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@Huey many of these finalists are up at 4am in the morning working in the industry in all weathers. Remember that when your prostate summons you to the sheltered bathroom during the night.

https://www.racingnews.co.nz/matthews-going-from-strength-to-strength/ How many 25 yr old woman jumps jockeys have led the jumps comp?

Liz is the Chief Operating Officer for GRNZ and is a Wellington Racing Club Steward. Ex-Trackside presenter. Talked to Liz last December when at the WRC races. Enthusiastic about racing and definitely not stale or male.

Hunter Durrant Te Akau foreman in Canterbury. Looked after Imperatriz in OZ. Spent 6 months working for Annabel Neasham.

Michaela works for Roger James and was Orchestral's strapper. I met Michaela at New Plymouth and I was impressed with her professionalism and passion for the industry. Actually I've met a dozen young people actively working in racing over the last year which gives me hope that things may come right. Only if we old farts make sure the over paid suits do their job.

Fake news. Never expected you to publish the truth. I understand Liz is also on the Wellington Racing Club committee.

I wouldn't like to comment on your guess other than to say you would be light on numbers. You also need to provide a number for the other meeting So the entry format is: 1. Club with the most and number; 2. The number for the second club. For example: 1. Avondale, 178. 2. 72.

I've met at least three of them and have found them to be young and passionate about the racing industry. Very encouraging for the future. So I don't see it as a joke at all.

Your arrogance knows no bounds as does your ignorance of racing.

A bit more information for you. I see they hold more race meetings than Ellerslie each year. ______________ Approximately a one hour drive from Sydney and the gateway to the magnificent Blue Mountains, the Hawkesbury is one of Australia's oldest settlements, first explored by Governor Phillip in 1789. Surrounded by wide open spaces, a backdrop of the glorious Blue Mountains and the history of a well established racing venue, Hawkesbury Race Club is the perfect location for your event. We are a NSW provincial club and hold 25 race meetings per year, with Clarendon Train Station on our doorstep and ample free parking, it is an excellent venue to enjoy. Hawkesbury Race Club can cater for your event, whether it is a conference, convention, meeting or wedding reception. We offer a 4 star Motel which includes 30 luxuriously appointed rooms. You can be assured our dedicated function team, will provide the best care and attention to your event.

The omen bet for you @TAB For Ever is in race one. Out of those 11 two year olds going around in the first on a heavy July track horse 9 Piccaderro.

Given you are in a padded cell we gather you haven't met them either.

Good fields tomorrow at Hawkesbury. Get on @TAB For Ever ! https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/hawkesbury-20240711/congratulations-eliza-shannon-mdn-plate-race-1/overview

The plot thickens. Can't be league talent.

I sense there is some politics involved with Te Aroha. However there is an irony - there was a few farmers involved.

There's a few Greyhound folk in there. Mikayla Clark and Liz Whelan. Although the latter is involved with Trentham as well. Michaela Sobieska works for Roger James and is the strapper for Orchestral.

Pray tell.

I've seen all that spin before and to be honest I bought into it once. But that ended when I bred and raced a horse that won 5 and returned a cheque everytime it raced but couldn't pay its way.

Probably dining with the TABNZ board in the Maldives.

The industry is in crisis but where's Sharrock? Or Aldridge for that matter. Can't dine on Entain shareholder funds forever.

Then why the hell move Avondale to an absolutely stuffed Pukekohe? What's worse is the dropping of two winter race dates from Ruakaka!!! One being the venue for the annual regional pub punting competition. 19 teams this year. No doubt the spin merchant @TAB For Ever can tell us why!

Great to see a few Greyhound people amongst the finalists.

Is that the best you've got when you are clearly wrong?

An hour from Sydney. I guess you haven't travelled much. https://mdata.racingnsw.com.au/FreeFields/Results.aspx?Key=2024Jul08,NSW,Hawkesbury,Trial

Finalists found for Industry Excellence Awards Press Release - Entain Australian & NZ 10 July 2024 The finalists for the inaugural Industry Excellence Awards powered by Entain, have been named after more than 100 high-quality entries were received for the awards that recognises the future leaders and rising stars of the New Zealand racing industry. There are 29 finalists across the nine award categories, and the judges found the selection process challenging, due to the depth and strength of candidates nominated. “We were hugely impressed by the calibre of the nominations, and it was a great reminder of the absolutely outstanding people we have involved in all areas of the racing industry in New Zealand,” Entain’s General Manager – New Zealand and member of the judging panel, Jessica Meech, said. “We’ve got a lot of thinking to do ahead of the awards evening to decide on the nine category winners and select the overall excellence winner.” The award categories are: Leadership, Equine Handling (Stud or Stable), Greyhound Excellence, Dedication to Breeding, Dedication to Racing, Administrative and Ancillary Services, Care and Welfare, Newcomer and National Racing Woman of the Year. The finalists and winner for the tenth category, the Entain Excellence Award, will be announced at the awards evening. Category winners will receive $10,000 with finalists in each category receiving $2,000. The overall winner will receive an extra $5,000 on top of their $10,000 category win, and a $5,000 educational package. IRT, Windsor Park Stud, Waikato Stud and Breckon Farms are also valued supporters of the awards and the awards function, which will be held in Auckland on Sunday, 28 July. Industry Excellence Awards finalists: Leadership Cameron Ring Sarah Clausen Hunter Durrant Equine Handling (Stud or Stable) Michaela Sobieska Faith Pollock Nathan Williamson Greyhound Excellence Mikayla Clark Katie Wyllie Corey Steele Dedication to Breeding Ryan Figgins Mallory Phillips Jamie Bartlett Dedication to Racing Jazz Leigh Emma Smith Sarah O'Reilly Administrative and Ancillary Services Jack Collings Jo Stevens Scott Buchanan Care and Welfare Chanelle Dickie Anna Baigent Erika Matterson Newcomer Matia Grace Shannon MacDonald Raquel Wilkes National Racing Woman of the Year Sam Mynott Caitlin O’Sullivan Portia Matthews Emma Smith Elizabeth Whelan