Happy Sunrise

Yet for all the accumulated medical knowledge gained since the start of time the medical profession can't even agree to whether wearing a face mask is benefical of not.

They have. The Board and executive management team have taken pay cuts and a significant number of the organisation's staff are voluntarily taking leave, while in some cases we've had to ask staff with high leave balances to use them. If they want to trim excess I suggest to forget the jewels in 2021. Trim all the stakes of big races in 2020/21. Keep the stakes for lower grade horses the same as they are the bread and butter of the turnover.

Patronus Star wins the WA Derby last night. Last run in NZ was a second to Queenofdance at Marlborough. These transformations of NZ horses when they hit Australia is breathtaking. $200 000 race! No wonder they sell so easily. I see Paul Court had Mach Da Vinci in the race too. Will we see Paul Court train a horse in NZ again?

Garrick Knight's tweet below and some information from the HRNZ. Pretty interesting stuff. Corona might do what RITA couldn't and finish a few places off. I am presuming the minimising of costs is not having TAB staff travelling far and wide so centralising into 3 or 5 tracks will do that? I hope it is just for the winter. Not sure what Yesberg means by his one track tweet. Just Addington? At least he has faith in the executives to make the right decision which is admirable considering they seem not to be able to make any good decisions in the eyes of many. Even Fitzgerald who has few good words to say about them agrees with the concept. If Addington were the only track in the short term that would be ok and I suppose you would have 2 meetings a week there? Will we be back with the failed concept of a few years ago of low key meetings on a Tuesday will we not? There is no need for more than one track in the North Island. That is obvious and it would be interesting to see if even one track could be filled. Forbury, Manawatu, Timaru, Oamaru and Cambridge might all miss out in the upcoming months but, again, as long as it is not in the long term then it is ok. I just hope the powers that be don't get carried away and turn the industry into a colourless and repetitious factory churning out race after race after race like North America. All this just goes to show how precarious the whole state of racing is. I can't believe the TAB has no reserves of money. I don't hear the casinoes crying for handouts. And I thought Auckland was the only house of cards. It seems the whole game is. HRNZ: As you may know, RITA suspended consultation on the 2020/21 draft racing calendar last week and this week, in conjunction with the Codes, we have started working on developing a revised calendar to take account of the impact of COVID-19. This calendar will have the overriding objectives of minimising costs and maximising revenue, underpinned by a continued focus on animal welfare. We’re at an early stage in finalising a revised calendar and no decisions have yet been made. But we expect the reality is we'll be racing at fewer venues to achieve the desired outcomes. This will require difficult and at times, unpopular decisions, but the alternative is stark.

What society is this? Does NZ 'society' condone the rate of child abuse or domestic violence in this country? Must do as it is never ending or is paying lip service good enough? Easy to slag a country off and make yourself feel better. There are not too many countries around the world that can look down on others. I certainly don't think NZ can. But hey, in New Zealand, we say 'be kind' and that makes us think we are special and different but we are not. One only has to look at the news to see that this place has its own underbelly just like anywhere else.

He should own a bar on the Viaduct if he doesn't already.

https://www.spca.nz/images/assets/76906/1/20190_list of shame_media_ffo_4.pdf Have a read and then do a search of animal cruelty in NZ. Not to mention fridge gas and a metalled lined whip in harness racing etc etc.

And don't forget what Aussies do to horses when they transfer them over the border to Queensland. Beat and bash the fuck out of horses before killing them. And don't forget what happens in this country. It a pretty bloody small glasshouse these stones are being thrown in.

Nearly 1.4 billion people are all the same? Your motto is 'one in, all in'? Get Donald to build a wall around China and get them to pay for it. Worked on Mexico. Save the world. Of course. Most countries like to fuck themselves over by killing their own. You are bound to be right. Pop into your medicine cabinet and throw the bottle labelled 'simple' on it out the window.

Price gouging hotline but no price gouging taking place they say. Doing my head in. Don't forget who owns TVNZ! They pander to the government script.

This young lass Semen Sharley goes well in head to head battles. I put a wad on the $1.30

I see radio sport is finished. I think quite a few will take this opportunity to get rid of dead wood or things that are semi viable. Will we see a lot of horses 'disappear' during this time? And what of Auckland harness with horse numbers and their apartment building? A recession could see the whole thing collapse could it not?

I would call it conflicting journalism. First story is how well the government is doing and how it is under control then the very next story is 80 000 of us may die. Just like what you are pointing out about the health system. No wonder people are messed in the head over this virus.

If you haven't seen it yet you should search it up. Very funny and well done to him.

Hard to see how they could give out the 2 year old titles.

Same again. Adore Me, Just An Excuse or Lazurus?

Which one do you think? I pulled out the ones I thought seemed to be the weakest. While there has been some concern about the quality of the field in recent years it seems to be a cyclical thing. Yulestar, Flashing Red, Terror to Love or Monkey King?

Somebody give me a horse to bet on please.

how would 2 p smoking stable hands get a clear blood test for horses?

Will there still be betting from oversea?

The man thinks he is the pinnacle of the universe but he is the opposite. I doubt he even realises how some people view him, not that he would care. And if you don't agree with him then you are wrong/worthless/scum/vile. Choose your own word. Wonder what would happen if you presented your passport, were under 70 and said you were corona free and supported BOAY....would be a good tirade lol

14 and 4.20

Super job.

Even Floyd won a few races.

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