mikeynz Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 Back to new years eve it seems it might be a one off race, will it get much support, no other build up races, maybe southerners will go to invers and bypass Auckland completely and it New Years eve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted 13 hours ago Author Share Posted 13 hours ago Looking like Invercargill is preferred over Auckland at this stage, bearing in mind Omakau race a $40000 free for all on January 2, may be that HRNZ have got this wrong, time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatchcock Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago Stupid, stupid move. But ATC wanted it so badly...be careful what you wish for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago On 11/1/2024 at 9:17 AM, mikeynz said: Back to new years eve it seems it might be a one off race, will it get much support, no other build up races, maybe southerners will go to invers and bypass Auckland completely and it New Years eve. One of the greatest races on the yearly Calender. reduced to a mere $100k for the winner.?? just silly when you look at the Champions that have won it. and everyone grizzles Auckland gets to much funding. Doesn't look like it for their Flagship lol. 😅. should be worth 500k . The Aussie came and conquered last year. Maybe New Years Eve date can Stop that happening.? Do yourself a treat Mikey and look at the Brilliant driving display on 31st December 2020 that defeated the star horse COPY THAT. One of the Best races I've ever seen on the planet (top 10) Maurice McKendry feeling the heat in that one as the Copy That driver. what a treat for the Auckland Racegoers !! they should do New Years Eve every Year and have a party after. 🕺🍻 Anyway the Great race again saw the downfall of Copy That (the Double NZ Cup winner) April 21st 2023 to a famous Quinella again. Another fabulously Crafted race , with Blair getting out driven this time . The AUCKLAND Cup should be a Highlight Race of the year. for 'Open class' after the NZ Cup and FFA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago 2 minutes ago, Gammalite said: Do yourself a treat Mikey and look at the Brilliant driving display on 31st December 2020 that defeated the star horse COPY THAT. One of the Best races I've ever seen on the planet Here it is Mikey . i'll put it here as it is just stunning. A NEW YEARS Eve to remember . Some of the Alltime best of NZ Harness racing. Amazing Stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted 1 hour ago Author Share Posted 1 hour ago Gamma the issue isn't about the Auckland Cup, the issue is is this the right move to go Dec 31, there is a $100000 Free for all on Dec 20 for Pacers and Trotters, same days as Invercargill then theirs New Years Eve, question is will southerners go, especially any trotters if Just Believes there, bearing in mind again there are FFA races for both pacers and trotters on Jan 2, at Omakau Auckland have been the ones messing around with their Cup days, Invercargills day is perfect timing for them, finally they have a Cup Day that's fits perfectly. As for the crowd at Alexandra Park partying after the races for New Years Eve, probably most ain't bothered if it's Auckland Cup or Franklin Cup day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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