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Amazing Johnny survived tree falls, lion attacks, monkey poo etc, and a bath kills his bro?

I think majority of smaller owners would be right behind it now, especially now that their local track may be lost.

Yes, but tabcorp see that nz tab have monopoly, they would love that to be able to continue in nz. Which they would have total control. I would hate to see no other competition in nz, but i reckon tabcorp would try and push aus betting regulations on nz, which would be a disaster for punters.

I just wonder. Did Winston know Messara from way back? He seems to love him, and for Winnie, he doesnt love too many? Messara was very vocal on the $11 bil Tatts - Tabcorp merger? Be interesting to know who has shares in Tabcorp. The Ofarrell Aus gambling report, states no live betting allowed in aus, if tabcorp takes over nz tab, will nz have to change its betting laws to aus standards? Where does that leave other operators in nz, will they be allowed to operate?? Will Tabcorp try to be the exclusive operator in nz, which again punters would be held to ransom by aus??? Tabcorp was behind failed Sunbets, piegate helped that to fail. I agree we should team up with aus operator, but we still need nz control. This could kill us in the long term.

Right, Ive backed all 4 ew fixed odds. Ive never had a bet at Del Mar, dont even know where it is?. Crownbet has fixed odds as follows. R5-5 $23 R6-4 $19 R8-7 $14 R9-2 $6-50 I wont be watching any, as its fathers day, which is treated like mothers day, no sports or trackside!! Luckily still have device,

Yep, i agree Jess. It was aimed at those $600 a head gobblers. The ones affected are the small breeders/ trainers/ owners. These are the ones that should be helped, but instead they are getting bent over and given one

Looks like the only ones happy are the breeders, i suppose they are the only ones with a spare $600 laying around for a chop n veg! For me, the breeders are getting looked after, but for the trainers, especially the smaller types, they are getting the shit kicked out of them. How are they getting helped, by closing half the tracks, WTF. How many owners love their horses racing in their little home towns -GONE. How many owners love seeing their horses train at local track-GONE How many owners are involved in their local small clubs- GONE How many involved in each club work hard to organise events, crowds for race days. Those at this club level i feel sorry for. Comes a time, where trainers need to strike. This time, they will have the support of most owners & puntes. Stuff the suits and breeders! STRIKE STRIKE STRIKE

Wow, hands down off 40m ?

Good post yankiwi

Thought the same.

What about the pokies???

Von, I have taken your advice. I usually bring out sun umbrella to place over outdoor table, but i have postponed date and will keep gumboots handy.

Thanks hess, i feel better already. Although i do feel sorry for that poor girl having to pick them all !

Yay, first day of spring, with some great racing in nz & aus. Pity that messara report on most of our minds rather than racing. Love spring?

Hear Hear. Lets start some petitions

Good work Curious, i like the fighting Erin Brockovich types, lets all get ready to rumble!

Well, good nite punting, but one of those nights that i should have made more, i know, thats a famous punters quote that we all use? Awaytocollect galloped at start, that put paid to my big collects, even if it placed it would be good. But horse will keep, made up plenty, horse owes me nothing. Over and out.

Good to see those connected to the Gore club putting uo the fight!

Wow, Mind you i did drink a bit in the 80s, ? only ever remember harness at westport

I did mate, mentioned you in Addington tips thread. Only small each way bet, but got a few small multi bets running thru most races addington. Either be a good night, or me saying why didnt i just back it more ew.

Mmmm,

But thats what people expect from the coast, only time i go to the races with gumboots in the car. Thats why trainers go to the coast, hoping for a bog track to suit their nag. This report does make me laugh a bit, every sat on trackside we are shown aus racing from coast like tracks? How come they are still going?

Drizzling in chch today. Awaytocullect r4. Course stats terrible, but begins well, distance suits who loves grass/ wet. Will be there. Billie Jean r2. Have followed it all starts, think richie picked it out after good trial form. One more chance for me frim good draw. Three ideas R5 Might get good run behind fav, due to win. The Fixer R6, Should win again. Thats my 4 for the night

Dead right, cant say hoki worse than kumara. A mate reminded me recently, that Kumara is the only racecourse that he had attended, and saw a rabbit and possum on the same day. Gotta go to the local zoo if your in town to see that.

True, But with weak nth island fields, he will pay his way