TAB For Ever Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Kumara looks to be turning on another successful meeting . And the fun will start on -line comparing their crowd at their iconic day with that of Trentham today [ It should be doing better ,yes] and Ellerslie tomorrow. Kumara deserve kudos and the NZTR is to be congratulated for keeping their date and ensuring that it retains its place in NZ racing. Kumara is a tiny place so they have to market and promote their day in the sun. They incorporate the big city thinking with small town charm, Fashion in the Fields , eyecandy and the latest fashion , this year adding two categories ,best head-piece and best local entrant to ensure some bitch from the big smoke don't turn up and scope the prize ! Then there are the hospitality options ,most sold out ,rental of gazebos and marquees ,and you can actually book a camp site to stay overnight. Of course Kumara [population 285] not well endowed with hotels etc ,but you can helicopter in and home plus free buses from Greymouth and Hokitika. Of course folk can BYO booze and food so to appease liquor authority they rope off an area where booze sold to keep it away from the Chlldrens play area. Theres plenty more including a 'Big Screen' which enhances the race experience greatly. They have been advertising this day for months and there is a Gate charge $20 walk-up ,$15 on-line. Kumara work hard at keeping their raceday current and memorable. They have had their 'issues' over the years with the track and the Liquor Authority but seem to work well to stay relevant ! Well done Kumara ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB2.0 Posted 27 minutes ago Share Posted 27 minutes ago To be fair, if a course as small as Kumara didn't look busy, there would be only 10 people there. However, the small property makes for a good atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted 12 minutes ago Share Posted 12 minutes ago 14 minutes ago, SLB2.0 said: To be fair, if a course as small as Kumara didn't look busy, there would be only 10 people there. However, the small property makes for a good atmosphere. 10,000 people don't hurt either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB2.0 Posted 4 minutes ago Share Posted 4 minutes ago Great turnout How many meetings per year? 1 or 2, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted 2 minutes ago Share Posted 2 minutes ago 1 minute ago, SLB2.0 said: Great turnout How many meetings per year? 1 or 2, right? Just the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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