Champions Day NZ seems to be a moving feast!

[curious]

What I'm curious about here is where it leaves the slot holders. If a slot holder has their chosen horse scratched, does that mean they have to take a horse to fill that slot determined by NZTR and on terms set by NZTR? That wasn't the deal under which they bought the slot was it?

[curious]

Within these criteria, it is then entirely up to the Slot Holder on which horse they select for their slot. Horses can be trained in any location (including internationally) and it will be the responsibility of the Slot Holder/connections of the horse to arrange transportation for the race.

So they surely do not have to take a horse nominated for this race, nor run a horse at all in their slot in the event of a scratching?

[Freda]

1 hour ago, curious said:

Within these criteria, it is then entirely up to the Slot Holder on which horse they select for their slot. Horses can be trained in any location (including internationally) and it will be the responsibility of the Slot Holder/connections of the horse to arrange transportation for the race.

So they surely do not have to take a horse nominated for this race, nor run a horse at all in their slot in the event of a scratching?

That's how I understand it also.

[Gammalite]

Sounds an excellent day out.

The Everest is a roaring success , and yes if a horse is to be scratched for some reason it does complicate things.

But everyone wants to start , and what a great bit of publicity for racing. Also connections are made between slot holders and the horse people involved. There could be the odd one that goes sour , but they'll just have to man up and move on.

Past 3 years NZ harness has introduced 4 slot races ( using the new Addington November one's (the Velocity and Ascent)  as a lead up to the Derby (s) (for trotters and pacers divisions) so you end up with 4 great races full of the best talent (attracted by the money somewhat) but what's wrong with that ?

The Gallopers ( and racing folk ) can have a great day out seeing the best (most of the best that aren't sooking) and earn a great Prize and a lot of it paid for by the participants . A good thing too. Put their money where their mouth is lol. and it makes for bigger prizes like the Everest in Sydney. Career and magic moments achieved by some horses and slot holders. The jockeys have plenty of moments so don't care so much about their fortune 🤣. should of done it for NZ based jockeys only though.