Chief Stipe

Pool sizes are still displayed for an individual race. It just seems harder to find them AFTER a race. I imagine that is now considered "commercially sensitive." In saying that we have never been able to see the size of the fixed odds book.

Apprentice jockey Hazel Schofer rides into New Zealand history books with six-win day 09:04, Aug 09 2020 PETER RUBERY/RACE IMAGES Aricina bolts clear for a win to make it six victories on the day for apprentice rider Hazel Schofer in Hawera on Saturday. Apprentice jockey Hazel Schofer rode herself into the New Zealand racing history books on Saturday, after a remarkable six-win effort in Hawera. The 21-year-old Taranaki rider became the first apprentice to record a half-dozen victories in the one day, with her stunning feats also taking her to the top of the jockey premiership. Four of Schofer’s wins came for her boss – New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock, who also celebrated six wins overall on the day, thanks to two further victories from Lisa Allpress at Te Rapa. PETER RUBERY/RACE IMAGES Trainer Allan Sharrock with Hazel Schofer following the stunning six-win feats. Schofer, who only returned to riding after the Covid-19 lockdown following an extended break due to weight issues, claimed victories for Sharrock on Shanghai Express, Tavi Mac, Beckidboo and Aricina, and also bagged wins on the Warren Bolton-trained Jazamour and veteran galloper Dolcetto for Sylvia Kay. With Allpress also coming out on top with The Grinder and Cannoli, it also made it a super six for Sharrock, who had five of the horses enter the meetings as favourites. “I said to a few of my mates if I had the luck, I could win five and we ended up going one better,” he said. “As things turned out, my horses were suited as most were drawn wide and were back runners which is how the pattern on the day at Hawera worked out. JOHN VELVIN/STUFF Hazel Schofer only recently returned to racing after an extended break. (File photo) “In saying that, they still had to be good to win and I’m pretty sure I’ve never trained more than four on a day so to get six winners is just unbelievable.” Sharrock was quick to compliment the performance of Schofer who has made every post a winner in her return to racing. “I don’t think you will find that any other three-kilogram claimer has ever ridden six in a day,” he said. “I was actually hoping to get seven for her and for me, but we missed out. “She [Schofer] rode consistently all day and although there are a few things we have to tidy up, she is a kid going forward in a hurry. “I think racing needs more like Hazel as she presents well, speaks well on television and she is a good kid.” Schofer’s leap to the top of the jockey table was also mirrored by Sharrock’s jump up to the top of the standings. “If you asked me if I’ve ever been on top of the premiership, I would say probably never so that’s marvellous,” Sharrock said. “I might have to get a photo of that, but honestly it has truly been a special day.”

What would be interesting to find out is what deal RITA/NZTR/HRNZ did with Raceform Publications aka Denis Ryan and Donald Hancock. Afterall there weren't very supportive of The Informant were they? With the new found secrecy around everything financial we will probably never get an insight into this new deal. However if it is anything like the shenanigans that went on with the Broadcasting arm of RITA/NZRB then some individuals will be benefiting more than others and it won't be joe punter/public.

Difficult to say as this part of the changes under the new Act was quite vague (a lot of the Act is!). Supposedly TAB NZ will be only responsible for providing a betting platform. The code marketing will be done by each of the code administrations.

There are several AW training tracks - Foxton beach, Peka Peka etc.

My point is it is a mockery. They have created a tier yet when it suits they throw that tier out the window. You will probably find that the lesser stake race subsidised the higher stake race in terms of return in revenue. Is that fair? Can't they afford the put on extra races at their previous advertised tier rates? If not then get rid of the tiers. Align stakes to revenue returns and horse numbers. Stop this aspirational stake bullshit and get the lower ranks up and running. Then we may get some decent fields flowing through. The R99 "open" race at Hawera was a joke of a handicap race. I also find it amusing that all the constraints we were led to believe existed in the past are no longer relevant. For example how quick were they in the pre-financial insolvency period to put on extra races if there were large numbers of nominations? Remember all the excuses they trotted out.

Unlike you I have read the ACT and have also had extensive work experience implementing systems to comply with the AML Act. That's why I know a). you haven't read the Act; b). you don't understand it; c). when it comes to the TAB's implementation of it you know shyte. Don't let your ego get in the way of reality. You are the last person I would go to seeking help. Do you want me to repost what I said to you in response to your advice? As for legal threats well that is part and parcel of providing a platform for ALL to post on - including you. In that regard I generally have more on those that threaten than they have on me. That's your standard response when you have been spanked. You post disinformation, asked to provide the evidence and then run and hide. You wonder why you don't have any credibility!

And Chris Johnson.

Over half the card - 75%.

It is NOT the law. Post the relevant piece of legislation to prove it!

When you look at OZ it makes you wonder why anyone bothers here. I like checking out where some of these OZ meetings are held. Today I checked out Barcaldine. A town of 1,400 people 500km inland from Rockhampton on the Capricorn Highway. Middle of nowhere! Barcaldine Queensland 4725, Australia https://maps.app.goo.gl/af4yXkyNGU8j5gHe8 $11,000 races! Of course we all know where Alice Springs is. All races there today were $18,000.

There you go the girls rode 12 out of 12! Most of them by apprentices!

11 races so far. All won by female jockey's. 6 of them by apprentice Hazel Schofer! Mind you there was only about 4 male jockey's racing! What will happen in the last? Chris Johnson spoil the party?

Harden up Ranga just get an old chaff sack. If you are worried about your knees leave a bit of chaff in the sack.

Trademe. Does JJ Flash sell yoga mats?

Try WeChat or TikTok.

Is he "helping" you?

Has anyone noticed that the apprentice allowances disappear and reappear? Look at Fiano below. One minute claiming 4kgs - next minute no claim. I thought I was going crazy when I backed horses that had a claim only to see at race time the claim had gone!

Well I'm sure your help can continue through normal channels like - phones, personal email, etc. The law doesn't say that.

Yeah well the rest of us were watching the Waikato Steeplechase. As for your PM function - why do you need it?

So you make statements but don't have the research at your finger tips to prove the veracity of them? Planning on Aussie races obviously.

Flash I don't understand why you actually post anything. You obviously don't support racing in any form. Is it a pathological need to be seen and heard?

Can you show us where in the law it states this?

FFS why don't you just blame Adam and that bloody apple!

I've locked this thread. Sadly the industry has lost a talented individual who many of you would have been applauding a couple of years ago. A young person trying to make his way in what is a hard sport - a sport that requires hard work and long hours to scratch a living. Although it is another matter the suits at the numerous industry head offices should hang their heads in shame for their years of largesse. My personal opinion is that, although he has made some serious mistakes, he has been put under considerable pressure by one individual from the RIU who has been in pursuit of something that does not exist. Until that person is removed from the RIU and INCA is closed there are likely to be more cases such as this. Indeed there already has been. We ALL make mistakes - some bigger than others. NONE of us are fully privy to the each others situations. I've locked the thread because in my opinion it has lost balance and the views expressed here are not going to help any of the parties concerned. That's what they need - help - one thing I know is there will be NO help provided by the industry nor from the sorry lot that kicked off this chain of events.