Chief Stipe

So Cameron George kicks off an IT project which is very quickly in trouble and hires a CEO that openly says he knows very little about IT.

You just contradicted yourself.

So it's the trainer's merit when the horse wins but the Jockey's fault when it loses? Given that Kah rides for some of most successful trainers in Australia I find it hard to believe they get it wrong that often.

Another good day at the Office for Kah yesterday. Another Grp 1. Getting back to top form eh @Newmarket ?

Excuses for beaten Imperatriz | RACING.COM www.racing.com Star mare Imperatriz will need a vet certificate to race again after being beaten but far from disgraced when runner-up in Saturday’s G1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m). A post-race scope revealed the five-year-old suffered EIPH, an explainer for the recently perfect sprinter’s first defeat in more than a year after she went down to Cylinder by 1.25 lengths. Immediately after the race and prior to the vet’s report of EIPH, Te Akau head trainer Mark Walker said the team plan to press on as hoped with the beaten nine-time Group 1-winner’s Autumn campaign should she come through the run. “You never make decisions on race day, most likely she’d go to the William Reid and then onto the TJ Smith,” Walker said. “She had her chance, full credit to the winner he was just too good on the day. She ran well and we’re happy with her.” Imperatriz carried 58kgs and would’ve been the third mare in history to carry that weight or more and win the time-honoured Handicap. Pendant won the race with 60.5kg in 1906, and Peter Moody’s unbeaten legend Black Caviar shouldered 58kg to win in 2011.

There is more than one type of abuse.

Quite frankly I haven't seen any difference in the level of arrogance in road users throughout the country. The point I was making is that many of our racecourses would be affected by a serious road accident on a main road to them. It isn't a city vs country thing.

Have you given Kingston a call yet?

Then don't. Doesn't um.

Really? Normally there is only one road in to most of our provincial tracks with no alternative routes.

Races put back one race due to accident on southern motor. Horses and Jockeys stuck in traffic.

So who benefited?

Well the writer did contradict himself. It causes very little harm.

Actually that isn't entirely correct. Alcohol has been shown to improve kinesthestic memory in some studies.

Being pedantic.

You must admit though @billy connolly he uses some big words that I've never heard before! proprioception! Proprioception is the body awareness sense. It tells us where our body parts are without having to look for them. This helps to know where body parts are relative to each other, which strengthens our coordination skills. It also tells us how much force to use when we're holding, pushing, pulling, or lifting objects.

Rodney Schick Appointed as NZTR Director The New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) Members’ Council has appointed Mr Rodney Schick as a Director of NZTR’s Board, effective immediately. Schick’s position fills the vacancy left by current TAB NZ General Manager Commercial, Jason Fleming, who left NZTR’s Board in July 2023. Schick brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Board of Directors, having run his own large-scale Stud Farm operation, Windsor Park Stud, for more than 20 years with his wife Gina. The Stud Master is looking forward to commencing duties for NZTR. “What really drew me to take up this position is that it’s my life's work and I’m incredibly passionate about it.” “I understand all aspects of the industry, I’ve done most things in this world other than being a horse Trainer or Jockey. I have spent a long time both racing and breeding horses and I understand the fundamentals of what makes this industry tick,” he said. When thinking about the future of the industry, Schick reflected on the journey New Zealand racing has been on over the last 12 months and beyond. “Now really is the time to be involved. With the entry of Entain, we have the opportunity to make a difference and this, coupled with some of the legislation that was brought in through Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, enables us to be able to make some significant changes, working collaboratively with them and New Zealand’s racing Clubs.” “I’m thoroughly looking forward to beginning my tenure, working alongside the current NZTR Board and Management to make a significant impact on our industry,” Schick said. NZTR Members’ Council Chair Jeff McCall welcomed Schick’s addition to the Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to appoint Rodney to the Board and believe his business experience, coupled with strong industry knowledge makes him a great fit.” “He is a passionate member of our industry and we are looking forward to his contribution moving forward,” McCall said. As a result of NZTR Chair Cameron George’s recently announced departure, the Members’ Council will be advertising for a further NZTR Board Director in due course. Corporate Communications New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Contact: Emma Thompson +64 21 071 2929 nztrcommunications@nztr.co.nz

The biggest flaw in his argument is that most good horses will go beyond their pain barrier regardless.

