Newmarket Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I love the small trainer trying to burgle a win against the big stables…. but hell Kevs lining up his 2 horses mostly in the same race with terrible results. Give it up Kev, try and lease another one… good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, Newmarket said: I love the small trainer trying to burgle a win against the big stables…. but hell Kevs lining up his 2 horses mostly in the same race with terrible results. Give it up Kev, try and lease another one… good luck Might be smarter trying his luck at Manawatu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 2 hours ago, mikeynz said: Might be smarter trying his luck at Manawatu. Too true, send them up with House, he needs a few more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) 8 hours ago, mikeynz said: Might be smarter trying his luck at Manawatu. would that melando chief get around manawatu? Having said that,maybe the grass at otaki or wairarapa,but its silly if anyone thinks you can just turn up to m,anawatu and win. I think melando chief and buddy reign not going good enough to win there.. having said all that,if the trianer is enjoying taking his horses to the races,then thats what he should be doing. Pointless newmarket telling the trainer he shouldn't be doing something ,that he may actually be enjoying doing. Edited February 15 by the galah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, the galah said: would that melando chief get around manawatu? Having said that,maybe the grass at otaki or wairarapa,but its silly if anyone thinks you can just turn up to m,anawatu and win. I think melando chief and buddy reign not going good enough to win there.. having said all that,if the trianer is enjoying taking his horses to the races,then thats what he should be doing. Pointless newmarket telling the trainer he shouldn't be doing something ,that he may actually be enjoying doing. Smaller fields in Palmy and probably no harder to get there but therein lies another issue with the handicapping, getting same penalty as if winning 15 horse race at the Mot but that's another issue for another day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, the galah said: would that melando chief get around manawatu? Having said that,maybe the grass at otaki or wairarapa,but its silly if anyone thinks you can just turn up to m,anawatu and win. I think melando chief and buddy reign not going good enough to win there.. having said all that,if the trianer is enjoying taking his horses to the races,then thats what he should be doing. Pointless newmarket telling the trainer he shouldn't be doing something ,that he may actually be enjoying doing. Yes, it’s his choice to race…. but comes a time when you have to sit back and ask what are you doing. It’s not like they could improve, both so badly out of form it’s crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) 1 hour ago, Newmarket said: Yes, it’s his choice to race…. but comes a time when you have to sit back and ask what are you doing. It’s not like they could improve, both so badly out of form it’s crazy you touch on a point i've discussed previously. Reality is,trainers like thats participation is taken for granted. If we are to judge by actions,its seems very few,including the hierarchy at hrnz could care less whether they turn up with their horses at the races or not. Heck,we are even discussing a topic where you've stated they shouldn't be turning up at the races with their horses. And guess what,people like that always do eventually just disappear.People do tire if losing is to be their only outcome. you know i started a topic a couple of years ago on here,pointing out how the likes of steve lock or paul andrews were taken for granted. i said if they wanted people like that to continue participating,bringing their horses to the races and making up the numbers in areas like southland, where they have ever declining starter numbers,they should at least try and encourage their continued participation. Simple really,just programme races where their horses may have a chance.. for example,all they had to do was programme a race whereby it could be for non winners,or 1 win horses who have not won in say 2 years or whatever. It was unlikely they would have won anyway,but just communicating with them and telling them they were appreciated would have bought a lot of goodwill. I remember giving the example of a 6 horse non win race in southland ,where they could have put one of the andrews trained horses in,instead of making it run in the r35 grade against horses who had won sevreal races. My point was paul andrews started his 3 horses 150 times in 2021.Thats 150 drivers fees for his drivers. thats extra turnover fot the club. steve lock 135 times the following year. Compare that to say the purdon barn who started their multitude of horses 235 times last year. people can go on about mediocre quality horses making up mediocre fields,but they do add value to the product,before they disappear,even if they aren't appreciated. Edited February 15 by the galah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowornever Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I reckon House could get Buddy Reign to win one pretty quickly at Manawatu. His gate speed would take him a long way and House has won with much worse horses than him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Well, The 2 went around again with no chance… Must be a record that a trainer starts 2 horses paying $201 & $301…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Buddy Reign, second yesterday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 2 hours ago, mikeynz said: Buddy Reign, second yesterday. Ha, thought someone would comment. Had perfect trip, others had crap runs. At least it will pay for feed for a month…. Good luck Kev, but wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 Well it got a win🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Had been going a little better recently, so with these weak fields popped out of one one and just got up on a wet track….. get them both to Mickey Mouse…. be open class by Xmas 🫣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 3 hours ago, Newmarket said: Well it got a win🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Had been going a little better recently, so with these weak fields popped out of one one and just got up on a wet track….. get them both to Mickey Mouse…. be open class by Xmas 🫣 Every dog has its day, even the Clark barn scored a win with big al.not sure when their last winner was, but good on them both, one for the battlers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleface adios Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Way to go buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 13 hours ago, paleface adios said: Way to go buddy Been around for ages, probably saw Princess race. