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This is weird. Why would they not go ahead?

Why is that? I see they emphasize the track is in great order so what is going on? Counter Punch will be beside himself with no workouts. I fear for his well being. Don't tell the Messara report is closing Methven ?

$45 to walk up to the gate on the day and get a ticket to get in. That is quite a lot isn't it or I am behind the times?

Must have been the weight of my money then. A few gold coins obviously didn't sit well.

You are very astute, Dougie, but you are joking aren't you? These are our stipes you are talking about.

That was so bad I can only imagine the horse is ill. The transformation from the Oamaru run to today bore no semblance. I await the stipes report.

See these 3 got inducted into the Addington Hall of Fame. No argument from me. Fred Fletcher has had some good horses hasn't he. (I have thought about this before but can't remember if I have asked. Why is there an Addington Hall of Fame and a NZ Hall of Fame? I think the backyard isn't big enough to have two going?) Monkey King – triple millionaire, thirteenth winner of two NZ Cups, winning thirty five races in NZ, nineteen at Addington, four in Australia. Winner of twenty group races including ten at Group One level (GN Derby, Messenger, NZ Cup/NZFFA/Easter Cup twice, Auckland Cup and Miracle Mile). Leading pacing/overall stake earner for 2009/10 season ($1,022,944), only horse to win consecutive NZ Cups/NZFFA’s, Pacer of Year, NZ Harness Horse of Year, Australasian Grand Circuit champion. Driven in majority of career by Addington Harness Hall of Famer Ricky May (24 wins) including when he established an Australian Pacers mile/Australasian Pacers race mile record of 1:50.8 at Menangle (Miracle Mile 2009). Trained by Stephen Reid (20 wins), Stephen Reid and Graeme Rogerson (2 wins) and Brendon Hill (17 wins). A NZ Trotting Hall of Fame inductee. Scotch Tar – fifth trotter to win two Dominion Hcps, winner of twenty nine races, eighteen of these at Addington (T2:04.4, T1:58.9TT, $142,405). He was leading trotting stake earner for consecutive seasons : 1979/80 ($35,715), 1980/81 ($50,040). Scotch Tar won eight group races, two at Group One being his Dominion Hcp victories. He was aged trotting entire or gelding of year twice, Trotter of Year, time trialled in T1:58.9 at Addington, owned/trained by Slim Dykman (driver for 15 wins; Robert Cameron 10 wins and Peter Wolfenden 4 wins)) and a NZ Trotting Hall Of Fame inductee. Fred Fletcher is a Canterbury harness racing identity although he was born on the West Coast. A breeder and owner, he was prominent for nearly four decades as stud manager with responsibility for the running of Roydon Lodge where his stallion charges included Thurber Frost, Scottish Hanover Armbro Hurricane, Smooth Fella, Game Pride and Sundon. As a trainer/driver Fletcher drove 169 winners commencing with Roydon Scott in 1977 and concluding with Major Decision in 2002. His training record sits just under 500 successes (490) with 229 having been with trotters. Fred Fletcher has eight Group One wins on his training record, specifically Roydon Glen (4), Sundon and three Ruby Jewels with Jinja Gal, Royal Aspirations and Sunny Ruby (fastest trotting female in Australasia with t3, T1:54.7 at time record set). His rich assortment of both pacers and trotters have won numerous age group awards and a Trotter Of Year (Sundon) and Pacer/Harness Horse Of Year winner in Roydon Glen.

It is a bit warm out, so she asked for some suntan lotion. I said 'where is yours'? she said her tanning lotion is at Brodie's from last summer. Then added Brodie's vigorous beach training does wonders for her figure.

Chances are he is wearing them as I type.

It is not in his interest to share that information.

She doesn't have her teeth with her. She wants to know if she left them at your place?

My new mature girlfriend told me to back Silent Shadow at 3.60ff for the place tomorrow. She was impressed by the way this older gelding came home last time. She reckons he must have been on something as he ran like he was a young stallion again. Could have gone another lap she reckons! Just what the way she likes it.

Some up and comers on show.

And to top it off, the one time I have done a bit study I needed Ideal Rule to run a place at Kurow to get some nice money - it got 4th. Now tonight, it runs second in a harder field and pays $11. I am with Globe.

If you were doing that you are a fanatic. I don't have time to bet properly at the moment. Too busy. A consequence has been losing money which is not surprising because I am just relying on old information and thinking I know what I am doing. That is a poor combination so I have stopped. At the moment, I am better off on the ad sites as they are a cheap thrill and don't cost anything. I want to get back into it the next few weeks when the fields pick up and the grass racing starts. I hope that is the case as I expect things to slow down but I have said that before.

As per my advice to Newmarket.

The big overseas jaunt has freshened you up for the betterment of your punting....

Learned helplessness?

I have told you a way to get rid of them. It is pretty simple.

I just switched the ads on to see what came up. I got '5 best herbs for dementia' No wonder I can't remember the last winner I backed. ?

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Why would a non-racing person go to Addington these days more than once a year? Ask yourself.

$1050 for running 5th and $600 for running last on Friday night. Winning. ☺️

Spectators is packed as it is and the floor above is one big space that is closed off sometimes so where would they go? I think they have realised (and planned for) the days of a sizeable crowd at a normal meeting are gone.

And Fitzpatrick so pretty good result for you. Best tournament of the season coming up in Switzerland. A must watch. I am going for Tommy Fleetwood at 12s. He must be due. Rory will be hungover after winning 15 million.