Doomed Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 The Marlborough Cup at Riccarton tomorrow must be just about the best justification ever for leaving noms open. 6 noms originally, which was very disappointing for a $70,000 race, then suddenly a very decent looking field of 11 after leaving noms open. And the extras mostly very promising types retuning from Trentham. By contrast, 6 noms for an open class race at Trentham with no extras forthcoming after leaving noms open, and now down to only 5 starters. You do wonder how long they can continue with 5 horse $50,000 races in the CD. There is obviously a dates and programming problem in that region. Also a dates and programming problem in the SI of course with the 2yo race scrapped, but that is a story for another day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy connolly Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 You'd think NZTR would do something about the lack of horse numbers and dwindling participation here. Why can't NZTR log into Gavel House, buy approx 100 reasonably priced horses on a per anum basis and syndicate them? When the likes of Ellis, Bosma et al turn their backs on the game it will be too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 3 hours ago, Doomed said: Also a dates and programming problem in the SI of course with the 2yo race scrapped, but that is a story for another day. Interestingly that's a problem in OZ Metro as well. Seems more trainers are taking their time with young horses and aiming for the second half of the season. Which will have a flow on effect to next Spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 1 hour ago, billy connolly said: You'd think NZTR would do something about the lack of horse numbers and dwindling participation here. Why can't NZTR log into Gavel House, buy approx 100 reasonably priced horses on a per anum basis and syndicate them? When the likes of Ellis, Bosma et al turn their backs on the game it will be too late. There is a shyte load of horses looking for a home out of Singapore and Macau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 4 hours ago, billy connolly said: You'd think NZTR would do something about the lack of horse numbers and dwindling participation here. Why can't NZTR log into Gavel House, buy approx 100 reasonably priced horses on a per anum basis and syndicate them? When the likes of Ellis, Bosma et al turn their backs on the game it will be too late. What so buy DE & Bosma flops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 6 hours ago, Doomed said: The Marlborough Cup at Riccarton tomorrow must be just about the best justification ever for leaving noms open. 6 noms originally, which was very disappointing for a $70,000 race, then suddenly a very decent looking field of 11 after leaving noms open. And the extras mostly very promising types retuning from Trentham. By contrast, 6 noms for an open class race at Trentham with no extras forthcoming after leaving noms open, and now down to only 5 starters. You do wonder how long they can continue with 5 horse $50,000 races in the CD. There is obviously a dates and programming problem in that region. Also a dates and programming problem in the SI of course with the 2yo race scrapped, but that is a story for another day. The Open at Trentham clearly hit by the KM meeting tbf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 20 minutes ago, Huey said: What so buy DE & Bosma flops? What are you saying? If they are no good there then they are definitely no good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 15 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: What are you saying? If they are no good there then they are definitely no good? Are you saying they put the good ones on there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 6 minutes ago, Huey said: Are you saying they put the good ones on there? No but some horses don't fit into a big stables process. Doesn't mean that in the right environment they won't be OK. At the very least you know they have been well educated. In the Harness world some boutique trainers specialise in picking up others cast off's and do OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Just read an article on a aussie horse bought from singleton stable for 6k back racing after long break, be interesting to see how it goes, bargins out there for sure, I think its a good thing for some to get a second chance, and a few do very well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 And thus sold at market value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 19 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: At the very least you know they have been well educated. Haha ... yeah right! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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