Rangatira

Barnaby Johns did a devine rissole back around the the time Cecil won his 6th cup.

Has Steelo accepted your invitation?

Will any races be run right handed?

Mad not to take the historically easy money while keeping the known threats suppressed. In Hei Hei we lock our doors to keep burglars at bay. Sense still common amongst the impoverished and the TAB.

Brodster extending an invite to Brad Steele to come on Bit of a Yarn also good.

not sure I have spent that this year to date

13k on Franco Ankara more than reasonable

Race 2 at Addington Today – A Case Study in Confusion and Failing Integrity Race 2 at Addington today has become one of the most confusing and contradictory races we’ve seen on paper — a direct result of the flaws in the newly implemented handicapping system. Margo Nyhan is a smart trainer and deserves credit for using the system to her advantage. But her actions simply highlight just how poorly thought out this new system is, and how out of depth those behind it truly are when it comes to handicapping. Worse still, these changes were made with no data, no modelling, and no transparency. What are we asking our customers to bet on? When a one-win trotter can start off level marks with non-winners, but others with the same record are off 20 metres, it’s not only confusing — it completely lacks logic and integrity. This is not racing like-with-like, it’s guesswork disguised as policy. But it doesn’t stop there. Earlier in the week, fixed odds were released with Blair Orange — our country’s leading reinsman — declared to drive the horse. Many punters would have backed it on that basis. Now, just 24 hours before the race, the driver is changed to a junior concession driver. This is no reflection on the junior — but what message does this send to punters who placed their bets in good faith? It’s disgraceful that the same people who demand trainers declare drivers within 24 hours of fields being published — citing integrity and certainty — are the very ones allowing these last-minute changes with no accountability. Blair Orange, our leading driver, is now sitting in the stand while punters tune in expecting to see him drive the horse they backed. What confidence does this give the betting public? What does this say about the credibility of our product? These are not isolated issues. They are part of a pattern that shows the HUG process and those who signed off this system were simply not fit for purpose. We must urgently have a full review of the Horse Utilisation Group’s actions, decisions, and the changes made — along with the data and modelling (if any) that were used to justify them. Let’s stop pretending this is working. Let’s return to a system that had structure, transparency, and most importantly, integrity. — Mark Jones

Given or drew? Surely Aussies wouldn't get up to any skulduggery.

Raleigh Chopper dependent riders face no restrictions even if it is in the Pawn Shop with the direct credit option.

Been cleaning up on the punt?

I think 250k was to be available per annum for infrastructure improvements to a maximum of 50k per application which had to be matched by the applicant I think the nest egg from the forbury sale was to stay largely in tact

Great while it lasted. Costing me an arm and a leg ringing 0900 SLEEPERS every race for tips.

I am pretty sure my bestie is quietly OK with the direction. It's the colour of the arrow that bugs him.

I am no longer eligible for them having made a pig of myself thereby enabling myself to be firmly in "the black"

Franklin training track will go lol I am in love with that red arrow. Hopefully they get one for "The Creek"

One of the possibilities for the ATC is to build a training track inside the Pukekohe galloping track although it would not be able to be used until the gallopers are finished for the day.

Trained his first winner today. Royal Diedre pretty impressive sitting parked and browns cowing them. Related to Mike Beecroft?

Early to bed, early to rise, makes Ranga healthy, wealthy, wise and the possessor of the plumpest, juiciest worms.

mostly on the money is Mickey Mouse

Had to Google YIKES !!!!!!!!!

and significantly uphill like Methven used to be.

Nah I have Yoga on the first Friday evening of each month.