Gammalite

One of the great Easter Cups of years gone by. Reckon Ranga would of been all over this Trifecta ? not a hard one to pick .

Mrs Negus had a lot of comment once here when tackling hard for the lead , with a horse completely off the bit early, and she got 3 months suspension or something. A race Fitzgerald was in and leading I think. But anyway , the point is these drivers will NEVER be any better . They just don't get enough drives to improve .Not just tactically but 'Style' wise as well. Getting the best out of a horse in a close finish. ( and for a lot of these races even knowing what their horse is capable of early in the race too ) as demonstrated at Addington and Waikato tonight. I still say give them more drives to have fun. But just between races. Like we do all our qualifying trials here. Plenty of time between TAB races for them to get out there and have one or even 2 drives. (between Tote Races) A leading trainer here in Bris (with 4 very good driving children ) told me they have to go round 4 times (races) a meeting to get any better at Race Driving. or they just Won't Improve. He took a nephew Nathan Dawson from being useless to near being the QLD states best by doing this , and giving him a lot of drives to learn heaps, while a junior. You are seeing the same with Wilson House currently ( and some of the Thornleys too )

You should of seen the Waikato one tonight then 🙄. Race 2 . just a debacle really. 😉 Horses were tailed off from being driven incompetently. Even the winner driver 'nearly' miss -judged it sitting quiet as can be then realizing the post was coming up soon lol 😆😂. very lucky not to get egg on the face. Give these blokes 2 drives I say !! . BUT make them run In-between the TAB tote races. let em' have a run for $1000 bucks or something . but seriously DON't LEt People BET on that stuff. THEY have to be Non tote affairs Surely ??? Is very embarrassing to the great sport .

The big field of Pacers at the Mt Hutt Cup race 10 at Methven just left from the stand. 15 runners. Wasn't too bad 🤔. Kourtney Kardash was seemingly gunna play up rearing and that, as not greatly experienced with this sort of start, so the starter made them all walk another circle , and excellent horseman Bob Butt got her away well in the end. and the whole field was standing well at the tape release too. Just the one galloper at the start (Light Me Up) . the 40m backmarker RENEGADE is the best horse , but come un-stuck with the handicap , in a show of what used to happen (with Handicaps working) to give All the runners a winning chance. Here's Herbie working to the lead for CJ off the front Mark , and then holding them all out at 14-1. well done CJ !!

I notice the 2 unruly horses facing outwards at Albion at the outside fence. Helped them get away well. and plenty of space out there like mentioned. The NZ starters can see that the best way to get them away is make them stand . as others have mentioned on this thread. No good trying to jump the gun . The only horse to gallop out at the start ( and lose it's chance) was sadly the $3 favourite in this race as well from last night. A bit sad for the punters but it's the risk you take if you want to bet on standing starts 🙄. Pete McMullen (our best QLD driver IMO) wins bucketloads of races here , and thought should of won this as well. BUT Forgot to Pull out until they turned for home , and thus got hemmed in after beautiful one-one sit all the way. Pete made a complete meal of it actually lol 😆, so just shows it can happen to the best of them at times. Might of been the driving rain during the race that stuffed him up 😂 APM12042508.mp4

well I spose you are right as the Timaru figures you gave seem supporting of this. The NZ Cup , Rowe Cup and Dominion Trot group 1's are all stands still , and because they are non-handicap anymore , everyone is squeezed up off the front Mark , and getting in each others road. ( and there's reduced space as you say. hence there have been issues with that last few years with the capacity field. ( and these are seasoned animals) Traditionally the Trotters would be spread out across HANDICAPS. If you can see tonight's Trot field at Albion (the last race) in the form guide, the trotters are spread out across the handicaps , hence everyone has plenty of room (space) as you are looking for . and they'll All get away fine. The only reason I can see to run any race from a Stand is to HANDICAP some of them , so they all have a winning chance. Often in NZ they're all Jammed up on the same Mark and problems arise . Especially because as you mentioned the field size is too big as well. ( should be Max 12 IMO ) and Mobile 10 starters. this gives Every Runner a winning chance. Smaller fields are good . as We Walk By Faith and Republican Party demonstrated convincingly at Auckland swooping from the rear in a Group 1 Friday night.

Addington is quite a wide track. Don't think 'space' is the issue. Horses are trained by professional horsepeople who can get their horses to step ok , but you are always going to have the 'Rogue' . All the stands I did were on a 600m track (because a mobile wouldn't fit around it) and they did ok. A difference was they were going a LOT SLOWER. take the NZ Cup for example these days. Newmarket was saying above about the 'running up behind the tape' they try and do. He is right for sure. That's not a standing start at all anyway , with drivers trying to get the jump on rivals. and then they go flat out after. so you miss away you are Out of the race these days. There's no handicap so Run it from the Mobile Barrier ( just makes sense) In the days of Handicaps the Iconic Interdominion was run from a stand up to 1982. But many pacers missed away . In one of the very last stand Championships , one of the fav's LORD Module ran last for Nz behind Koala King and Locarno (of Robin Butts) as he was one of the worst Standing Start horses ever. The Interdominion Council then saw the light and put into play the MOBILE only Championships from then on. Gammalite himself the Victor in the Very first 2 All mobile series at Auckland and SA. Interestingly the trotters series at Auckland was the last Standing start Trotters series , with the Aussie Scotch Notch winning from Jenner , Sir Castleton and About Now. They were the 10m handicapped runners too 😆. Scotch Notch and Sir Castleton (NZ) then easily Quinellaed the next 2 series from the mobile barrier in 84'. and 85' . There's the answer run All races from a mobile barrier , and the BEST on the night will take Victory. as has happened ever since Gammalite 40 years ago at Auckland.

