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Stratford RC submission to parliament on racing reforms delivered with 'real fury' Mike Watson12:33, Feb 18 2020 STUFF Stratford Racing Club committee member Dr Murray Blue said the Government should be ashamed of proposals in the Racing Industry Bill. A vocal critic of proposed racing industry reforms remained upbeat after submitting to Parliament on proposals in the Racing Industry Bill. Stratford equine veterinarian and Stratford Racing Club (SRC) committee member Murray Blue presented a submission to the Infrastructure and Transport Select Committee on behalf of the racing club and Stratford community. "We had a good day in Wellington and there were some good vibes in the room from people," he said. STUFF Stratford racecourse continued to be used as a community asset by local sports clubs and schools. "But the numbers are against us and we don't want to get our hopes up. "It will depend on what recommendations come from the select committee." SIMON O'CONNOR/FAIRFAX NZ The Stratford Racing Club had its licence revoked in 2019 and the club's annual Christmas meeting transferred to New Plymouth. The Bill, based on recommendations from the Messara Report 2018 which called for the closure of 22 racing clubs including Stratford and Hawera, would be passed in July after the third and final reading. The report, by Australian racing administrator John Messara, who described the racing industry as "deeply distressed", sought to reinvigorate it to make it more profitable and attractive. Messara recommended outsourcing the TAB activities to international operators, reducing tracks and building synthetic tracks, and increasing stakes money to more than $100m a year. Blue said he made his feelings about the reforms strongly heard at the select committee hearing on Thursday. The Government should be "ashamed of itself " to propose the Bill, he told the committee. He said the government should be mandating for fair and equitable treatment for all participants in the industry, instead of "legalising the confiscation and theft of community assets", and ensure clubs are treated fairly by return of earnings. "It all stinks and I laid into them with real fury." Blue said four of the Bill's proposals should be scrapped including the confiscation of club property, and club constitutions being transferred to New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR). Club properties were community assets paid for by the community, not assets to be owned to the racing industry, he said. "The Stratford Racing Club was started by a small group of local farmers and businessmen who acted as guarantors for a loan from the Bank of Australasia which was used to purchase a property to be developed as a racecourse on the edge of the town in the 1880s." The proposal for NZTR to control SRC constitution was wrong when it was registered as an independent incorporated society, he said. The SRC lost its racing licence to hold the Christmas annual meeting which was transferred to New Plymouth. The club was one of the top commercially performing race courses for the TAB in off-course and fixed odds turnovers, he said. On course turnover at the December 29 meeting in New Plymouth fell from $124,000 to $101,000, while total turnover was down 28.4 per cent from $1.31m to $940,000. The Stratford community could not support underwriting its race meeting being held at another venue when local funds are transferred to another town, Blue said. The SRC hoped it have the licence revocation reversed but would continue to use the facilities as a community asset for training horses, and for local schools and clubs, he said. "I'm personally hopeful racing will be returned to Stratford."

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Rule Number(s): 330(3)(c)Prior to the running of race 5 an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 330 (3) (c). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Bosson failed to make the contracted weight for SWORD OF OSMAN. Mr Bosson said that he understood the Rule and confirmed he admitted the breach. Rule 330(3)(c) provides: “A ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of race 7, Joe McDonald Avondale Cup, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Innes permitted his mount PLATINUM INVADOR to shift out near the 125 metres forcing PAISLEY PARK into the line of DRAGON STORM which was checked. ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 642(1)Following the running of race 3, an Information was filed Instigating a Protest pursuant to Rule 642(1). The Informant, Ms Thornton, Rider of TUNZAGUTZ, alleged that QUICK PREVIEW or its rider placed 1st by the Judge interfered with the chances of TUNZAGUTZ placed 2nd by the Judge. The interference was ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869(2)Following the running of Race 3, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr Munro alleging a breach of Rule 869(2) by Junior Driver Mr K McNaught. The information alleged; you used your whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of Whip Regulations. Mr McNaught signed the ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): Rule 642(1)Following the running of Race 2 (Gisborne Scaffolding 2000) Information A12314 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It instigated a protest, alleging that the horse placed first by the Judge interfered with the chances of the horse placed second by the Judge, alleging "Interference in (sic) home straight". ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

