Tim Carter

Most of NZ are not racists not like some that hide behind the keyboard and stir the simmering pot of racism. The younger brigade of NZ embrace Te reo Maori . Take your head out the sand. Wasn't the Haka a one off for that race? But it still pissed off some. Unbelievable!

Cultural cringe is not offensive? Hiding behind a name like Trojan and saying Maori culture is getting boring and unnecessary is easy. Get over it moron.

Great Haka and well done ARC for arranging this. The majority on course appreciated and acknowledged the Groups performance. Obviously the Racist's would rather hear God Save the King

It appears amalgamating Te Rapa , Cambridge and Waipa Clubs has not been a cost saving measure either? Surely one CEO for the new group instead of retaining the Cambridge JC CEO albeit under a new Job Title. Typical of what is happening within NZ Racing Administration in general.

Word is Tony is not a team player. Should read Tony is not an a...... licker! Tony is one hell of a race caller! Wish him all the best and hope he is not lost forever!

Yes I agree but more importantly the UK Stewards will take into account other factors if there has been an infringement of the rules. This is not that case here. Imagine if Purton had won a 4 million dollar race in NZ. Under our rules he would have been fined about 60k for 2 extra strikes before the last 100m.

Seems a bit harsh implying a Jockey deliberately cheats by giving a horse 1 extra strike before the 100. As it is, in some cases the Jockeys are guessing where the 100m mark is anyway. Of those that have transgressed ( nearly all of them) the strikes after the 100 are usually less than 4 . Most agree that there should be a whip strike limit for duration of the race. Apparently NZTR are looking at a rule change and not before time. The Australian Jockeys almost without exception have been caught out by our 100m rule here as it slightly different to how the rule is interpreted in Australia. Zac Purton was fined around 2 k for 2 extra whip strikes before the 100m in the 4 million dollar Doncaster less that half the fines our Jockeys were dished out in our Group 1 races. From January 1st to March 1st Excessive whip fines here total more than 40K The UK whip rules attached are interesting. Following the 2022 report into the use of the whip, the rules regarding the use of the whip in British racing are being revised. The basic rules for use within a race, implemented as of 13 February in Jump racing and 27 March in Flat racing, are as follows: The whip can be used a maximum of six times in a Flat race or seven times in a Jump race. Any more than this will prompt the stewards to review the ride As well as the number of times the whip is used, The Whip Review Committee will look at the force with which it is used, whether it was used from above shoulder height, whether the horse has been given time to respond, the purpose for which the whip was used, whether the horse was in contention or clearly winning at the time it was used, and whether the whip has been used in the correct place (i.e. on the horse’s hindquarter rather than flanks) Any rider found to have contravened the rules or guidance will face a period of suspension, and any rider picking up third suspension in a six-month period will be referred to the Judicial Panel for penalty Should the whip be used four times or more above the permitted level, the horse and rider will be disqualified from the race Disqualification One of the core recommendations proposed by the Whip Consultation Steering Group was for disqualification to be introduced for offences in which the whip has been used four times or more above the permitted level in all races  Disqualification offences will be considered by the Whip Review Committee away from raceday and therefore results of races are not affected for betting purposes.

Like a Chinese Gisborne Mayor that speaks fluent Maori? Whether you agree or not, "Maori thing" and "Maori" stuff in the context they were used is offensive as is slinging off at the Presenter who was trying her best to pronounce the Maori place names correctly. In closing, Maori's were forced to learn English and punished if they spoke Maori. Forward 100 years or more the wheel turned and apart from a very small minority ( perhaps racists and there are some, like it or not) New Zealanders have embraced the change. END!

And may I ask, why the correct pronuciation of a Maori place name is something you don't understand? . My 5 year old grandchildren ( twins) can pronounce Maori place names correctly and they are in a mainstream primary school where all the children ( mostly pakeha) do likewise. If my post was stupid, then you run a close 2nd.

Yes you might be correct. I should have said it was a racist comment. I am glad you picked it up. You might not be as stupid as your" Hide Behind" name implies.

Billy Billy T was brought up in my era when it was frowned on to pronounce the Maori language correctly. Billy would be proud of how most New Zealanders are now treating our language with respect and understanding. For example 1st XV Rugby teams are performing the Haka better that we used to back in the day. TV Presenters , not forgetting our own Racing Presenters and Commentators are to be commended as well. I do agree with Freda in that English sub- titles need to be used more frequently and that it can be quite frustrating for non -speakers of Te Reo . Billy took the piss and we all loved it but it was a comedy show , nothing to do with our secondary language.

Maori thing? Not racist? You have posted similar posts in the past and by the way I am half Maori . That you can find fault with the way this Pakeha lady has taken time to pronounce a Maori place name correctly is interesting . So you think it is natural to incorrectly pronouce Otaki and Opaki . If you object to my so called slur , you will have to live with it .

Are you anti Greyhounds or anti Maori . Looks to me you are using the greyhounds to showcase your rascist views. FYI its not Otacky or Opacky!!! Get with many young New Zealanders that are learning to speak the Maori language properly and enjoying it. It actually puzzles me why this rascism is not picked by the moderators and blocked. This is not the first time you have shown your true colours.

I mean the Maori Propaganda overkill you talk about?

What's the overkill?