curious

Certainly not that I could see. That's his bullying riding style. Has been for a long time and he risks it and takes the punishment. Might be part of why he has ridden 99 Group 1 winners. Take no prisoners approach.

Another very good interview I thought with both Winifred and Jamie.

Is that because there's less jobs available or less demand?

Do you think this legislation will be in compliance with ANZCERTA?

I asked Cameron George directly for clarification a while back and this is what he said: " Our data has total losses at $180 million offshore in the wagering (sports and race betting) only category . That number, again on our methodology) is significantly higher in the online casino category ($600m plus – again as a loss not turnover number)

Punter losses on racing and sports betting is what was stated, so gross revenue.

Correction. It is black type based on its previous Group standing. Auckland TR, Mufhasa Stakes, from G3 to R(L). This downgrade is more of a mechanical nature given that this race will turn into the high prizemoney slot-race, the NZB Kiwi over 1500m from 2024/25 onwards. Given the non- traditional restricted entry conditions, the NZPC was of the view that this race be accorded R(L) status

The Pattern committee rules here say: Races for which entry is restricted to horses sold at a particular sale or sales are not eligible for group status. Furthermore, to be granted (R) Listed status, such a race must achieve a standard of quality equivalent to a group race.

No idea. They really don't have any say in the matter do they?

I think it's only races restricted by birth location or where sold etc. that are deemed restricted.

Maybe not if current losses are really $180m p.a.

Oh maybe that means the 25 years?

How could this work? “Critically this will deliver an additional $1 billion to our stakeholders over the remaining term of our strategic partnership with Entain,” Roberts said.

No. Anyone can enter can't they?

Derby was below benchmark last year and if this weakens it further, its G1 status could come under threat I reckon.

Restricted races races can't get group status. Listed max.

They didn't? That's a requirement unless impracticable. Otherwise they should lose their meeting funding.

That's not exactly the requirement is it? 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.

But they failed to do that and presented a Good 3 if not a Fast 2

Yes, but not their turnover or profit if they are holding on to money that is not going to be lost.

Correct.

I don't think it has been granted Listed status for the inaugural running and unlikely to become one until it has performance ratings meeting the criteria for that, so I'm not sure where Rogie gets that idea.

87 in the NZTAB pre-nom market for the 2025 Melbourne Cup. Many of which will not even be nominated and most of which won't actually start. Quite possible that the winner is not even in the market.

Yes. I saw him do that about 15 minutes before the first. It was bloody freezing and he had his suit coat on over his riding gear.