Chief Stipe

From what Freda has told us trainers will have no option but to use the AWT due to the training surfaces it will be replacing. Isnt it 16m wide?

My understanding is that the poly mix is made up in Darwin according to specifications unique to each track location. The main variable being the type and quantity of wax. Did they really source anything from Northland? What port did the poly come through?

Reminds me of Winnies $1m races from a previous stint as Racing Minister. The difference I guess this time is the cash comes with an ongoing cost!

Was there a PowerPoint presentation we can post on BOAY?

That's rubbish. 1. Grooming twice a day x 7 days a week. More effort on raceday; 2. Cleaning at least once a day; 3. Watering when required; 4. Replacement of displaced poly "fill" weekly; 5. Complete rehab every 5 years at a cost of $250k; 6..... Geez did you have a mouth full of sausage rolls at question time?

"Natural Improvement"..... I thought you were going to have the same number of meetings on the grass track proper? Are you a church goer Pitty? God is going to fix the soil, drainage, irrigation and grass sward! Alleluia!

That's a shame Pitty considering you don't have far to walk to get to the meeting. Why don't you tap Saundry up for a share in one of your horses?

Cheap airfares - yeah right! It would cost me more than $500 to get there and from what I've heard from those who attended the meeting in Southland I'll only hear bulshit and jellybeans. I'm hoping someone such as yourself takes his rose tinted glasses off, puts his self-interest aside and asks the hard questions: What are the yearly maintenance costs? Where do the current trainers train while the construction is being done? Revenue projections. Will there be more stables built to accommodate dispossessed trainers from other venues? When will work be done to repair the main turf track? How will that be funded? .....

Rule Number(s): 869(2)-Whip Regulation (b)Following the running of Race 2, the Clubs NZ Race Day Sunday 31 January Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr S Renault against Licensed Open Horseman, Mr M Kerr, alleging a breach of Rule 869(2) in that he used his whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869(2)-Whip Regulation (b)Following the running of Race 3, the Hornby Workingmen’s Club Mobile Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr S Renault against Licensed Junior Horseman, Mr J Morrison, alleging a breach of Rule 869(2) in that he used his whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869(2)-Whip Regulation (b)Following the running of Race 3, the Hornby Workingmen’s Club Mobile Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr S Renault against Licensed Open Horseman, Mr C Thornley, alleging a breach of Rule 869(2) in that he used his whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869(2)-Whip Regulation (b)Following the running of Race 11, the Papanui Club Handicap Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr S Renault against Licensed Open Driver, Miss K Butt, alleging a breach of Rule 869(2) in that he used her whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of the Whip Regulations. ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869 (3) (b)Following the running of Race 11, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr S Renault, against Open Horseman Mr R Close, alleging a breach of Rule 869(3) (b) in that when driving FUTURA EASTON, he drove carelessly near the 250m when shifting ground outwards checking MORNINGSTAR GOLD which broke. ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869(2)Following the running of Race 4 an Information was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr N Ydgren alleging a breach of Rule 869(2) by Open Driver Mr T Chmiel. The information alleged, T Chmiel (SHESHEARTANDSOLE) used his whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of Whip Regulations. ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): Rule 802 (1)(a)This charge arises from the running of Race 4, the Barfoot and Thompson Steeplechase. An Information was filed pursuant to Rule 802(1)(a) by the Informant, Mr Williamson, alleging that Class D rider Mr Studd failed to comply with a directive in that he did not retire ZED CASE from the race when failing ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of Race 4, NZB Ready to Run Sale Trainers Series 1400 (Rating 65), an information was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr J P Oatham, against Licensed Jockey (Class A), Mr J D Laking, alleging that Mr Laking, as the rider of MARKUS AURELIUS in the race, “allowed his mount to ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638 (3)(b)This charge arises from the running of Race 3, the Dunstan Feeds Maiden Steeplechase. An Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (3)(b)(ii) by the Informant, Senior Stipendiary Steward Mr Williamson, alleging that Mr Kuru used his whip above shoulder height when riding the THE ANARCHIST prior to the ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(3)(b)(ii)Following the running of Race 6, Pryde’s Easifeed 1600 Rating 94, an information was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr J P Oatham, against Licensed Apprentice Jockey (Class B), Mr C A Campbell, alleging that Mr Campbell as the rider of SPLENDIOR in the race, “struck his mount 8 times prior to the ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

I've had no recount requests to date. Under the rules set by Counter Punch - Dougie breaks the tie over Spatchcock with 4 wins to 2. Spatchcock had 5 seconds! Quite a few had three winners for the day but no one with more than 4. If you had put $1 E/W on Dougies selection you would have collected $66.70 for a profit of $42.70. Well done Dougie!

Race 12 - nice win by Midfrew Luisianabeau when you consider it was 3 lengths last when the starter let them go. Well it looks like we have a tie between Spatchcock and Dougie for first. Big line up for second with Tacula, Trotsfan and Wolf tied on 15 points only one behind the first two. Perhaps Dougie is the moral winner with 4 winners compared to Spatchcock's 2. Results are provisional. Please do a count of your own scores as in my hurry to get the results up I may have made mistakes and request a recount if you think I have.

Race 11. We have a tie going into the last between Dougie and Spatchcock on 16 points apiece. Tacula 2 back on 14. Dougie is on 16 Duastar. Spatchcock - 7 Starwatch. Tacula - 8 Foregone Conclusion.

Looks like it is between Spatchcock, Dougie and Tacula. They each have different horses in the last two races.

Race 10. Dougie got a good dividend with the winner in that one!

Race 9. MikeyNZ saves his trousers. Stand down those on the underwear run!

After Race 8. One point between the first 3. Tacula holds the lead. Will there be a driver suspension? Who noticed the giving room to the outside horse to come to the rail and trail? Could someone head round to MikeyNZ's with some new underwear and keep watch - he hasn't scored a point yet!