Murray Fish

I'll drink to that... @TAB For Ever port for you?

thankfully paid walled...

I almost never touch NP, do try and watch any black type there, more for gleaning insights for upcoming G1's I actually have a strong win rate at Ruakaka! Though, I recon I would bet into 1 out of a 100 races.. I actually like the small sized fields as well. Will the field for this years version of their G race stack up? Interesting that TAK only had one start. Happy to have keep my power dry!

good to see the synthetic getting multi use... 😋

Not boring if you manage to 'find' the ones that get to the finish first! Punting wise, neither of Saturdays tracks are ones I bet on very much at all. Both have to bigger 'local knowledge, bias' for my liking. sadly, yet again, Rain! the bane of horse and punter, wins out on the day!

wow, 4 no wins...

3 down... hoping a first time winner happens

In the second: @TAB For Ever might steer you at Runningwiththedevil.. as ever! All Wins came tough! ps. I note the jockey not asked about the track?

rider comment " Heaviest track that I have ever ridden on!"

666 999 black magic, or? ps. nice ride!

I be having a serious look at the 3 year old race...

it didn't look to be racing that kindly at times.. seemed to take off around the 500m and looked a bit unsteady rounding that last bend, it it hit it it might have gone worse!

" the target audience was males 40-64 years old " I thought the new focus was one a younger age bracket? or is that via other advts? They all seem rather naff to me!

there has still been Full Page adtvs in ODT.. and I'm getting video stuff directed my way! all about Hunch's and throwing money at them...

I asked her Mum who she modelled herself on and she said Neither! ps. I first meet Debbie when she was at the old Trentham Sales, think it might have be 1986, I think she might just started her apprentice, presented friendly

All after being knocked back along the way! Never a easy game! The horse don't know the riders breeding Hope she keeps improving

interesting to see how she didn't take up her apprenticeship over that side of ditch, same as young Bates...

he would be way to sensible! though his granddad did with success!

Wagering NZ TAB chases new generation with launch of digital wagering option By Warwick Barr - August 08, 2024 The New Zealand TAB, backed by international wagering giant Entain, has created a second betting platform in a bid to attract a younger audience. The New Zealand TAB has launched an online wagering platform known as betcha. (Photo: tab.co.nz) Following a soft launch on Wednesday, the TAB is offering customers a digital-only option called betcha. Its arrival marks the first time a new wagering brand has been established in New Zealand since the TAB opened in 1950. New Zealand does not licence corporate bookmakers as Australia does. Entain, the owner of Ladbrokes and Neds, says the release of betcha is aimed at providing customers with a point of difference to its traditional TAB offerings. With that in mind, the betcha app has been designed to appeal to a younger demographic, hoping to stem the flow of wagering turnover to overseas bookmakers. “In the three months to the end of June 2024, New Zealanders’ spending with offshore betting operators grew by 30 per cent, continuing a trend over the last three or more years,” Entain’s New Zealand managing director Cameron Rodger said. “Offshore spending is now estimated to be over $NZ180 million per annum, and this is led by the growth in offshore spending doubling in the 18 to 29-year-old age band in the last five years. “Their betting activity provides little to no benefit for the New Zealand racing and sports industries, and these offshore operators are under no obligation to provide the same level of harm minimisation support and account management tools that betcha will make available for Kiwis.” Entain banks on New Zealand growth to offset soft Australian market Unlike the TAB, betcha will not have a retail presence and it will be limited to a fixed-odds service. It will offer a suite of interactive products with a social emphasis, and sports popular with a younger generation will be the platform's linchpin. "This new brand will emphasise the social and competitive value of sports and racing and introduce New Zealanders to the next generation of betting,” Entain’s chief marketing officer, Mel Kenneday said. “This means we’ll be focusing on some of those events and sports that the newer generation have really shown interest in, like football, basketball, and UFC, with betcha confirmed as New Zealand’s official wagering partner for UFC.” Entain signed a 25-year strategic partnership with the New Zealand TAB last year, fending off bids from Tabcorp and Sportsbet to clinch the deal. The company’s move into the New Zealand wagering landscape has given the country’s racing industry renewed optimism. The inaugural $NZ4.5 million NZB Kiwi in 2025 is just one example of Entain’s impact. Entain launched a new TAB betting platform in April, and there was some growth in the 18-29-year-old demographic. However, it says it is clear that New Zealand punters want a point of difference. Entain, NZ racing initiatives hailed as a ‘game-changer’ ahead of Karaka sale The launch of betcha follows Australian firm Tabcorp’s move into the social wagering space. In 2022, the ASX-listed Tabcorp purchased a 20 per cent equity interest in Dabble for $33 million in an effort to increase its younger wagering customer base. Tabcorp had previously ventured into a corporate bookmaking role when it launched Luxbet in 2008. But when Tabcorp completed an $11 million merger with Tatts Group, Luxbet, which operated as an online platform, was closed in 2017.

opps... I c&p I think from NZ breeders site?

eleven for me! ps. but not your two!

