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Another one of your Gold classes...I bet you waited until he was about to pull them on... "Touch the silks worn by the likes of Frankie Dettori"

'Tis good you got a wee chuckle out of it then... Thatd be a first for over a decade wouldn't it?

Crikey...who doesn't like a good plan? "Improving" even...Weas...you there...Weas?? Come in Weas.. Aalaalune will contest the Gr.3 Lawnmaster Eulogy Stakes (1600m) at Awapuni on Saturday. Photo: Trish Dunell A switch in plans has led Group One performer Aalaalune (NZ) (Reliable Man) to target Saturday’s Gr.3 Lawnmaster Eulogy Stakes (1600m) at Awapuni to open up options at Ellerslie’s Christmas carnival. Trainers Graeme, Debbie and Bailey Rogerson changed tack from their original plan to start Aalaalune in Sunday’s Listed Hynds 3YO Salver (2100m) at Ellerslie after discussions with owners Lou Te Keeti and Val Gates. “We considered the Ellerslie race but sat down with Val and Lou, and we decided that if we went to 2100m now, we couldn’t really drop back in distance,” Graeme Rogerson said. “By going to the Eulogy, it means we can look at the Ladies Mile and the Royal Stakes at Ellerslie after Christmas.” Gr.2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m) contender Contessa Vanessa (outside). Photo: Trish Dunell It’s the same programme the Rogersons set for Contessa Vanessa (NZ) (Bullbars) two years ago, that filly placing in the Eulogy before winning the Gr.2 Ladies Mile (1600m) at Ellerslie on Boxing Day and finishing second in the Gr.2 Royal Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie six days later. Contessa Vanessa went on to win the Gr.3 Sunline Vase (2100m) at Ellerslie before finishing second in the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham, the main goal this season for Reliable Man filly Aalaalune. Already Group One-placed in this year’s Sistema Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie, Aalaalune finally broke out of maiden company with a scintillating four-length win at Te Rapa last start. “She’s gone to another level since then too,” Rogerson said. “Have a look at her sectionals and what time she can run. Debbie is just so happy with her. She’s a very good horse that’s still learning. She’s still growing into herself. “But she’s got that ability and hopefully we’ll see that shine through on Saturday. She’ll be better as she gets over further (distance) but she’s still sharp enough to race well this weekend. She’ll be very competitive.” Aalaalune heads the TAB market for the Eulogy at $2.80, ahead of Belle Plaisir (NZ) (Proisir) at $4 and Showbeel(NZ) (Savabeel) at $4.20.

Goes to trainer Bernie Dyke... Popps..."what were your instructions" Dyke " a good Jock doesn't need them...a bad Jock can't understand them" Gold

Good question freda.... Something about rotting fish. Head... Giving INTEGRITY a 3 code bent has been a disaster for THOROUGHBREDS as well... And the JCA was a 'luxury' the hard up Industry could ill afford...simply rubber stamping what a good Stipe already knows... So the Burgess report recommended the bleedin obvious...get rid Lets hope the ignorant Godber is the first to go...

Yep....typical 'armchair commentator' When offered the chance to change history with the 'bouffont' of knowledge that you self espouse...you came up empty headed... All hair and hot air

