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Star Melbourne jockey Damian Lane will ride boom New Zealand three-year-old Catalyst in his upcoming Australian campaign. Catalyst is raced by Dick Karreman’s Oaks Stud with general manager Rick Williams confirming Lane would replace kiwi Troy Harris in the Group Three C S Hayes (1400m) at Flemington on February 15. “Damian Lane’s manager emailed and said Damian wouldn’t take another ride until he knew what the riding engagements were going to be,” Williams told NZ Racing Desk. Read more here - Racenews at BOAY - Catalyst has a new jockey for OZ.

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of Race 6, the Karaka Million 3 YO Classic (Restricted Listed Race) an Information was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr Oatham. He alleged that Senior Rider, Mr Innes permitted his mount TIBETAN to shift out near the 350 metres when not sufficiently clear of OUR CREED which ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of race 6, Karaka Million 3YO Classic, (Restricted Listed Race) an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr McDonald permitted his mount CONQUEROR to shift out near the 400 metres when not sufficiently clear of HASSTOBEGOOD which ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of race 4, Karaka Million 2YO, (Restricted Listed Race) an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Cameron permitted his mount DRAGON QUEEN to shift out when not sufficiently clear of DE LA TERRE approaching the 250 metres which ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of race 2, Henley Park Mr Tiz Trophy, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Waddell permitted his mount RUN TO PERFECTION to shift inwards when not sufficiently clear of WOODCOTE LASS that was checked passing the 1100 metres. ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

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Trainer has blinkers rethink on boom Kiwi Catalyst Article Author AAP 6:24PM26 January 2020 2 Comments Trainer Clayton Chipperfield has had a change of heart and boom New Zealand three-year-old Catalyst will not wear blinkers in Australia. After the gelding's sluggish start in Saturday's Group III Mr Tiz Trophy victory at Ellerslie, the trainer's immediate thoughts were to re-apply the blinkers. But after studying the replay, Chipperfield said it was not Catalyst's fault he came out last and the gear was unnecessary. "I thought straight away we might have made a blue in taking the hood off," Chipperfield told NZ Racing Desk. "However, when I've watched the replay a couple of times you can see he actually anticipated the start and smashed his head on the front of the gate. "As he steps back the gates have opened so that's why he has missed the kick. "I can confirm now he won't be wearing the hood for his first run in Australia. Catalyst easily closed the gap on his rivals approaching the home turn on Saturday and put them away comfortably. "He can just get himself going in a few strides," Chipperfield said. "You can put him anywhere you like in a race and he can catch them and put them away so quick. "He was eight lengths off them approaching the turn and by halfway up the straight he was home." Catalyst is booked on a flight to Melbourne in two weeks to prepare for the Group III C S Hayes (1400m) at Flemington. "He travelled home last night and put his head straight in the feed bin," Chipperfield said. "He had a bit of a run around his paddock this morning and is nice and free so he has come through the race well. "His main target is the Australian Guineas two weeks after that although we will be looking to make a statement first-up as he is still well in contention for a start in the All-Star Mile (March 14)." The final field for the $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Caulfield is primarily decided by public vote with Chipperfield aware his star needs more support to take one of the 10 automatic spots decided by that vote. "I think voting closes the day after the C S Hayes so it would be good to see him win or go really well so the Australian public get in behind him," Chipperfield said. "We know he has a big New Zealand following but we need that Aussie interest to get him over the line."

Yep just as I thought after a review of the race Blinkers are off.

