curious

Yes. That doesn't make sense either. And at least it should be a staying race, which would take a bit of speed out of it and be more relevant for an amateur flat race.

Are they used by the stipes to issue tickets?

Yeahh. No brainer. The kiwi is mostly a race for second stringer 3yos.

To have 2 days of jumps racing in the SI, when there is no other jumps racing and Riccarton itself, no longer even has schooling fences? https://loveracing.nz//OnHorseFiles/2025 Jumps Racing Calendar.pdf

Yes, and with the trip, they'd hardly gallop her race week would they, though they might want to give her a quiet look around the course.

Looks happy to be there enjoying the outing. Looking forward to seeing her back at the races.

Wouldn't be much point flying to Auckland to watch it at a pub anyway would it?

TRACKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE Awapuni ·Continues to progress through the grow in phase of the project. We are currently scheduled to Return to Racing on April 25, to achieve this we would look to have horses working on the surface from around the 10th of March. Whilst we have indicated the return to racing date this will of course not be rushed, and the track will need to fully pass all aspects of testing prior to a return. Trentham ·There was some concern with a couple of Exterior areas of the Trentham Members Stand where concrete had been dislodged from the facade and ceiling Tiles blown down in the Seating area. Following a report from a Structural Engineer remedial repairs were carried out to the area of concern with the loose concrete being removed and sealed and roofing tiles replaced. The Engineer has subsequently signed off the stand for continued use. Otaki ·Investigations are ongoing into the track preparation following the Abandonment of the Otaki Races will provide any further updates verbally if available. Whanganui ·Investigatios are ongoing into the rail placement and track condition following the Abandonment of the Whanganui Races will provide any further updates verbally if available. Hastings NZTR has agreed to work with HBRI and are leading the development of a Master Plan for Hawke’s Bay Racing. A Project Control Group (PCG) was established with an independent chairperson (Steve Bramley), two NZTR and three HBRI representatives. The priority for the PCG is to ensure the return of racing as quickly as possible to Hawke’s Bay. This will be communicated once a full plan is in place and has been provided to the full HBRI Board & Members. Avondale· Trials scheduled for the Avondale track were transferred due to the slow recovery of the track post their renovation. The Avondale Track is coming along well and on schedule to Return to Racing on Wednesday 9 April. Representatives from the Club, Entain and NZTR met on course last Monday and have developed a plan to reinstall vision and totes on course which had still not been reinstated following the fire.

No. Reckon the Sefton pub might be the go!

Where did you hear/see that? Wynne and Pivotal Ten hoping to take winning form into NZB Kiwi Media Release - Monday March 3 ......... Wynne will don Cambridge Stud’s familiar colours when she rides Pivotal Ten in the southern hemisphere’s richest three-year-old race, after they recently bought into the filly, with Colin Wightman remaining in the ownership. “It (Cambridge Stud ownership) was a confidence boost going into this week, which was needed,” Wynne said.

Definitely is a correlation, just not a linear one. A 3.5 million dollar race will always attract a stronger field than an 18k maiden.

Not necessarily but the handicapper still has discretion to consider it. • A winning performance will usually attract a weight and /or ratings increase. Any increase is at the Handicapper’s discretion and is based on the Handicappers assessment of the horses performance in the race, taking into account factors which include: previous form and performance, strength of the opposition, authority and merit of the win, track conditions, position in running, Stipendiary Stewards reports, having regard to the weight carried, winning margin and time for the race, stake level of the race, as well as any other relevant factor.

Why not? The handicapper can.

Yes. As above.

Where did I say I have no issues with what he posts online? He well knows I sometimes do.

Agree. Whatever you may think of his social media comments, his business behaviour is impeccable and honourable. Anyway, if there is nothing otherwise set down between the parties, the standard NZTR training agreement applies. where an amount has not been provided for in the Fees Notice, if the Owner sells the Horse to a third party, for the purposes of racing, during the Commission Period or during the 3 month period immediately thereafter, such sum as is equal to ten percent (10%) of the sale price plus Goods and Services Tax, if applicable.

I'm not so sure about that. The man's not stupid and this seems like a sensible move for the horse, owner and trainer.

I'd say more. I heard that had already been turned down for 50% before the last win.

Cambridge Stud Purchase Interest in Star Filly Pivotal Ten Media Release - Sunday March 2 Cambridge Stud principals Brendan and Jo Lindsay have announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in exciting three-year-old filly Pivotal Ten from her owner, Colin Wightman. The daughter of Ten Sovereigns will carry the stud’s black and gold colours in next Saturday’s $3.5m NZB Kiwi at Ellerslie. Pivotal Ten is a triple SW and has won five races in succession - Race Images “Jo and I are thrilled to be involved with Pivotal Ten,” Brendan Lindsay said. “Like many people we were very taken by the record she has developed, particularly her win in the Southland Guineas.” Pivotal Ten has strung together five consecutive wins for trainer Samantha Wynne. In her most recent victory, she posted an impressive 8.8-length margin in the Listed Southland Guineas on February 12. Wightman is keen to see his star southern filly take on her northern rivals and hopes the partnership will benefit Pivotal Ten’s future on the racetrack and beyond. “In discussion with Brendan, I was convinced that the partnership was good for the filly’s future as both a racehorse and broodmare given the international pedigree she has,” Wightman said. “I am pleased to be associated with owners who are as passionate about racing as I am. All we need now is the luck of the Irish.” Pivotal Ten, who will run in the Selangor Turf Club’s Kiwi slot, joins fellow Lindsay runner First Dance in the showpiece event on Barfoot & Thompson Champions Day. “The inaugural running of the NZB Kiwi is going to be part of a historic day for New Zealand racing and we are incredibly excited to have two runners representing us in the Kiwi,” Lindsay concluded.

Hopefully her tail is still not hanging out then!

Apparently she went in at the trials with 4 secs to spare. Interesting to see what happens today!