curious

The intention of the panel is clearly 3 with a 7 day delay to allow him to organise the business arrangements for his property. The previous periods have already been accounted for in the new penalties.

Definitely not. Certainly not allowed on racedays and a long time since I've seen one used on any horse.

I'm extremely alarmed that you consider what Weir did akin in any way to "normal" training methods. I don't think you would find too many trainers that would even consider condoning it.

He was disqualified 4 years for possession of the jiggers. These charges relate to new evidence of him using them, multiple times, on multiple horses. As I read the reports, the 4 years he had already done was accounted for in mitigation of some of the 10 year disqualification the stewards proposed. He has also got to serve the further 4 years concurrently as two. Have to wait for the full decision to clarify that possibly.

He was disqualified on previous charges, but this hearing is on new charges stemming from the video evidence that since surfaced, which means he will be disqualified 2 years for those. He should be disqualified for life in my view.

He hasn't served any disqualification time yet, which he well deserves in my opinion.

And he's made a few comebacks in his time, all successful in the end. So, I'm sure he's quite capable of making good decisions about if, when and how on this one.

https://loveracing.nz/News/33528/NZTR-calls-for-Acknowledged-Retrainer-applicants.aspx

He's 60 actually. Did you miss his birthday?

He might be featured in the exhibition?

@Newmarket what are you confused about?

It's the AWT. They did the same previously.

I suppose we can be thankful that we experienced it from golden to sunset. Might be the theme of your Exhibition MF.

If that's the case, and the money came from NZTR, not the club, then why do two races in the country get the benefit?

Meeting News Stakes Increases WTR @ Cambridge 10 July The R75 1300 and the R65 1550 at the WTR Cambridge meeting on 10 July will now each be run for a stake of $27K

RESPECT AND PROFESSIONALISM It is understood that on occasions, situations for trainers can be frustrating and it is easy to vent and possibly take it out on someone who is really not responsible. We would suggest that in these circumstances, take a breath and maintain your professionalism. Wherever possible, please be respectful to those who may be on the other end of the phone, recipient of an e-mail, or at the races or the track. Many thanks to most of you who do show restraint under pressure!

It does not apply to offshore gambling operators to the extent that they provide wagering options for ‘sports and racing’ to New Zealand residents. The profits generated from such services will continue to be subject to ‘point of consumption charges’ of 10% (which are payable in addition to GST and product fees). So, essentially no difference as far as race betting with off shore operators is concerned.

Same way the IRD does for GST. It's old news. https://www.taxpolicy.ird.govt.nz/-/media/project/ir/tp/publications/2024/2024-sp-offshore-gambling-duty/special-report---offshore-gambling-duty.pdf?modified=20240403222415&modified=20240403222415

Update from the CWJ fb page: Nicci Johnson Admin Top contributor I can update that got another 3 months acc. Is having odd ride weekly to gauge how leg is. Fitness improving and movement much better. Hopefully September/October we may see him on track.

Saturday August 10 if they can get enough horses down to run it. No early market because noms are only that week. Unless they decide to frame a pre-nom market.

Northern Programming Changes | 27th June 2024 Following the meeting at Racing Te Aroha today, it has been decided that the Te Aroha track would benefit from some further work to enhance the functionality of the profile. Given the importance of the venue for the remainder of the winter, it is imperative this work takes place while there is an appropriate weather window. As a result of the maintenance work at Te Aroha, the Sunday 7th July race meeting will not take place at the venue. The following changes will take place: WTR at Te Rapa Saturday 6th July will add two jumps races: 0-1 Win 2800m Hurdle $30,000 0-1 Win 3900m Steeplechase $30,000 *Note, these races will not be divided

They can do that from their own juridictions can't they?

A worry for who?

They get full books and obviously think the travel time and costs are worth it when they'd otherwise be sitting at home.

Entain will no doubt stay but whether or not they can generate enough profit to sustain funding for racing in 4 more years at even half current levels is another question.