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Docker docker docker...you're a shocker Just let it go...I never had a grip though ...if this was a certifiable examination to retain my degree in Essential Engrish..I may give a flying figlet... ...any opinions on whithpering then?

No it's not the TAB App this time....or APPS channeling naked American Co Ed Spring Breaks... ....it's da HUMAN APPS!!! Talk about a barth...the APPS were at it left right and centre on da weekend.... A total barth out cum black out at Riccarton Pork.... ALL 10 Races won by apprentices...including 7 Quinnies... Tina on absolute FIRE with 3 winners, 3 Seconds and a third... ...that's what you call...'they run for her' Burdan, McCall, Ashvin and Danis doing the bizzo at Tauranga...bathing in it ..and some say 1Kg=0.1L...what an absolute fairy land some peeps live in... APPS in Winter = GOLD...everyone should know that by now...

Talk about dance...ive been going hard at it all morning...it's good for the soul after a weekends debauchery.. ...après punting.... to be fear...I do look a tad like Elvis..... It started with a conversation at the pub about the music punters like to listen to when they are preparing for a race day, or analyse a match. It ended in a vicious debate about what the best gambling songs are. So, we’ve had a crack at trying to settle the debate, once and for all! 10. Viva Las Vegas – Elvis Presley Kick-starting the list with the King, Elvis. His ode to America’s great gambling town, Las Vegas, is as catchy as it is iconic. 9. Midnight Rambler – The Rolling Stones The Stones have so many great songs that resonate to the punters. Tumbling Dice was on the short list but we have decided to part with the grunt of the Midnight Rambler. “Talkin’ ’bout the midnight gambler. The one you never seen before” Appearing on the Stones’ 1969 album, Let It Bleed. Midnight Rambler oozes style and swagger. 8. Ace Of Spades – Motorhead The maniacs at Motorhead nailed it with this rocking classic that appeals to the poker players out there. 7. Desperado – The Eagles Eagles songs are littered with wagering references, so picking one for the list was tough. Both Glenn Frey and Don Henley were noted card players, Frey even invented the game, Eagle Poker! Frey and Henley found synergies between love and gambling in Desperado and that very song has made it onto our list! Don’t you draw the queen of diamonds, boy She’ll beat you if she’s able You know the queen of hearts is always your best bet Now it seems to me, some fine things Have been laid upon your table But you only want the ones that you can’t get 6. Luck Be A Lady – Frank Sinatra All punters call upon a little lady luck from time to time. This classic that featured in the movie Guys and Dolls is one of Sinatra’s most famous 5. The Gambler – Kenny Rogers This song has been flogged to death but its roots as a proper gambling tune are undeniable. You’ve got to know when to hold ’em Know when to fold ’em Know when to walk away And know when to run You never count your money When you’re sittin’ at the table There’ll be time enough for countin’ When the dealin’s done Every gambler knows That the secret to survivin’ Is knowin’ what to throw away And knowin’ what to keep ‘Cause every hand’s a winner And every hand’s a loser If you’re between the ages of 21 and 61 and don’t know this song – chances are you’ve been living under a rock. 4. Still The Same – Bob Segar It is clear that Bob Segar loved a punt. The Detroit native references gambling in many of his songs. You always won every time you placed a bet You’re still damn good, no one’s gotten to you yet You always said the cards would never do you wrong The trick, you said, was never play the game too long A gambler’s share, the only risk that you would take The only loss you could forsake The only bluff you couldn’t fake *Side note, if you discover the Rod Stewart version of this song like we did, throw it in the bin. 3. Money – Pink Floyd Punters love cash. Hell, everyone loves cash! This classic rock tune from the 1973 iconic album Dark Side Of The Moon is all different types of cool. 2. House Of The Rising Sun – The Animals One of the best songs of all time just happens to have a cracking gambling reference in it. My father was a gamblin man Way down in New Orleans Now the only thing a gambler needs Is a suitcase and a trunk And the only time you keep him satisfied Is when hes all a drunk Film clip below is all class, as well! 1. Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man – Bob Segar Yep, Big Bad Bob gets the double play! Bob burst onto the rock scene way back in 1969 with his first studio album Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man that of course led with the title track. A song arguably better performed live – it has all the energy and swagger you want in a punting song. Enjoy!

