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A flood of tread encompassed me when my mind flashed back to my first go at photography at that track. (blush) I had been transferred to the northern branch of RI, the goal being to firm up that branch! My first meeting was at this track! My first go and driving the cameras with the horse running to the line from the Right! (this was the days of 'no motor drives, one camera on a tripod for the action shot, another camera in the other had for the finish shot) A very nervous wait for the negatives to come back from the processor! OH NO! Oh dear me! (blush! blush!)the actions shots were ok! but I so didn't transfer over that well to the Finish camera! all over the place! as if I had be drunk! Very humbling! Thankfully I did find some form!

yip, it was that early spring race where lots of good horses were early in their campaigns and you could get some of the better winter horses being kept in work playing on a wet spring!

Again, interesting to see people close up on the inside rail, never allowed in nz

its always been a 'horses for courses' track, sand based. nice to know prerace that your horse can...

Pulls a chair in the cheap seats

@Chief Stipe any way to post this better? https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7hcALLpMMq/

Still true today? or does 'science', the vet more in play than his days? Federico Tesio (17 January 1869 – 1 May 1954) was an Italian breeder of Thoroughbreds for horse racing. He has been called "the only genius ever to operate in the breeding world" and "the greatest single figure in the history of Italian racing".[1] Born in Turin, orphaned at 6 years of age, Federico Tesio obtained a degree from the University of Florence. He served in the Italian Army during World War I and in 1939 was appointed to the Italian Senate. In 1898, he and his wife Lydia Tesio purchased a silk worm farm complete with thousands of Mulberry trees. These were removed and a guest residence, stallion stalls and stallion master's house were established on the Dormello Stud's 19 hectares of today in Dormelletto, Novara on the banks of Lake Maggiore in northern Italy. This has always been where mares with foals and Stallions of the day reside. By the 1930s the complex of stables attributable to Villa Tesio, the largest in Italy, included, within it, several farms in the municipal area that - over time - were established by Tesio: those of "Surga", the "Montaccio", the "Route", the "Moretta", the "Cucchetta", the "Torbera", the "Motta", each complete with a manager's house, stables and necessary stabling. One was for pregnant mares, one for barren mares, one for yearlings, one with a nearby huge dirt track within the treed forest in a flat over the top of the mount for horses in training and so on. These farms were all part of a stretch of land which took in most of the Dormelletto of today. The Tesio property stretched from the flats of the lake about 4 km to the west and up the mounts of about 1500 metres and spread to the South for about 1.5 km. The successor to Tesio's property, The Marchese Niccolo Incisa della Rochetta, has sold off much of the original estate, but, for example, still owns several of the farms established by Tesio and an occupied two storey house directly behind the Dormelletto railway station, only 150 metres from the lake, but 1.5 km from the main villa. Tesio is given credit for the breeding successes of his farm, while his wife is identified as playing an important role in the social and business aspects of the operation, being responsible for bringing in Marchese Mario Incisa Della Rochetta as his partner in 1932. She kept the records of the stud until 1942. An owner/breeder who also always trained his own horses, Tesio's horses have influenced the breeding of the Thoroughbred internationally. He bred several champions including Nearco, Ribot, Braque and Cavaliere d’Arpino, whom he considered the best horse that he ever bred[2] Cavaliere d'Arpino sired Bellini the sire of Tenerani which in turn was the sire of Ribot, who won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe twice. Nearco sired Nearctic, sire of Northern Dancer. Donatello II won the Prix du Jockey Club but in his only defeat for Tesio, the jockey was instructed to take the lead, and lost. Donatello then immediately went to stud in the UK. Tesio bred, owned and trained 22 winners of the Derby Italiano. In 1947, Ulrico Hoepli of Milano published a book by Federico Tesio which he had titled Puro-Sangue - Animale da Esperimento. In 1958 a book was published titled "Breeding the Racehorse" accredited to Tesio and as having been edited and translated by Edward Spinola. In 2005 an English translation of the original Tesio Puro-Sangue - Animale da Esperimento translated by Maria Burnett was published by Russell Meerdink Co. Ltd (ISBN 978-0929346762) and was titled Tesio: In His Own Words. The Federico Tesio Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland is named in his honor. The Premio Lydia Tesio race at the Capannelle Racecourse in Rome is named for his wife and the Premio Federico Tesio for him at San Siro Racecourse in Milan and also the registered Group 3 Australian race Tesio Stakes in Melbourne. He died in 1954, shortly before the debut of Ribot, a horse who has been described as his "masterpiece".[1] In 1999, nearly half a century after his death, he was named at number 18 in the Racing Post's list of 100 Makers of 20th Century Racing.[1]

(cut and paste, from some who does know) to someone who claimed it was the northern riders who complained "Track was unsafe for all Jockeys not just the north islanders!! Same thing happened last time they moved rail out at Wingatui at the same place, as this part of track never gets chipped out and irrigation (during summer) doesn't go out that far. This concern was brought up by leading south island female rider!!" again i ask, how was the track safe for early races?? was damaged dun during those early races and it played out in the 5th...

join the cue... happy to report I'm trained and Ready!

