curious

I'm trying to remember how many national venue plans we've had in the last few decades?

With the prospect of no racing there for at least another 18 months I expect those trainers and their owners are all happy as a sandboy.

Did a pound = a dollar in 1967?

Yes. My point exactly. Though it may be of more use to connections and possibly jockeys reviewing a specific performance. Punters willing to do the work might also benefit because most won't take the time or effort required, giving those who do an edge.

Oh correct. It was gold fines

Last time I was there too. Only time I was persuaded to race a horse of mine on the coast and after walking the track a couple of times, we were back on the the float and home for tea. It was two helicopters I think and from memory, there had been no major renovation but they had spread coal dust on the track to improve it. Unperturbed, the party was still on with the crowd in good spirits when we left, racing or not.

Be good if they'd include that graphic on the published replays.

TAB NZ September 2024 monthly update: Total turnover: NZ$234.5 million Gross betting revenue (GBR): NZ$36.8 million Gross betting margin (GBM): 15.7% Racing vs Sports split: Racing: ~NZ$190 million (≈81%) Sports: ~NZ$44 million (≈19%)

September 2022: Total turnover: NZ$212.7 million Gross betting revenue (GBR): NZ$33.6 million Gross betting margin (GBM): 15.8% That's racing and sports combined.

No idea.

Starting point for careless riding causing a fall here is also 4 weeks.

True @Murray Fish. Not sure how that happened. The only thing red around here is the Crusaders' colours.

Do you think the less than 20% compliance with filing SR24 traceability forms is world leading? I know you think the whip rule compliance is.

That's a bit cryptic! Elaborate please. I don't really have an opinion. Yet.

Good to hear that the mediation remains ongoing with 12 months available now to settle matters. I have a hunch that AUSTRAC may be the one to end up with even ore egg on their face here.

Looks like events other than the horses work ok in HK, though year on year both turnover and attendance were down. Ex-Miss Hong Kong contestant Samantha Ko among guests as Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Day goes pink Singer Yan Ting kicks off fashion-themed activities that also included show featuring creations by Hong Kong Design Institute graduates by SCMP Sport on Sunday, November 9, 2025 9:45 PM Appearances by ex-Miss Hong Kong contestant Samantha Ko Hoi-ling and singer Yan Ting headlined the festivities at the 21st edition of the city’s most glamorous lifestyle racing event – Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Day. Punters swathed in pink descended on Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday, with many flocking to the parade ring to watch singer Ting get the festivities under way shortly before the racing started. Sa Sa also forged a special collaboration with the Hong Kong Design Institute to present a dazzling fashion show during the opening performance. The showcase featured a stunning series of creations crafted by graduates of the institute’s Higher Diploma in Fashion Image Design programme. “I personally think the atmosphere and the dressing style was special today,” Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, the Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO, said. “The fashion show was really good and we had a lot of positive feedback on it. I think that was something that was extremely well done. “The quality of the attendance was different to what we had before and the new experience, Genso Eki, was full, so it was an extremely good atmosphere.” Former Miss Hong Kong contestant Samantha Ko presented awards at the race day. Photo: Kenneth Chan Racing fans were encouraged to dress up in their “most fashionable” pink outfits to compete for a “Best Dressed” contest, with Ko, who served as this year’s ambassador for the event, presenting awards to three winners. Photo hotspots were set up at Champions Connection, with digital screens meant to showcase thoroughbred horses living in their natural habitat. There were also a number of themed kiosks showcasing Hong Kong treats such as egg waffles and teas. And it would not have been a Sa Sa event without a beauty bazaar, complete with cosmetics, skincare products and perfumes on sale at discounted prices. “The Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Day is the most dazzling fashion event in Hong Kong’s horse-racing calendar and a highly sought-after experience for tourists,” Simon Kwok, chairman and CEO of Sa Sa International Holdings Limited, said. “Sa Sa is committed to supporting this city’s most glamorous occasion, ensuring visitors leave with wonderful memories and enjoy a delightful experience, thereby contributing to the prosperity of the Hong Kong market.” The Jockey Club said total turnover on the day was HK$1,508,403,572 (US$194 million), which was down 4.65 per cent. A crowd of 39,271, which included around 6,000 tourists, passed through the gates, with that number down 2.42 per cent.

To hose her down or your fence?

I tend to agree with that. The young ones are there punting. The BGP crowd is a good example. They went for the punting first and the party after. My memorable days at Cup week were centered on a boot party, not the horses per se. Pity we can't still have those too but times have changed. It's fair to say that the after events primarily benefit the clubs, not racing at large, but it's one way of getting new generations involved and many I've run into are punting in between, even if only rocking up on carnival days. As someone said, that approach seems to be working in Oz.

10mms I assume.

With evaporation rates probably in the 5-7mm range, I'd guess they will be pretty spot on with a G4 by race time perhaps improving to a G3 later in the day.

Just to prove me wrong: Thursday Afternoon Weather: Fine Track: Soft 5 Moisture Meter: 39% Rail: True Rain: No Rain Last 24 Hours | No Rain Last 7 Days Irrigation: 10M Tonight (Thursday) Weather and Track updated at 4.16pm Thursday 6 November

I think you'll find @sarge that the $100m is for the cost of the proceedings, not any subsequent fine and that has already been expensed.

https://nztr.co.nz/sites/nztrindustry/files/2023-05/July2022_RaceMeetingTrackInformation.pdf

Some tracks report everything well beyond requirements, often with additional reports, say on a Thursday for a Saturday meeting. Others like the CJC seem to be a law unto themselves, and their track reports are late more often than not.