Murray Fish

"My previous roles have given me the chance to tell some amazing stories" he should be a good fit then!!! Having said that! If I was ever going to be making a trip to Auck for a race meeting then this would be the one! Can someone ask young Andrew what the likely cost of a ticket of admission and what is the selling out number going to be? Would hate to turn up and not being able to get in?

Stable hands are just as important too... by chance, I was one of the first to start linking up enquires (gee, 12 years ago? I was getting via my MF facebook acc, first to a few trainers and then to Trainers Assoc. In that recent report published? Did it happen to post figures tracking that sort of data?

Gerry, has anybody seen, has anyone talked to Gerry? "The stud is owned by leading Australian identity Mr Gerry Harvey whose business acumen and passion for thoroughbreds has been invaluable to New Zealand’s racing and breeding industry."

Back at one of those meetings that John Allan presented around the country a few years back, about the encouragement to bet, I had to actually stand Up and Interrupt him! I suggested that with 'awareness', then, the key education to any, old or new, is around How much the Take Out$ for the different types of bets on offer! Explaining how for all other bets the take kicks in around 25% and then gallops quickly into the 30+%. Very hard to bet against a house like that! I'm not sure if that is what was meant with "you know the odds, now beat them" YEAH RIGHT ps, "At least when Ned Kelly robbed you! You knew it!" 😎

two parts to that... I will have to plead guilty to a few spill overs, often not big enough to actually notice when its happening, 'other half, will sometimes be kind and point that sort of thing out! Sometimes I happen to look down! thankful to know, not much is gained from moaning about split milk... re TABe.. not to sure if he would have me in their play pit to play in the first place!

personally, my glass is at least 3/4's Full, often if I be getting excited I have to be careful not to spill some all over the place... very thankful for my supergold card and the great paddock I find myself in... I'll drink to that!

Which side of the fence does one find oneself? glass half full or half empty? As a punter, a breeder, a trainer, a jockey, a stable hand? as a administer? what is the best option? "The Pollyanna Principle (or positivity bias) describes the human tendency to focus on good things over bad." ADVICE: We all know people who live on the bright side of the road. Even when life is falling to pieces, they can find the positives, the gains, the learnings. They are more than “glass half full” people — their cup is brimming over. So far, so good. Research indicates optimism is linked to better physical and mental health outcomes. It can also promote a sense of well-being during difficult times. It’s also part of the work of therapy to help people to reframe their beliefs and thoughts, to see them in a more positive light. But, at the extreme end, positivity can be a form of denial, a “head in the sand” approach to the reality of life’s problems. It can also suffocate real feelings. And that may spell trouble. What’s the Pollyanna Principle? The Pollyanna Principle (or positivity bias) describes the human tendency to focus on good things over bad. “Pollyannas” remember positive things more accurately than negative ones, and also tend to use more positive language. The Pollyanna Principle (a pop psychology term) was named after the central character in the 1913 book Pollyanna, by Eleanor Porter. Pollyanna played the “Glad Game” in which no matter how dire the situation she tried to find at least one good thing. She gets all the villagers to play along, which spreads positivity through the town. While Pollyanna might have her cynics in 2024, there’s no denying an optimistic outlook is better for our health. And optimistic people are easier to be around. But when people leap into positive mode every time things go wrong it can restrict their emotional range and negatively impact their relationships. I recall working with a man whose optimism was killing his marriage. He came into my office bouncing on his sneakers, big smile, warm handshake. “Life’s good,” he said, describing a great job, wonderful kids, good mates, a passion for surfing. After 10 minutes he got around to the reason he’d booked some therapy sessions. “My partner says I don’t listen to her, I don’t understand her.” Then the kicker: “She says I’m too positive about everything and it drives her crazy.” He shook his head. “I don’t get it. I’m an upbeat guy. I always see the bright side of life. I don’t do negative — I just don’t think it helps anything.” And with that sentence, he’d described the problem — and that of those who refuse to look at life through anything other than a rose-tinted lens. From his Pollyanna perspective, he couldn’t see the depth of his wife’s struggles; he couldn’t empathise with her feelings. He just kept trying to “jolly” her along, making suggestions for how to turn things around. There were a lot of tears. He was a well-intentioned man and responded well to some suggestions but it was a good example of extreme positivity over-riding — in this case dismissing — someone’s real feelings. That he never allowed himself the space to be sad or angry — or anything negative — had potential implications for his own mental health too. Sound emotional health is about being able to recognise, name, feel and express a range of feelings without becoming stuck on any of them. Pollyannas — or hyper-positive people — often feel uncomfortable with difficult emotions. They avoid or ignore them, which can have unhealthy repercussions. I’ve had many clients present with physical health issues for which their GPs can find no organic cause. It’s possible these are the result of stifled mental distress — trauma, conflict, anxiety, rage. So if you’re an extremely positive person, it’s important to check how you deal with negative emotions. Do you give them a “healthy” outlet? Optimism is a good thing, it can uplift and inspire. It can nurture hope in others. And in a world that keeps throwing down challenges, it’s becoming increasingly rare. So hold onto your positivity. But don’t leak it all over everyone else. Yours is one view of the world. Theirs is another. And your success as a partner, friend, co-worker, parent, sibling — whatever — depends on your ability to look at the world through a different set of eyes. ng able to recognise, name, feel and express a range of feelings without becoming stuck on any of them. https://www.stuff.co.nz/wellbeing/350310452/pollyanna-principle-are-you-too-happy-your-own-good