You've got to hand it to the Japanese...when they do something they don't go off half cocked... Surely this is as close to paradise as it gets for horse lovers Amanda Duckworth | OCTOBER 22, 2017 | 3 Comments SHARE The aim at Northern Horse Park is to give guests “feelings of happiness and extraordinary moments to treasure through the appreciation of horses and of nature’s beauty”, says Akiko Yonemoto, NHP director and daughter of its founder, Katsumi Yoshida. Photo: Amanda Duckworth In the summer of 1989, the Northern Horse Park opened in Hokkaido, Japan. Now, as it approaches its 30th year, those behind it continue to revere the horse and desire to share the joys of equestrian life with others. At any given time, there are about 80 horses featuring 12 different breeds on Northern Horse Park. Ranging from retired racehorses to trick ponies, there is truly something for anyone who enjoys horses. The park was established by Katsumi Yoshida, of Northern Farm, and today his daughter, Akiko Yonemoto, is the director and marketing manager. “The aim then was basically the same as now,” Yonemoto said. “At the time, my father felt that many Japanese didn’t know about horses, and he wanted a place where the culture of the horse was accessible to everyone.” Sharing the family treasure: Wind In Her Hair, dam of Deep Impact, is popular with visitors to Northern Horse Park. She is pictured there with Akiko Yonemoto, NHP director and daughter of its founder, Katsumi Yoshida. Photo: Amanda Duckworth For racing enthusiasts, one of the most interesting buildings on the park is the Horse Gallery, which is a showcase of the history and development of both the Shadai Corp. and Thoroughbred racing in Japan. Zenya Yoshida owned Shadai, and upon his death it was divided between his three sons — Teruya, Katsumi, and Haruya. Originally, the Horse Gallery was entirely in Japanese, but Yonemoto has worked to make both it and the park in general more accessible to international visitors. Visionary: final words from Zenya Yoshida, founder of Shadai Corporation and to some extent the father of the increasingly powerful Japanese racing as we know it today. This plaque is on display in the Horse Gallery at NHP. Photo: Amanda Duckworth “Last year, I introduced the people from Coolmore to the old gallery, and at the time it was only in Japanese,” said Yonemoto. “It featured some of my grandfather’s sayings and it had more pictures, but they had to ask what they were. I thought it was a shame that foreign visitors couldn’t understand, so I promised the next time they came I would have redone it.” Additionally, the gallery is meant to help new staff to the family’s racing operation understand the goals they are working toward. “I really wanted to my staff here at the park and the staff at Northern Farm to see the gallery and be motivated as to why they are here and why they are working with these horses,” Yonemoto said. “I think it is very important to know the company’s history where you are working.” Bonding Time As one would expect, horses are the main focus of NHP. The park, which receives about 300,000 people annually, provides lead rein rides, carriage rides, private and group riding lessons, and a trekking experience. Located just 15 minutes from the New Chitose International Airport, the park even offers a shuttle bus service between the two. Daily events are held to promote the connection between people and horses. The most popular show on the grounds is the Happy Pony Show, which features very clever ponies who perform a number of tricks for the guests, and it is the first show of its kind in Japan. For hands-on moments, the park offers Bonding Time and Feeding Experience, as well as the Deard Buena Vista, which is a complete bridal venue for those wanting to include horses in their wedding celebrations. “Bonding Time is where visitors can enjoy touching and taking photos with horses, with guidance from our friendly staff,” said Yonemoto. “Ponies, quiet quarter horses, and famous ex-racehorses are all accessible to the public. Star attraction: the most popular event on the grounds At NHP is the Happy Pony Show, in which clever ponies perform a number of tricks. Photo: Amanda Duckworth “Feeding Experience is a popular event for the kids. Safety is our priority, so our staff is on hand to give guidance, and care is taken to use long and thin home-baked carrot cookies or carrot sticks to reduce the chance of injury.” In July, NHP also hosts the annual JRHA Select Sale, which features the finest bloodlines on offer in Japan. Sale days are long, and participants are welcome to take breaks and go see the sights of the park as well. “My father established the park to let people come and get to know about horses and enjoy them,” said Yonemoto. “It was also my father’s opinion that, between the sales, people could go and participate in some of the shows.” One of the most popular horses for Bonding Time is a 26-year-old pensioned broodmare. Upon being told her name, most of the people wandering up to pet her while she grazes break into a smile. Although she was a G1 winner in her own right, Wind In Her Hairis best known as the dam of the legendary Deep Impact. “Her son is very popular, so my father thought that Wind In Her Hair must also be very popular, so he decided to pension her here,” said Yonemoto. “Also, this is our family treasure, so we want to share her with the world.” Brilliant moments In addition to educating the public, the Yoshida family also saw the NHP as an opportunity to educate those wanting to work in the racing industry as well as give racehorses a productive retirement. In all, 23 retired racehorses call NHP home, including the likes of 2006 Melbourne Cup winner Delta Blues. “Katsumi thought that ex-racehorses needed to live somewhere in comfort, where racing fans could come and visit their horsey idols,” said Yonemoto. “He also wanted a training facility for farm staff. Young riding staff, learning to ride racehorses, are given the chance to practise under pressure. By having to ride in front of many people, they are challenged to try their best.” Touring in style: carriage rides around the park are one of many features for the 300,000 annual visitors to enjoy. Photo: Amanda Duckworth The park also serves as a facility for Hokkaido’s equestrian events and features three outdoor riding arenas, two indoor arenas, and plenty of barn space. “From the beginning of NHP, Katsumi was very keen to promote equestrian competition, as a means to improving equestrian skills in Japan and to spread the culture of the horse,” said Yonemoto. “Hokkaido Equestrian Federation holds monthly dressage and jumping competitions at NHP from May to October. Some national events are held by the Japan Equestrian Federation, and other competitions, such as Western Reining, eventing, inter-high school and inter-university tournaments, are also hosted regularly.” The service concept for NHP is “discovering brilliant moments” and, as such, there are a number of different attractions beyond horses as well. The park also has two restaurants, a café, and a snack bar to feed its hungry patrons, and the quality of food on offer is a point of pride for NHP. “The restaurants were originally made for entertaining Katsumi’s clients,” said Yonemoto. “He wanted his own restaurants with good food and excellent service. With K’s Garden Restaurant, the ‘K’ in the name comes from Kazuko, Katsumi’s mother.” In 2004, the NHP Botanical Gardens were established and feature about 300 different kind of plants in 16 different theme gardens, including 130 varieties of roses. “The gardens were developed because, when Katsumi was young, he was deeply impressed by farms overseas, where beautiful gardens were often cultivated as a backdrop to the beautiful horses,” Yonemoto said. “He liked this idea and wanted the same.” Immortalised: a gold statue of 2000 Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus encased in a glass pyramid is one of the main attractions at Northern Horse Park. Photo: Amanda Duckworth Although the park also features tennis courts, balloon archery, a dog park, and a children’s playground, horses are at the heart of it all. Walking onto the grounds, a large gold statue of a racehorse, encased in a glass pyramid much like the ones found at the Louvre, is impossible to miss. Many great champions have come from Japan, but the horse immortalized in this particular statue is 2000 Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus, who was campaigned by Japanese connections, including Shadai. “At NHP, we aim to give guests feelings of happiness and extraordinary moments to treasure through the appreciation of horses and of nature’s beauty,” Yonemoto. “I would like to convey to as many people as possible how fascinating, how beautiful and how smart horses are.” Deep Impact Fusaichi Pegasus Katsumi Yoshida Shadai Corp. Zenya Yoshida Delta Blues Northern Horse Park

