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How is it a pitiful sight (not the spelling Tank)? Many horses sweat profusely before a race however what would be more damning - photos of a horse sweating supposedly from Lasix or those of a horse bleeding profusely form its nostrils? How many race bleeders has Waller had compared to other trainers? All the science shows that nearly all horses bleed to some degree when under race exertion.

Someone is standing behind Winston on the Racing issue. Three guesses who they are. The All Weather Tracks are a distraction and an expensive one at that. I'd say be careful what you wish for. I'm surprised no one has pointed out that the figure Winnie spouts about 40+ race meetings being abandoned as justification for AWT is crap. Firstly what meetings has he been counting? Secondly in terms of budgeted meetings/races per year NZTR have largely been on target. If those 40+ meetings (if they are in fact 40+) had gone ahead then there would have been a significant shortfall in funding. The revenue generated by those 40+ meetings would not have matched the stakes paid. So who is telling porkies? Winnie? The NZRB? NZTR? Or those standing behind Winnie?

Strathayr isn't a synthetic track it is a turf based SYSTEM. The only "synthetic" aspect is the use of plastic mesh within the soil/root zone which provides artificial soil structure and stability. Also aids drainage. Eagle farm made a number of mistakes. That is also a risk for NZ - do we have the expertise? Probably not so we will have to import it.

NZRB are projecting a net profit increase of 20%. Does anyone know how?

Read it here.

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Statement of Intent Released by NZRB and attached below. NZRB Statement of Intent 2018-2020 Final.pdf

Rule Number(s): 636(1)(d)Following the running of Race 1 (Higgins Concrete Hurdles), Information No.A8843 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It was alleged by the Informant that Mr Studd failed to ride his mount out to the finish when there was a reasonable chance of running into a position for which there was prize money. ... (RSS generated with FetchRss)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(3)(b)(ii)Following the running of Race 4 (LAWNMASTER AMATEUR), Information No.A8843 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It was alleged that Mr MacNab the Rider of EDDIE GILBERT had used his whip excessively prior to the 100m without the necessary respite. Mr MacNab said that he understood the Rule and the ... (RSS generated with FetchRss)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(3)(b)(ii)Following the running of race 10, Racing Rotorua 1560, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(3)(b)(ii). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Rusof used his whip excessively when riding YORKSHIRE DALES prior to the 100 metres. Mr Rusof acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed ... (RSS generated with FetchRss)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 636(1)(d)Following the running of race 6, the “Creative Catering Handicap”, Information A8845 was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr N Goodwin under Rule 636(1)(d). The Information stated “in that C Johnson did not ride his mount fully to the finish when able to do so”. Rule 636 (1) (d) states “A person…..being ... (RSS generated with FetchRss)View the full article

Cambridge jumps jockey Shaun Phelan is keen to post his first Australian win and he believes he has … (RSS generated with FetchRss)View the full article

Former Cambridge apprentice Zy Nor Azman dedicated his win on the Bruce Marsh-trained Mings Man at K… (RSS generated with FetchRss)View the full article

Driving a win for his parents means Grant Ross has achieved everything he hoped to in the sulky, and… (RSS generated with FetchRss)View the full article

Bradbury Park’s Casey Dando only had one thing on his mind when he awoke from surgery on Saturday. (RSS generated with FetchRss)View the full article

James McDonald has secured the ride on Menari in the A$13 million Everest. (RSS generated with FetchRss)View the full article

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