Too true Freda... ..but I LURVE it...I devour it like a foy grass on brown rice and rye... ...some call the force feeding of fowl to extract their fatty livers cruel and unusual punishment.. I call it needs must... ...just like spanking the likes of The shrew and bazzezzzzz of this world who foul their own nest boxes...yuck ... ...in fact id like to invite those two round to show no hard feelings... ....Ive got a nice bottle of Chianti waiting to be opened...just for them...pm me boyz

Talented NZ jockey Alysha Collett is happy to be back racing, eight months after surgery to fix a fractured vertebra and heel, suffered in a riding accident in Singapore. Photo: Getty Images. JUNE 21, 2019Updated 2 hours ago Ashley Stanley Ashley Stanley is a sports blogger and mother of two, who is in her final year of a Master of Communication Studies at AUT University. LOCKERROOM Alysha Collett back in the saddle after shocking fall After fearing she was paralysed in a fall, top Kiwi jockey Alysha Collett has fiercely worked her way back from spinal surgery to race again. Alysha Collett has a new appreciation of why horse racing is regarded as one of the most dangerous sports in the world. Eight months after breaking her back in a horrible riding accident in Singapore, the talented Kiwi jockey is back in the saddle. And on Thursday she was racing again for the first time - in three races at Pukekohe Park. Collett, who comes from a famous family line of jockeys, has had to endure a long road to recovery after having surgery for fractures in her lower spine and heel. But, driven by the goal to be New Zealand’s top jockey, the 25-year old from Pukekohe has got back on the horse, literally and metaphorically. True to her personality, Collett doesn’t have anything negative to say about her current situation, but chooses to focus on the positives as she recounts the incident last October. “My horse lost its front end and I lost my balance when two riders sandwiched us. Thankfully, I fell and hit my heel first because the impact was absorbed, otherwise who knows what else could’ve happened,” explains Collett as she replays the footage of the accident on her phone. “I initially thought I was paralysed, but I found out later it was spine shock. Most of my nerves were cut off, so I could only feel certain parts of my body while I was lying there waiting for help. “That’s why racing has a reputation of being one of the most dangerous sports in the world - because one slight move can cause serious problems.” Collett suffered serious damage to a lumbar vertebra and fractured her right heel in the fall. She had surgery in Singapore, where doctors inserted metal rods and screws. Her mum, Judy, and elder sister, Tasha, accompanied her home. While she was restricted to a wheelchair for a while, and found it mentally tough with the “change in pace”, Collett started her rehabilitation in earnest once the rods were removed. She was guided by experts in the gym and out running, and was finally riding horses again. Alysha Collett stayed positive through her recovery, but found it hard going from a "full-on active lifestyle" to being unable to move. Photo: supplied Before the fall, Collett was on track to make a name for herself overseas, as the only female rider in Singapore. “Everything was going really well; I was riding winners and people were starting to notice and make comments,” she says. “The move was a great opportunity to challenge myself in a new environment. I was only there for six months before the accident, but it was worth it. “At first, I was surprised to be the only female jockey because we’re not short on them in New Zealand. But I guess that’s not necessarily the case in places like Australia or Singapore.” New Zealand has a number of successful female jockeys but when it comes to being crowned top jockey, everyone competes against each other for the title. That’s a title Collett wants to add to her achievements. “A requirement to apply to race in Singapore was being top female jockey in New Zealand, which I was a couple of years ago, and before I left I was sitting second overall. But one thing I want to do before I retire is be at the top,” she admits. The odds are looking favourable, especially with a household name like Collett. “I’ve been involved with racing my whole life. I turned professional at 16 and most of my family are involved in the industry so it’s all I know,” she says. “My mother and father [Judy and Richard] are former jockeys, and my dad is now a horse trainer.” Alysha's cousin Samantha Collett was the leading jockey in New Zealand last season; Sam's mother, Trudy Thornton, still races, and her father, Jim Collett, was a former top jockey and is now a Matamata trainer. “My sister Tasha was also a former jockey and her husband [Andrew Calder] is still riding,” laughs Collett as she rattles off the family tree. "And then I've got a brother [Jason] who lives in Sydney who's a jockey and his partner is also a horse trainer." So how does she feel about competing against family? “You forget about it when you’re out there. Ultimately we’re all there wanting to do our best and we know that so it doesn’t matter when we compete. We’re happy for each other either way – I just want to give my best all the time,” Collett says. “When I was an apprentice, there were times when I had to race against my sister, brother and cousin. In one race I think we came first, second, third and fourth, which was obviously history, but also another example of having too many Colletts racing at once!” Another vivid memory was her first competitive outing. “I was in the gates next to Grant Cooksley for my first race. He’s won about 60 Group One races and ridden all over the world. But you have to start somewhere. And that's how it was for me,” recalls Collett. There are many more memories and milestones she wants to set in her career. However, the journey back to race day riding, for owners like Dame Julie Christie (who gave Collett her first Group One success), has been a challenge. “The hardest thing with an injury is the change in pace – you go from a full-on active lifestyle which I love, to physically not being able to move,” she says. “It’s a funny place to be in, because on one hand, I want to be in the best shape possible before coming back. But, on the other hand, I know my body limits and I try pushing them all the time. That’s the bad thing with athletes, we can’t just leave things half done.” Her rehab experience has Collett wondering what other athletes do to help recover physically and mentally. “I don’t think people realise the preparation needed to get fit enough to race. We’re in the gym or training everyday, so it would be cool to hear what other female athletes do to get back, just for support if nothing else,” she says. “I had to adjust along the way to keep myself mentally active. I read, studied a little and tried different things.” She even did some television appearances, presenting on Trackside. “The media work has been another good thing to come of the accident. It’s opened my eyes to another side of the industry and potentially new opportunities,” Collett says. “I obviously love horse racing so I feel the media aspect was perfect because it gave me the space to talk about everything I love, while also giving back to the industry which has given me so much in a different capacity.” A media role may be something to consider for the future. But one sure thing is Collett’s ability to plan her successes. “Every season I set two to three goals. I go in small steps and set new ones after achieving old ones. It keeps me moving forward,” she says. For now, the goals are around getting racing fit again. She has a licence to race in Singapore again. But, long term, Collett wants to be riding well, consistently winning and being in the top spot, wherever that is. There’s no doubt, as Collett gets back on the horse, her story will be one to watch and admire.

