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Good thread. Pretty much nails it.

You've lost me. An optimal foal crop size is key to a viable breeding industry. Increasing it beyond that will affect the supply and demand putting downward pressure on sales prices, stud fees, broodmare values etc. Growth in the racing industry which might increase demand, is driven primarily by wagering growth, which as far as I can see isn't happening and NZTR are showing no signs of helping it.

Yes, exactly Wingman. With no increase in stakes planned for the next 4 years and no improvement in racing opportunities because of the tracks, handicapping and programming in particular, more owners are likely to pull pin or reduce their commitment and that may mean the foal crop size in fact becomes more than optimal and will need to reduce. The only surprise to me in his comments is that he has not targeted the Members' Council which make the board appointments.

You mean the breeding industry?

Growth of what?

It's not difficult. Yes, it's partly a handicapping issue, but as I and many others have stated numerous times, the main issue is programming (including trials as you have noted elsewhere). Another year has gone by and there has again been no visible effort by NZTR to address this for the new season.

No. I think he is saying the current foal crop size is optimal for that isn't he?

Still often necessary down here. Can't get rating points at jumpouts.

Looks like no one got the beans?

33 noms for Riccarton trials tomorrow I see. Just over 100 at Avondale.

Sold it for 100 bucks and gave the council 250k cash as well.

https://www.skyracing.com.au/read/thoroughbred/83732

Yes, I thought it'd be handy for things like that and interviewing jocks, checking gear and brands, making sure no medications were being administered in the stable area etc. Handy for trainers to notify stipes of stuff they have to as well.

And even when they do they are a long way from HD. RV can do it straight away, so punters and other partcipants can be informed. https://www.racing.com/videos/stewards-vision

Oh. I see. I thought it meant he was only remotely interested.

Kelly you mean, I think. Or do you also have Kylie on your mind?

Is this a new thing? Stewards: J Oatham (Chair), N Goodwin, K Jillings (Trainee), M Davidson (remote)

Nothing wrong with them. Did you nominate any?

You'd think they could have offered slightly better stakes for the jumping races they moved to Waverley. Race Name Conditions & Distance 1 Rating 75 Benchmark* 2200m - $17,000 Nominations: 23 Jul 2024 12:00PM. Withdrawals: 24 Jul 2024 10:00AM. Riders: 24 Jul 2024 1:00PM. ($9,520, $3,060, $1,530, $850, $340, $340, $340, $340, $340, $340) 2 Rating 75 Benchmark* 1650m - $17,000 Nominations: 23 Jul 2024 12:00PM. Withdrawals: 24 Jul 2024 10:00AM. Riders: 24 Jul 2024 1:00PM. ($9,520, $3,060, $1,530, $850, $340, $340, $340, $340, $340, $340) 3 Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - $17,000 Nominations: 23 Jul 2024 12:00PM. Withdrawals: 24 Jul 2024 10:00AM. Riders: 24 Jul 2024 1:00PM. ($9,520, $3,060, $1,530, $850, $340, $340, $340, $340, $340, $340) 4 MDN 2200m - $17,000 Nominations: 23 Jul 2024 12:00PM. Withdrawals: 24 Jul 2024 10:00AM. Riders: 24 Jul 2024 1:00PM. ($9,520, $3,060, $1,530, $850, $340, $340, $340, $340, $340, $340) 5 MDN 1400m - $17,000 Nominations: 23 Jul 2024 12:00PM. Withdrawals: 24 Jul 2024 10:00AM. Riders: 24 Jul 2024 1:00PM. ($9,520, $3,060, $1,530, $850, $340, $340, $340, $340, $340, $340) 6 MDN 1200m - $17,000 Nominations: 23 Jul 2024 12:00PM. Withdrawals: 24 Jul 2024 10:00AM. Riders: 24 Jul 2024 1:00PM. ($9,520, $3,060, $1,530, $850, $340, $340, $340, $340, $340, $340) 7 Open Entry Steeplechase 4000m - $0 Nominations: 23 Jul 2024 12:00PM. Withdrawals: 24 Jul 2024 10:00AM. Riders: 24 Jul 2024 1:00PM. 8 Open Entry Hurdle 3000m - $0 Nominations: 23 Jul 2024 12:00PM. Withdrawals: 24 Jul 2024 10:00AM. Riders: 24 Jul 2024 1:00PM.

Yes. Was actually Freda's but I inherited him!

Rode her first ever winner for us 2 years ago just before moving to Mark's. A real dedicated star and no doubt Shelley Houston has been a great mentor. Definitely well deserves to be here if not win it.

Probably because 150+ trialists will generate a lot more revenue than an industry race day.

At least they are now living at an appropriate address.

Well I appreciate it's across all 3 codes, so the fact that not too many names ring a bell for me is not surprising.