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The show Racing Tales I think it was called was a good listen on Sunday morning,Gerard Fell i think it was guest for this week. More shows like that will appeal and the young guy who does the show appears to be a talented and engaging broadcaster.

I believe meaning the nz scene is showing signs of improvement, drawing a somewhat long bow imo.

Yes a bit of a play on words, well that's how I understood it; ) , might have been different if I'd been even more positive.

More like "wear and tear"!

I just heard David Walsh say on SENZ that they are going to struggle to bring in more o'seas jocks for SI, so he suggested going to the country schools to try to bring in jocks, why on earth would this work with the governing body doing all they can to kick country racing to the kerb? On a more positive note , Steve Davis sees green shoots revealing themselves in the industry! He didn't however say where.

I'm puzzled as to how the Riccarton AWT will work (along with the Awapuni one) will they really have the numbers to justify at both venues? I know uneasy was very confident it was all going to work, but I struggle to see the numbers to justify both these venues especially given the massive locational spread of horse populations that would be expected to utilise both venues?

Is this finally a realisation that they have been wasting prizemoney? ITM Interprovincial Message from Taranaki Racing The draft system will need to be utilised for the ITM Interprovincial, as several provinces will not be represented, including no nominations from the South Island. Nominations remain open until Tuesday 17 August. The $30,000 consolation will not be run, unless there are 10 acceptors on Wednesday 18 August.

It's time people! Time to send in "Fairy Flash" for the pep talk to revitalise the industry!

Bernard and his cohorts think they'll head for the AWTs, but Reefton is right they don't care. They certainly haven't got a clue!

I agree, but having said that I'm pleasantly surprised at what looks to be a fairly exciting field for the hurdles should noms hold up .

Yep can see it happening , especially here. One just has to look at the crowd at the races to realise this. The young have been attracted to racing , but unfortunately via the enticement of alcohol which is a recipe for disaster.

Have a look at BS FB live , it's all about the chicken & egg in SI jumps racing. Time for a survey perhaps??

Run on the inside isn't it?

Agree, not to mention the asset grab which will put a lot of smaller trainers out to pasture. Some of the stables here at the moment should really be looking to Aus. sooner rather than later imo

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/superracing/vic-racing/racing-victoria-chief-executive-bernard-saundry-to-leave-post-at-end-of-year/news-story/4614dc00aad7986043dfe6792baf7449

Interesting, I guess they can't risk the AWT day before the races, but ok day after?

I can't be bothered watching another one of BS FB live , but did anyone watch it and see if they gave any context around the newly created position?

Trivial matters for an industry awash with cash like the NZ racing industry! Be a real shame if over this period there is less grass track racing & more of this AWT, still can't stand watching it just so darn boring , despite my improvement in "positivity" through my self improvement audio tape course.

Is there many meetings scheduled for the Spring/Summer months ? Be interesting to see how the noms are then I'd have thought.

Survey Says ....

NZTR are Conducting a Survey .... LMAO! https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/racing-staffing-crisis-as-immigration-nz-rejects-experts/DXSF6TV6ZK3APWH4ZSEXZ2SJLA/

NZTR have a plan , so dont worry! They'll report on her every more when she is over there , so we all can loveracing!

"Fairy Flash" what is your prediction for distribution over the next couple of years? Will they beat this years , I mean actuals not budgeted figures?

I will but I'm picking I can give the last 7 chapters a miss , as by the time I get to them my enlightenment will come from NZracing return to glory!

So long as we are all "positive" and really really concentrate hard when we make wishes for the industry , I'm sure everything will be A.... Ok! Well back to my Tony Robbins Audio collection!