Great to have the addition of ANNA STOVE on RITA as well.. ...a genuine go getter..and we need more WOMEN on Board/s! Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced who is being appointed to the Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) following the passing of the Racing Amendment Bill this afternoon. RITA will be led by Dean McKenzie (Chair), Bill Birnie, Liz Dawson, Kristy McDonald, Anna Stove and Sir Peter Vela. “With transitional powers, RITA will enable the urgent changes required to drive the racing industry toward a financially sustainable future,” says Mr Peters. To provide continuity and maintain the momentum for change, the Chair and members of the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC), established by the Minister in 2018, have been appointed to the board of RITA. “Mr McKenzie’s experience, dedication and passion to improving the industry make him the ideal choice to lead this very important work,” says Mr Peters. Members of the MAC, Bill Birnie, Liz Dawson, Kristy McDonald and Sir Peter Vela will continue to support Mr McKenzie in revitalising the racing industry. Mr Peters expects that Ms Stove will bring a fresh perspective to RITA, along with her extensive experience in leading and driving transformational change. “The appointed Board members have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the racing industry, sport at a national level, and the commercial and legal expertise to manage devolution of assets, functions and responsibilities,” Mr Peters says. “I am confident that the unique skills and governance expertise the appointees bring with them to RITA, will enable them to excel in their roles, and in revitalising the racing industry,” says Mr Peters. RITA will lead the transition of the racing industry to its future state and manage the day-to-day operations of the industry and for an expected period of 12 months.

How CUTE!! Wee Neve Te Aroha is ONE today!!! Brought up by a whole village of lost Racing Generations... The future looks bright... Happy Birthday NEVE!

Hand in hand as in figuratively friggen speaking you froghead...soz...abuse totes unwarranted... ...must admit I did shoot down a drone the other day when the f'er was spying on me and the princess leaning over the new vanity in the presidential sweet of our new love nest...but a whole site of them..no way... ...weez boyz tried to have a robust debate with you Bazz..but you went all feral again and sobbed off back home to muddy's bosom... All yous fellas are very welcome back here though... ...only don't bring stuff like.. "I backed Big Brother at 130's and Muddy Waters at 80's...and now look where they are...even though both 4th..just how good are wee" ...or Muddy..."REDZEL's trainer is wrong...it doesn't need Blinkers due to it running faster in a benchmark race" b/s like that is simply not on...so bring your A game...if you have one left.... just bring it