RA bans the use of stockings for tongue ties Racing Australia has changed the rules on the use of tongue ties. Photo: Racing Post. Article Author Racenet10:15AM17 February 2020 0 Comments The days of trainers using a stocking as togue ties for horses will come to an end at the end of next month. Racing Australia has quietly introduced a rule banning the use of “nylon stocking and adhesive bandage” for tongue ties. RA’s Veterinary and Analysts Committee and the Chairman of Stewards Committee combined to propose the rule change. The RSPCA has voiced its opposition to the use of tongue ties, arguing they cause horses pain, anxiety and distress with difficulty swallowing as well as possible damage to the tongue by restricting blood flow. The new rules will require trainers to fit a leather strap or rubber band of at least 15mm in width or a Lycra or neoprene tongue tie at least 50mm wide. The new rule comes into force on April 1. Warrnambool trainer Daniel Bowman noted there had been no consultation with trainers and jockeys before RA changed the tongue tie rules. The use of tongue ties is banned altogether in Germany while other jurisdictions restrict the use of the gear during winter months.

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They ran the last 1200m in 1:08.5

They ran the last 1200m in 1:08.5.

Thomaas - surprise, surprise, surprise. WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. Didn't need blinkers - jumped perfectly. Didn't run like a drunken sailor. Quick time on a soft track. Catalyst would have appreciated it firmer. Good effort - definitely up to the best in OZ.

Williams believes the Clayton Chipperfield-trained Catalyst is on track to be better than his dad. “He’s more talented than Darci Brahma, he’s got more brilliant acceleration,” Williams said. “You have a look through the 200m sectionals of his win at Ellerslie first-up and how fast they are – and that’s knowing he wasn’t at his best.” After a slow start to the Gr.3 Mr Tiz Trophy (1200m) at Ellerslie last month, Catalyst was able clock a sizzling 43.87-second last 800m of the race that saw him break 11 seconds for three consecutive 200m splits from the 800m to the 200m, equating to a world-class 32.19 600m burst that paved the way to his sixth win from just seven starts.

Japanese rules: 5. Starting Gate Loading Procedures All JRA races use a Starting Gate System. The Starting Gate is a movable set of stalls with gates that open simultaneously at the start of the race. Prior to running in races conducted by the JRA, only horses which passed a gate test prior to the final declaration are able to run in the race. During the gate test, the starter will check the necessary loading procedures for a minimum twice, and a horse needs to be approved by the starter as being capable of loading, standing still and leaving (jumping out of) the stalls. Trainers are required to inform the JRA after the preliminary nomination if the horse has any unruly or specific behavior at the start. However, no special loading request will be permitted apart from request to load the horse first for efficient loading. Loading will take place under the direction of the starters. As a general rule, horses with odd numbers in the draw will be loaded first, followed by those with even numbers, and the horse with the highest number in the draw will be loaded last no matter whether the number is odd or even. This procedure is taken for the safety of horses and people concerned, for speedy and efficient loading to start the race. However, horses with blindfolds or those horses with bad records at loading may be loaded first no matter whether the draw is odd or even. Should there be an unruly horse with the highest number, the starter may decide to load the horse with the second highest number draw last.

You are an idiot Thomaas. All these extra requirements at the barriers have arisen through pandering to poorly prepared horses. The Japanese doesn't allow barrier blankets nor barrier attendants up on the barriers during the start. If a horse cannot behave without these then it cannot start. Prince of Arran second in the Melbourne Cup requires a barrier blanket and was not given compensation to use one when they were keen to take the horse to race in Japan.

A scratching. Catalyst now starts from 7.

The key point is there was no criminal case to answer. Subsequently one could argue that the RIU should have dealt with the matter through the JCA process in the first place.

Why don't they need Barrier Blankets in Japan?

aturday 4.50pm CS HAYES STAKES (G3) Stakes:174000 NZ Class:. Distance:1400 METRES Rail:True Entire Circuit TIPS EXTENDED FORM WATCH ALL FORM RUNNERS 11111 1. Catalyst (8) JJames McDonald(58.5) TClayton Chipperfield X7L0X 2. Yourdeel (3) JRegan Bayliss(58.5) THayes/Dabernig 12111 3. Alligator Blood (1) JRyan Maloney(57.5) TDavid Vandyke 251X3 4. Dalasan (4) JBen Melham(57.5) TMacdonald/Gluyas 1813X 5. Soul Patch (5) JCraig Williams(57.5) TKen Keys 1X4 6. Spend (7) JDwayne Dunn(56) TM, W & J Hawkes 2X142 7. Big Parade (6) JMichael Dee(55) TClare Cunningham 12X 8. Chenier (2) JDamien Oliver(55) TAnthony Freedman

Na Thomaas you've been well and truly humiliated and exposed as a fraud.

Only 8 starters. Alligator Blood draws 1. Catalyst draws 8.