Thomass

Tell that to the purchasers of STORM BOY whose sale price went ballistic after winning the MM with an exceptional rating 50m to Coolmore, who aren't mugs last time I looked Subsequently only won a G3, maybe they are?? Aidan O'Brien now preparing to improve the rating at Ascot next summer

Below the Coronial report into jockey Simone Montgomerie's death in the Darwin Cup 2014 Metro courses like Pukekohe simply should not have crossings...if they do there should be zero tolerance to unlevel ground and significantly different coloured turf as was the case here "Ultimately, for reasons I elaborate on below, I was able to be comfortably satisfied that Ms Montgomerie fell from Riahgrand in Race 6 because it had an extreme and unusual reaction to the pedestrian crossing that was at that time positioned around 200-metres before the finishing line. The horse baulked or shied to the left and then appeared to try and stop before lurching forward again, and not even the most gifted of riders, as Ms Montgomerie was, could stay seated. Although horses have been known to baulk or shy at crossings, necessitating a range of measures to try and blend them into the rest of the track, this reaction from the horse was very exceptional and unexpected. I heard evidence from representatives of the Darwin Turf Club (DTC) and Thoroughbred Racing Northern Territory (TRNT), and they impressed me as people who are dedicated to ensuring that the sport they love is as safe as possible for its participants. I commend DTC for making the proactive decision to remove the 200 metre crossing after Ms Montgomerie’s accident since that cautious approach was warranted, but given the bizarre circumstances of this accident and the lengths that had been taken to ensure the crossing was maintained before 2013, I am not critical that it wasn’t done beforehand. I accept without hesitation that Ms Montgomerie’s death has been devastating for the close knit racing community in the Territory and those who gave evidence before me have approached this inquest in a spirit of cooperation that speaks to their genuine concern for Ms Montgomerie and her family and the desire to learn from this tragedy to ensure there is no repeat"

Here's a crazy idea If you dont like a post... Ignore it..or go back to commenting on Jockey's marriages #nothingbutatroll

And Colin Hayes introduced Blinkers to Aussie!!

That crossing in the back straight at Trentham looks dodgy as well

Good input, you should post more often

It looks as if the horse suddenly noticed the different surface then it's certainly not ideal if the level is uneven when coming down The inside horses also appeared to rise more than the outside

Perhaps go back to the site whence you came and concentrate on solving 'jockey relationships' which you and your fellow feasterers joyously feasted on While retaining the non guilty party's name as a header...for 3 days Disgusting

What are all of these labels you keep referencing as if you're some kind of hip Righteous Right winger? If John Wheeler rolls up on Trackside, compares his filly's temperament to those of women then I'm going to call out his double chin, man boobs and the number of years he hasn't been able to see his button. Besides, what you call "fat shaming" is another phrase for 'helping him out to avoid future health issues' I'm proud of that and he should be thanking me

Very poor show from Pukekohe allowing the crossing to become a H & S issue resulting in ARBY losing it's rider after attempting to jump it. Hampered 4 other horses in doing so, not to mention the dangers of a riderless horse and in a prestigious race. The side on trackside camera showed a distinct sharp rise and fall and certainly not level to the rest of the track as required. Crossings are hugely problematic and if Auckland Racing are serious about safety they should seriously contemplate a tunnel instead of a HUMP Here's an NZTR guideline that references "LEVEL"...which it clearly aint "Crossings must be consistent with the course proper in terms of surface levels, camber/crossfalls, surface hardness, profile/depth, and visual appearance so that horses are not put off stride when approaching, crossing and exiting the Crossing. Prior to each race meeting any build up of material on the Crossing must be removed and the crossing leveled to ensure a consistent surface free of ridges and depressions. Miniu venue guideline standards – fifth edition septeber 2013 9 All course proper track crossings must be covered with grass on race day, unless the local RIU Stipendiary Steward has granted dispensation. It is important that the grass used to cover the crossings has a reasonable length to it rather than being lawn mower clippings. The grass must be spread from the running rail out for at least six meters. During the race day the crossing will require ongoing maintenance including raking and in some cases replacement grass added. On race days when the crossing is used as a vehicle crossing, a higher level of maintenance will be required."

If you could read I said "I backed the loser 2nd place' Cheer up though old sausage Go for a walk or perhaps take a surf lesson this summer Mr. Ubiquitous Can you see your belly button?

It's got nothing to do with why she left She won the Marit Sveaas this year and below is the race last year Enjoy the whipless race where a 'bustling' Billy Skelton would've excelled

Who? And why the @thomass...although i do like the sound of my own name This is about fund raising and the joy of Golf though! Esp. hole in ones!

