Chief Stipe

You said the Wellesley was better I disagree.

I disagree on that. It is shaping up to be a nice field.

More fiction.

It wasn't always JUST a 2yr old race.

So Justice Stevens didn't cross his T's? I don't spend my week trawling RIU and JCA reports but pray tell explain how it was in NZTR's power to do as you have described?

He didn't Chair the Appeal.

FFS can you at least try to write in comprehensible English or don't post while drinking?

I just commented in another thread that I dont think it is what it could be due to the proximity of the Karaka Million.

I agree. When I lived in Wellington I always remembered racing on Anniversary Day. The Wellesley Stakes for 2yr olds has well and truly been screwed. To the point where horses aiming for the Karaka Million would rather race at Tauranga tomorrow!

Since when has Thoroughbred Racing be egalitarian in terms of participation? Isn't it time to grow up as an industry and accept that this course of action is very common in our nearest racing jurisdiction Australia. No need to be facetious. Of course Opie and whoever supports him are motivated by self interest. The point I was making, which you choose to deride (pun intended), is that the outcome whichever way it goes will be of benefit to the management of the sport. Probably more so if Opie wins.

Well you may be all those things in your own lunch box but the fact is in this case a). you didn't provide any reference sources and b). going on the dates of the two sources I provided you are over a month behind in the "news".

How long have they stopped having a meeting on Wellington Anniversary Day?

Further with the proposed changes to the industry run judicial process the need to appeal to a court may become more common. Now it may not actually become more common because as has been pointed out it is an expensive option. Those changes are what we really should be worried about as it will likely make justice more expensive to attain.

You can assume but you don't know. Sure Te Akau may benefit but I understand that it is solely up to Opie to pursue it. In that regard he can afford to fund it himself. Given the comments being made by a non related party I wouldn't be surprised if that person is providing some motivation. That wouldn't be the first time. If Opie is successful in the Judicial Review then there must be a legal reason for that to happen. It follows therefore that the JCA erred or even overstepped in the original judgement and in the subsequent appeal dismissal. So a ruling that clarifies where the JCA erred in law can only help but clarify its application in the future. That would benefit all stakeholders. Arguably this hasn't been done enough in the past.

So basically you wouldn't bother trying.

FFS they've already stated that they will look for opportunities elsewhere. Isnt the Singapore stable coming to an end? Why wouldn't you set up Walker or Richards in a stable in OZ? Makes perfect strategic business sense especially when you see where NZ is headed. What's your point? Do you have no faith at all in our judicial system?

That is bollocks. I'm not defending Te Akau but what you are raising is the old chestnut that the law can be bought. It can't.

Be that as it may however you are assuming that Te Akau are driving it. For all we know it might be Bosson himself. That aside we may find that this Judicial Review clarifies some ambiguity in the rules to the benefit of ALL stakeholders that may be affected in the future. Generally that is how the legal system works.

No doubt the project management team is working to ensure horse training continuity.

This trifecta appealed to me yesterday: King of Trumps 1st Tom Waterhouse 2nd Speights on Tap 3rd $1,400!

That's the same incompetent QC that hammered the RIU in the Kevin Moreton/Purcell case. PS: You should know Thom-ass I have no friends. Seems though according to you this one has got by Guerin and Rodley (that does have an operatic ring to it!).

I heard this morning that Opie and his barrister were confident. A hearing has been scheduled for Monday before a Judge.

Are you saying that our legal system is corrupt? That is you can influence a Judge with money?

Slavery has since been abolished and minimum equal pay introduced. Geez get with the programme.

I guess we will find out tomorrow. Who knows it could all be a whole lot of smoke.