Good gutsy stuff from this girl....tough coming back from a bad injury like that at home...let alone in a far away land full of men...where women usually cook and bottle wash

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Oh Emm Gee!!! How good is Dettori? At 48 and on Ladies Day... he was dishing out kisses and star jumping all day almost! 4 winners in a row...Piggot like...and he'd love a statue as well Frankie Dettori almost brought Britain’s betting industry to its knees for a second time on Thursday , 23 years after his Magnificent Seven winners at Ascot cost the bookies tens of millions of pounds. There is a statue of Dettori near the entrance to Ascot’s Royal enclosure to mark his astonishing day in 1996, and he joked that the course “might need to get another statue” after winning the first four races on Ladies’ Day with a flawless series of rides. Lester Piggott, in 1965, was the last jockey to ride four winners on the same afternoon at the Royal meeting. Royal Ascot: Dettori and Stradivarius win Gold Cup again – as it happened Read more A’Ali (5-1), Sangarius (13-2) and Star Catcher (4-1) all won for Dettori before Stradivarius, at even money, completed the four-timer in the Gold Cup, the biggest race of the week. “He is a phenomenon,” John Gosden, the trainer of Stradivarius, said. “Frankie is like a player who gets to the final of Wimbledon and then raises it to another level. “For a kid of 48 he is remarkable. And when he rides here he goes to another level. “He’s been in the gym, working out, and then he comes and rides out for me and he’s so relaxed. The horses are here to do a job, but he does it so beautifully with them and that makes a difference.” Dettori was short of racing room in the closing stages of the Gold Cup but waited for a gap to appear and seized his chance when it did. “I don’t normally hear the crowd because I’m so focused [on the race] but the roar from the crowd was incredible,” Dettori said. “This horse has captured people’s imaginations and we’ll bring him back next year.” Dettori’s winning streak came to an end when he could finish only second in the fifth race after leading with a furlong to run. “Twenty years ago I would have won that,” Dettori said. “It was 16-1 this morning and it was favourite [at the start], he gave me a great spin but it wasn’t to be. Listen, I’ve had a good day so I’m not going to cry.” Despite his failure to win either of the last two races on the card, bookmakers said it had been one of their worst days at the Royal meeting. “We are hugely relieved to have avoided the worst-case scenario of a Magnificent Six,” said Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes. “But we are by no means celebrating. A four-timer for the most popular jockey at the biggest meeting of the Flat season is a shocking result and can only be described as a bloodbath.”

Winnie was all over Hoskings like a rash... ..it was beautiful to listen to.... ...he used Ireland as an example again...he loves poitin...and he's still got the hangover from his trip there... ...and apparently we're on the way to recovery because Lindsey's just bought some raging Lion or something... ...Anyway you can listen for yourselves here...just click on today 7.30 https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/week-on-demand/#ath

Oh my you're back again...like a poof of smoke I see you claimed you went to The Pwetenders last night...talk about appropriate A Prentender watching The Pretenders...how gee orgious Actually the truth is the wee fella from the Viaduct was having a go at you on RC... ...relatively unjustifiably imho....but instead of ignoring him... ...you sucked a big lemon and upped sticks...never to be seen again...until you couldn't get enough of me on here... ...then after constant spanking...you and Bazz couldn't handle the jandal...and you went off hand in hand into the scotch mist...again...bee arrr youtiful This site now has healthy robust debate...something you claimed you lurved... We discuss...agree...disagree...then move on...well done to all of us

Wrong, I used it from the 'shock' perspective... ..that indeed moi was shocked that he could be a horth withperer... ...either from his physical movements...a true horth withperer... ...and also from the whithpering thweet nothings angle... ...

Will Maaaam...be presenting the Gold Cup to FRANKIE again?