That's just not true The RIB have publicly stated "there's NO NZ rule that allows a relegation for whip violations" Ring John Oatham if you're not a believer

Lovely beachside course in Auckland this and the Auckland branch of the Thoroughbred Breeders had their local golf day this week...before the big race Weigh In posted some great shots of the event with host Guy Herveldt close to getting a hold in one! Many locals in the racing industry play this course and I hear there was a hole in one there recently?? Anyone heard if it was a racing industry luminary?

Poor Sweet Pee Marsh gets screwed by a pixel's 1/5th of a fly poo in the last and requests a viewing of the photo finish For all intents and purposes pixel's should be done away with...after all a pesky Ocker fly or a flea bite from the night before shows up as a pixel In the end though I don't know why Sweet Pee bothered...he was f'd by the fickle finger of BLINKERS On first time by ALADDIN SANE It's enough to drive one insane...esp. if you got on at 13's for an R 65 horse beaten 0.4L in a G1 3 yo race last season

Perfect! And G(i) A rider must place both hands back on the reins/wither between strikes Which, in NZTR's time of expediency re @Opie and @Te Akau complaining they were screwed Separating 'consecutive' and 'counting' strikes into different categories! The REIN rule would also catch out the likes of Sam Spratt, Nabber, Joe Doyle, et el who leave their whips flailing and continuously striking on the pretense they're 'showing the whip'

Pretty clear NZTR's idea of "excessive" doesn't tally with international norms though Here jockeys can slip in @ 13 to 14 strikes when following the 5 before 100M and non consecutive after that France 4 and Brits 6 Then this rubbish "appropriately" updated is finger in the air stuff and ignores DQ's As for "data loggers and accelerometers" pfft, what happened to that tech? NZTR will: Ensure that the general provisions and specific guidelines of the whip rule are appropriately updated and can be consistently interpreted and enforced Ensure continued guidance and training, particularly for apprentices, on ‘hands and heels’ riding skills to minimise an over-reliance on whip use Investigate the availability and practical use of new technology such as whips with data loggers and accelerometers, to provide objective data on whip use during racing."

It's on the trainers website https://www.nztrainers.co.nz/ many gems to be discovered there including 'how to handle anti racing types and shut them up even though they might have a bloody good point' https://kickup.com.au/ "Whips are made of padded foam and are not designed to inflict pain but to make a ‘popping’ sound on impact with the horse’s rump. Jockeys must conform to tight regulations on whip use, or they face harsh fines and bans. With public perception in mind, reform is ongoing and regulations are getting stricter each year." Haha, a popping sound?? have they seen Jake Bayliss wrecking havoc on many a flank??

So 6-7 widths ya think? If Cara had the BO off would he have seen the Liverpool kiss coming and responded in kind? So many questions but one thing's clear, Dummy got screwed like the punters he screwed when giving them the swerve many moons ago It's a wonder he turned up for the interview he's so shy now days