Trainer has blinkers rethink on boom Kiwi Catalyst Article Author AAP 6:24PM26 January 2020 2 Comments Trainer Clayton Chipperfield has had a change of heart and boom New Zealand three-year-old Catalyst will not wear blinkers in Australia. After the gelding's sluggish start in Saturday's Group III Mr Tiz Trophy victory at Ellerslie, the trainer's immediate thoughts were to re-apply the blinkers. But after studying the replay, Chipperfield said it was not Catalyst's fault he came out last and the gear was unnecessary. "I thought straight away we might have made a blue in taking the hood off," Chipperfield told NZ Racing Desk. "However, when I've watched the replay a couple of times you can see he actually anticipated the start and smashed his head on the front of the gate. "As he steps back the gates have opened so that's why he has missed the kick. "I can confirm now he won't be wearing the hood for his first run in Australia. Catalyst easily closed the gap on his rivals approaching the home turn on Saturday and put them away comfortably. "He can just get himself going in a few strides," Chipperfield said. "You can put him anywhere you like in a race and he can catch them and put them away so quick. "He was eight lengths off them approaching the turn and by halfway up the straight he was home." Catalyst is booked on a flight to Melbourne in two weeks to prepare for the Group III C S Hayes (1400m) at Flemington. "He travelled home last night and put his head straight in the feed bin," Chipperfield said. "He had a bit of a run around his paddock this morning and is nice and free so he has come through the race well. "His main target is the Australian Guineas two weeks after that although we will be looking to make a statement first-up as he is still well in contention for a start in the All-Star Mile (March 14)." The final field for the $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Caulfield is primarily decided by public vote with Chipperfield aware his star needs more support to take one of the 10 automatic spots decided by that vote. "I think voting closes the day after the C S Hayes so it would be good to see him win or go really well so the Australian public get in behind him," Chipperfield said. "We know he has a big New Zealand following but we need that Aussie interest to get him over the line."

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Did you see when he was let go - he put in this huge bound and jumped up three gears! Breaking 1:09 at Ellerslie isn't too bad either!

Yes but those in charge at Trentham let it happen. No balls to fight back. Where's Des Coppins?

Easy as! Without blinkers.

Actually a few of my older mates have had problems. Definitely been an upgrade which reset username and password. For some their old passwords weren't compliant and they needed to reset. Also closing the app and restarting helps.

I've always liked Rozzo as a presenter. Very knowledgeable and doesn't come across as a know all. Pleasant change to the other two.

Uninstall reinstall.

The average punter I talk to doesn't understand that takeouts reduce the winnings they receive.

I think there has been an upgrade recently. I opened the app (not that it is a true app) and had been logged out. Which is usually a sign the app has been upgraded.

Geez All The Aces - looks like you hammered the Ozzie bookies!

Boom 3YO CatalystImage: Trish Dunell Boom Kiwi three-year-old Catalyst is expected to return in winning style at Ellerslie on Saturday, but the confidence levels must differ vastly based on what side of the ditch you hail from. The NZ TAB had priced Catalyst as a $1.10 chance to bank win his sixth win from seven starts when contesting Saturday's The Henley Park Mr Tiz Trophy (1200m). However, the Australian TAB was far more generous, opening him up at $1.60 before trimming that quote into $1.30. While the opening quote was spared, TAB reported one bet of $59,917 at $1.45, plus another bet of $34,000 at $1.40 from the same customer. That punter stands to profit $40,562.65 should Catalyst win first-up on Saturday. Catalyst remains at $1.30 with BetEasy and Sportsbet, which is interesting given the local perspective won't see him get out beyond $1.15 according to NZ TAB. See Michael Guerin's other Tweets Catalyst is entered for the All-Star Mile at Caulfield in March, and sits inside the top-10 in voting as of Thursday afternoon, with over three weeks remaining in the voting period.

Be careful what you wish for. As I guessed Hovdey is rich enough to have these views. Take the current issue that has been created out of nothing - the welfare of horses after racing. Who is going to carry the cost of caring for horses after they have finished racing? The owner? If 3,000 thoroughbreds are born each year in New Zealand and their average life expectancy is 25 years - where are they going to be looked after? After 20 years that is 60,000 horses! Beau will you step up and protest at the knackers truck at Karaka when the passed in mares, racing stock and other dispersals are loaded after the mixed sale? Doubt it but if you aren't at Karaka next week eating crayfish and drinking champagne you'd like to be. Many in this industry are their own worst enemies. The majority of New Zealanders don't care about racing and wouldn't care if whips were used or not. The majority of those remaining in the industry don't care about whips. Those that do have suddenly emerged from the woodwork after decades of silence because they are believing the fake news that there are thousands of people who abhor it. Bollocks. FFS even Thomaas is more worried about the possibility he might have been done out a few dollars on the punt because the jockey of the Wellington Cup winner used the whip more than the rules allow. His first self interest is supposedly a level playing field for his gambling not the welfare of the horse. While I'm at it - what a terrible bunch of races you have lined up at Trentham on Saturday. No capacity fields but 8 races filled with hacks.