Bettingman

Some good news, good old Duke and his over worked kennel mates have an enforced break as their kennel is in lockdown

Have seen poor old Dukes trainer & kennel hands on tv 4-5 times with his mask under his nose, should be kicked off course if he can’t abide by such a simple rule - being able to race at the moment is a privilege - Come on Pete the cheat, get your shit together or go back to harness and stay there!

Err...that’s a bit beyond my capabilities but I will endeavour to find someone that can do it for me!

Bill, the man in the video is Peter Ferguson and it was at Cambridge raceway, those that haven’t seen it I imagine are in the minority - I am in Christchurch and was sent it from a CD trainer so it’s certainly doing the rounds!

Caught on video stirring his dogs up prior to kenneling with a live rooster - will he make the local stewards look like idiots again? My guess is “probably “

I’m sure the “small print” of 50/50 training differs between each kennel but what ever the arrangement is, it is up to the trainer to notify the owner prior to accepting any dog into the kennel and both parties to agree. If the trainer has failed to do so then that is poor business management on their behalf and they can only blame themselves.

....Jacinda did specifically say “People in Hamilton - Don’t go to Auckland “ ? I would take that as a vote for Cambridge!

I’m told the “ring around” was only to the select trainers that Steele believed would vote his way - so I can’t imagine his survey holding any weight. It has long been proven that one turn tracks have the lowest injury rates (second to straight tracks of course) so it would seem a shame to eliminate them at a time when dog welfare should be at the forefront of our industry.

I see jockeys are not allowed to travel between islands, I wonder if GRNZ will look at doing that with trainers.

Due to the outbreak of canine corona virus rampant in Australia at the moment has anyone heard if NZ has put any safeguards in place - ie Not allowing ANY imports into NZ until it has run its course?

Do you mean when the 1 dog dragged the 3 down from behind? Not sure the 3 can be penalised for that !!

I don’t know who the guy with the cap is but the guy with his back to the camera (purple sleeves) is Ivan Howe.

Well well we’ll, what an interesting week having the northerners down here (I will not name which ones), they had a fair bit to say, very displeased that Pete the cheat has stood again for Waikato Vice President after telling everyone he was standing down - I doubt anyone is shocked that his word is no good. Word is Thrilling Billy broke down in his last start (22nd August), retired immediately, was desexed that week and sent to Auckland for foster care while awaiting mayhounds intake - he hadn’t been in Ferguson’s kennel for months prior to the scratching incident. Pete the cheat apparently got a tip off the day before the stewards came for him and fabricated a great cover story to cover his butt! He really did make the stipes look stupid.

Perhaps someone could clear it up by asking a Stipe next time they are at a race meeting, I will do so myself when next in attendance as I would like to know for sure but I seem to remember someone mentioning that the RIU were using the same guidelines as the other two codes as of 1st October? I’m not sure if it is “first offence” or “no offence within 120 days” you will receive a warning. I think it’s reasonable - everyone makes mistakes, everyone forgets to catch a dog or is a few minutes late to kennel once in a while. Clearly this is not for major infringements ie Field manipulation or blatant dishonesty - for that holidays should be handed out every time.

Totally agree with Yankiwi on this one, Mike actually has integrity. As for the paragraph about further review, I think you’ll find that on the bottom of every report now and is nothing to do with Mike - hence why it is already up before he has even posted his report!