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I thought Guerin asked good questions and as noted by Fishy, Sharrock was well prepared, frank and transparent.

It's registered name is still the Captain Cook Stakes.

There is no withholding on either now. Just the usual 1 clear day requirement. I doubt anyone uses it though since omeprazole is 10x as effective.

It was a long time ago and ranitidine which is legal now.

Absolutely, but Bossy blamed pellets which are actually a remedy or mitigation.

Another cracker but Bossy should stick to what he knows, not dive into equine nutrition matters and gastric ulcers which he obviously has no clue about. Even Gai went silent in response.

You beat me by a year I think. I was there the following year when Robalan won it.

If it were a Māori word, it would be 'ah rah pah hor' anyway, wouldn't it?

It seems to me that any horses that someone is willing to race here that is competitive at some level is good for the industry. Better horses may be of more good than average ones.

This is gold. Thanks so much for posting. How do you find these things? I took the time to watch it this arvo while I had trackside on mute to avoid the umms, ahhs and looksies. Again, it makes me very sad to think that we can't produce anything of near similar quality here with respect to interviewing or interviewee skills and knowledge while retaining some humour and good natured banter.

Set Weight and Penalty and Set Weight 2YO and 3YO Races For all Non Group and Listed Set Weight and Penalty races, the weights will be 57.0kg for Colts and Geldings and 55.0kg for Fillies. Penalties: Winner of a Group 1 3.0kg Winner of a Group 2 2.0kg Winner of a Group 3 and / or three or more races 1.5kg Winner of a Listed and / or winner of two races 1.0kg Maiden weight allowance 1.0kg Penalties not cumulative The weights for all Set Weight mixed gender open Two-Year-Old and Three-Year-Old Group and Listed races will be 57.0kg for Colts and Geldings, and 55.0kg for Fillies. 18 The weights for all Two – Year – Old and Three – Year – Old fillies only Group and Listed set weight races will be 56.5kg For all Non Group and Listed Set Weight races, the weights will be 57.5kg for Colts and Geldings and 55.5kg for Fillies

It's only used for handicaps.

Perhaps you should go back to school and learn to read before you comment. I neither questioned his integrity nor his experience.

And weekends?

Isn't that just a case of the bookies getting their pricing wrong as they will continue to sometimes do?

John Craig has a lot to answer for here it seems to me. It is surely his responsibility to ensure that the photo finish equipment is fully functional for the race day and in the event of a malfunction where the result is not clear, the default call should be a dead heat? Then he says, "he didn’t want to get involved in debating the issue". That's transparent.

So, if it's good enough for jumps racing? Recommendations: Consider modifying the whip rule, especially for the final 100 meters, to align more closely with flat racing standards

From the jumps review report. They are getting it but need to do something about it. "Even those who supported the continuation of jumps identified a concern about use of the whip during the races, especially at the end of the races after the last jump

https://nztr.co.nz/sites/nztrindustry/files/2024-11/Jumps Recommnedation Report 2024-3.pdf

The NZTR Board has today confirmed their support for the continuation of Jumps racing as part of the racing programme ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ No images? Click here NZTR Board Support Continuation of Jumps Racing The New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) Board has today confirmed their support for the continuation of Jumps racing as part of the racing programme. This decision follows a process announced in September that included the appointment of a Jumps Racing Review Panel. The panel resolved to recommend that Jumps racing in New Zealand should continue, but that continuation will need to be supported by several initiatives to ensure the success of the industry, both in the short and long term. "The panel have taken a comprehensive review of Jumps racing in NZ and whilst the recommendation is for the continuation it is not for jumps racing to continue in its current state, changes do need to be made to give it the best chance to thrive,” said Darin Balcombe, NZTR COO and Jumps Racing Review Panel Chair. The panel provided 19 individual recommendations with priorities that include: · Supporting, mentoring and attracting Jumps jockeys · Reviewing and optimising the Jumps racing calendar · Enhancing race programming for consistency and competition · Ensuring fit-for-purpose infrastructure and rules The panel has also recommended NZTR develop key performance indicators to evaluate Jumps racing’s performance annually and a comprehensive strategic review every three years to ensure objectives and performance are aligned. NZTR Chairman Russell Warwick applauded the panel for their hard work and collaboration throughout the review process. “I would like to thank the panel and Alan Galbraith KC for their support throughout this process. Many factors were taken into consideration, and we believe implementing the panel’s recommendations will give Jumps racing the best opportunity to perform at a high-level long term,” he said “This decision gives the industry the opportunity to reenergize Jumps racing and will make winter racing an exciting prospect into the future.” The full Jumps Racing Review Panel Recommendations Report can be found using the link below. NZTR’s implementation process will include creating a framework and outlining KPIs to measure Jumps racing’s performance annually, to be delivered prior to 31 March 2025. Corporate Communications New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Contact: Catlyn Calder +64 27 252 2803 nztrcommunications@nztr.co.nz

“Some breaking news this morning from New Zealand and that is that I can confirm that jumps racing will continue next season,” Hall said on SENTrack. We knew that. NZTR announced last month that it would continue unaltered this season. The question is what happens after that. "NZTR acknowledge the jumps fraternity will be looking to bring horses back into work in the coming months and want to ensure all participants that any decision made on the future of Jumps Racing will not affect the 2024/25 season."