Which is a big difference now between NZ and OZ. They seem to embrace and encourage the bush and country tracks. We close them down!

So why don't you give Kingston a call?

NZTR Chair Cameron George Resigns The New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) Board has today regrettably announced the resignation of its Chair, Cameron George, effective 31 July 2024. Under his leadership, George, who has served as Chair since 2020, has played a pivotal role in steering NZTR and the racing industry through various challenges and sizeable achievements over recent years. “My decision to step down from my role on the Board hasn’t been an easy one,” George said. “My journey at NZTR started with navigating a path forward for the business through COVID-19. Over time, we have managed to rebuild the industry into the strong position it now holds, demonstrating the resilient team environment I’ve been fortunate enough to be involved in over the last four years. “I’ve enjoyed all the challenges this role has presented me with. Going into it I knew I needed to both question and support initiatives brought to the table. “I now feel we have moved into a model of braver thinking and strategic planning, with innovation at the forefront of our activities. Globally, sports have undergone a significant shift from traditional approaches to embracing innovation and with that, we must not sit on our hands and continue to pursue becoming a vibrant sport within the entertainment sector,” he said. While reflecting on his tenure as Chair, George expresses his gratitude towards those who guided the industry towards a successful future. “I would firstly like to thank previous Chairs of NZTR, the likes of Guy Sargent, Matt Goodson, Alan Jackson and their Boards, who worked tirelessly to underpin the industry into the condition it is today.” “I thank NZTR’s Board and management team around me, both past and present, for their dedication to the cause of rebuilding this industry since the dark days of COVID, it truly has been a massive effort. “To the stakeholders and people of the industry, thank you for your strong support, being receptive to change, as well as being prepared to just give things a go. “Finally, so many parts of this industry’s administration deserve credit for helping us reshape and rebuild our future. On a personal note, I would like to acknowledge the efforts of TAB NZ, Entain Australia and New Zealand, our racing Clubs, New Zealand Bloodstock and the New Zealand Government for encouraging the movement of change towards a better future,” he said. George will remain in his role as Chair until 31 July of this year and is committed to maintaining a high standard for New Zealand’s racing landscape. “I look forward to finishing off my tenure with commitment and drive to complete several exciting initiatives we have in the pipeline. It’s all hands on deck as we get ready for the biggest summer of racing this country has ever seen next year,” George said. NZTR Members’ Council Chair, Jeff McCall, thanked George for his service to the industry. “Cameron’s passion and dedication to the New Zealand racing industry has been illustrated by the numerous positive actions he has undertaken since he has held the position as Chair.” “On behalf of the Members’ Council and the industry, we thank him for his contribution and wish him all the best for the future,” McCall said. Corporate Communications New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Contact: Emma Thompson +64 21 071 2929 nztrcommunications@nztr.co.nz

So why are you so reluctant to call Dave?

Or is it providing desperately needed housing?

It doesn't? Obviously you haven't kept up with what some Left Wing dominated councils are doing. Only takes a slight change in New Plymouth and that racecourse will be gone tomorrow.

