NZ not the only Racing Jurisdiction that gets their Turf Tracks wrong....

[Chief Stipe]

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has recommended a delay to the start of the racing season at Turf Paradise due to concerns about the safety of the track surface.

A HISA statement released Thursday evening read,

“Based on recent reports and assessments from racetrack surface experts, concerns raised by on-site racing participants, and first-hand observations of HISA staff, HISA is not confident that the main track racing surface at Turf Paradise is ready for racing to begin as currently scheduled this Saturday. Therefore, out of concerns for the safety of horses and riders, HISA has communicated a recommendation to Turf Paradise and the Arizona Department of Gaming to delay the start of the upcoming meet and cease all training and racing activities on the main track racing surface until such time as adequate adjustments and preparations have been made and the track has been retested to verify conformance with industry standards. HISA will continue to monitor the situation and may initiate an enforcement action if necessary.”

[Special Agent]

I wonder what is happening at Trentham. Early afternoon inspection must have happened.  Northern trainers travelling to the meeting won't want to arrive to be told to turn around and go home.

[Chief Stipe]

1 hour ago, Special Agent said:

I wonder what is happening at Trentham. Early afternoon inspection must have happened.  Northern trainers travelling to the meeting won't want to arrive to be told to turn around and go home.

Good point.  What was the point of the inspection if you don't tell the stakeholders what the outcome was?  I'm really starting to get pissed off with the whole setup of NZ Racing.  I encouraged some friends to invest based on the increased Stakes and I find I'm apologising for it.

[curious]

Meeting News

Trentham Track Inspection - Friday Update

 

The Trentham track was inspected early Friday Afternoon by the regional track advisor, the track manager and the RIB. The track is currently a Heavy 10 and in safe state to race on. 

 

Overnight rain is predicted and a further inspection will take place at 6:30am Saturday. 

[curious]

5 hours ago, Chief Stipe said:

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has recommended a delay to the start of the racing season at Turf Paradise due to concerns about the safety of the track surface.

A HISA statement released Thursday evening read,

“Based on recent reports and assessments from racetrack surface experts, concerns raised by on-site racing participants, and first-hand observations of HISA staff, HISA is not confident that the main track racing surface at Turf Paradise is ready for racing to begin as currently scheduled this Saturday. Therefore, out of concerns for the safety of horses and riders, HISA has communicated a recommendation to Turf Paradise and the Arizona Department of Gaming to delay the start of the upcoming meet and cease all training and racing activities on the main track racing surface until such time as adequate adjustments and preparations have been made and the track has been retested to verify conformance with industry standards. HISA will continue to monitor the situation and may initiate an enforcement action if necessary.”

Except the main track referred to which the concern is about is not turf as the head post suggests.

Edited November 1, 2024 by curious

[Chief Stipe]

6 minutes ago, curious said:

Except the main track referred to which the concern is about is not turf as the head post suggests.

Oh is it Synthetic per chance?

[Special Agent]

3 hours ago, Chief Stipe said:

Good point.  What was the point of the inspection if you don't tell the stakeholders what the outcome was?  I'm really starting to get pissed off with the whole setup of NZ Racing.  I encouraged some friends to invest based on the increased Stakes and I find I'm apologising for it.

Every day and every statement gets more stupid.  Very, very frustrating.

[curious]

36 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said:

Oh is it Synthetic per chance?

Nope.

Track Specifications
 

Main Track: One mile oval with 6 ½ and 1 ¼ chutes Homestretch: 90 feet wide Backstretch: 85 feet wide 5% banking on turns 6” Sandy Loam Cushion 8” compacted 10” clay base