It's just too hard to get those Big fields of horses organized. (from a stand) Last week was great and Addington ran ALL 4 'trots' races from a mobile. I just watched a race tonight (race 9) and 2 very good (and experienced ) drivers are tipped out at the start . Tim Williams and Sam Ottley. that just shows the 'Folly' of these standing starts. Just put em' behind the mobile everytime (like America) and avoid all these problems. More punters watching that race , will leave the game as far as investing is concerned as who wants to see their money lose in that manner ? No one . footnote : (Bob Butt did drive a very nice race on 'Waterloo Station' of Nairns to win well though ) 😁

Why? was trailing the leader (who was the winner) at the half mile , so had every chance 6th. That winning filly UTAH JAZZ is gunna be very good. Owned by Swayzee's owner Mick Boots !!! what a good man he is and puts horses with about 15 different trainers I believe. deserves a medal. Kirstin trailed the leader in the last race of the day as well . and run last. think her horses that she's driving are the main problem. weak as water. didn't seem to be her fault.

This bloke another driver trained up by Cran and Dexter old Paleface Mate. won about 18 junior races for them a few years back. Then landed in NSW 'Paleface Adios territory' and just a year ago was winning Group races with NZ horses including Group 1's with the very speedy ex-pat kiwi mares , Braeview Kelly and then Aardies Express. They won the last 2 runnings of the Queen Elizabeth Group 1 collecting over 100k each out of that race with Trainor training and driving. alas he has a 18 months 'holiday' 🙄 at the moment, for a NZ mare 'Manhattan' positive. but he'll be back. think he's only about 25 years old (Jack Trainor) and another great product of the Dalgety barn .

Cannot understand it. How do you sell off an asset . THAT IS NEEDED by the Participants of that industry?. and still be in debt anyway. There are around 20 something Trainers that regularly use the Franklin track . well over 200 horses. The Auckland trotting will Cease to exist very quickly with our this facility. Steven Reid already gone Canterbury. What a beautiful complex. should be up-graded into a Full time racing facility. If they sold it for 30-40 $million they're still 60 million in debt. ????? goodness me. how does that fix anything??. Get Kevin Seymour involved? . Very happy with New Zealand after LEAP TO FAME's big win. He's a multi Millionaire property developer and could help the situation no end. He saved Albion Park . get some proper advice and solutions.

I would think Brodster means just should stop investing on that driver/jockey for a while, that they are not happy with?. Not drop everyone altogether. I definitely have a pattern of using particular drivers /jockeys as quite often the horses are quite equal ( except for barrier and weights sometimes) as they need to be 'Steered To Win' no matter who they are. even Leap To Fame. There are several drivers I never take on the ticket , (as just don't want to lose my money on them 😂😉)

The Night of Champions is over for another year. Leap To Fame getting to cross to NZ and take out the 'Race' defending Champion Merlin , and also grind down the current Interdominion Pacing Champion Don Hugo as well to really seal the deal. LTF Now officially an International 'Superstar' 🌟. am still shaking head at that performance. on the BOAY superstar list we had the final race 10 to complete. Sorry But I near fainted after the Betcha R9 , seems like the ultimate top of Everest to me with a QLDer winning in NZ, and am only recovering now at breakfast ☕. Race 10 result : Crazy 🤪 1st, Trifolium 2nd, Patrick Mahomes 3rd, Rewiri hill 4th. well in yet another fitting result for the evening after several already CRAZY did in fact win the last race for our star runners of the night (Ranga and NoworNever) to gather another 8 points each lol 😆 RANGA had gone 'Crazy' before the last anyway with the joy of it all 😂. Mikey rounded out the BOAY trifecta getting 3rd place with Patrick Mahomes. Chief and Brodster picked up 6 points each for the 2nd placing for the Crystal Hackett trotter. Brodster and Gamma finish at the back. Never mind mate . there's always next year and some more great action 😆. we'll just have to go CRAZY and buy💰 a better Slot. FINAL POINT SCORE Ranga 70 points ( has leapt to Fame 🏆 and new BOAY champion) 2nd Mikey 56 pts, 3rd NoworNever 52 pts, the Galah 40, TABman 38, Chief 36, Brodster and Gamma 34.