Thinking about this from a Southern perspective? Anyone at the grassroots worth getting behind? " The future leaders and rising stars of the New Zealand racing codes will come together for an awards night in late July for the inaugural Industry Excellence Awards, powered by Entain Australia and New Zealand. Nominations are now open for the awards, which have been developed by Entain, the operators of New Zealand’s TAB, as a way to acknowledge the talents of Kiwis up to the age of 40 in the three racing codes. “We see these awards as a rare opportunity for all our future leaders in racing to gather together and celebrate what has been a huge year for the New Zealand racing industry,” Entain’s Managing Director – New Zealand, Cameron Rodger, said. “Each code already does a tremendous job of recognising the elite performers in their world, and this represents a chance to add to that, and reward the very best of our many great young people involved in New Zealand racing – including across some of the unsung areas that don’t always get the spotlight but are so critical to its success.” There are awards for a total of nine categories, with a supreme winner chosen from the category award winners. Category winners will receive $10,000 with finalists in each category receiving $2,000. The supreme winner will receive an extra $5,000 on top of their $10,000 category win, and a $5,000 educational package. The award categories are: Leadership, Equine Handling (Stud or Stable), Greyhound Excellence, Dedication to Breeding, Dedication to Racing, Administrative and Ancillary Services, Care and Welfare, Newcomer and National Racing Woman of the Year. Several racing stakeholders have also come on board to support the awards. “It’s outstanding to have IRT, Windsor Park Stud, Waikato Stud and Breckon Farms join us in supporting our young New Zealand talent,” Cameron Rodger said. Entain Australia and New Zealand Deputy Chief Executive Lachlan Fitt said the quality of the people involved in the New Zealand industry was a strong influence behind Entain entering the strategic partnership, which began almost one year ago on 1 June 2023. “We were very intentional in including the establishment of these awards as part of our plans,” Lachlan Fitt said. “The current strength and future potential of the New Zealand racing industry and its people was such a strong selling point for us, and we wanted to make sure there was an opportunity to recognise those who contribute today, and who will lead its future tomorrow.” The awards ceremony will be held in Auckland on 28 July, with flights and accommodation supplied for the category finalists. The finalists will be announced and contacted on 4 July. Information on the awards and the nomination process is at entaingroup.co.nz/industryawards. For more information, contact: Matt Smith Senior Manager, Communications Entain Australia and New Zealand M: 027 228 5423 E: matt.smith@entaingroup.co.nz "

Actually TAB, it could be summed up very easy in three words Core Periphery Model

looks like you two are heading for one of those Fight Nights! ps. if that sort of thing happens! I want one with Leo!!!!!

tick! To me, its how leaderships acts when after many years of alienating key players! They more and more play the game of 'procedural politics', slowly over time the costs of speaking up gets heavier and heavier! I could continue on this vain...

The people down their are V Conservative, generally they don't trust the media! Their normal approach is to internalise and mull over. Compare and contrast that with Sean, a rather gregarious fella! He has good relations with the local community and media down there! He not be afraid to stick his head above the trenches! They be lucky to have him! I bet on their bank balance be a lot healthier than most clubs! More power to him I say!

This article was in a recent New Zealand Thoroughbred Marketing mail out, anyone share insight into this sort of thing? Snow Patrol’s staying days on ice Snow Patrol’s (NZ) (Contributer) days of being tried as a stayer are over with genetic testing confining the Gr.2 Autumn Stakes (1400m) winner to sprinting trips. Co-trainer Michael Kent Junior said the stable’s disappointment in Snow Patrol’s latest run in March when well beaten in the Gr.2 Alister Clark Stakes (2040m) was eased following a genetic test of his probable preference for shorter trips. “He is by Contributer and we were hopeful that he would get 2000m,” Kent Jnr explained. “We did one of those DNA tests to determine his best race distance and it’s proven what we were suspicious of, and that he’s actually genetically proven to be a sprinter-miler as he came back as a CC. “Often it’s obvious, you would never test horses like Profiteer, you just know those types of horses to be flying machines. “But those middle ones, like Snow Patrol. Being by Contributer, you hope he’d get 2000 metres but there you go, he’s best being over shorter distances. “Many times it (the DNA test) will tell you exactly what you thought but sometimes its good information like that and worthwhile doing.” Snow Patrol is being readied for the G3 Fred Best Stakes (1400m) at Eagle Farm next Saturday, where he will be ridden by Blake Shinn

Well Done her! ps.I wonder how many jockeys have won a race in the long history of racing NZ, sadly a impossible question to answer. What with head office data base being very unhelpful for that sort of thing..

Sean and his club would be one of the more connected clubs with their local community! You will feel welcomed if you ever turn up on the day! Not like some others down this way that I could mention!

