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Clubs used to give out the password (there were various sectors like the press) at the Secretary's Office but, it would make sense for Entain to now offer the service.

You do know that what Chris Waller has is not contagious, don't you.

More vendor buy backs on the horizon?

You pay your money and take your chances.

Right up there with Stable Audits.

It's the back slapping and sneering at anyone else's comments that gets me.

What I like is the fact that Glen Boss is still relevant to the apprentices. He's still in good shape and loves the industry. Fantastic when the top guys continue to give back.

I wouldn't agree that "most" agreed.

There are nearly that many going around at the point to point tomorrow following about 21 flat events.

It is a good time to be talking with everyone you pay regularly. I nearly fainted when a letter came from the power company this week. My weekly payments are going down $16 per week. The family laughed when I said to turn the lights off if you aren't in the room. Every effort is important.

It's like Groundhog Day.

Are you being serious, or is the comment tongue in cheek? Exciting if your horse likes the synthetic. They may take time to flourish but, some of the other innovation races have fallen short in a few areas.

Just on staff, all of the troubles associated with stable employees on a Sunday, must also apply to tote staff, float drivers and any oncourse staff.

I agree wholeheartedly with these comments which represent the crux of the problem. A fair and safe track should be provided at each and every race meeting, NO EXCEPTIONS. Why was Karaka Millions night not called off, and why was the track not inspected after each race at the last meeting? Because the Stipendiary Stewards WERE NOT doing their job due to too many outside influences. Likewise with jockeys telling the Stipes their mounts slipped in the running. If the Stipes did what they are paid to do they should be questioning the jockeys before they've weighed in as they would have ALREADY SEEN THE SLIPPING. The only reason trainers are being left out of any discussions on race day is because the Stipes do not want to hear the truth!!!!

I'm not bagging what Te Akau do. Their results speak volumes. I'm just saying a change in scene and different training methods work too, as the likes of Kingston Flyer and Richard Stomper show.

If your track/club is not losing money and/or is not relying on industry funding why should you throw your hands in the air and give it all away to those who are already well in the red?

Weneedashock

Sounds like the Titanic of race tracks.

Marital?

This brings to light New Zealand cases where Stewards' and expert witness accounts were also off the mark. The Aussies know how to set a precedent i.e. Covid and Cobalt.

I'm not so sure that everyone agreed there were too many tracks, TAB man. As far as trainers not being consulted or listened to, that does seem to be par for the course these days as they are even left out of race day talks re calling meetings off. This is a very bad look and I can't help think there may be repercussions for such an ignorant action.

I'm finding the comments in this thread interesting. It's amazing what people will invest in to be involved in perceived success. What is success? Levels of success are different for everyone. As for syndicators we've seen a few come and go. Te Akau win their share, maybe more than their share. Some horses from Te Akau race better from other stables too. I'm not a fan of racing horses in the syndicate set up, sooner race them alone or with family members. But then I don't live in a mansion, or drive a flash car.

Every which way you turn in these stupid times there's another load of rubbish thrown up in your face. All three codes have some weirdo's involved. I will not abide by any rules to tippy toe around LGBTQ ..... nonsense. Roll your sleeves up you sicko's and get your hands dirty. I couldn't care less what you do in your own time but, leave that shit at home. I also don't care if you are black, yellow or pink. Get on with work, and life.

How absolutely ridiculous is that rubbish!!

Dress it up as much as you can. Trainers do not like the AWT'S