogs and to provide a transition period for people involved in the industry. Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced greyhound racing in New Zealand is to be banned.ROBERT KITCHIN / THE POST The process of introducing new legislation under urgency will begin Tuesday with the introduction of the Racing Industry (Unlawful Destruction of Specified Greyhounds) Amendment Bill, “to prevent the unnecessary killing of racing dogs”. It will mean no racing greyhound can be euthanised without the approval of a vet. “A key task will be the re-homing of the estimated 2900 racing greyhounds in New Zealand,” Peters said. An Advisory Committee has been appointed to help manage the transition process, chaired by former top advisor to the Helen Clark Government, Heather Simpson, along with committee members experienced public servant Murray Johnson, and vet and current chair of the New Zealand Veterinary Council, Lindsay Burton. They will provide advice on ensuring animal welfare, and support for those involved in the industry. “Keeping unwanted dogs safe is a priority,” Peters said. “The Government is working with animal welfare organisations such as the SPCA to establish programmes to support re-homing.” SPCA Chief Scientific Officer Arnja Dale said the announcement was “the best Christmas present ever”. Play Video 4:30 SPCA reacts to greyhound racing ban VIDEO CREDIT: Stuff “The sport is inherently dangerous. It has had multiple reviews over the last 10 years. And whilst we appreciate the industry has made some improvements, it has completely lost its social licence. “The injury rates are still too high. The deaths are unacceptable.” Dale was confident the almost three thousand racing dogs could be successfully re-homed. “Our priority is the dogs and we will work together to achieve this outcome.” There are currently seven greyhound race clubs and six tracks around the country. In 2023/24 there were about 390 race meetings and 4800 races, with greyhound racing accounting for 8.5% of the economic output of the racing industry, which employs more than 1000 people. New Zealand is one of only five countries where commercial greyhound racing is still permitted. SPCA Chief Scientific Officer Dr Arnja Dale. “The best Christmas present ever.” Further legislation will also be required to end the industry. A bill to make the necessary changes to the Racing Industry Act 2020 will be introduced to Parliament in 2025, Peters said. There will be a full select committee process but there is political consensus for the ban, with support from Cabinet as well as cross-party support from Labour and the Green Party. Just two hours before the announcement, long time anti-greyhound racing activist Aaron Cross of the Greyhound Protection League spoke to Stuff despairing about the industry having learned that a high-profile trainer had been found to be re-homing dogs but “fudging the paperwork. “We have no way of tracking what’s happening to dogs once they leave the racing industry. It’s very opaque.” Asked what he thought the Minister would do in terms of a ban, he predicted the industry would survive. “This is not a government that’s shown animal welfare is a priority. We always hope for the best. We’re prepared for the worst.” Cross’s updated comment has been sought over the Minister’s decision to shut the industry down. Comment has also been sought from trainers and Greyhound Racing New Zealand. - Stuff

Did you watch the head on? Didn't the horse on the inside run out and bump first?

Typical @Thomass conflating two of his obsessive posts. Which race was it @Thomass that Bosson steered his horse into Hudson's to keep it 3 wide? Put up or shut up.

Which is finger in the air stuff. What penetrometer readings were done? Which horses galloped the track prior to the meeting commencing?

Really you do write some BS. Normally you would be all over a RIB decision like this with all its inconsistencies but you are intent on Te Akau and Bosson bashing. Bosson pleaded guilty. Isn't that enough? However you and the Stipes appear to want him to take the knee. He offered a reason why it occurred - Mr Bosson said his mount was “green” and twice “ducked away” from his use of the whip on its right flank. https://racingintegrityboard.org.nz/decisions/waikato-tr-3-october-2024-r3-opie-bosson/ If you look clearly at the head on Stipes vision you can clearly see the horse ducked in when whipped. I'm surprised Bosson didn't defend the charge however as you have pointed out many times @Thomass defending a charge usually results in a bigger penalty. Like many riders and drivers I'm sure Bosson was resigned to the fact he was going to be found guilty, tried to mitigate the penalty by pleading guilty and couldn't bring himself to grovel for something he had little control over i.e. a horse ducking in away from the whip.

Hard and Fast.

Hypocrite.

