Brodie Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I have wondered in previous years why on Good Friday, Australia has race meetings, when NZ doesnt? There are 3 night meetings plus one day harness meeting on today, Good Friday! Now I am not necessarily suggesting that we need a harness meeting, just questioning why we dont? Most things are closed in NZ today so it would be good to have a local meeting but I doubt it will happen in the future! Just appears that maybe the Ozzies have more of a culture of making things happen than what NZ does? Not convinced that most nowadays think that Easter is anything other than a couple of days of Public Holidays ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatchcock Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 It's in the Racing Act. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, Spatchcock said: It's in the Racing Act. Maybe time to look at whether it is still appropriate? I see they are playing women cricket in Wellington at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyril Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 10 minutes ago, Brodie said: Maybe time to look at whether it is still appropriate? I see they are playing women cricket in Wellington at the moment! The choices for live sport are becoming very limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 9 minutes ago, Brodie said: Maybe time to look at whether it is still appropriate? I see they are playing women cricket in Wellington at the moment! Looks like our lot are gunna lose again. And yoh can bet on that, online. Do we need racing everyday ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 1 minute ago, Cyril said: The choices for live sport are becoming very limited. In what way ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 48 minutes ago, mikeynz said: Looks like our lot are gunna lose again. And yoh can bet on that, online. Do we need racing everyday ? How is the NZ Racing Industry going to pay its bills if it has no stock on the shelves? Although the plan is to sell overseas product and take a smaller margin while automating everything. You'll probably find that the Trackside studio commentary is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 47 minutes ago, mikeynz said: Looks like our lot are gunna lose again. And yoh can bet on that, online. Do we need racing everyday ? No, especially not the dogs! Ozzie obviously hasnt got the same requirement in their racing act that they can not race on Good Friday! Why are they racing during the day at Addington? Surely be more on course and better turnover at night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Brodie said: No, especially not the dogs! Ozzie obviously hasnt got the same requirement in their racing act that they can not race on Good Friday! Why are they racing during the day at Addington? Surely be more on course and better turnover at night? I guess if they close-up greyhound racing that would change things, we could easily basically have 5 days a week.only, no need for trackside presenters 7 days a week. As for Addington was once 2nd best day of the year at Easter, being a day meet and on trackside 2 will be pushed nto background, add in the fact their are other sport/ attractions, if not at night then maybe race Easter Monday instead, just a thought, maybe Motukarara race Saturday instead or just have a holiday instead. Do we need racing everyday, we'll Easter is 2 days off, it's not the end of the world. No real reason even if greyhounds keep going could easily still race 5 days a week, it must cost a lot to send a tv crew to cover some of these meetings which produce small turnovers. Sky are cutting back, maybe Trackside would be more profitable not sending a tv crew for some of these meetings. Edited March 29 by mikeynz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 (edited) I think its only in 4 states in australia.victoria,western australia,tasmania and act.Victoria only started racing on good friday a couple of years ago. I think they make some of those meetings about raising funds for charities, to give it the appearance of being more socially acceptable. gammalite would know. I don't think queensland allow it. Edited March 29 by the galah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 (edited) 23 hours ago, mikeynz said: Do we need racing everyday ? Certainly in the cooler months with the paucity of available flies Edited March 29 by Rangatira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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