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Nope. If he does indeed have "goss to share" he can share it publicly. Otherwise it is just gossip. Harness racing seems to be very good at bringing down its own. If he is sure of his "sources" and what "he knows" then he should share it.

Nope JJ lost his privilege of using PM. That happened when I was informed that he was actively promoting and trying to encourage posters to move to another site and making derogatory comments. The PM function isn't a right nor is removing it a conflict with the principle of free speech. Now he will say that is hypocrisy on my part as I condoned it when others did it when moving here. That is not correct either. Not only did I not have the power to stop people I didn't condone or encourage it.

But you, who apparently knows more than the rest of us, is happy to be a "secret squirrel".

FFS what are you actually smoking? Happy to spread information in private messages using this forum but not post publicly what you know. Which means one of two things - you actually know nothing or what you think you know wouldn't stand up to scrutiny. As for INCA - have you found anyone guilty yet?

Good post Mikie. I think one of JJ's J's must be Joseph as in Goebels - Minister of Propaganda. The fact is the TAB has shifted costs to the codes which makes them look good but overall the industry isn't better off. In fact with the duplication of resources you would say it is worse off. The conspiracist in me suggests that this favours the Thoroughbred code as they have the assets to pilfer and also a more wealthy owner and breeder group.

Oh now you know something.....we've all seen that before. I don't have time for works of fiction! Of course you don't post your erudite cogent analysis of the financials because you know you will be torn to shreds!

Geez it's like drawing teeth! Any more detail? Why don't you post it here? Or do you prefer your own echo chamber? I assure you I'm not banned from any forum and those that are tend to wear that as a badge of honour. I choose where I want to post.

Brilliant so the fact is you were conveying you knew more than the rest of us but in fact you know SFA!

Or at least until a finalised plan was available to fix the turf tracks at Ellerslie, Te Rapa, Awapuni, Trentham and Riccarton. BTW do they still race at Trentham?

You go first after all you stated first there was more to it and you have "respectable sources" even if they do use the "bush telegraph".

If you are confident of the veracity of your "news" then post it. After all the truth is a good defence.

Rule Number(s): 638(3)(b(ii)Following Race 5, Stipendiary Steward, Mr B Jones lodged an Information with the Judicial Committee alleging a breach of Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) in that you (L Hemi) used your whip on more occasions than permitted prior to the 100m. At the outset of the hearing, Ms Hemi confirmed she understood the Rule and ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): Rule 638(3)(b)(ii)Following the running of the FRANKLIN AUCTIONS COUNTIES CUP an Information was lodged by Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr J Oatham against Class A Rider Mr O Bosson alleging that Mr Bosson used his whip excessively prior to the 100 metres mark. Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) provides: A Rider shall not shall not strike ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): Rule 638(3)(b)(ii)Following the running of the FRANKLIN AUCTIONS COUNTIES CUP an Information was lodged by Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr J Oatham against Class A Rider Mrs L Satherley alleging that Mrs Satherley as the Rider of LIVIN' ON A PRAYER used her whip excessively prior to the 100 metres mark. Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): Rule 638(1)(d)Following the running of the BROKERWEB 1200 an Information was lodged by Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr JM Oatham against Mr OP Bosson the Rider of ROCH 'N' HORSE alleging that Mr Bosson angled his mount out near the 200 metres mark when not clear of HONG KONG'S FOLKS (Rider C Dell) which was crowded and ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): Rule 638(1)(d)Following the running of the BROKERWEB 12OO an Information was lodged by Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr J Oatham against Apprentice Jockey Mr Y Coonee alleging that Mr Coonee as the Rider of MANRICO angled his horse inwards near the 800 metres mark when not clear of A PROPER LADY (Rider L Innes) which ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Have McCutcheon or Ching chaired a hearing? As long as I can remember there have been non legal people involved but the chair seems to always have legal training especially on complex issues. You must admit it is a bit of an overkill to have a QC deliberating on a whip charge that has been admitted and where penalty has been set by precendent.