So the 'report' is in and it makes for an INCOMPETENT read https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/53170/8/Race-Detail.aspx Look at the head on and judge for yourself before reading the fake news 'report' Prior to hearing submissions from the respective parties, the Stewards showed all available race films of the alleged incident and identified the runners. There was no rear view, which is often most useful. pfft, NO REAR VIEW CARIGNAN and JACKAROO were racing side by side down the home straight in a manner Mr Goodwin described as a “dog-fight”. Rubbish, C came from 1 1/2L behind down the straight... FASTEST 800, 600, 400, 200M sectionals of the race CARIGNAN was to the outside of JACKAROO and may have got slightly ahead. The side-on film showed that just prior to the finish, CARIGNAN changed stride, which was more than likely due to JACKAROO turning its head and attempting to bite. Definitely ahead, with Lilly's head advanced and visually looking to go on by, before the bite The head-on film showed the reason JACKAROO turned, and appeared to bite, was that CARIGNAN rolled in and made contact with JACKAROO. Mr Goodwin said this was a very unusual situation and a difficult decision to call. Ms Sutherland said prior to the incident, JACKAROO had moved outwards, but she admitted she had rolled inwards onto CARIGNAN. With a clear run, she thought she would have won the race. Mr Myers believed that JACKAROO had grabbed the bridle of CARIGNAN, causing him to change stride. At this point Lilly & Dummy should've pointed out JACKAROO veered out @5 widths down the straight And as John Oatham has stated 'no contact has to occur for interference to have taken place" The Rider of JACKAROO, Ms Hercock, agreed that there had been a dogfight down the straight between the two horses and explained how she was unable to use her whip, due to CARIGNAN rolling in on her horse, with about 25m to go. Poor JACKAROO, jock missed one whip strike in the last 25m after dictating C's line for the entire straight Mr Andrew explained that JACKAROO’s bridle had a cross-over noseband, which made it impossible for the horse to open its mouth and bite. He said while it turned towards the other horse, its mouth was closed and he believed that JACKAROO lost more momentum in the incident, than CARIGNAN. Ms Hercock agreed that her horse did not bite the bridle of the other horse. Who cares if it was a bite, the point being the interference sent C off stride while advanced and then behind after the attack Reasons for Decision In accordance with the requirements of the Protest Rule, the Adjudicative Committee must firstly establish that interference occurred; and secondly, if interference is established, the horse interfered with would have beaten the other runner, had such interference not occurred. After reviewing video footage and hearing submissions, the Adjudicative Committee observed that both horses deviated slightly from a straight line at different points in the home straight, prior to the incident. Absolute garbage, 5 widths is NOT slight with almost all of the interference caused by J This is not uncommon in racing and did not constitute interference. Just prior to the incident, there was adequate space between the two horses. However, while JACKAROO maintained a straight line, Pfft, J maintained a straightish line for only 25M up the entire straight! CARIGNAN rolled inward, making contact with JACKAROO. JACKAROO reacted by turning its head towards CARIGNAN, appearing to give a warning nip approximately 4 strides from the finish. Mr Andrew provided evidence that JACKAROO was wearing a crossover noseband, preventing it from opening its mouth fully. Video evidence supported that JACKAROO attempted to nip CARIGNAN when its space was invaded, but did not actually bite the face or grab CARIGNAN’s bridle. Biting/ nip irrelevant Given the mutual involvement of both horses in the incident—CARIGNAN’s inward movement preventing Ms Hercock from using the whip, and JACKAROO’s retaliation causing CARIGNAN to change stride—it is not clear that either horse was significantly disadvantaged to the extent that it affected the finishing order. More garbage, 1 strike v carting C out 5 widths down the straight while biting and behind C at the time Considering the complexity and unusual nature of the incident, as noted by Mr Goodwin, the Adjudicative Committee concluded that there were insufficient grounds to justify altering the original race result. Vastly experienced Goodwin FAILS to point out the bleedin' obvious of @ a 5 width drift and his boss's ruling "no contact needs to be made for interference to occur" Fastest 8,6,4,200M splits, comes 1 1/2L from behind, hits the lead and still loses A minor race but this rubbish could happen in vital black type racing without appeal

Let it go You're looking like an absolute tool, fool As per Wexford's ebullience, after showing outstanding improvement in training with BO, she delivered big time to the astonishment of even experienced commentators.

SETHITO (Craig Grylls, barrier 6) will line up in race 6 at 3.37pm. She's been freshened since her first two and we've seen a vast improvement in her training with the addition of blinkers. She's a lot more focused heading into today and we believe she's our best winning chance of the day.

So nothing about DQ's for cheating. NZTR have once again pulled the EXPEDIENT rabbit out of the bag. Lazy, disgraceful 'governing' "PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF RACING NZTR seeks comment on the following proposed amendments to the Rules of Racing. Should you wish to make any comments or provide any other feedback please do so in writing to colin.hall@nztr.co.nz. on or before 25th November 2024. Words to be added are in bold and underlined. Words to be deleted are struck through. WHIP USE. Background: The International Agreement on Breeding, Racing and Wagering contains a number of prohibitions on the use of the whip by riders in Flat and Jumps races. Most of these prohibitions are contained in Rule 638(3)(f). In order to align the Rules with the International Agreement it is proposed that Rule 638(3)(f) be amended as follows: (f) Without limiting the generality of subrule 638(3)(e), in a Flat Race or Jumping Race, a Trial (including jump-outs and/or tests for certification purposes) a Rider must not use his or her whip: (i) forward of the Rider’s horse’s shoulder or in the vicinity of its head; or (ii) using an action that raises the Rider’s arm above shoulder height; or (iii) when the Rider’s horse is out of contention of winning or otherwise finishing in the first five placings; or (iv) when the Rider’s horse is showing no response; or (v) after passing the winning post; or (vi) in a manner that causes a welt and/or injury to the Rider’s horse; or (vii) when the Rider’s horse is clearly winning; or (viii) when the Rider’s horse has no reasonable prospect of improving or losing its position; or (ix) in a manner where the seam of the flap is the point of contact with the horse, unless the Rider satisfies the Stewards that that was neither deliberate nor reckless, or (x) on the flank of the Rider’s horse; or (xi) forward of the Rider’s saddle whilst the whip is held in the forehand position.

Heard of poetic license? Look it up The point is NZTR allow outrageous cheating, usually in Black Type racing where trainers/jockeys are bursting their foo foo valves for possible cheating owners as well What's to stop a determined breeder to issue instructions to whoever "do ALL you can to win, knock ANYTHING over, beat the shit out of it" ..and I'll look after you post fine and suspension" ...because as sure as eggs are eggs we CANT LOSE it in the room" Other countries? of course not...DQ's and RIGHTLY so