It's not possible to catch Rangatira in the last race , with Mikey having one runner (no.8) and NoworNever his 2 inside runners, as Ranga has CRAZY No.1 himself. He can now go 'Crazy' as the SLot King of BOAY !!!! Congratulations Ranga ! you are little ripper mate and all the best for a great weekend .

BETCHA Race result points. Mikey (with the Quinella) and Gamma on the winner. The Galah, and Ranga on the runner up of Marky boys who went great in that race . So Ranga with 6 points from his lone runner there still holds the lead over Mikey who collected 16 points for 1st , 2nd and 4th in the BETCHA slot race to move into 2nd spots. BOAY Slot leaderboard after Race 9 Rangatira 62 points , Mikey 52 pts, NoworNever 44 points, Galah 40 pts, TABman 38 points , Gamma 34 pts, Chief 30 pts, Brodie 28 pts ,

Is hard to tally that after the heart flutters lol. Race 9 result . Leap To Fame (the mighty Queenslander ) 1st Blacks a Fake couldn't win in NZ in 3 starts there , so guess Leap To Fame now overtakes him as the Best i've ever seen. Chase A Dream 2nd, Merlin 3rd and Don Hugo (ground into the ground by Larry is 4th)

Go the Queenslander !!! I've known Grant and Mark for as long as I can remember and can't speak highly enough of them . Gentleman of the game. just like their dads Bill (who I competed against) and Roy . I'm so pleased to see that Quinella of 2 of my All time favourite harness blokes 🍻👍😍

Race 9. And onto the BIG pace. The Betcha Slot race . with a few decent horses running here. Introducing for the Galah The Duchess , Merlin and Chase A Dream For NoworNever we have The Duchess and The Don For Brodster we have Don't Stop Dreaming and O Connor For Ranga we have Chase A Dream For Mikey it's the Don , LTF, DSD and Chase A Dream ( could nearly get the F4 ? ) For Chief we have Republican Party For Gamma we have Don Hugo and Leap To Fame ( small Quinella chance ? ) and for the TABman driving like a madman in this one it's DSD, Pinseeker, OC, RakerotheRocket and the Pub party too. good luck everyone !!

Race 8 result Matai Phil 1st, Boudica 2nd, The Surfer 3rd, Cos I can 4th. Comp leader Ranga picks up 2nd and 4th for 8 more points. Mikey got 4pts while Surfing in that race. BOAY Slot leaderboard after Race 8 Rangatira 56 points , NoworNever 42 points, TABman 38 points , Mikey 36 pts, the Galah and Chief 30 pts, Brodie 28 pts , Gamma 24 pts.

Oh crap . all the local trots have started in Aus as 5.30 now. and they're not broadcasting race 8. what a rip off !!! getting some stupid standing start in Hobart race 3 instead🙄.

Race 8 A standing start. A few will be out of it right from the start. as they gallop out the back. ( Galah and Gamma not in this race either, galloping to the kitchen for Cup of tea 😅 ) NoworNever has 1+2, Mikey has 5+9, TABbie has 1, Brodie has 1+3+5+12 , Chief has 10+11, and the Slot leader Rangatira has 1+2+6+11 which are Boudica and 3 x Roughies.

Race 7 Result The TAB trot slot. ArceePhoenix 1st, Queen Elida 2nd, The Locomotive 3rd , Muscle Mountain 4th. Ranga , Mikey (moves up 3 places) and Gamma on the Winner there, with Gamma getting 2nd and 3rd as well for a handy 18 points. BOAY Slot leaderboard after Race 7 Rangatira 48 points , NoworNever 42 points, TABman 38 points , Mikey 32 pts, the Galah 30 pts, Chief and Brodie both 28 pts, Gamma 24 pts.

Nice Improvement from the winner there after running 4th last year in the Inaugural TAB trot. Found it a bit easier without Just Believe In it this time for new TAB trot title holder ARCEE PHOENIX. Muscle Mountain was my pick in that but was a tickle disappointing after nice 1-1 sit. A 1-2-3 finish for the Aussies but with 5 runners they had the ammo to do it.

The $600,000 TAB trot is up next (hope that doesn't mean Ben Hope and Bob Butt run the Quinella for TABman 🤣) In Race 7 NoworNever has 1+2, the Galah has OscarB No.3 , Brodie has BetNwin No.9 Mikey has 1+3+4+6 , Ranga has 4+9 , TABman has 7+9 , Chief has Zip again (sorry Chief) and Gamma has a smacking 1+2+4+5+6 , about time goting roll forward from the back 😆

RACE 6 Result Bettors Anvil 1st, Greased Lightnin 2nd, Got the Chocolates 3rd, Metal Mickey 4th. the Galah got 8 points for 2nd and 4th , and TABforever got 12 points with a 1st and 3rd haul !! well done 🍻 . BOAY Slot leaderboard after Race 6 Rangatira 40 points (and new leader) NoworNever and TABman both 36 points , Mr Galah 30 pts, Chief and Brodie 28 points Mikey 20 pts, Gamma 6 pts.