Not true. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/from-bar-to-bench-napier-prosecutor-jo-rielly-becomes-a-judge/FABAWKDMYO6KXMMW55JVR2KK7M/#:~:text=The appointment has been announced,in Napier on June 11.

Yep Robalan raced free legged.

Rule Number(s): 869(3)(b)Following the running of Race 5, McCracken’s Sports & Goods Mobile Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mrs C M Tibbs, against Licensed Open Driver, Mrs J J A Young-Grant, alleging that, as the driver of ALEXY in the race, she “drove carelessly in the early stages by allowing her horse ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

I haven't looked closely at the numbers yet....but Nearly $1m on a special project named "Racing Administration System".....obviously nothing to do with checking the handicapping.

60 glossy pages - the first 50 pretty pictures. 1524757772_NZTRAR2019-20HiRes_RBG_29_Oct20.pdf

Godolphin’s travelling foreman Nacim Dilmi could be forgiven for feeling like a nomadic gypsy given how he has spread his wings this year – but believes a change of scenery for Kementari will bring out the best in the enigmatic galloper on Saturday. Dilmi and wife Lauren are currently in Perth with Kementari who will contend for the Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m) on Saturday, and Trekking who is the favourite for the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes seven days later. The Perth trip is the third time this year French horseman Dilmi has had to quarantine due to the COVID pandemic as he has also been on the ground for Godolphin during the Adelaide and Brisbane carnivals. He has seen a few changes of scenery in that time but believes the one currently being experienced by Kementari will bring out the best in the galloper who has not won since his Randwick Guineas triumph in March 2018. Many punters have sacked James Cummings-trained Kementari, who warmed up for a Railway Stakes tilt with a third-placed finish behind fellow Railway contender Kay Cee in the Group 2 Lee Steere Stakes at Ascot on November 7. But Kementari, along with stablemate Trekking, has now spent extra time frolicking in the waters of Perth’s beautiful Kwinana Beach and Dilmi believes that has made a big difference to the six-year-old. “Kementari has spent a lot of time in Sydney and Melbourne but coming here to Perth for him is a completely different environment,” Dilmi said. “The weather is great and he absolutely loves going to the beach here, he just power walks through the water. “We can’t take them to the beach as often in Sydney and Melbourne and for Kementari’s mind I think some extra beach time has done him really well. “The improvement in him since he had his first run in Perth is amazing, he looks magnificent and he has improved coat wise and how he is in his mind is also much better.” Godolphin travelling foreman Nacim Dilmi. Kementari is stabled with Perth trainer Neville Parham – the Godolphin galloper is within eyeshot of one of his main Railway Stakes rivals Kay Cee. The Blue Army has taken extra confidence by a statement from wealthy Perth owner Bob Peters. Peters owns Railway Stakes favourite Inspirational Girl ($3.40) but has declared Kementari ($10) is the horse to beat from barrier one. “It was quite interesting that Bob Peters got interviewed on radio and he was saying Kementari was the horse to beat,” Dilmi said. “For someone like Bob Peters, who has won this race the last two years, to say that was terrific.” Depending on how Kementari races this Saturday, there is a chance he could contest the Group 1 Kingston Town Classic (1800m) a fortnight later. Dilmi hasn’t been home to Sydney much this year and at the end of the Perth carnival he is set to fly straight to Queensland to prepare Godolphin’s horses for the rich Gold Coast Magic Millions carnival in January. “I’ve been away from home so much, it’s lucky I’ve got no kids and no pets,” Dilmi quipped.

Trekking (Winterbottom) and Kementari (Railway) enjoyed a nice recovery session at the beach this morning in Perth!

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of Race 9, Vernon & Vazey Truck Parts Premier, an Information was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr JP Oatham, against Licensed Jockey (Class A), Ms SL Wynne, alleging that Ms Wynne, as the rider of GLORIOUS OCEAN in the race, “permitted her mount to shift inwards over the ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article