curious Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 http://i1.cmail20.com/ei/y/3E/323/652/060127/csfinal/CorporateEmail-banner-9900000000079e3c.png RACE Trentham Track Update Following the 27 January partial abandonment at RACE Trentham when horses slipped on an area of unirrigated ground wide on the track, the venue's irrigation system was reviewed and additional steps were taken to produce wider coverage on the outside of the home turn. Following the solution being implemented, it has been extensively utilised to irrigate the area of concern wide on the course proper. The irrigation, combined with recent verti-drain use has resulted in more consistency between the inside and outside areas of the track. Representatives from the Racing Integrity Board, RACE Inc. and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing inspected the racing surface on Monday 4 March, with core samples, drone photo comparisons and a track gallop used to test the surface ahead of the 9 March race meeting. Post-inspection, all parties were confident with the consistency and safety at RACE Trentham. As such, Wellington Racing Club's meeting at Trentham will take place this Saturday, as scheduled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Representatives from the RIB, RACE Inc. and NZTR inspected RACE Trentham on Monday 4 March. No images? Click here RACE Trentham Track Update Following the 27 January partial abandonment at RACE Trentham when horses slipped on an area of unirrigated ground wide on the track, the venue's irrigation system was reviewed and additional steps were taken to produce wider coverage on the outside of the home turn. Following the solution being implemented, it has been extensively utilised to irrigate the area of concern wide on the course proper. The irrigation, combined with recent verti-drain use has resulted in more consistency between the inside and outside areas of the track. Representatives from the Racing Integrity Board, RACE Inc. and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing inspected the racing surface on Monday 4 March, with core samples, drone photo comparisons and a track gallop used to test the surface ahead of the 9 March race meeting. Post-inspection, all parties were confident with the consistency and safety at RACE Trentham. As such, Wellington Racing Club's meeting at Trentham will take place this Saturday, as scheduled. Darin Balcombe Chief Operating Officer New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Tim Lambert Head of Tracks & Infrastructure New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy connolly Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 The usual NZTR paper shufflers dictating the same useless information post the event. From my distant observations that Trentham track in January was far from a standard required of a premier meeting and an indictment on those involved, including management, stewards and NZTR. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 Decent money but there won't be a full field there. 8 noms in the open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 4 hours ago, billy connolly said: The usual NZTR paper shufflers dictating the same useless information post the event. From my distant observations that Trentham track in January was far from a standard required of a premier meeting and an indictment on those involved, including management, stewards and NZTR. It wasn't much better early December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 So, there are processes and protocols in place when a race meeting is abandoned. What a waste of time having these when they are ignored. There seems to be more abandoned meetings than ever. Those systems don't appear to be working. Therefore, with such failings how are jobs being kept? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 8 hours ago, curious said: Decent money but there won't be a full field there. 8 noms in the open. 5 in the 3yo and 6 in the stayers maiden. Why on earth do Trentham keep running stayers maidens on feature racedays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 1 minute ago, Doomed said: 5 in the 3yo and 6 in the stayers maiden. Why on earth do Trentham keep running stayers maidens on feature racedays? And they appear to be happy to eliminate and ballot heaps of horses at Gore, 25 and 23 noms in a couple of races with no indication they intend to split either field. I do feel we don't allocate our stakes money in the most efficient fashion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 7 hours ago, Doomed said: And they appear to be happy to eliminate and ballot heaps of horses at Gore, 25 and 23 noms in a couple of races with no indication they intend to split either field. I do feel we don't allocate our stakes money in the most efficient fashion. That's a very courteous way of pointing out that programming country-wide is a train wreck. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 1 hour ago, Freda said: That's a very courteous way of pointing out that programming country-wide is a train wreck. Sorry, didn't mean to be courteous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 13 hours ago, Doomed said: And they appear to be happy to eliminate and ballot heaps of horses at Gore, 25 and 23 noms in a couple of races with no indication they intend to split either field. I do feel we don't allocate our stakes money in the most efficient fashion. They have no respect for the Grassroots , that should have become very apparent by now in all 3 codes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 15 hours ago, Special Agent said: There seems to be more abandoned meetings than ever. Those systems don't appear to be working. Therefore, with such failings how are jobs being kept? It could happen to every other racemeeting in the country and no one would call them out. I've said it over and over again , the greed from the top has stopped any real development and progress in the sport. We should be utlising every single racecourse available in this country with the exception of the AWT white elephants ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 10 hours ago, Huey said: They have no respect for the Grassroots , that should have become very apparent by now in all 3 codes. They do not and will not listen to common sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 11 hours ago, Special Agent said: They do not and will not listen to common sense. Agree, agendas are usually behind that type of behaviour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Maybe the buck stopped with the Chairman. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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