Australian Nursery Segenhoe Stud Being Offered for Sale Historic Hunter Valley nursery Segenhoe Stud, a show-stopping trophy property that has a long and rich record of producing elite horses, is seeking a new custodian. After much consideration, Sydney businessman Kevin Maloney has decided to call for expressions of interest to buy the fertile, 567-hectare stud, potentially marking the end of the entrepreneur's 14 years of involvement with the Upper Hunter farm, which has enjoyed a golden era under his leadership. Boasting recent group 1 graduates Joliestar, In Secret, Pride of Jenni, Amelia's Jewel, and King Colorado on its honor roll, Segenhoe Stud could command a price in the tens of millions of dollars (Australian) given the value of the land and the associated high-end infrastructure on Segenhoe. The significance of Maloney's decision to possibly part with the prized parcel of land in the Southern Hemisphere's Thoroughbred breeding epicenter is likely to spark interest from leading breeders domestically and internationally. It would allow them to establish a foothold in the Scone region with the purchase of the prestigious property. Maloney bought the celebrated 116-year-old stud in 2010 (which had moved from its original site to its current location) and he has invested considerably to double the size of the farm and make infrastructure and pasture improvements. With 10 kilometers of the Hunter River traversing the property, the Segenhoe Valley Thoroughbred and Angus cattle stud features an exquisite homestead, a manager's residence, guest house, yearling preparation barn, Fairlight facilities, and a stud office. All horse paddocks are double-fenced, with mature trees providing shelter from all weather conditions, further supplemented by tree-covered shelter sheds in larger paddocks. An extensive water license enables irrigation to virtually all horse paddocks, while bitumen roads throughout the property mitigate dust, safeguarding the animals' well-being. The alluvial river flats have nearly 30 feet of topsoil, while the diverse paddocks also feature various pastures and soil types, allowing tailored paddocks for individual horses' needs. The property is being offered for sale by Magic Millions, Sotheby's, and Donovan & Co through an expression of interest process that closes July 4. Donovan & Co's Clint Donovan said: "To my knowledge never before has a stud of the magnitude and significance of Segenhoe been offered publicly. Certainly not in recent decades and certainly not at the absolute peak of its influence on the industry worldwide. "The ability to emerge as the new owner of this remarkable piece of Australia is something that will no doubt attract global attention and interest. Australia's Thoroughbred industry continues to thrive in all facets and Segenhoe is the absolute leader in sales results and the leading breeding farm of stakes winners in the Southern Hemisphere." Segenhoe Stud is in close proximity to leading stallion farms Darley and Newgate Farm on Rouchel Road, which has been declared by some as "the road of champions," while Arrowfield and Vinery studs are also nearby. Donovan added: "Segenhoe Stud is an absolute show-stopping trophy property."

please don't start me on how the Film prelims!!!!!

I feel a bit conflicted, knowing that Jockey and horse must have a safe track, it was actually something that I spent quite a bit of 'behind the scenes work on' (using old Union skills I hold!) previously! For which I received quite a bit of grief for doing so! Really got some traction when I managed to get WorkSafe to 'open a file', that brought a better focus from 'the stipes', they now Know that if Injuries happen and they have allow unsafe tracks, then the Will be....

sigh.... we had a local mate with a horse down to race 6, the other part owner flew down from Ch-ch, we got there as the 5 was finishing. When around the back to shot some photos etc, keep waiting for the horse appear from stables, did notice a delegation head out on the track! No horses coming from stable area! Got told the track was being expected! A wave of dread sweeps over me!!! By chance a committee person is walking back from the stable and I mention the track inspection "oh over by the 900m?" Nex-minute!! OFF! Felt for the old fella who had wasted all the $$$ getting on track. Left wondering how they can have already five then the track is unsafe?? Stipe Vinnie M was working, but wasn't involved in the track inspection. I did have one highlight! I had a interesting chat with Jason Laking, about coaching methodologies and pedagogy... The right person for the job I recon! lol, for the other half, she took the abandonment like water of a ducks back! we then stopped off at the three 'not for profits', getting to buy a few bargains! She when home as if she had backed a few winners!

Militarize 119

Interesting to see 1000's of people lining the inside running rail!

Sire Hard Tack Grandsire Man o' War Dam Swing On Damsire Whisk Broom II Sex Stallion Foaled 23 May 1933 Died 17 May 1947 (aged 13) Country United States Colour Light Bay Breeder Gladys Mills Phipps Owner Charles Howard Trainer 1) "Sunny Jim" Fitzsimmons 2) Tom Smith Record 89: 33–15–1 Earnings $437,730 Major wins Scarsdale Handicap (1936) Massachusetts Handicap (1937) Brooklyn Handicap (1937) Butler Memorial Handicap (1937) Riggs Handicap (1937) San Juan Capistrano Handicap (1937) Bay Meadows Handicap (1937, 1938) Agua Caliente Handicap (1938) Havre de Grace Handicap (1938) Match race vs Ligaroti (1938) Pimlico Special vs War Admiral (1938) Hollywood Gold Cup (1938) San Antonio Handicap (1940) Santa Anita Handicap (1940) Awards U.S. Champion Handicap Male (1937 & 1938) U.S. Horse of the Year (1938) Honors United States Racing Hall of Fame (1958) #25 – Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century Life-size statues at Santa Anita Park and Saratoga Springs Grade II Seabiscuit Handicap at Del Mar Racetrack (2014– ) Last updated on 21 November 2021

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