Well news on that front yesterday koppa is the very possibility the RIU/JCA are going to combine... In other words experienced ex Jockeys such as Stipe Williamson will be making the decision to relegate rather than hanging wannabe Cloth Heads like Dooley... ...and all the extra expense that entails....a GOLD rimmed Judicial Quasi Body we simply don't need... ...the Australian procedural system then...with an ability to appeal..albeit without affecting a final race result...that would be ridiculous of course... But back to the MECHANICS rather than whether the decision was correct... Having the deep suspicion of the RIU LYING their wee tongues off in this case lease a FOWL taste in the mouth... ...so until they get the Royal DCM...soon to be actioned... They should remove INTEGRITY from their title...they're az bereft from that as could be...

Speaking of "bumbling buffoons".... You were invited to contribute to future TAB planning by receiving an invite to discuss said Racing Utopia with the NZRB ...and what happened? It didn't suit your 'busy' schedule that day....what happened to re-scheduling your diary for another day? "thanks but na" next

Not a bad idea of Bernarrrrrd's...publishing a list of Racing friendly businesses... Lets stick together under the attack dogs... In the current climate, where sponsors at race meetings are now being targeted by protest groups, it is even more important to ensure industry participants throw our numbers into ensuring our business goes to those who chose racing. One particularly vocal group, which saw three protesters at Trentham on Saturday, has written to race sponsors and entertainers performing at race meetings in an effort to discourage their involvement. Fortunately, racing has – through its many participants, employees and volunteers – numbers on its side. The 2018 IER Size and Scope report put that number at 58,100. We also contribute significantly to the economy with an annual contribution of $1.6 billion One of our goals in the New Year is to create a directory of companies which support racing and to encourage our participants to in turn spend their money with these businesses. At the same time, we need to ensure we are telling those businesses that is why we are giving them our business. It can be as simple as selecting a particular restaurant or accommodation outlet when travelling. These businesses need to be made aware of the fact that their financial support of our industry is appreciated and acknowledged. While there are businesses who do get behind racing, there are others who chose not to have any involvement based on their own policies. This week one of our major racing clubs and our own marketing arm had advertising declined in Air New Zealand’s January Kia Ora magazine. The excuse given was that Air New Zealand was – “currently working through their position on wildlife tourism and tourism activities that involve animals and they are not comfortable promoting horse racing or accepting revenue from the industry until they have clarity on their position.” At the final hour Air New Zealand advised its publishers to accept the advertising, however it was a reminder that not all businesses view our industry favourably. It was also a lesson to consciously consider where we might spend our discretionary dollars.