What date was this suspension? For all we know you made this up. Hypocrite. One minute you are criticsing the stipes for inaccuracy then when it suits you quote something out of context. Why the focus on Opie Bosson. Work through this list as well. Suspended Riders: Matt Cartwright | From close of racing Saturday 14 December to close of racing on Friday 20 December (Suspended @ Te Aroha R6 08-12) Rihaan Goyaram | From close of racing Friday 13 December to close of racing on Sunday 22 December (Suspended @ Te Aroha R6 08-12) Lynsey Satherley | From close of racing Saturday 14 December to close of racing on Friday 20 December (Suspended @ Ellerslie R6 07-12) Brandon May | From close of racing Saturday 7 December to close of racing on Saturday 14 December (Suspended @ Cromwell R3 01-12) George Rooke | From close of racing Saturday 7 December to close of racing Friday 13 December (Suspended ATR @ Ellerslie R6 30-11-2024) Michael McNab | From close of racing Saturday 7 December to close of racing Friday 13 December (Suspended ATR @ Ellerslie R2 30-11-2024) Harry Grace | From close of racing Saturday 7 December to close of racing Sunday 15 December (Suspended Wanganui JC R6 30-11-2024) Ruvanesh Muniandy | From the close of racing Monday 2 December until the close of racing Wednesday 11 December (Suspended @ Winton R2 24-11) Kavish Chowdhoory | From the close of racing Friday 29 November until the close of racing Thursday 19 December (Suspended @ Wanganui R1 23-11) Sam Wynne | From the close of racing Friday 22 November until the close of racing Thursday 12 December (Suspended @ Riccarton R9 & R10 16-11) Kevin Stott | From the close of racing Saturday 23 November until the close of racing Saturday 14 December (Suspended @ Te Aroha R7 12-11) Kelly Myers | From the close of racing Saturday 23 November until the close of racing Wednesday 11 December (Suspended @ Riccarton R9 13-11 & Riccarton R10 16-11 ) Matthew Cameron | From close of racing 14 August 2024 to close of racing 13 May 2025 (Disqualified)

@Thomass I see you don't post any of this crap on your X account. How many have signed up to Downes Tips? 2? You and your dog?

Hopefully Hudson watches Jaylegh Kennedy’s ride where she bullied Craig Williams who was exposed three wide. Yeah Na that wouldn't fit your perversion.

F#@k off. You talk some crap. It's a weight issue pure and simple. But you keep up your BS hypocrisy. BTW are you that desperate for attention that you make things up?

More fiction and now it contradicts your original fiction. The biggest factor is Opie can't get the lower weights. He'll still be riding Track Work for T's Akau tomorrow and Thursday.

$40m a year? Optimistic?

There is still a TAB NZ board (junket) type organisation.

The Everest and The All Star Mile? Are they not restricted?

Well if they did gallop before Race 1 why was it still rated a S5? Retrospectively they upgrade to a G4 AFTER race 1! If we can't get this simple stuff right who the F cares about a NZB Kiwi slot race? I guess she'll be right!

If it's impossible why bother with the rules and policies? Even if it is impossible that isn't any excuse to post BS track ratings nor not gallop a couple of horses on the track before the meeting. Trentham was hard enough for Craig Grylls to land his Cessna on presumably before race one.

This Slot race concept is flawed for a number of reasons but one of the biggest is its timing and the restricted age group. Why have a race that directly competes with your Karaka Millions night? The irony is they have the CJC supporting it because they think it will help the Guineas but once the KM and the NZB Kiwi get Grp status...

Domain Ace looks useful but in my opinion over further than 1500m. There may have been another influence. One of the owners.

Racing Act changes to boost racing industry sustainability www.beehive.govt.nz Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced the introduction of legislation to amend the Racing Industry Act 2020 which will extend TAB NZ’s current land-based monopoly for sports and racing betting to online. The Racing Industry Act established TAB NZ for the purposes of funding the racing industry. It provides 90 percent of the racing industry’s revenue, which generates billions of dollars for the New Zealand economy and employs over 13,500 people. “This legislation will enhance the long-term sustainability of New Zealand’s racing industry by making TAB NZ New Zealand’s sole provider for sports and race betting both on land and online. “Growing competition from offshore online betting operators poses a significant threat to the TAB NZ model. “This change brings the model up-to-date with the current sports betting climate and will ensure the financial sustainability of the racing industry, as established in the Coalition Government’s Q4 Action Plan for New Zealand,” Mr Peters says. The Bill makes a number of other changes to support the success of TAB NZ, including new oversight powers for the Minister to seek information from TAB NZ, and regulatory oversight of the prohibition on other operators. “These oversight tools will ensure that TAB NZ can continue to deliver value for consumers and the racing industry, and to ensure that the ongoing viability of the industry,” Mr Peters says. Other changes to the legislation include regulation-making powers for harm prevention and minimisation, and consumer protection, and removing the Point of Consumption Charge. The Bill will be referred to the Governance and Administration Committee for a select committee process.

So the punter isn't getting ripped off in the Futures market. Helps Entains interest on their bank account.

As I inferred above the CJC have backed themselves into a corner by linking their slot to the Guineas races. Most of the Guineas field were ineligible, many didn't get the distance, the best are headed to OZ and some have been sold for big money. Don't be surprised if an OZ trained horse just below elite level does a smash and grab.

Smart girl kept Craig Williams out on a limb on the favourite. Smart thinking and confidence.