JJ Flash

Still at it Happy, whatever makes your body get stimulated at your age. Judging by your looks today you need more moisturiser.? Greg

Especially now that Brad is back driving. Good on him for taking the young Tomlinson girl. She should benefit from the W touch now that shes domiciled there. Greg

I hope your in the money as usual CP. Ive backed all 3 based on your impeccable record. Suns out and its bloody hot at The Mot Greg

You dont have to watch the event Brodie, its not compulsory but on the plus it gives you another chance to have a moan and be generally negative which appears to be your modus opperandi For someone who does not bet nor race horses why do you bother, should you be looking for a new hobby. Greg

You have to run the race , take all the swabs and then pay the stakes out , why the rush Brodie. You obviously dont rate Mach Shard Greg

Of course provided you have some semblance of comprehension.? Greg

Im not so sure with the current lot. McKenzie is miles ahead of Hughes and the previous lot at NZRB. He has inherited a mess but taken control of things until June to to sort RITA out. Given how he turned around WRC and NZMTC lets wait and see The next 6 months will be about change management and looking forward not backwards as they cant turn back the clock Greg

Are you completely thick or just not flash as comprehension. Read what i said , it was obviously in the past that i dealt with them because the NZRB are no longer in existence. This is obviously above your level based on your replies Greg

Great point but if you ever dealt with NZRB on a commercial matter you would understand that such an idea would be well beyond their comprehension from the chair to the tea lady? Greg

Keep up Brodie , there is no such thing as the Racing board anymore and has not been for some time. It has been replaced by RITA and cost cutting is already well underway under the general direction of the Board Im sure that will please you just as it does to those with an interest in all things NZ racing. Come in Ranga, i can see why you tease him all the time? Greg

You cant be serious or you nothing about running a book or both. Heres an interesting snippet from offshore re percentages which you contradict with your bizarre statement above PERCENTAGES DO MATTER With the increase in taxes bookies just aren’t offering anywhere near the value we, as punters were able to secure 12 months ago. Tristan gave me an indication of what affect the taxes have had on the TopSport prices. When the Melbourne Cup field jumped this year, his market was 119% compared to last year when it was 116.4%. The 2019 Caulfield Cup was at 120.1% compared to 115.4% and the Victoria Derby 120.3% compared to 115.2% in 2018. With no Winx the Cox Plate was a massive 124% against 110.2% in the last year of the great mares four-peat. Some will say who cares, the punters will take whatever they are offered. But the reality is no they won’t and many of the serious players won’t take the price as it’s not value against what they have a specific horse rated at, so they turn their back on the race, and in the case of Dr Nick they turn their back on Australian racing. The rise in percentages is a direct result of the increased taxes on bookmakers and as we’ve seen in the case of Dr Nick there is in fact a breaking point at which punters will accept and when they won’t. Now before those who feel this is a case of feeling sorry for the bookies jump all over me, I can assure you I’m not, I’m actually concerned for the punters and the overall health of the Australian racing industry. Greg

Trents Road and what a great Pub it was until the turn of the century Greg

Raced 7 times for 6 wins and a second. No idea why it was retired. Very valuable horse either way given its breeding and an outstanding performer for its veteran owner /breeder C J Roberts Greg

Great stuff, its what suits a lot of harness followers. Even managed to make a few quid myself. Greg

Can you tell us all what Outside help they received Lloyd. You seem to be insinuating some sort of foul play at work here. Greg

Of course you cant disagree . Yes but as you dont own any horses or punt anymore why should anyone bother taking any notice of you. They have not in the past so what makes you think your repetitive campaign on a small social media platform is going to make a hoot of difference. Punters are treated equally on any Pari mutual tote. Fixed odds may see some bets curtailed based on what the respective bookies are holding on the race . If you think the bookies losing all the time on fixed odds is going to increase stakes then you really need to see an electrician and get rewired. Just my thoughts which are completely factual IMHO. Greg

Tell us more, im very interested in your comment. Greg

Maybe, but you sure do a lot of repetitive moaning at times? Greg

Well done you , your bound to be a popular man. I found the right price for my place pick The Fixer at 2.30 plus bonus multiplier which ended up at 2.484. As they say everyone a winner? Greg

Nice to see Belle of Montana win last night ,what a lovely mare and congrats on picking the iD pacing winner.? Greg

You will get your wish today at Akaroa and Winton. Greg

Thats your rather negative opinion on the matter, which your perfectly entitled to. Judging by the numbers your pretty much alone, in fact i have heard that TAB accounts have seen a new found popularity and enhanced activity in recent times post NZRB. I was somewhat surprised but know from watching friends that they are betting more and a lot of it has to do with the bonus bets promos Greg

I should have said how many has MP on his own. The two finals he has won were in partnership and i think she is a fantastic trainer in her own right. Good luck to all the owners of horse in both finals, im sure neither will be a dull event Greg

The numbers suggest otherwise Brodie re TB popularity and turnover figures. You clearly dislike the gallops and have blinkers on re their obvious gambling and attendance popularity versus harness. Thats your choice but didn't you say you dont bet now in NZ because of all the historical issues you have with NZTAB so why continue the discussion in terms of the gambling side of things. Or Have you changed codes in terms of betting into the bigger pools? Greg

I was not the one labeling some sort of cert and quite clearly Holy Rav saw your original post the same way. I think the bit you dont get in all of this is that Favs dont necessarily win and when the Box seat labels one should we not all be concerned. Has Mark Purdon ever won an interdom final but given he has six runner sin this years event he will probably win it. As i said at the right price i being a value punter prefer The Fixer for a place but by all means you unload on the Sniper at 1.45 and i hope you collect Greg