So the ex Thoroughbred Media Award winning recipient Pete Earily was ON THE JOB yesterday... ...if you can't rely on an investigate like journo in Pete....there there there...to get to the bottom of "someone's telling lies" bizzo...who the f can?? Petey to RIU head Mick Gobder "well Mick, that 2 yo inquiry from last week...we'll just let that go to the keeper shall we Mick..we delt with that" "yes yes let's do that Pete" F me... 'Dealing' with it entailed BOTH men having failed to read the JCA report the previous week... It simply indicative of how the Racing Industry handles INTEGRITY here... ..a complicit non independent Racing Media sucking up to each other The only real Independent Racing Media? Brian De Lore and Jonny Turner...the rest are in the pockets of various sector groups... Read and weep

So a quick call from Sandy Berrrrrnarrrrd to the head honcho of things Air NZ PC.... ...and NZTR's Bon Vivant...Mary I hate champers Burgess...social media campaign ...worked the oracle... ...and a quick az backdown from Air PC... the NZTR ad's booked in and ready to go for the January Edition... ...bewdaful work Mary

With moi's intimate knowledge things porcine... ...the 27 will be back quick smart for another round of porkies scratching... ...a quick solution would be to volunteer our friend REEFTON MOLLOY over there...with his motley mob of pig dogs.... ...a bit of buckshot up the head Hogthrob's ass end should work the poracle

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Who doesn't like a clean stable? #MedagliadOro's recent 2yo maiden winner Embossed and her friend Chip the goat : Hilary Pridham 0:20 904 views 8:08 AM · Dec 11, 2019·Twitter for iPhone

And of course this is an INTERNATIONAL airline flying into places like Australia Where the ABC programme showed the out of control abattoir and only suspended grubs like Weir using electric torture... You can't blame them really..

Oh shoot didn't notice that...Shorn isn't it? So Kathy Ohara got pinged for arranging her dinner options that night with the hot bf...65 times over a year... Shorn's the same Jockey who told his Dad that the other on pace Jockeys in the race won't be challenging him... "so Dad we have an UNCONTESTED lead...just GET ON" Is he ringing his punter mates for more on course inside info? Who knows...but it's INTEGRITY 101 this kind of shit... And our Feds are totally HOPELESS at Policing our weak rule.. Amazingly our Jocks CAN use their phones...In THE JOCKS ROOM... ...but only to arrange rides...believe that and you love tooth fairys

Yep Davo has actioned the 'mock indignation' thing... Forbidding an owner actioned inquiry, rubber stamped by suggesting him and his Jockey won't be talking... ...while knowing his Jockey had to stop using the whip from the massive interference...and fait a complee He gets brownie points off his mate while winning to qualify for Karaka...win win Guerin and De Lore are trained Journos...they can sniff lies at 20 paces Guerin "someone's telling lies" Yea...what he said

Reminds me of the Muppet classic 'Pigs in Spaaaaace' Headed by Captain Hogthrob ably assisted by Dr Strangepork and First Mate Piggy.... Maybe a Throb lookalike was stretching a porker out to his mate piggy while high on some high grade Coast gunja... ...then turned into a group sesh with a damn good track rooting après puff?

Still looks like a 2yo...always been a grouse looker...Happy Birthday Black Face! I asked the great black horse an important question... 0:13 2.6K views https://mobile.twitter.com/LisaGrimm9/status/1165514881535107073

Just last week at HQ...enjoying the sun and having a wee chat in the Birdcage... How cool...

You'd have to say it was with great reluctance though holy... Forbidding your Jock from talking is hardly a positive nod to get the perfect result... Guerin then went on to comment about the shocking inconsistencies in the RIU processes... He showed the Tina Commenagie sitting up horror vid on Buck Shellfish last week...and asked Emily her opinion seeing as Opee got put out for exactly the same thing... ...but then spoiled the the whole thing when showing some very minor interference when comparing the HQ 2 yo race...where DJ nearly fell off while pulling right hand down... ...and Sammy Collett having to stop using the whip...with some Magoos saying "she didn't stop riding" ...when she did from what she was doing....Whip to pushing out

When I heard AA were offering a free specsavers appointment with renewal... I refreshed with a Double G&T before I left and while waiting in my new pink and green striped sox...Read the new mag from end to end... ...suggest you do the same Freddie

You CANNOT BE SERIOUS...in the words of Mak... The whole basis of any Stipendiary report is to report ANY occurrences and that includes HOT favs running below par... Its not for Punters to keep track of every pre race misbehaving and to suggest it is is simply bizarre... It NEEDS to be recorded...end of

It was a dead set Betty Crocker alright koppa.... How could a HOT fav in a G 1 race escape ANY form of inquiry?? Oatham's obviously had a Betty Crocker of a month himself....something's playing his mind and it's got ABSENT all over it AWOL...He desperately needs some Xmas leave then...but that's our busiest time... Earily has been criticising Oatham's constant travel...from one end to the other wtf is that about? Not only is it tiring...but it's EXPENSE the Thoroughbred Industry doesn't need... Planty of experience to rely on throughout the country without the constant travel... Who's the Stipe who has family in CHCH now and needs the constant air travel to visit? Not Oats is it? Kenny said Gobder?