curious

Yes, but ... it crashed again today with no racing which they said was what was causing the problem. So, they obviously have no clue what is going on.

YELLOW JERSEY (T Mitchell) – Commenced to buck shortly after the start and was retired from the race. Connections were advised that the gelding would be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing next. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities

Poverty Bay another good example though they got in earlier and kept the money which would have been more difficult for the WRC but when the shit hit the fan PB were prepared to move their meetings and race at HB albeit with a very healthy bank balance.

At least the money is going back where it should. To the community that paid for and developed the land. I say very well done WRC.

I'm not sure the Minister is entirely correct. The below is from the DIA briefing paper to him last year. He is also responsible for appointments to the board including the chair. Not sure who is doing that if he is not.

Must be some German plates that are part of the country's development and history that I'm not aware of.

Isn't that how New Zealand was built?

Probably depends a bit on the arrangements between the parties. Remember though that the stake for 12th is 700k.

I see they are now saying it's Entain in partnership with NZTAB but the Trackside slot? The glamour son of Savabeel will contest the A$20 million The TAB Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 28 in the Trackside slot held by the New Zealand TAB, in partnership with Entain.

I don't think that's the point is it? This is surely about taking the Trackside brand to Australia and the world.

Really? Can't really think of any comparable marketing initiative by Trackside in recent times? In fact, I'm struggling to recall any significant marketing initiative by Trackside at all.

Those of you who wanted something different to happen, it's happening!

I'm not convinced there is the stated potential but there is no doubt about the counterfactual.

Yes. The other $15m either comes from the $150m Entain upfront payment or reserves.

Indications from NZTR are that the legislation, if any, won't be before early next year. The Entain deal is already done and not contingent, however, there is apparently an additional $100m payment from Entain to NZTAB if it goes through.

The agreement to relinquish the class 4 licences is only IF the legislation to prevent NZ punters gambling elsewhere is passed. And racing purposes, specifically including stakes payments, is an authorised purpose for Class 4 gambling proceeds.

No. The TAB is going to fund the RIB out of their revenue. The pokie funding which was funding the RIB will be available to racing and sports via the contestable fund.

TAB New Zealand has today announced its direct funding to the domestic racing industry will reach a record-setting $215 million for the upcoming 2023/24 racing season. TAB NZ’s direct funding of racing is made up of a distribution payment to Racing New Zealand, the application of class 4 gaming proceeds to the Racing Authorised Purpose, and funding of the independent Racing Integrity Board. Today’s announcement sees a further $30 million made available to the three racing codes in addition to the increases determined at the time the Minister for Racing, Hon Kieran McAnulty, approved TAB NZ’s strategic partnering arrangement with Entain. Nick Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of TAB NZ, said the Entain partnership is a revolutionary moment for racing and one that will deliver the ultimate goal of a long-term, sustainable racing industry. “TAB NZ recognises bold funding decisions are required to sustain this storied industry for generations to come,” Mr Roberts says. “Leadership across the industry must own the moment and deliver a right-sized industry, with the best animal welfare standards, and a compelling customer product.” “This extra injection will deliver the best outcomes if it is targeted towards those types of initiatives that enhance the industry in the long run. Simply increasing the funding of the status quo is not sustainable.” The increased funding comes from an additional $15 million being added to the TAB NZ distribution to Racing NZ for the 2023/24 racing season, raising it to $185 million – a $60 million increase, almost 50%, on the current season’s distribution of $125 million. Additionally, TAB NZ has determined that it will no longer fund the Racing Integrity Board from its class 4 gaming operation which will allow a contestable fund of $15 million for applications under TAB NZ’s Racing Authorised Purpose. “We’re keen to back those that are in relentless pursuit of sustainable outcomes – and we expect that will be a key consideration when determining future funding applications,” Mr Roberts says. “A month into the partnership with Entain, we are deeply encouraged by some of the announcements we have seen out of the industry – especially New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s Strategic Funding Document announced two weeks ago.” For more information, contact: Nick Roberts TAB New Zealand Chief Executive Officer e: nick.roberts@tab.co.nz

What? No prize money has been taken off owners, has it?

Randomised Controlled Trial. Pretty much the gold standard for assessing effect of health treatment outcomes among other things.

To me it is a contributor to the larger global body of knowledge about various things, perhaps particularly relevant and accessible here. No different really than say an RCT that includes only participants from a specific population with a certain diagnosis and no comorbidities. So, why not? Why dismiss it?

Why do what?

Your question suggests that you think that Matauranga Māori knowledge, for example, isn't achieved by empirical observation of the natural and physical world and that derived theories are not testable? I think it is if that's what you are asking.

Good stuff I thought.

My read was they were dismissing Matauranga Māori from a western science based perspective, not comparing them from any neutral stance.