curious

There are others on that site who he allows to do the same thing but it's it's very selective, and if you disagree you are moderated or your posts are deleted.

They do at Foxton apparently. Maybe the overworked pigeons are struggling to get the Ellerslie ones to Dick Street?

Haha. Were you one of them?

Meeting News Timaru Trials Cancelled Timaru Trials have been cancelled due to insufficient nominations

Me too. This language is so unprofessional. Partly why if I watch live racing here, I keep the mute button on most of the time. For heavens sake, if they can't use standard English, send them back to high school English class until they can and before you put them on air.

The other thing here, whether or not an aftermath can include positive outcomes, all definitions say it follows a 'significant' event. I'm struggling to see an 18k maiden at Taupo qualifying. And the overuse is staggering.

I wouldn't count on it!

A 25 year contract to operate a monopoly wagering outfit?

They might have a case against RV here given they are licensed by Racing Queensland and the correct account was registered there?

Maybe re-write it for them and send it as a suggestion then?

Race Day Track Preparation Process – Mandatory Requirements Clubs should aim to produce a track with a GOOD rating (i.e. a track with good grass coverage and cushion) for the majority of the race meeting. They should however, [do their best to] avoid a track with a GOOD 2 rating at any time during the race meeting). Track Managers will not be criticised if they have prepared a track in line with this Policy, and, due to elements outside of their control (including the weather), the track is rated softer than GOOD at the time of the first race, especially in the warmer months. It is also recognised that the preparation of turf racetracks with more give may lead to an increased level of wear and tear over the course of a racing season.

Where is that mandate? Is it new? I thought it was that the track be prepared to provide a good rating for the majority of the meeting.

Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | December 07, 2024 The Canterbury Jockey Club purchased an NZB Kiwi slot as part of a strategy to promote their two prestigious spring classics, the New Zealand 2000 Guineas and the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m). The winners of those races were offered first option to negotiate for use of the NZB Kiwi slot, but Savaglee will potentially compete in Australia in the Autumn while Captured By Love is ineligible for the NZB Kiwi. “The Canterbury Jockey Club is delighted that the strategy it developed when buying a slot has come to fruition with Domain Ace, the third placegetter in the New Zealand 2000 Guineas, representing the club,” Canterbury Jockey Club chair Dianne Logie said. “I thank the Owners for reaching an agreement with us.”

Though according to that, it is only the winners of either race that would have preference?

The NZB Kiwi - Canterbury Jockey Club Slot Update The Canterbury Jockey Club will offer its Slot in the inaugural running of the NZB Kiwi as an added incentive to start in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas® and Barneswood Farm New Zealand One Thousand Guineas®. Canterbury Jockey Club | June 19, 2024 The Canterbury Jockey Club will offer its Slot in the inaugural running of the NZB Kiwi as an added incentive to start in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas® and Barneswood Farm New Zealand One Thousand Guineas®. These two Group 1, 1600 metres three-year-old races form the backbone of the Riccarton Park New Zealand Cup Meeting in November. The connections of the winner of the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas® (Provided it is eligible) will be offered the first option of negotiating with the Canterbury Jockey Club for use of its Slot in the 2025 NZB Kiwi. Should the connections of that horse not wish to take the option the connections of the winner of the Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas® (Provided it is eligible) will be offered a second option of negotiating with the Canterbury Jockey Club for use of its Slot in the 2025 NZB Kiwi. The winner of both these two three-year-old Classics will, on top of the $3.5 million stake, compete for the additional pool of $1,000,000 should they run in the first three placings in the NZB Kiwi. Both races will receive a $50,000 stake increase with the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas® carrying a purse of $650,000 and the Barneswood Farm New Zealand One Thousand Guineas® $550,000. Canterbury Jockey Club Chair, Dianne Logie, said “The Club is committed to ensuring that the New Zealand Cup Meeting continues to encourage the best horses to Riccarton Park for New Zealand’s iconic racing week. We believe that this is the most appropriate way of starting the process of finding who will share with the Canterbury Jockey Club the thrill and excitement of racing in the inaugural NZB Kiwi.” View more about the Southern Hemisphere's richest 3YO race here. For further information please contact Canterbury Jockey Club Chief Executive Tim Mills 027 430 0208.

The CJC decided and declared that early on.

Apparently not.

Won't be a strong field. Might get a cheque?

They locked themselves in to the Guineas placed horses didn't they?

Maybe, unless they were owed the money?

Bit hard to say isn't it from the above? In one place it says "their former account." In another, "the person who is now believed to operate that account". A third party, accountant, former employee? Regardless, as you said, it is theft, but not by RV.

This one evidently was.

Agree. It's nothing like Sha Tin. Among other things it's a vastly different climate and Sha Tin has Strathayr turf which is reseeded twice a year - winter grasses and summer grasses. Where did Entain say they thought that?

Haha. I'm hoping they can get the cameras sorted!