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Look on the brightside as least the Trackside Presenters now have another opportunity to use the word "aftermath" correctly!

Auckland Thoroughbred Racing will host the inaugural running of the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) in just over a fortnight, and the Club’s Chief Executive Paul Wilcox is excited to announce Hankee Alpha (NZ). No images? Click here Hankee Alpha Flying the Flag for Locals in The NZB Kiwi Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR) will host the inaugural running of the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) in just over a fortnight, and the Club’s Chief Executive Paul Wilcox is excited to announce Hankee Alpha (NZ) will carry the hopes of the locals in the $3.5 million showpiece. Hankee Alpha is a fourth NZB Kiwi runner for Wexford Stables’ Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, alongside Sought After (NZ) (Waikato Stud), Sethito (NZ) (Waikato Thoroughbred Racing) and Checkmate (NZ) (Wexford Stables). A filly by Champion sire Proisir, Hankee Alpha impressed on debut with a 6-1/2 length romp at Te Aroha, a performance she backed up in style in Rating 65 grade in her following start, placing her firmly in the conversation for the NZB Kiwi. After two months away from the races, Hankee Alpha returned to finish a game fifth in the Group 3 Almanzor Trophy (1200m) on TAB Karaka Millions Night, an effort that sealed the deal for Wilcox and his team. “She’s impressed in her racing and finished off really well on TAB Karaka Millions night,” Wilcox said. “We’ve looked at her, we’ve had our ratings expert look at her, and we’ve seen that there is plenty of upside. “From her very first start, she was one we identified to keep an eye on and that’s proven to be the case, we’ve liked what we’ve seen and we’re very excited about what she has to offer.” While Hankee Alpha has shown plenty on the track, Bryan and Dee Black, who race her alongside Jenny Courtney, have a long-standing relationship with ATR, making negotiations straightforward between the two parties. “We’ve got a great association with Bryan Black, he’s been a massive supporter of our Club, as was his father before him,” Wilcox said. “We mainly worked with Bryan and Dee in making the negotiations, and coming to an agreement with them was very simple. “He had in his mind what he wanted, as did we, and it was great to put it together in the end.” Hankee Alpha will take her place in Saturday’s Listed Trevor and Coralie Eagle Uncle Remus Stakes (1400m) as a final lead-in run for the NZB Kiwi, and her co-trainer Lance O’Sullivan is expecting a good showing from the filly. “We certainly thought she had the ability to earn a slot and she ran well in the Almanzor Trophy. She got around Ellerslie and I think her sectionals were very respectable,” O’Sullivan said. “We were very pleased. “This race will only continue to improve her and we expect her to put up a good performance. “It was the Blacks’ decision to run and they’re very excited to have a horse in the race. For us, it’s a reflection of a year of hard work and it’s a huge thrill to have four runners in the race, it’s the big dance of the year.” Back at ATR, Wilcox now turns his attention to delivering the spectacle of Barfoot & Thompson Champions Day, where the NZB Kiwi takes centre stage on a star-studded card. The day boasts four elite Group 1 races - the Sistema Stakes (1200m), HJKC World Pool New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m), Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m), and Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m) - alongside a stellar lineup that includes the Group 2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m), Group 3 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Sunline Vase (2100m), Group 3 Haunui Farm King’s Plate (1200m), the Windsor Park Stud Trophy (1500m), and the Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series Final (1400m). “It’s going to be a very busy period and has been for quite some time, but it’s an important raceday and the team understands the importance of it, it’s certainly not lost on us,” Wilcox said. “We’re out to have a great day and ensure all that come to Ellerslie do as well. “We’re excited and have been very supportive of the NZB Kiwi from the get-go, we see it as a great concept for New Zealand racing and the wider industry. That’s proven to be the case based on the response from the racegoers and how they’ve taken to the day already. “We’re really looking forward to it.” – LOVERACING.NZ News Desk NZB Kiwi Contact Emma Thompson - NZB Kiwi Programme Lead emma.thompson@nztr.co.nz New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing 18 Dick Street, Cambridge 3434 Email: office@nztr.co.nz Tel: 0508 RACING NZTR.CO.NZ Unsubscribe

Both Jockeys fine.

Wasn't that straight!

Another one gone.

Look at what specifically?

Well in another post he says "saved"! Twist, hype same difference. In marketing, a "twist" refers to a deliberate manipulation of information or language to present a product or service in a misleading or deceptive way, often by subtly altering the meaning of facts or using ambiguous language to create a false impression, essentially "twisting" the message to benefit the seller; it's considered an unethical practice in marketing

So there is a difference in the type of hype?

The financial analysts haven't listened to @JJ Flash and still say BUY ENTAIN. Some more perspective: The 12% drop in share price a week ago on the news of the departure of the CEO recovered in 3 days primarily on the back of Corvex Investment Fund increasing their shareholding. The share price is up 15% for the last 6 months even on the back of the reported negative news. ENTAIN is ranked 84 on the FTSE 100 with a market capitalisation of £4.7 billion or in NZ dollars NZD$10.34 billion. (Fronterra has a Market Cap of NZD$7.2b).

Yet wasn't Waverley track a bit problematic a wee while ago? That aside what's wrong with Hawera?

LOL since when did you achieve anything in racing Snow?

Unless they are not that good or they have been offered better money? Maybe ENTAIN are upgrading.

But when did the shower or showers happen?

Domain Ace nominated for the Fiber Fresh Open Handicap 1400m on 26 February at.......Taupo.

There is still a market for feeding the majority of "pet" dogs that are obese. The fact is manufacturing pet food is one of the biggest contributors to...

Tidy what exactly?

I think they should be allowed to go. Shame there isn't much money to challenge it legally. That is what the supporters should be shouting. Call the woke out big time.

So? Hasn't it always been like that and isn't it just part of the business?

Yeah that's what I was thinking. What was the time of the last flight to Hamilton or Auckland?

So Snow what was the last horse you trained?

Ok I didn't know it rained. I saw a Soft rating. But all the same still seems a bit strange.

But after 6 races?

Abandoned after 6 races?

For lots of reasons.

Yes but there is more to the relationship dynamic than what you describe. As for what they pay for trackwork - isn't that between the Jockey and the Stable? Anyway doesn't seem to have held Pinn back - Marsh has picked him up and he has the El Vencedor ride tomorrow.