Mardy

Yip think they should just concentrate on calling and forget about tipping,tho with some commentators you tend to know who their cash is on during the running. And i personally don't let their tips have an impact on what i back,as i tend to watch the races with the sound off and i don't tend to see their tips anyway as i'll start watching the race when the TAB says they are 'running'.

Be nothing untoward with Arna's training. His last run nothing went right for him after he got the 1x1 last week,and it was also his first run since he ran during Cup Week in races like the Cup and then the Free For All,where he performed creditably. It's not the first time he's been attacked in the lead and fought back and won. The horse is more than useful and this is his first season in the Open grade,so as i said there will be nothing untoward with Arna's training,if that's what was being implied.

Am pretty sure that Ian Smith lives in Napier.So if that's the case then i guess he was free to travel down to Chch.

Well unlike Brodie and some others i AM double vaccinated. For me it was a no brainer,i want to be safe for my family,friends,colleagues and most of all my wee boy to be around. I also work at the hospital here in Blenheim and it was only going to be a matter of time before it became mandatory for staff to get it. Now some will say that i'm easily led or whatever but if our infection control nurse at work say's your better of getting it,than not getting it,then that's good enough for me and i know the strain that it would put on our hospital if i got it and needed to be on a vent. So anyway feel free to have a go at me,by saying that i'm just following everyone else with my eyes not wide open blah blah. Everyone after all is entitled to their own opinions,even tho some are pretty far fetched. Anyway back to the original topic..i've decided to chuck some money into the PC for today. Will be interesting to see how things pan out.

All i know is that in regards to any one. You can't drive at Premier meetings until you have driven 15 winners. Am pretty sure that is correct,but no doubt i'll be corrected if that's not the case.

Well i must say i'm not totally surprised that Opie is on this runner from Te Akau,thought i can't help but feel for Jason Laking,who's done the race day riding on him since he's been in the south,and sounds like he works the horse as well. I get that they want the best on him,but gee Jason wouldn't of been out of place in that field,has won it before mind you. I guess nothing is guaranteed when your a jockey.In saying that i still think the horse can win the race,just be good to see Jason rewarded with a ride in the G1 on him.

Oh and Robbie Close is known as GOOSE.

Yip Tim is known as the Turtle.

Yip he did look pretty dominant in that performance. I don't see why Jason Laking wouldn't keep the ride?. Sounds like from what i read that he rides the horse in trackwork as well as helping out Te Akau. If weight isn't an issue then i don't see why he can't keep the ride,is no mug.

So im guessing that your anti vaxxer Brodie?.

Yea on the grit.

Before her last run Damian Lane was booked for her,so unless that's changed,he'll be on. I love the mare so i'll be on her again and if the wet comes and she handles the Valley she will be tough.

Yip i read that article as well,and i thought 'holy shit,no way'. Would be a massive kick in the guts for the team down in Kaikoura if this was too happen,for the clubs sake i surely hope this isn't the case.

Yip definitely good to see Jason riding for Te Akau again this spring. Rode a bit for them last season,before his injury around a year ago which kept him off the scene for a while. Hopefully he can get more rides for them.

Definitely won't be out of her depth.I hope she goes well.

Gee that's a tricky one. I try not to follow certain jocks these days,but will have a cursory look at what the 'guns' are riding. I was taken by Elen Nicholas who was riding well,until she was involved in that fall last weekend,so a shame to see her side lined for a while. In the South,i am a big Jason Laking fan,i mean not anyone can win Group 1s. I do think if he was linked to a prominent stable and getting better rides,then he could be right up there in the South,but he's not but i will continue to throw my $$ his way.

Pretty sure Jamie Kah was down to ride the winner.Ben Melham i think was going to be riding the horse that ran 2nd in it.

Just read an article that states that Mark Zahra was also in attendance,so he's been rubbed out as well.So the ride on Elle( Verry Elleegant) is up for grabs again.

Ah the idiot strikes again.Think we all know who is pathetic and it isn't Craig.

Oh yes i do now remember that same interview. Well Sarah gets a good chance to level up with John,as he's suspended so not driving this week,so it should be all on,hope she goes well.

Congrats to Sarah for getting the win the comp. Interesting that her 2 wins yesterday now have her 4 behind John Morrison,with i think 3 meetings left in the South,can she get him?. Interesting that Sarah hasn't travelled up North in her quest for the title,like some others have done when it's been getting tight.

So for those that listened today,I didn't,but what were your thoughts?. Was there any racing from Aussie broadcast? or will they be keeping the Aussie racing for the bigger days/weekends?.

Have never been to Forbury but have always enjoyed having a punt on their meetings. It's sad to see a club with so much history being rubbed out,but i guess its a world that we live in now,a shame tho as smaller clubs are the lifeline of this industry. Interesting to see they are doing a 'commentators night' on Thursday.As Dougie said a little odd that Davey Mac wasn't mentioned in calling a race,hopefully maybe it was an error and he will be on track,will be interesting to hear Kevin Payne call a race,hopefully he's been commentating some races at home to get ready for it. I hope the club has a bumper night for their swansong.

Looked to do it with a fair bit left in the tank.

They just got a winner with Somekindawonderful. Think they have had the odd winner lately,getting plenty of placings however.