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I think the "New Zealand structures" have had less relevance in "developing the assets" for more than a couple of decades now. Increasingly New Zealand breeding is measured on its overseas performance. Do you expect those overseas "infrastructures" to contribute? If New Zealand racing closed down there is a significant part of our breeding industry that would keep on - their advantages being historical mare families and good grass. The key in my opinion is making sure that racing plays to our core advantages. Has anyone thought what impact All Weather Tracks will have on our breeding industry? What impact will this have and the closing of racetracks have on the last big breeding establishment in the south - White Robe Lodge? These are the key factors that haven't been addressed nor aligned with the "NZ Breed of Thoroughbred". In this respect the big studs have been their own worst enemy. They've pushed for tiered stakes, sweep stake races that suck an inordinate amount of money out of the general pool, handicapping that skews towards fillies and mares (weakens the breed) and have been major players in all the decisions that were wrong. What's more it has been driven from one area in New Zealand - the Waikato. Once strong breeding centres in the South, Central and Wairarapa have been squeezed out.

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of Race 10 (JP Wills Bloodstock 2000) Information No. A13383 was filed with the Judicial Committee. The Informant alleged that Mr Oliver angled his mount SILVER NUGGET out when not clear of ZINZAN (O Bosson) which was checked near the 500m). Mr Oliver said that he understood the ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638 (1)(d)This charge arises from the running of Race 9, the Auckland Co-Op Taxis 1200. Senior Stipendiary Steward Mr Williamson filed an Information pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d) alleging that Apprentice rider, J Fawcett allowed (MANRICO) to shift out when not clear, making contact with BLOOD WARRIOR (S McKay), ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of Race 7 (Group 3 NZB Ready To Run Sale Trainers Series) an Information was lodged by Mr Jones alleging a breach of Rule 638 (1) (d) in that S Collett (SUPREME HEIGHTS) allowed her mount to shift inwards near the 1100m crowding SPRING TIDE (L Hemi) and CONOR O’CEIRIN (T Taiaroa) ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of Race 5 an Information was lodged by Mr Jones alleging a breach of Rule 638 (1) (d) in that Richard Oliver (IMBLAZE) allowed his mount to shift inward when not clear of TELLYAWHAT (A Mudhoo) which was dictated into the line of EMPRESS TZU HSI (D Hirini) which clipped a heel and ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

The problem with this debate is it becomes binary or tribal. Like most things at the moment. Rational well researched debate looking at the complete range of variables goes out the window. Where are the numbers, the revenue projections, the maintenance costs? Seems to be a punt in the dark to me. Plus decisions made by the same group that hasn't got one right in the last 20 years.

Why has Racing Victoria said no more than two? Probably because those who pay the revenue dont like to punt on them. Oh and the higher maintenance costs.

"Seeing" one doesn't add to one's expertise if you don't ask the right questions and have done the research. Which seems to be what our illustrious leaders didnt do.

Changed what? Geez you can be obtuse!

Is this not your view Mikie?

That's all you do Mehe - you are obsessed about it!

Whatever! In fact the topic is about the Harness CEO. From what I see it is also about what influence and control the CEO has over Harness Racing. The Whip Rule sub-topic is a way of exploring what that influence and control is.

I wasn't referring to you I was referring to Mehe - who has a habit of coming on here just to have a go at Brodie.

FFS - I may as well not post on my own forum! Quite frankly I have no opinion on either of you when it comes to making dicks of yourselves! As I said I was interested in the process. You both had views poles apart. I was interested to see what the facts were and what the process was. I posted those. Nothing more nothing less. MY OPINION is that the truth lies somewhere between both your views. So for the record it would appear that YOU BOTH disagree with ME! All well and good!

LOL.

Yeah na we make phonetic exceptions.

I was interested in the Whip Rule creation process. The point of my input was to provide some substance to the debate - you know raise it above a personality fight about you said he said point scoring! But eh drag it back down again. Now you have woken up Mehe (he must have thought he was still in lock down) so you have some help now.

LOL at least you give us all a laugh!

FFS Mehe the only time you post is to have a dig at Brodie. You can't help yourself. Everyone can see that - except you of course.

LOL I'm sure he can look after himself. Obviously not as worried about him as much as you are. Is this some kind of bromance?

Pray enlighten us all with your erudite analysis!

I haven't. I'm not defending him.

Maybe that's the case however he is still entitled to express his opinion and defend it. His opinions deserve to be challenged but that doesn't mean he needs to be personally attacked. You seem to be obsessed Mehe with Brodie.

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So you consider this post to be "not negative"? Your first post in how long? And it's attacking Brodie? Not even a comment on the Topic? I doubt you have even read what I posted or if you have your blinkered view of Brodie doesn't let you see that I didn't actually agree with him!