Huey Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Can someone help me understand why a racing club would want to have a slot for this race , apart from the obvious winning $$$$s? Hiring a Form Analyst to come up with the obvious seems a bit extreme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 6 minutes ago, Huey said: Can someone help me understand why a racing club would want to have a slot for this race , apart from the obvious winning $$$$s? Hiring a Form Analyst to come up with the obvious seems a bit extreme? Which Club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted September 23 Author Share Posted September 23 3 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Which Club? Watching Weigh in both Waikato and Auckland have a slot if I'm understanding how this race works correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 I'll be an outlier here , but that would have to be one of the most over the top trophies I have ever seen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 NZTR is preparing to unveil a uniquely crafted trophy, named Te Puhoro. No images? Click here Introducing Te Puhoro: The New NZB Kiwi Trophy New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has unveiled a uniquely crafted trophy, named Te Puhoro, to mark a significant milestone in the journey towards the inaugural running of the Southern Hemisphere’s richest three-year-old horse race – the NZB Kiwi. The governing body has commissioned a piece by renowned carver Deane Moreton of Moko Pounamu in Ōtautahi Christchurch, featuring a special design incorporating Māori imagery. The trophy will be awarded to the winner of the NZB Kiwi - a race sponsored by Thoroughbred auction house New Zealand Bloodstock, held on 8 March 2025 at Ellerslie Racecourse. Designed and crafted by Christchurch-based company Frontal Lobe, the contemporary Te Puhoro features a split Koru pattern symbolising swiftness, speed, and agility. In Māori culture, this design can also represent a storm or something tempestuous, mirroring the fiery temperament of a stallion. A standout feature of Te Puhoro is the pounamu stone, carved in the silhouette of Aotearoa, New Zealand. The Hāpopo variety of pounamu is found near Big Bay in South Westland and sourced by expert carver Deane Moreton. Reflecting on Te Puhoro, Moreton said “This has been a rewarding project, allowing us to highlight the unique qualities of the pounamu we selected and showcase it alongside other native materials incorporated in this impressive trophy.” “The multi-layered effect is striking and represents whakapapa, the Māori word for ancestry and bloodline, which is of immense importance and a source of mana for Māori,” he said. NZTR Chairman Russell Warwick expressed his excitement about Te Puhoro on behalf of New Zealand’s Thoroughbred racing code. “This trophy will celebrate the best of our world-class breeding and racing industry, featuring a lineup of premier three-year-olds conceived, born, or sold in New Zealand,” Warwick said. “It has been an honour to work alongside Deane Moreton, who sourced and carved the magnificent pounamu, and the team at Frontal Lobe, who brought the design to life. “We also received strong support from acclaimed writer and poet Ben Brown, who guided us through the process, helping us name the special piece, as well as Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei who blessed Te Puhoro in an intimate ceremony for Slot Holders and partners of the NZB Kiwi.” Warwick also highlighted the significance of Te Puhoro as part of a broader initiative to enhance New Zealand’s Thoroughbred racing scene. “We are thrilled to unveil this uniquely stunning piece for the sport of Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand. This is just one part of a series of new initiatives aimed at elevating the country’s first-ever Thoroughbred slot race,” he added. NZTR has announced the highly anticipated slot race will take place on Champions Day during the revamped Thoroughbred racing Summer Carnival. The Southern Hemisphere’s richest three-year-old race, the NZB Kiwi, will be held on 8 March 2025, with New Zealand’s premier three-year-olds competing over 1500m at Ellerslie Racecourse in Auckland. Watch the creation of Te Puhoro below. NZB Kiwi New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Contact: Emma Thompson emma.thompson@nztr.co.nz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 55 minutes ago, Huey said: Watching Weigh in both Waikato and Auckland have a slot if I'm understanding how this race works correctly? Isn't their participation subsidised? That is they are not paying the full amount that other "investors" are paying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said: Isn't their participation subsidised? That is they are not paying the full amount that other "investors" are paying? Makes sense then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Well, you can laugh at me - and probably will - but I think its quite beautiful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 11 minutes ago, Freda said: Well, you can laugh at me - and probably will - but I think its quite beautiful. Agree. Cool vid too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 4 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Isn't their participation subsidised? That is they are not paying the full amount that other "investors" are paying? Yes. They got their slots free. Didn't have to pay any auction premium. That's the 4 clubs hosting bonus eligible races. The CJC, ATR, WTR and RACE. NZTR also have a slot on a similar basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 15 hours ago, Freda said: Well, you can laugh at me - and probably will - but I think its quite beautiful. Beauty in the eye of the beholder as always , looks an utter mess to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 15 hours ago, curious said: Yes. They got their slots free. Didn't have to pay any auction premium. That's the 4 clubs hosting bonus eligible races. The CJC, ATR, WTR and RACE. NZTR also have a slot on a similar basis. Wow !. very interesting & clever what Wexford are doing buying a slot effectively for their owners . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 10 minutes ago, Huey said: Beauty in the eye of the beholder as always , looks an utter mess to me. Saw it close up. Looks bloody heavy and you wouldn't want to hold it above your head in triumph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 8 minutes ago, Huey said: Wow !. very interesting & clever what Wexford are doing buying a slot effectively for their owners . Is that sarcasm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said: Is that sarcasm? No, I think its an example of using your initiative . Effectively giving owners in their horses a chance of being involved in that race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said: Saw it close up. Looks bloody heavy and you wouldn't want to hold it above your head in triumph. It's the first thing I would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 7 minutes ago, Huey said: It's the first thing I would do. Obviously stronger than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 51 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Obviously stronger than me. Doubt that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted 8 hours ago Author Share Posted 8 hours ago Imagine if Trackside put half the coverage and effort into some local racing build up that they have in the Everest, I'm picking we will see this sort of overhype only on the NZB Kiwi here. I'm already sick of hearing about this race. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted 7 hours ago Share Posted 7 hours ago 23 minutes ago, Huey said: Imagine if Trackside put half the coverage and effort into some local racing build up that they have in the Everest, I'm picking we will see this sort of overhype only on the NZB Kiwi here. I'm already sick of hearing about this race. I agree totally. I was watching something on tvnz+ last night and that everest advert popped up every few minutes. Must be costing a fortune. I must admit, I have virtually zero interest in the race. Its just an overhyped novelty event. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Fish Posted 7 hours ago Share Posted 7 hours ago 12 minutes ago, Doomed said: I have virtually zero interest in the race. Its just an overhyped novelty event wow, completely opposite for me~ can't wait for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted 21 minutes ago Share Posted 21 minutes ago 7 hours ago, Murray Fish said: wow, completely opposite for me~ can't wait for it Each to their own. I much prefer staying races myself, so my highlight for the day will be the Caulfield Cup. And I do tend to switch off totally when something is overhyped. Still, it obviously works for them, and I don't imagine I am their target market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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