Not the sort of meeting that I choose to bet into! I did manage to find some excitement when a mates 5 year old mare that he bred won! via a inspired ride by KW! A serious question, how does the actually betting on these meetings stack up?

tick and tick

No it didn't win, That be Kim Treweek, a rather chill lay back person at the best of times! A very good rider on the flat before he turned to the jumps riding.

tick

ONCE, retired now.. though still shoot at the very odd meeting..

you wager on them here? your style of betting? in general! a + or - arrived at after doing so?

Speaking from a photographers point of few, from the inside of the track out, not actually what one wants. Very much helped out by the smarts of the modern digital camera!

(Not HK) Talking weight and size, Who was the horse and small time trainer that was gently goaded about "Did you by him by the kilo X", the horse went on to win them in a row, including a G1

My take as well, 'the purists' are entitled to their views, but gee, it would be interesting for TAB to have a focus group done on the views of the New Punters that they are targeting to see what they think? Talking economic realism. It is easy to track the falling numbers or jumps jockeys and jumping horses in training, what would be the betting re prizemoney?

Best if you start with overseas G1's in a season! I do know that we should Tip our Hats his way, for the professional way that he has gone about his riding career. He has this ability to seemly make it look easy in the way he place and rides out a finish! In my ratings, he is a HoF all the way!

A bonus question, Who won the Race?

In the spirit of sharing a commonality with you @Jim Green I post a picture I took back a few jumping seasons ago. How many of the jockeys can you name? I will post another photo from my collection for each one you get correct.

Still going strong @....

Asking for a friend! Why did the rider of the champ have to hit him like that?

Tick, many I think struggle to understand the difference between Critical and Negative! Many can then take it personal! Especially so 'on-line!'! I be very thankful that life has given me a thick skin!

The concept that I am referring to, was based on the research I had undertaken back in 95 about "racing ownership in NZ", I was lucky enough to have been able to present this info, my research, to one of NZ top economists, one who has/had held the top govt role in that position, he was a keen racing man! he crunched all the names, we when got together to meet and discuss my 'info', he stopped and said "gee, this is a classic case of a sunset industry'. that was based on the historical decline of 'real' investment in the Industry. Simple put, the pie was getting smaller and was only tracking one way... Its been interesting to see how 'the whales' have been able to mitigate their 'investment' by the White Knight Sir Winnie of NZ1st galloping in to.... re The Clubs, most of their stuff has been around 'moving chairs on the titanic' and procedural politics around 'picking prefer club$' and transfer wealth from the periphery clubs to the core chosen clubs.. country to city (over the years there has been some interesting economics share around that process, sigh, one person springs to mind, dam I cant recall his name, Laurie M from down southland?? others have made interesting comments, again, names escape me Rod HIll? Its interest to see what has been directed at 'The Punters', some great improvements have come via better technology options, TV and the range of betting options etc... but there has been a interesting contradiction at play their! Along with the 'more sorts of bets' , the TAKE OUT$ have increased Big Time, that was covered in a post put up here a few months back around real insights from that au bookie, ( I was surprized that that thread got almost no responses) he pointed out that all those excocts slowly over time negated actual turning over of any punters betting, simple put, most lost their money quicker!!!! and that in the end negates final profits going forward. Having said all that!!! Speaking personally, HOW can One make sure the One Gets Some FUN out of having a interest in 'things racing nz'. Lol, I have spat the dummy a few time over the last ten years! tragically, I keep dusting it off and coming back for more! I hope you are finding some joy, somewhere, with your involvement! ps @TAB For Ever I await your brutal critique of the above!

toughen up! racing is a text book example!

I bet my mate likes the syn track, his horse bolts into! ye ha!