Map spells end for iconic Aussie venue www.news.com.au In it, a 159-year-old iconic heritage-listed racecourse has been earmarked for redevelopment into affordable housing and public green space. The development of the Eagle Farm Racecourse, through a proposed compulsory acquisition, is hoped to be achieved by cutting road projects and increasing infrastructure charges. The Eagle Farm Racecourse in Ascot, Australia is hoped to be redeveloped into affordable housing and public green space. Photo: Supplied. Jonathan Sriranganathan, the Greens candidate for Lord Mayor, today released plans to compulsorily acquire the heritage-listed Brisbane Racing Club site in Ascot on Tuesday, ahead of the local government elections. He believes that around $40 million from council funds would suffice, and a Greens-led council would then seek to partner with the state government to share the costs of housing construction. Greens Lord Mayoral candidate Jonathan Sriranganathan. The proposed compulsory acquisition of the heritage-listed Brisbane Racing Club site is expected to cost around $40 million. Picture: Richard Walker The site will have 4000 medium-density dwellings in buildings no higher than five storeys, with commercial units on the ground floor. This will cover a fifth of the 49ha site. Half of the homes will be reserved for those on the social housing waiting list and will be rented for 25 per cent of their regular household income. The other half of the development will consist of affordable housing units that will be available to all Brisbane residents to rent at 30 per cent below market rent. An older two-bedroom apartment in Ascot can rent for $450-$550 per week, while more modern two-bedroom units in the same area can fetch $600-$650 per week in rent. The remaining area of the site will be dedicated to the heritage-listed buildings and the under-construction Charlton House apartments, which are part of Mirvac’s Ascot Green development. The Greens would also allocate 25ha of the site as parkland and community sports fields, with the potential for a new public school and, medical centre and library. The development will include 4000 medium-density dwellings in buildings no higher than five storeys, with commercial units on the ground floor. Picture: Grant Peters – Trackside Photography The proposal suggests converting the racetrack into a circuit for walking and cycling. Under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967, local government has the power to acquire land compulsorily and the party said it hopes a levy on vacant housing would encourage “land-banking” developers to sell up. “Every suburb needs more affordable homes, but our first major project would be bringing the Eagle Farm racecourse into public hands, transforming the site over time into public green space, housing, schools, services and facilities,” Cr Sriranganathan said. The New South Wales government announced similar plans for Rosehill racecourse in Sydney’s west. But the plan for 25,000 houses – part of a much larger strategy for hundreds of thousands of homes around metro stations and other public transport infrastructure – is dependent on a vote by members of the Australian Turf Club. Golf course seized The controversial plan in Brisbane also comes as the NSW governement has revealed plans to seize half of a premier golf course in central Sydney and turn it into a “central park”. Premier Chris Minns confirmed in October that nine holes of the Moore Park Golf Course will be transformed. This means that up to 20 hectares of the public course will be repurposed in a bid to support an estimated 80,000 residents living within two kilometres of the Moore Park area by 2040. The Green Square urban renewal area is already home to 33,000 people. The change will see more green space opened up to the general public, with grassroots sports and recreation being prioritised for the new “central park”. Up until this point the 45 hectares of public land has been used as a golf course, where only paying golfers were given access. The Premier said local residents – as well as others from metropolitan Sydney – have been asking for more parklands. Half of Moore Park Golf Course will be turned into parklands. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Monique Harmer “As the New South Wales government issues more density, more apartment living, more units, we need to balance that with more open space,” he said. “This will transform people’s experiences as they come into the world’s greatest city with more natural parkland, more recreation space. It’s great opportunity for the residents in this community to get out and have fun with their family and friends in this densely populated area.” Lord Mayor Clover Moore confirmed a nine hole course will still remain at Moore Park, with the driving range and clubhouse also staying put. Speaking to golfers who may take issue with the decision, the Premier emphasised that the area is “one of the most densely populated parts of the entire country”. More Coverage Star’s cleavage sparks bizarre online debate Sam Kerr faces criminal trial in UK “I just want to say there are a lot of golf courses in Sydney and we’re not taking over all of them,” he said. “This community is expected to grow from 30,000 to 80,000 by 2040 in a five kilometre radius of where we’re standing … “And it’s a recognition by the government that given we are making decisions about urban consolidation, more units, more apartments, there’s got to be more green space too, this has got to be a trade off and this is part of our vision for Sydney.”