How many have made the Hall of Fame? How many have you patted

NZ HORSE OF THE YEAR 2023-24 Mr Brightside (Bullbars x Lilahjay) Breeder: R I & Est late M A G Johnson 2022-23 Lucky Sweynesse Sweynesse x Madonna Mia Breeder: P L Dombroski, Explosive Breeding Ltd & S A Sharrock 2020-2021 Probabeel Savabeel x Far Fetched Breeder: G J Chittick 2019-2020 Melody Belle Commands x Meleka Belle Breeder: Mrs N M Leicester 2018-2019 Melody Belle Commands x Meleka Belle Breeder: Mrs N M Leicester 2017-2018 Bonneval Makfi x Imposingly Breeder: City Bloodstock Ltd 2016-17 Bonneval Makfi x Imposingly Breeder: City Bloodstock Ltd 2015-2016 Mongolian Khan Holy Roman Emperor x Centafit Breeder: Grenville Stud 2014-2015 Mongolian Khan Holy Roman Emperor x Centafit Breeders: Grenville Stud 2013-2014 Dundeel High Chaparral x Stareel Breeder: Mrs J P & M M Andersen 2012-2013 Ocean Park Thorn Park x Sayyida Breeder: Trelawney Thoroughbred Ltd 2011-2012 Mufhasa Pentire x Sheila Cheval Breeder: C C E & J W Thompson 2010-2011 Jimmy Choux Thorn Park x Cierzo Breeder: Chouxmaani Investments Ltd 2009-2010 Vosne Romanee Electronic Zone x Madison Avenue Breeder: Turnham Green Holdings 2008-2009 Mufhasa Pentire x Sheila Cheval Breeder: C C E & J W Thompson 2007-2008 Seachange Cape Cross x Just Cruising Breeder: Karreman Bloodstock Ltd 2006-2007 Seachange Cape Cross x Just Cruising Breeder: Karreman Bloodstock Ltd 2005-2006 Xcellent Pentire x Excelo Breeder: G F Gimblett Family Trust 2004-2005 Xcellent Pentire x Excelo Breeder: G F Gimblett Family Trust 2003-2004 King's Chapel King of Kings x Lower Chapel Breeder: Norelands Stud 2002-2003 Tit for Tat Faltaat x Miss Kiwitea Breeder: R I & Est late W D Scott 2001-02 Sunline Desert Sun x Songline Breeder: Ms S R Archer & M J Martin 2000-2001 Sunline Desert Sun x Songline Breeder: Ms S R Archer & M J Martin 1999-2000 Sunline Desert Sun x Songline Breeder: Ms S R Archer & M J Martin 1998-1999 Sunline Desert Sun x Songline Breeder: Ms S R Archer & M J Martin 1997-1998 Tycoon Lil Last Tycoon x Imposing Bloom II Breeder: Tesio Bloodstock NZ Ltd 1996-1997 O'Reilly Last Tycoon x Courtza Breeder: Waikato Stud Holdings Ltd 1995-1996 Our Maizcay Maizcay x Maire Viita Breeder: Widden Heroic Joint Venture 1994-1995 Rough Habit Roughcast x Certain Habit Breeder: Mrs I M Roddick 1993-1994 The Phantom Noble Bijou x The Fantasy Breeder: A G, K J, M C & P R Dennis 1992-1993 Veandercross Crossways x Lavender Breeder: Dr W Luey 1991-1992 Rough Habit Rough Cast x Certain Habit Breeder: Mrs I M Roddick 1990-1991 Surfers Paradise Crested Wave x Lady Aythorpe Breeder: K Chong, G Fong & W Kwok 1989-1990 Horlicks Three Legs x Malt Breeder: G W de Gruchy 1988-1989 Poetic Prince Yeats x Finisterre Breeder: Dr A Sywak 1987-1988 Courier Bay Diplomatic Agent x Bay Ruth Breeder: G A White 1986-1987 Tidal Light Diagramatic x Azores Breeder: Mr & Mrs J D O'Flaherty 1985-1986 Bonecrusher Pag-Asa x Imitation Breeder: R W Punch 1984-1985 Hunterville Treason Trial x Wedding Ring 1983-1985 Kiwi Blarney Kiss x Malrayvis Breeder: H B Fischer 1982-1983 Our Flight Imperial Guard x Jane Flight Breeder: J W Rusher 1981-1982 Altitude Magnesia x High Trick Breeder: Mr & Mrs D Crawford 1980-1981 Drum War Hawk II x Never The Less 1979-1980 Little Brown Jug Godavari x Pease 1978-1979 La Mer Copenhagen II x La Balsa Breeder: J G Alexander 1977-1978 Uncle Remus Bandmaster II x Tusitala Breeder: Mrs G M Donaldson 1976-1977 Show Gate Gate Keeper x Minglow Breeder: G Thomson 1975-1976 Balmerino Trictrac x Dulcie 1974-1975 Show Gate Gate Keeper x Minglow Breeder: G Thomson 1973-1974 Battle Heights

What a cracking win that was! I have not re watched until now! I note the rider comment about making the weight! In the lead up to this race I was keen to see how the colt Red Sea ran, he looked great, but not today! later to run 2nd in G1 1400... another colt that I was watching was Move To Strike, both him and RS had to run on some challenging tracks for a few of their runs.. I see the Ratings have them at Move To Strike 80 Velocious 80 Captured By love 77 Archaic Smile 77. Red Sea 77 Gee, dropping the Hype of that race, then I would have to vote for the Colt! ps. I would be rather Excited with any going forward! In the end

having a joe b moment! what happened to the Free Handicap system?