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Show Me Heaven & Act Now – Maryborough Withdrawals & Investigation - Harnesslink

Temporary move due to trainer injury

Duh - that fact totally slipped my mind - cheers.

His first tote win incurred no rating penalty (he stayed on 48) which I don't understand, and his second win incurred the full 8 points. He hasn't dropped back because he's consistently finished in the top 4 since. Overall, I can't see how he's been unfairly punished (probably the opposite unless the free win can be explained). There are ways to get points discounts, like putting a concession junior driver on to earn half points only - if the owners choose not to, so be it.

7 day suspension

Mogul was unreserved and the others had all met reserve - there were genuine bidders having a crack at all four from memory

Was purchased by Bob22, who bought 4 lots that remained in the House stable under existing ownership, so assuming were "buy-backs" and not genuine sales.

Pretty sure Michael has indicated on Facebook that this season is likely to be his last campaigning at Palmy - ferry issues have been the killer.

Ben is a polite young man and a credit to you and Greg - I know it's hard to do, but please just ignore the faceless few that frequent these sites and seem to enjoy belittling others

I doubt many owners travelled their horses to Blenheim (or any of the other holiday venue) "to keep regions with very few local horse populations going" .... I reckon they did so because they enjoy the trip away and having a horse running around is a bonus

Once HRNZ comes up with the paperwork for claiming the subsidy - I'm told it's still in the pipeline

Yep - I know a few trainers that aren't travelling due to costs and the fact there is plenty of racing closer to home

Four starters and the race gets off the ground - embarrassing really.

Perhaps the plug should be pulled on Auckland judging by this week's fields - Manawatu will get more participants next week?

Yep I recall a number of the All Stars team racing with hogged manes

Most of the trainers from that region that used to regularly travel to Manawatu have either moved further South to Canterbury, retired or passed away unfortunately.

Formerly employed by HRNZ - now with Harnesslink I believe

Apathy and tolerance is killing our industry - Harnesslink

Email received from HRNZ late May 2022 - related perhaps? ------------------------------------------------------------------- The SPCA has contacted HRNZ as they are looking to find good foster homes for Standardbred horses to be cared for while they are rehabilitating.Currently the SPCA have 11 standardbreds of varying ages that require fostering for a number of months, these horses would ideally go in two groups but can be split into smaller groups if needed.HRNZ will pay for the hay and hard feed. The SPCA will cover the costs of farrier, worming, vet and a rug.If you are interested in helping foster for the SPCA and have your own place that is horse safe and have time to look after these horses please get in touch with me.RegardsNatalie Gameson -------------------------------------------------------------------- And another from early June 2022 - clearly related -------------------------------------------------------------------- Good Afternoon, On behalf of Murray Boyd- 7 Unbroken 2YO’s available to giveaway. These horses are located in Kaikoura and to minimise the cost of taking over any of these horses HRNZ have agreed to waiver the transfer and registration fee on all of these horses. Name Brand Identity Unregistered 191302 2019 2 B f Bettors Creek-Donegal Glenties Unregistered 190571 2019 2 Br c He's Watching-Donegal Ideal Chokin Unregistered 190676 2019 2 Br f He's Watching-Unregistered Unregistered 191303 2019 2 Br f Bettors Creek-Donegal Lucy Anne Unregistered 191297 2019 2 B f He's Watching-Donegal Delight Unregistered 191304 2019 2 B f Bettors Creek-Donegal Lucys Chokin Unregistered 191300 2019 2 Br c Bettors Creek-Donegal Lucy If you are interested please respond directly to this email for more information. Kind Regards Georgie Bolton Education & Training Co-Ordinator | Harness Racing NZ

To be fair - the Stipes sought the disqualification, but it was the JCA that dismissed it.

Were autopsies ever carried out - stipes reports said they would be?

Imagine if it was in comparison to rivals - last year the rating spread was between 74 and 120 ..... Self Assured would've been off 50m (at least)!

Didn't realise he'd passed - RIP Hemi

2022.23 Final Racing Calendar - TAB NZ.pdf

Can you provide a link to this calendar?