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Bit of a farce really. Had a problem pre race and vet passed to run. Jumps one fence and pulled up. And yes I did my money cold!

Good God it's arisen. Bad day for this site and the English language.

Can't really help with any details but can say Battle Heights was one of the best, bravest horses I've seen. Routinely lumped big weights. I think his trainer Tim Douglas also trained a Great Northern Steeples winner Classic Heights

Jeez Jimmy looks like a boy on a man's errand - clearly wasn't ?

Super Girl resuming at Waverley on Thursday. Haven't a clue how she'll go!!

Otaki to resume racing on October 21 Sun, 24 Jun 2018 NZTR The Otaki-Maori Racing Club and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing have agreed that returning to racing on the track any earlier than the meeting scheduled for October 21 could jeopardise the benefits of the drainage work done on the track in the autumn. Extensive drainage work has been carried out on the Otaki track, from the 800-metre mark to the 1500 metres, and the annual track renovation has also been completed. OMRC and NZTR have decided to err on the side of caution and will return to racing in October. This will allow the track to consolidate and have a grass surface that provides confidence to participants and punters. “We are happy with the way the track is progressing, but we don’t want to risk undoing the benefits by coming back too soon, particularly during the winter period," said OMRC General Manager Ben Jamison. "We want to make sure that the Otaki track can play a significant role in central districts racing." NZTR Chief Executive Bernard Saundry said the club was taking a practical approach to the situation. “I know the club is keen to be back in action on their home track. They have made the sensible decision to allow the track further rest time. We have all seen instances where tracks have been used too soon after infrastructure works, which can be costly and not in the best interests of the track in the longer term.” The new venues for the Levin Racing Club’s Ryder Stakes meeting, scheduled for Otaki on July 28, and the OMRC meetings on August 18 and September 27, will be finalised shortly.

Abysmal.

Grand Rio in the third at Tauranga. Has copped a quagmire at Rotorua then a sandstorm at Te Rapa.

I don't think I've ever seen anything like it. Unbelievable....

Not really sure what you think they were supposed to do PD. The weather is the weather and this particular event only really got flagged on Friday or Saturday.

Wee Biskit is an old favourite of mine. Just cruised up then ran out of condition. Had next up written all over it.

No need for that Dave I think we're all adult enough to disagree.

It was to be a long walk back to Race cafe for Dave The Wolf...

I rounded that down for my own vanity.

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I know a whole lot more about websites than you appear to sunshine. Been doing this software development lark for more years than I care to admit. You're just making a fool of yourself now. Back you go to the boss on the other side for further indoctrination.

1.3 million? Really? Who plucks these figures out of thin air? Must be a truckload (about 1.2999999999 million) who are probably bots. Throwing figures like that around just makes you look ill-informed at best or just plain gullible at worst.

https://g.co/kgs/Zg31iR

You forgot the F mate and we know what that stands for ??

Serious question. Does anyone know or have an opinion on whether the work they are currently doing will make any difference to the track? I have my own views but would like other opinions as I'm no expert (self evident).

I have a funny feeling we won't be seeing his wonderous presence on here. Who needs him anyway? The resident ADHD kid has just joined.

Good God this will be interesting ?

https://www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2018/05/the_undisclosed_advertisement_for_nz_first.html

Love this - I can even play and sing it on ukulele!!!

Very clever ?