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That chicken dinner is a real bundle of joy isn't he. Is that their legacy in life, they didn't make it in the industry, so they are going to spend every waking moment picking holes in that industry.

Maybe so, but after a while you just become irrelevant and the people who are getting on with it, the new generations coming through, will just push you to one side. Not a great way to be as well.

Exactly, 'the horse did all the work' Love it when people say great ride. Vinnie Colgan on Lollapalooza in the Gold Trail was a great ride

Sectionals for the first 9 home

Did you go?

Hahaha, come on Brent, are we talking about the same guy who thinks everything in the world is a conspiracy. The guy wouldn't have a clue about tracks.

At 33.10, talking about the Hastings track/Ellerslie. Disappointed Jayne Ivil casting dispersions over the 3 G1 races returning to Hastings. Can she not read, Matt Ballesty has been totally unambiguous about not only the fact they will return to Hastings, but NZTR's support for racing in the region. I note no Hawkes Bay trainers travelled north to Ellerslie. I'm sure in view of the circumstances and if approached, NZTR would have subsidised travel for any CD horses wanting to make the trip.

Just making sure you were still awake

Yep, and Pinarello, Queensland Derby G1

You're slipping, you missed 2 Aus G1 winners from that 22/23 season

One of the 3-year-olds from the vintage 22/23 season that has gone on with it

Is Doomed, We're Doomed on the other site? Seems quite knowledgeable, so must have good awareness of the industry, but does come across as very cynical.

Don't forget that the Govt is looking to make legislation that makes it easier to put on major events without all the current red tape. The lack of a grandstand did stand out. Maybe as things develop that can be modified with some sort of joint venture to use the site for other functions, like Ellerslie, so some sort of pseudo grandstand

Even worse, a faded old can of DB Draught hahaha Anyway, so much for the conspiracy by NZTR to close down racing in HB. They should put CW in the stocks in the middle of Hastings an allow all those racing people who he tried to undermine with his wacko conspiracy theories, to pelt him with rotten tomatoes

It would appear that racing will eventually disappear from Wellington as the 2 CD racetracks will be Awapuni and Hastings.

Flat Earth FB groups, some have thousands of followers, doesn't mean they have any more legitimacy than the collective bunch of crackpots that belong to them

Here's a comprehensive roundup of expert race-by-race selections for Saturday, 6 September 2025 at Ellerslie: TAB NZ – Selections for Each of the 10 Races Via TAB NZ's Tips & Preview—from their “Punters Lounge”: Race 1: Bosch (Barrier 😎 — well-placed, strong late work last start Tab Race 2: I Park (Barrier 7) — improving; each-way chance Tab Race 3: Heza Sharp One (Barrier 2) — fast finish last start; stepping up to 1600 m Tab Race 4: Osteria (Barrier 12) — fresh up with positive barrier; looks well-placed Tab Race 5: Mr Marigold (Barrier 9) — strong form, likely each-way Tab Race 6: Storm Front (Barrier 11) — resumes with good trial form; expects to hit the ground running Tab Race 7: Lodi Dodi (Barrier 2) — can improve sharply second-up Tab Race 8: Moving Melody (Barrier 1) — resumes after long spell, good trial; each-way chance Tab Race 9: La Crique — selected, though details limited in preview Tab Race 10: The Prophet — resuming, strong trial; placed for bold return Tab Summary Table of Leading Selections Race TAB NZ (Selections via TAB NZ) GoBet (Daryl Curnow) JustHorseRacing (Free Picks) 1 Bosch Khan Hunter Khan Hunter 2 I Park Sweet But Psycho Santa Catalina 3 Heza Sharp One Si Exquis Scarlet Temple 4 Osteria Cool ’N’ Fast (Best Bet) Cool N Fast 5 Mr Marigold — Toronto 6 Storm Front — Hostility 7 Lodi Dodi — In Haste 8 Moving Melody — Atmospheric 9 La Crique — Tuxedo (Best Value) 10 The Prophet — Lotus You said: Are you able to access the NZTR website to give selections based on your own analysis ChatGPT said: I don’t have direct access to the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) website in real-time, so I can't retrieve live selections or form guides straight from NZTR. My capabilities rely on publicly available sources I can search and reference on the web—so for the most up-to-date picks, NZTR itself is the best go-to if they offer expert analysis or insights. You said: So you can't access trial videos as well ChatGPT said: That’s right — I can’t stream or play trial videos from NZTR, LoveRacing.nz, or Trackside directly. Those are behind NZTR’s own video platform.

Well Covid literally stopped a nation lol Fair enough with Chch

The initial post was not about the rights and wrongs of live exports. It was about the way SAFE will slant their anti towards any perceived mistreatment of animals and the potential warning that is for racing. 1. "Five years ago today a tragedy stopped the nation" REALLY. The only things that I'm aware of in recent times that have stopped this nation (New Zealand), are the Melbourne Cup going back a few years, NZ winning the America's Cup the first time, and the 9/11 terrorist attack. The live export ship sinking, does not even rate a close mention. 2. "All 5,867 cows and 41 out of 43 crew members – including two New Zealander's – were killed." SAFE's focus on the tragedy was that 5,687 cows lost their lives

You can't say she is not from a racing background, that has always been one of the issues in the past. Her mother-in-law is Karen Fursdon, whose father is Norm Crawford

Yep, misread

"Five years ago today a tragedy stopped the nation" It is pertinent to racing, because these are the sort of tactics they will use to attack racing

SAFE 2 September at 19:00 · Five years ago today a tragedy stopped the nation. On 14 August 2020, the Gulf Livestock 1 departed from Napier, New Zealand, bound for China with 5,867 cattle and 43 crew members on board. Nearly three weeks later on 02 September, the vessel encountered Typhoon Maysak and sank in the East China Sea. All 5,867 cows and 41 out of 43 crew members – including two New Zealander's – were killed. While this incident was a tragedy – it was no accident. An investigation by The Guardian uncovered that live export vessels are at least twice as likely to suffer "total loss" events from sinking or grounding compared to standard cargo vessels. This is the reality of the live export industry. In 2023, Aotearoa made a world-leading decision to ban live export by sea – a decision which has had a ripple effect around the globe, influencing bans in Australia, Great Britain, and Brazil. But the New Zealand Government wants to undo the ban, putting countless animals, workers, and the environment at risk. Which is EXACTLY why we must protect the ban on live export by sea – to prevent history from repeating itself.

Who is this Nomates character, always seems very negative about racing in NZ, yet always seems to have an answer for everything. Sounds like you must have upset him about something lol

Here’s what we do know so far: In March 2025, it was announced that Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman would be taking over Sought After upon his move from New Zealand RacenetAdelaide Now. There haven't been any subsequent updates regarding his intended preparation, specific racing targets, or debut timetable in Australia. Given the current silence, it’s possible that his campaign is still being planned—or the details haven’t been publicly released yet. Given Moody’s track record and his more boutique, considered approach since returning to training, it's likely they’re charting a strategic pathway for him—but without any specific media or form announcements, the details remain under wraps Just Horse RacingRACING.COM.