Chief Stipe

So this season is over.

Hang on a minute is there a greater chance of injury if a horse is galloped? Don't more accidents happen in stables doing other things? Aside from that it is clear that we won't see any racing within 6 weeks. How long will it take to get horses fit?

How the hell is there any difference between "light exercise" and "galloping" in terms of Covid-19?

That's what I keep pointing out to JJ Flash. Same old same old.

Geez how many years do you all won't to go back? I would've thought there are more pressing CURRENT issues to discuss.

It's obvious who his "source" is.

This is only a rumour but from a 2 degree apart source. The constabulary have been investigating some of their ex colleagues now employed somewhere else. Has anyone else heard this? Be careful what you post or if you prefer PM me.

Where is that reported? Everything you've stated has no supporting evidence.

That's a positive. I guess it will be similar to EI protocols that they have prepared.

What they should be doing is assisting stakeholders to obtain the subsidies that are available. Oh and indicating how they are saving operational costs.

Rule Number(s): 870(5) - Lapped On ruleFollowing the running of race 4 the Otautau Vets Ltd Mobile Trot Stewards lodged a Protest under r870 (5) against the first placed KIWITRIX. The information alleged that KIWITRIX broke from its gait short of the finish line and was lapped on by CHRISTMAS BABE at the finish. Mr Williamson represented ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): Late scratched after deadlinePrior to Race 1 Licensed Trainers Ms N White and Mr L Callaway were charged by the Stewards for failing to scratch two horses before the advertised scratching deadline for the meeting. The information alleged that TAP’N’GO (Race 3) and ANDALE ANDALE (Race 4) were late scratched and in breach of r 534 ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

I think it might be too late Curious. The Government acted far too slowly and I see they are making exceptions all along the way now. For example they have just extended the time for NZ'ers to return to NZ to Friday. The inter-islander ferries have been given extra time as well. If they were serious then a lock down would be a lock down. Plus looking at the LONG list of ESSENTIAL services there will still be a lot of people still working.

Don't flatter yourself. If you continue to write your obsequious posts regarding RITA you'll keep getting a response. I'm surprised you haven't experienced the full wrath of Reefton!

The point is that the Mesara report is just a fancy rewrap of the policies that have been in place for the last 15 years at least except with less stealth. In my opinion it doesn't get what made NZ racing strong in the past and proposes draconian legislation to ride roughshod in continuing the poor policies that we have experienced in the last 15 years if not longer. They will fund that through asset sales.

You keep banging on about the "previous lot" however the "current lot" are cut from the same cloth at board level. In terms of the employees we have seen only one major change at Senior Management Level with Allen cut adrift. So at both the board and senior management we have the same old same old. With Mackenzie heading the board and the business I wonder what the odds are that he is taking home less than Allen? Bearing in mind that between 2018 and 2019 the CEO salary increased $20k. I guess CPI on $690 is a large amount! Hopefully we will hear shortly from the Board that Mackenzie and Senior Management above $280k a year have taken a cut in order to maintain distributions to the codes. Also the Board have foregone remuneration other than expenses for the forthcoming year. Seems none of them are short of a quid and most are on more than one board!

136 over $100k. I don't have an issue with the $100k per se. You don't get much in the market for under that. However the leadership team 8 in number pocketed $3m. 12 are on over $250k. There are 691 employees for a total salary bill of $61m. The 136 people pocket $21m in total. So 17% of the staff take home 33% of the total salary bill.

What is the "new" that is being presented?

End of tomorrow isn't it?

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If you have a horse in full racing trim doesn't it take a couple of weeks to properly wind it down safely?

Rule Number(s): 648(3) and 918(1)This Request for a Ruling was filed pursuant to Rule 648(3) and arises following the running of Race 4, The GRASSROOTS PETITION MAIDEN 1200 metres. The Informant, Stipendiary Steward, Mr A Coles, alleged that the rider of YOUKNOWWHATIMEAN (A Calder) weighed in 1kg underweight. Rule 648(3) provides that: ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of race 5, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Hashizume allowed BULLY BOY to shift out when not clear checking LADY SHABEEL near the 300 metres. Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner ... (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 Danis allowed AVOCA WILLOW to shift out when not clear of MY ZULU WARRIOR which was checked near the 300 metres. Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 870(3)1003(2)Mr Williams sought the disqualification of horse 4, CALL THIS FUN, placed 5th by the judge as it broke in excess of 50 metres inside the final 200 metres. Mr Williams sought disqualification of CALL THIS FUN pursuant to r 1003(2). Judge's placings were: 1st 7 BJ LINDENNY 2nd 10 SUPERFAST LAD 3rd ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article