Don't worry pete...the 2 devotees to personal insults...muddygrass and Bazz ...are ready to explode...Bazz has already thrown his toys out...then Herman pleaded he come back... ...the self proclaimed professor of punting, muddygrass, has a unique history of throwing toys out as well...3 websites now..onto his 4th... ...wont last long... yours is simply a gamers site....good luck

What do we need to make Racing more palatable to Generation Z...and betting on their Racing heroes...not their Sporting ones? Younger punters behind big lift in sports betting, Roy Morgan reports Parramatta’s Josh Hoffman and Blake Ferguson celebrate after scoring a try during the NRL’s round 14. Picture: AAP SARAH-JANE TASKER REPORTER 2:25PM JUNE 20, 2019 NO COMMENTS Sports betting in Australia is growing, with young punters turning to their favourite sporting codes to gamble, new research shows. Research from Roy Morgan, which analysed betting patterns over the last year, showed a decline in Australians placing bets on racing events, while over the same period, more Australians were betting on sport. Sports betting has grown by more than 10 per cent from a year ago and with popular sports including the AFL and NRL as well as several World Cups being held this year there are plenty of high profile sporting contests for gambling Australians to try their luck on. READ NEXT DISABILITY SCHEME NDIS fraud ‘totalled $370k’ TESSA AKERMAN The latest Roy Morgan “Gambling Currency” report showed that punters aged 18 to 24 were more likely to bet on sport than on racing. But they made up the only age group of punters for which sports betting was more popular. The research showed that 1.8 million Australians aged 18 and over placed bets over a typical three month period. Of those, 1.5 million bet on racing events, while 620,000 placed a sports bet. The survey results come after Collingwood’s Jaidyn Stephenson was this week given a $20,000 fine and a 22-match ban (which includes a 12 week suspension) after admitting to placing bets on AFL games he was playing in. On two occasions the 20-year-old gave money to a friend to place bets for him. On the other occasion, he used a friend’s betting account. The total of all three bets came to $36 — all were unsuccessful. Michele Levine, chief executive of Roy Morgan, said although long-term trends showed a decline in the number of Australians having a bet, there were growth areas for betting “Although betting on racing is more widespread, sports betting is where the growth is in 2019,” she said. Betting on racing was most appealing for older Australians. More than 10 per cent of Australians aged 50-64 years old and 9.3 per cent of 65-79 year olds bet on racing compared to only 3.1 per cent of 18-24 year olds. The likelihood of betting on sport increased to 3.8 per cent for 25-34 year olds and 4.9 per cent for 35-49 year olds before dropping off substantially for Australians aged over 50. “Although there is significant crossover between Australians who bet on racing events and those betting on sports, there’s no doubt betting on racing on the whole skews to an older audience than sports betting,” Ms Levine said. “The youngest age group is the only age group more likely to bet on sport than racing events.” The Australian

If double question marks are used it is to emphasise something in return, usually from the shock of the previous thing said.

It's a minefield alright... Great race tonight...Cross Counter or Stradivarious? And Stoute gets his 80th! Legend!

Wake up... Generation Zee are the future...and caring for Animals is one of their things... Nothing turns them off more than watching Parkes wackaroo 33 times in a race...

Really looking forward to riding at @PukekohePark tomorrow, don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to ride on a slow9. Cant wait for the burn Quote Tweet Aidan Rodley @Agent200 · 19h She's back! @AlyshaCollett has her first ride in NZ for more than a year and since her fall in Singapore last year when she rides at Pukekohe tomorrow. A pleasure to work with on @TAB_Racing #Trackside this year. Let's hope she's on the other side of the microphone post-race!

To be fear...a little bandy! But could she do moore...than Hayley?

So get this....and Parkes is the highlight Jock for knowing the whip rules backwards...which makes him go forwards...very fast... ...whips winner Victor Vegas fully 33 times...could have been 34/35 even....from the 600M wins by a nose...and NEVER BROKE THE RULE ...that's how lax our International obligations to the Whip rule stand... ...we stand alone in first world jurisdictions.... NZTR are totally out of touch on many things...and this is THE major one

Bazzy..if ATA is moi...then I LURVE making LURVE to plastic puncesses... ..you may have noted...being the scholar you is..that ATA and moi were diametrically opposed on the Folau thingy.... ...otherwise I'm pretty sure he's my long lost twin... ...but that's what you get here...people can agree...then disagree... ...and then we all get some sleep while respecting those views... ...you paranoid nickenpoop... ...even your self proclaimed Professor of Punting buddy...muddygrass...thinks your dumbum theory is banging on.. ...but life partners tend to agree with each other very often...to keep the peace at home... ...he's not your lover now per chance?

Too true...and took a long time to wind up....as you say 3yo Classics in headlights! By No Nay Never..leading Euro 2yo sire....a son of Scat Daddy...sire of triple crown winner Justify! Incidently Ellis purchased a No Nay Never ex young Fastnet Rock mare for 130K Hell be putting an extra wrap of cotton wool around as we speak!