Bill

Of couse it does…but obviously wanted to see what others were doing and what not before rushing his horses…classic case and example, J Size. Doesn’t rush his horses at the beginning of the season

A slow start by not having any runners for the first 5-6 weeks of the season. They do close the tracks during the off season for a period of time. im sure he doesn’t have to be hands on 24/7 when they have an assistant trainer and a system of rank in the stables. Only have to watch the social media of the hkjc on the videos they did of JRs stable

https://asianracingreport.com/richards-stable-to-benefit-from-easter-buys/

Picking most trainers there already have kids, jockeys too…obviously bringing up a family there is no issue!

Well keep this bookmarked for 10-15years time to see who is right…training in hk is a license to print money and only the best get a chance to be there. he has had average second hand horses who he has got a win out of…hasn’t lined up many of his own horses as of yet. you may think you’re an expert on most things racing but hk racing is one i doubt you are an expert on.

10% and no overheads etc paying staff, feed, gear etc. jamie is going very well for a first season rookie trainer…the good judges of hk racing will tell you that. compare him to the other rookie PC NG who has had 135 more runners!

Normally run at Te Aroha this meeting which is the “Thames Valley” but due to its renovation is out of action and has had a good crowd in the past at Te Aroha. They tell me the Te Aroha track is looking magnificent and those in the know say it could be one of the best surfaces in the Northern Region. this video was a few months back but looks super.

1 win 3 - 2nd 0 - 3rds 4 - 4ths 3 - 5ths he made the decision to give all the horses a good break and wasn’t able to train them properly until August. Been watching the little mini series the HKJC has been doing on Jamie…fascinating stuff. Completely different to what happens here in a racing stable. Go and check it out on youtube or facebook

You’ve only got Avondale or Pukekohe to go to…give me the facilities at Puke over that dump in West Auckland

One who trains on it everyday and knows what its like. Should try it one day old mate instead of moaning all the time. great surface

Another satisfied trainer with the Cambridge AWT surface. Huge asset. Trainer Ben Foote believes the Cambridge polytrack has been a godsend for the racing industry over winter and he took full advantage of his home track once again on Wednesday. Cathay Empress got Foote’s day off to a winning start in the NZB Pearl Insurance Race (1550m) and two races later Ultimate Focus realised his potential when winning the Liquorland Cambridge 1300 by six lengths over stablemate Jimmy Dean. “It was more about teaching this horse; he has got all the ability in the world,” Foote said. “But to do it the way he did it didn’t surprise me.” The Smart Missile gelding could return to the track for one more hit-out before heading for a spell. “I don’t know whether to tip him out now or go for that final here next month,” Foote said. He was also impressed by the runner-up effort of Jimmy Dean. “He has got stacks of ability, but he is a little bit weird and doesn’t know where to put his legs sometimes,” Foote said. “We even planned on leading today but he had no interest early. His last 400m was quite exceptional, so I am rapt.” Earlier on the card Cathay Empress secured her second career win. “She came to me after already having a wind op,” Foote said. “She won’t raise a gallop on the grass, but the polytrack she seems to love it. If she can get out into a rhythm, and breathing properly, she has got stacks of ability.” To continue Foote’s pleasing day, High Choice recorded a runner-up result in the ITM/GIB Progressive Winter Championship (1550m). “I thought it was a matter of what he was going to win by at the 200m and Michael (McNab, jockey) just said he wanted to stay next to the other horse,” Foote said. “We just might have to put a bit of gear on him. He is a horse that will be alright in the future.” Reflecting on a positive day, Foote said he will continue to take full advantage of the all-weather track on his doorstep. “I train here, we have trials here all the time, and races in the winter,” Foote said. “We know what we are going to get when we come here. It is a huge asset to the industry. “I do well here but we are not having to worry about grass tracks at this time of year, there is no pulling the pin on races or trials after a couple of heats. “It is good racing and there is a good atmosphere here as well. “I think it is worth its weight in gold.”

It was around the head, you only have to see the horses reaction to know thats where he struck it. Rub him out if he cannot behave. Animal welfare in the spotlight more than ever, the industry doesn’t need to give outfits like SAFE more ammo!

He should give it away. Memories of some if his great calls, the longer he goes on, it will taint his reputation. Not even half the commentator he once was.

And then you have that clown Justin Evans making a Russian/Ukraine war joke at the ben hur’s down south…ffs way out if line, he should be stood down

quick Google search… https://www.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/job/entertainment/racing-broadcaster-singapore-turf-club-2876e34b1fbca1ccc733dbe21369193b Callers ranks in NZ are not exactly great…all getting into the twilight of their careers

I thought it was Mac Henry who passed, not Tayler? Tayler wrote Mac’s obituary

You can’t argue with their results. Year on year they are staggering if you read the annual reports. Huge local turnover plus the large amount of commingling turnover from overseas betting. https://amp.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3147062/hong-kong-jockey-club-posts-record-revenues-hk280 As for the horses they sell through the sale up there, last June according to results, they sold 22 horses. Not even 1% of the horse population. Jamie only has to worry about training and getting support with owners, nothing else. There are no overheads for trainers in HK. Training in HK will set you up financially for life should you be successful. The club take the training fees from owners, they pay the staff and allocate them to the stables. Nothing to do with trainers. And I’m told if you want a specific feed or supplement for your animals, the club will get that for you

As for trainers buying their own horses, have a look at the sales results. Trainers like Ricky Yiu, Dennis Yip etc have always brought horses from NZB as yearlings or ready to runs. Jamie Richards will fly there. It will take a bit of time but they don’t invest in fools do they jockey club…hence why they are world leaders.

You’re wrong again! read the link - https://member.hkjc.com/member/english/horse-owner/news-and-announcements/content.aspx/20160205184103 You have to be a member then apply for a permit for either a unraced horse or a raced horse. the club doesn’t doesn’t pre buy horses unless they are the ones they sell in their twice yearly sale which is not many. They buy them, break them in here in New Zealand, the Southern Hemisphere ones anyway and then send them to HK, breeze them up and auction them. any agent on behalf of an owner / or owner themselves can buy a horse from anywhere depending on the permit they have. PP - raced. PPG unraced.

It will be annual maintenance, what all clubs should be doing every year. Another dick comment from you

Shes a good woman I’m told. Former editor Taupo Times and NZ Trainers Association manager a number of years ago. Mary McCarty. May have been on the Taupo RC committee too. Tim Barton - yes same guy.

Agree. But that comes from Tony Lee, Justin was brought along at one point by Tony. He clearly is still trying to be like him and living in his shadow. You never hear Matt Hill or in the past Greg Miles screaming at a finish

He sounds terrible T Lee, not even half the caller he was before he got the arse. He should give it away before people only remember him going downhill

Highly doubt he will struggle. Zac Purton on twitter endorsing him saying he will do well…that holds some weight considering Purton’s status. he will also probably have a stable at the mainland china facility which has paddocks for spelling I am told. You get an extra allowance on top of the 60 if you have a stable there.

Correct. Tom Wood & Mark McNamara are the race callers and ex TAB head bookie Paul Lally is on the tv coverage also. Jamie Richards will do well there