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Can you cut down the personal insults Thomaas? In my opinion Mardigras is far from being an idiot. "Especially in Group racing where the pace is USUALLY on in big fields" More often than not it is the complete opposite especially in NZ. The Melbourne Cup - Grp 1, big field of 24 and ZERO pace. "There was no issue with going to the rail as he simply popped off it when he wanted." Perhaps popping off the rail cost him a length or failing to improve his position cost another length or three. It wasn't a confident ride in my opinion. However beaten by a much better horse on the day. "The fact was drawing a better marble would have allowed Opee a closer slot...and the overarching fact is that most races are won by those handy to the action." This statement isn't "fact" it is "FICTION". The statistics do not support your theory at all. Actually they don't support any of your theories. However back to Melody Belle - she ran the fastest sectionals of the day BUT she did draw next to Hartnell. One went forward one went back. Her first 200m was the slowest split of the whole race. She only needed to run half a second quicker over that 200m to be right behind Hartnell.

Rule Number(s): 869(4)(6)(b)(c)Following the running of Race 1 an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mrs C Tibbs alleging a breach of Rule 869 (4)(6)(b)(c) by Amateur Driver Mr R Reekie. The Information stated that “R Reekie (DONEGAL CARRICKFIN) forced RAINY RIVER wider on the track near the 1600m”. Mr Reekie had signed ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): Rule 869(2)Following the running of the BLACK DOG FURNITURE MOBILE PACE an Information was lodged by Senior Stipendiary Steward Mr S Mulcay against Advanced Amateur Horsewoman Ms M Northcott alleging that Ms Northcott as the driver of HIGH POINT used her whip on more occasions than permitted under clause (b) of ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of race 6, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Kozaki allowed his mount MATUZALEM to shift in when not sufficiently clear of APELLIDO which shifted in forcing MY SUPERIOR GIRL in crowding FIRODEN which was hampered ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of race 4, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Jones allowed his mount KATIE PERRIE to shift in when not sufficiently clear of JUST TREASURE which clipped a heel and blundered dislodging its rider near the 1700 metres. ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 642(1)Following the running of race 6, an Information was filed Instigating a Protest pursuant to Rule 642(1). The Informant, Mr J Bell, Trainer of ATA RANGI, alleged that IRON EAGLE or its rider placed 3rd by the Judge interfered with the chances of ATA RANGI placed 4th by the Judge. The interference was ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Exactly they have had the result in their hands for how long?

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Got sent the following asking to sign an online petition at Change.org: Greyhounds are severely mistreated and abused throughout their lives for the purpose of sport. They are kept in wire cages for approximately 23 hours a day, unable to move freely and be active. They start racing at 18 months old and many don't make it to the "retirement" age of 4 or 5, even though their natural lifespan is anywhere between 10 to 14 years. When they are injured, they are often killed as their injuries prevent them from racing again, or racing at the desired speeds. An even larger number of healthy greyhounds are killed simply because they don't run fast enough and therefore aren't economically viable. Live baiting is a common practise in greyhound racing. Live rabbits, piglets, possums, and even kittens are mauled to death by the greyhounds as part of their training. As Kiwis, we are kind and compassionate towards one another. We've seen some pretty tough times and our empathy and grace bring us closer together and help others heal. I believe in the goodness of all of us in NZ. Since New Zealand is one of only eight countries to still carry out commercial greyhound racing, it's clear that we are falling behind and need to step up. I know I wouldn't want my dogs to be treated the same way we allow these dogs to be treated. We can help put an end to their suffering. It's time for the cruelty to end.

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Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of Race 9 an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr D Wadley, against Licenced Jockey Mr L Callaway in that he “permitted his mount KEEP THE CASH to shift inwards when not sufficiently clear of HEAD OFFICE which was checked near the 1150 metres”. Rule 638(1)(d) reads as ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 649(1)(a)Mr C Johnson - Class A Rider (DARK PRINCESS) - omitted the irons from his saddle when weighing out with DARK PRINCESS having to be re-saddled delaying ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869 (3) (b)Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr N Ydgren, filed an information against Advanced Amateur Driver, Ms S Wigg, alleging a breach of Rule 869(3) (b) in that when driving RAKE, she drove carelessly when shifting ground outwards near the 800mm, causing interference to EL CAPITAN, driven by Ms C Wigg and XMAS ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of race 4, Agrowquip John Deere 1200, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Goindasamy permitted his mount DESTINATION to shift in when insufficiently clear of ERIDANI which was checked approaching the 800 metres. Rule 638(1) ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(3)(b)(ii)Following the running of race 7, OMF Stakes, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (3)(b)(ii). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Innes used the whip excessively prior to the 100 metres when riding FISCAL FANTASY. Mr Innes said that he understood the Rule and confirmed he admitted the ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

True but half of those races in OZ are non tote races. However I agree WTF put races up run in the dark in America that don't have any pools!

You'll use that information HOW?

But that they do that every day every race!

Weasels don't have curly tails like apostrophes.

In Weir's case it is "alleged"