Chief Stipe

Rule Number(s): 638(3)(b)(ii)Following the running of Race 8 (Rangiora Equine-Julie Laurich Memorial 1400), Information No. A12930 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It was alleged by the Informant that Ms Newman the Rider of JUDYS SONG used her whip excessively prior to the 100m. Ms Newman said that she understood the Rule, ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869(2)& Use of the Whip RegulationsFollowing the running of Race 1, Dakins Group (Amateur Drivers) Mobile Pace, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr P Williams, against Licensed Advanced Amateur Driver, Mr A L Fitzgerald, alleging that Mr Fitzgerald, as the driver of JIMMY CANNON in the race, “used his whip on more occasions ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869(4)&(6)(b)&(c)Following the running of Race 8, PI & GJ Kennard (Fillies & Mares) Mobile Trot, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr P Williams, against Licensed Open Driver, Mr D J Butt, alleging that Mr Butt, as the driver of GOLD CHAIN in the race, “shifted outwards prior to the 1000 metres forcing ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869(2)& Use of the Whip RegulationsFollowing the running of Race 4, Airpark Canterbury Trot, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr P Williams, against Licensed Junior Driver, Miss S J Tomlinson, alleging that Miss Tomlinson, as the driver of MAGICAL MATTY in the race, “used her whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Yes McLeans Island was an idea I had as well. The only issue is potential flooding due to proximity of the Waimak. I even went to the stage of superimposing a Pakenham Training type complex on the area using Google Maps. Haven't worked out how to post it here yet!

I know. But what else does one do to keep those that need to be accountable accountable.

What's he paying - $101 a place? Yeah na the NZ TAB would never offer that.

Whatever this site is focused on making sure racing survives.

Channel X ex-jockies threatened BOAY and the Chief Stipe with a defamation law suit.

How long does it take for a loaf of bread to go stale?

Well the threat has come to nothing. The moral of the story is stick to your guns and don't bow to hollow threats. What does that tell you about those that make the threats? "All piss and no wind" "All hat and no cattle" Can anyone else come up with some better descriptions?

Rule Number(s): 632(1)Mr Oatham sought a ruling as to whether the horse NO QUANTUM was denied a fair start in Race 4. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

You obviously haven't met many smart people or people who actually have successful careers in employment law.

NZTR you are dropping the ball, the reins and your feet have fallen out of the stirrups! Show some gumption and post a calendar of dates for the next 6 months at least! Give some certainty to all the people on the ground that are working hard to provide YOU with a product. As a Project Manager I had a maxim that I was often requoted on: The first principle of Project Management is to define the Black and White and only then can you manage the Grey! So NZTR define the black and white of the calendar! Give some certainty to people to plan - you have no idea of the timelines to train and get horses to the races. You have ONE JOB - do it! If shyte comes our way then MANAGE it - manage the grey! Doing NOTHING is worse than doing something and maybe only getting less than 10% of it wrong!

Wooh ease up there tiger! You posted something that was blatantly wrong. I gave you the opportunity to provide supporting evidence to validate your position and you declined. So I responded with a link and a document that clearly shows your statements expressed as "facts" were wrong. Do want me to post more? Do you want me to post legal precedents that support my view? I hate throwing out the "who I know" justification BUT not only have I had an interest in Employment Law (you have to if you are employed as a Senior Manager) but a friend of mine was an Employment Court Judge and another is a leading Employment Court Barrister. The latter has written books on the subject! I stand by my assertion that this Board has had 18 months to make substantive changes. They had 6 months to make changes AND put themselves in a position where they wouldn't have needed to get a benefit gift of $50 million from the Government. Now if posting an opinion and supporting them with facts is wrong then only God can help the NZ Racing Industry.

I actually don't care what you or anyone else thinks about me personally BUT I do care when I see absolute crap written when I have experience and knowledge to confirm it so. The only reason any restructure goes as slow as this one is because those doing it are incompetent and/or risk adverse. That's the last thing the Racing Industry needs. It needs decisive action and leadership. We haven't seen that in 18 months with this crowd.

Check this out Greg. https://www.business.govt.nz/hiring-and-managing/getting-the-best-from-people/team-restructuring/ Oh look at that.....2 weeks from start to finish! restructuring-tasklist.pdf

Why? Because you are full of BS. I've been through a number of restructures both as an employee and Senior Manager. I also have a good friend who is one of New Zealands top employment lawyers. I've actually discussed this subject at length with him. The employment law has been well and truly tested and there is a long established process to follow. It does NOT need to be a lengthy process. Indeed too long a process could be seen as unfair as it would be akin to "hanging the sword of Damocles" above someone's head." Actually my lawyer friend actually said that in an ERA hearing.

Quote the law and/or an employment lawyer and prove me wrong?

No shit Sherlock! Doesn't take a "business expert" such as yourself to work out that if NZRB/RITA functions have been distributed to the codes! So in total when you look across all the organisations involved including the new ones you'll find that the numbers will have increased.

Business experience where? I'm telling you now you are just plain dumb wrong. Geez I've even seen Government Departments do a restructure in less than 4 weeks! There is NO employment law that stops you from restructuring your business quickly.

That's absolute rubbish. You can turn a restructure around in less than 4 weeks. I've been in organisations where that has happened. These goons have had over 12 months to sort the crap out. It is just plain incompetence. Even the fact that they went from NZRB to RITA would have assisted in fast tracking changes. The fact is they have sat on their hands for over 18 months!

Kiwi Trifecta with one horse!

Why doesn't he base himself in the TAB's Parnell offices? At least Auckland has a harness track and in lockdown he'd have a legitimate excuse not to travel. The golf courses are better up there as well compared to Wellington.