Special Agent

A couple of points I'd like to make:- - Who makes a huge punt on a 4kg claimer? - There is a big difference of being proficient on a mechanical horse, and knowing how to get the best out of a real one. It takes time and practice.

I guess potential customers enter with open eyes. Maybe these syndicators use a "Starbucks" philosophy.

Why can't there be an overlap? Who would not acknowledge new technology? Who would be ignorant to not accept there could be farming practices that may assist? It may also be a foreign idea to listen to those at the coal face.

Untrustworthy isn't a good word to be associated with NZ racing, but unfortunately is.

Jamie will be missed by many far and wide.

If you put a 4kg claimer on, you must expect a 4kg ride. Riders can only improve with practice.

Or about to be.

But my point is if racing ceased in September and renovation work had started straight away eight months would not have been lost. Where as if there had not been a rush to get back racing at Awapuni .....

It has taken a long time to make any decision, time that can never be recovered. It's getting cold now, like you say seeding a month ago would have made more sense.

Possibly disappeared with Hokitika.

What does everyone think of the significant numbers in work at Rangiora?

As an accountant what do you think of Foxton's performance compared to that of RACE?

Yes, you have said that before. Whatever you do, don't tell him or any of his workers a joke though.

Thanks for the info. As you are the figures man can you do the same analysis for RACE so we can judge the comparison?

I find discussing/debating with you quite trying. Not all Taranaki or Hawkes Bay trained horses stay overnight, and some have been handy performers in the features at Trentham. What the article pointed out was that Matt Ballesty was considering trainers in that they should have "advanced" notice of where the races are being held with respect Awapuni meetings. He was talking Group 1 events for which detailed planning, working, travelling and staffing and increased entry fees is required. I am in no way demeaning Woodville or Hawera as they are very important to the racing calendar but, the BM65 you reference is a far cry from the Group 1's the CEO is referencing.