Spatchcock

Those Aintree fences are a lot different to the Aussie ones. A horse like Captains Run would be good at Aintree.

I am certain that would include trebles, doubles and quaddies.

Bro it's not 1990, you best ignore tote pools.

Dates are now listed in a story on HRNZ. Turns out the ninth meeting was Oamaru, not Palnerston North.

Right you are! I was confusing it with Grand Eagle, also previously owned by the Neills, wearing their colours, and trained by the Dunns. This makes the betting plunge more understandable.

With DOML now standing Gimpanzee and Tactical Landing this season, I would say that's a safe bet. I'm no form expert like you Brodster, but it certainly has not been going well and generally the Dunns will get the best out of most horses.

All I can offer is this - the mkves are within the rules of the series and HRNZ regulations. None of them are world beaters and at least some have been in the Southland horse pool recently (but I accept a could like Blazing Knuckles have not).

These were new dates over and over existing budgets, and were always dependent on certain funding levels being reached. I can only assume hey have not. One would haven to ask, in this situation, why the new Auckland dates weren't removed as those require the most funding for the least return.

Couldn't tell you but will endeavour to find out tomorrow.

Branch is likely going to contract back to the Club to help execute the Night Of Champions. Unsure if that includes slot distribution.

I am saying Michael House has a legitimate, registered base in Southland. Just like Robert and Jenna Dunn do in Auckland.

Horses have fallen in jumps races forever and a day. It's statistically the safest it's ever been. "Poor tracks" - it's winter and zero meetings have been cancelled. Am I blind? I just watched six great races at Te Aroha.

What are you even on about?

Brodie, Is someone not allowed to back a horse without your approval? Clearly the new stable think he's working well enough to win??

Nine 'new' meetings cancelled due to funding shortfalls. 4 x Addington, 4 x Cambridge, 1 x Manawatu.