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Pete Lane does a lot of reviewing of videos and comes up with some nice value winners on regular occasions. Sunday at Waipukurau with Sunshine Ale at 21's

No, 2 dollars

Part time breeders can still put a good horse together if they do their research. The Crofskey's did so with Leica Lucy, for the cost of a service fee to Derryn at $5K

According to Chatgpt that is correct He was bought at a Wanganui Hunt Club mixed sale, for $1000 where they mostly sold hacks and farm horses. Snow Lupton always joked he “wasn’t sure if he’d bought a racehorse or a ride-on.”

Be good if there was a site where you can look at 1. Total distance run as compared to the distance of the race 2. The track each horse has taken during the race Should be able to be done with GPS We hear claims that barriers don't matter, sitting wide through a race etc etc. This would allow for further examination of that and what correlation there was if any

Not quite CS

Where can you review this data

Veandercross was bought for $1500

All the big races in the main centres was not a recommendation of the Messara Report though. All they have to do is open up the infield (if there is any left) and cater for the average punter who enjoys a beer and a bet and they might get a lot more at Ellerslie. For all the meetings, not just BD/NYD/KM. If they really wanted to they could do this. Most punters or keen thoroughbred followers would not be seen dead at Ellerslie the way it is. They might as well put a sign up at the gates, racing enthusiasts not welcome. Poor strategy, no one will come to an event if they see the place is almost empty. A bit like going to a party, not many people there, you are probably going to leave and not come back

With GPS tracking technology readily available, and used in sports like tennis and cricket, I would love to have seen it used in horse racing. Would love to know how far each horse actually runs in each race, plus birds eye track paths

Interestingly the horse that has gone on and done the most from that 22/23 season, is Pier the 2000 Guineas winner

One of the star 3 year-olds from that vintage 22/23 season, that never really went on with it for whatever reason

Thoroughbred racing industry opening their doors for National TB Week Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ 7 November 2025 The public will be given a backstage pass to New Zealand’s horse racing industry this month, with the inaugural National Thoroughbred Week taking place from 20th to the 24th of November. Each year, the Australasian spring carnivals in Melbourne, Sydney and New Zealand, particularly the global spectacle that is the Melbourne Cup, bring forward anti-racing activists, scrutiny and misconception more than any other period on the calendar. The heightened public interest brings forward questions about welfare in our breeding system, racehorses competing on the track and life after racing, and now, those seeking answers have the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes view of a thoroughbred’s life and career. “The week is strategically placed around Melbourne Cup, and even our New Zealand Cup Week, as this is when racing is put under a microscope,” New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s Head of Welfare Catlyn Calder said. “As a whole, the idea behind National Thoroughbred Week, is to invite those that have no knowledge of racing whatsoever to get behind the scenes, seeing the care that is taken and showcase how seriously the industry takes the welfare of our horses.” Following suit from Vicky Leonard’s Kick Up for Racing organisation in Australia, New Zealand have more than 20 facilities opening their doors to the public, with the Kiwi-based project led by Calder. “The idea stemmed from the UK’s National Racehorse Week, as well as Open Farms here in New Zealand, which both Cambridge Stud and Byerley Park participated in last year,” Calder said. “Vicky Leonard and her team at Kick Up in Australia have created something special that I believe everyone associated with racing should get involved with. NZTR has taken the opportunity to sponsor the initiative and there has been a tremendous amount of work from some passionate volunteers to get it off the ground.” From major stud operations, to trainers, clubs and aftercare facilities, each venue will offer a unique insight across the country. “We have been really impressed with feedback from trainers, clubs, and studs and their eagerness to be involved. It’s a busy time of year for everyone but this is so important to the sustainability of our industry, and we are grateful for those who have put their hand up.” Calder said. Not only is the week a great opportunity to showcase our trainers and breeders but also offers educational opportunities for families who could one day become participants and enthusiasts. “The events are designed to be family friendly. For those horse-mad kids NZTR will have its premier racehorse simulator available, along with the opportunity to meet foals and off the track thoroughbreds thriving in their new careers.” National Thoroughbred Week ambassador, Gracie Hitchcock, with her family at Trelawney Stud. Photo credit: Cooper Foreman “Each event is designed and managed by the individual stud or stable, so they will all have their unique vantage point.” Calder encourages industry participants to play their role, if not having an event, then bringing along five ‘non-racing’ people as a part of the ‘Five Mates Challenge’. It is targeted towards those who only know racing from television, social media or what they’ve heard from the outside, without having a real look in. “This time of year, there is ample misinformation being spread online about racing. The only way to combat this is to educate and be as open and transparent as possible,” Calder said. “Each host has the ability to tell their own story and may even convert a few to ownership or a career in racing, if done well.” While host registrations are now closed for this year’s event, those interested can still get involved as volunteers or share with a friend who may be curious about racing.

That is where the dilemma is. TAB, with all its new promotion and marketing, and they probably have a realistic budget of 5-10 mil, is about promoting gambling, not horse racing. NZTR and the clubs have the responsibility to promote horse racing. Clubs do not have enough resource to do it, NZTR does not have a budget for marketing horse racing, so we have no concerted effort to promote horse racing.

I think that is something that people forget when taking aim at the TAB, Lotto is gambling!! The only difference is that the lotteries Commission has done such a good job with its 'warm fuzzies' and life changing advertising, that it is accepted as part of NZ life to come into our homes every Saturday at 8 pm, all primetime. This has been the weakness by comparison with racing The funding of communities and charities is a hard one to counter though. I guess the counter for the TAB and racing, is that it funds the livelihood of an entire industry and therefore many people's lives.