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleface adios Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 3 hours ago, Rangatira said: Been around for ages, probably saw Princess race. All this rain around Doyleston you be going holly reign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 47 minutes ago, paleface adios said: All this rain around Doyleston you be going holly reign Waterwalker day today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westview Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 On 15/02/2025 at 10:18 PM, the galah said: you touch on a point i've discussed previously. Reality is,trainers like thats participation is taken for granted. If we are to judge by actions,its seems very few,including the hierarchy at hrnz could care less whether they turn up with their horses at the races or not. Heck,we are even discussing a topic where you've stated they shouldn't be turning up at the races with their horses. And guess what,people like that always do eventually just disappear.People do tire if losing is to be their only outcome. you know i started a topic a couple of years ago on here,pointing out how the likes of steve lock or paul andrews were taken for granted. i said if they wanted people like that to continue participating,bringing their horses to the races and making up the numbers in areas like southland, where they have ever declining starter numbers,they should at least try and encourage their continued participation. Simple really,just programme races where their horses may have a chance.. for example,all they had to do was programme a race whereby it could be for non winners,or 1 win horses who have not won in say 2 years or whatever. It was unlikely they would have won anyway,but just communicating with them and telling them they were appreciated would have bought a lot of goodwill. I remember giving the example of a 6 horse non win race in southland ,where they could have put one of the andrews trained horses in,instead of making it run in the r35 grade against horses who had won sevreal races. My point was paul andrews started his 3 horses 150 times in 2021.Thats 150 drivers fees for his drivers. thats extra turnover fot the club. steve lock 135 times the following year. Compare that to say the purdon barn who started their multitude of horses 235 times last year. people can go on about mediocre quality horses making up mediocre fields,but they do add value to the product,before they disappear,even if they aren't appreciated. On the money galah, any of you guys actually talked to Kevin or the Clark family? . Go and watch my interviews and feel the passion they have for the game. Unfortunately we are losing the people who are the backbone of our industry one positive is HRNZ are starting to recognize some of them even if it's Mike Love putting my interviews on paper with no recognition of his source. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 8 hours ago, Westview said: On the money galah, any of you guys actually talked to Kevin or the Clark family? . Go and watch my interviews and feel the passion they have for the game. Unfortunately we are losing the people who are the backbone of our industry one positive is HRNZ are starting to recognize some of them even if it's Mike Love putting my interviews on paper with no recognition of his source. Unfortunately i'm still able to only view the last 3 stories on your website. I got to see the robertsons,hannah and barron stories. all great clips capturing the moment and providing content that is relateable to the very people the industry should be focussing on trying to retain,but instead are prioritising as the bottom of the pile. as i've expressed before,your videos/stories should appear on the hrnz website. Its an indictment on the thinking of those that run harness racing,that they don't see the value in having your videos available for viewing on their website. but you've been doing your thing for some time now and like the people you interviewed on thursday,they appear to take your significant contribution for granted as well.Its a real head scratcher . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 15 minutes ago, the galah said: Unfortunately i'm still able to only view the last 3 stories on your website. I got to see the robertsons,hannah and barron stories. all great clips capturing the moment and providing content that is relateable to the very people the industry should be focussing on trying to retain,but instead are prioritising as the bottom of the pile. as i've expressed before,your videos/stories should appear on the hrnz website. Its an indictment on the thinking of those that run harness racing,that they don't see the value in having your videos available for viewing on their website. but you've been doing your thing for some time now and like the people you interviewed on thursday,they appear to take your significant contribution for granted as well.Its a real head scratcher . Nigel/ Unhinged puts in large amounts of totally financially unpaid time trying to promote and give insight into harness racing! He clearly wants to promote racing, but I agree he is taken for granted by Too many. His wife Brenda also spends many hours as well on admin for syndicate horses and hospitality time at Addington. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 24 minutes ago, Brodie said: Nigel/ Unhinged puts in large amounts of totally financially unpaid time trying to promote and give insight into harness racing! He clearly wants to promote racing, but I agree he is taken for granted by Too many. His wife Brenda also spends many hours as well on admin for syndicate horses and hospitality time at Addington. Nigel and Family got a nice reward with BOUNCE n BEYOND winning a Golden Gait for them in December. He resumes tonight for first start since that win, so with you mentioning the dedicated man Nigel , might as well have a tenner on it in Race 5, to cheer him on . Go The Bouncer !!! 🦘🦘💰 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 3 hours ago, Brodie said: He clearly wants to promote racing, but I agree he is taken for granted by Too many. Well Greg O'Connor gave the Nigel syndicates a big plug after the Cool for Cats win on the race coverage. The 'Bounce' may of not got the money , but the Westview and Unhinged and Witches lot's get a Group 2 Delightful Lady Classic instead. There'll be a few photos sold tonight ? 😂 And beat a Emma Stewart runner too by half head , which is an incredible achievement. Didn't see that coming. Ripples should of had them on toast , but Blair looked to be struggling with her a bit. Needed Cam Hart driving it and it would of won by a length like Swayzee lol 😁 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Great to see Cool For Cats win for Nigel/ Brenda, unhinged syndicates etc. Passionate and enthusiasts like them is needed in spades to keep the harness industry alive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 On 2/05/2025 at 7:53 AM, Westview said: On the money galah, any of you guys actually talked to Kevin or the Clark family? . Go and watch my interviews and feel the passion they have for the game. Unfortunately we are losing the people who are the backbone of our industry one positive is HRNZ are starting to recognize some of them even if it's Mike Love putting my interviews on paper with no recognition of his source. Great that they are passionate, that’s fantastic. But as Kenny Rogers sung…. You gotta know when to hold them 🎵, know when to fold them 🎶…. Kenny would have dished these old nags ages ago…..then dealt himself a few more to train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 Well….. Kevs got his pride and joys out in the first race today….both got good draws, maybe one can lead and dawdle, then run home??? I expect a bit of pressure in this race…. if that is the case, I’m picking Patiro to win, $4.50 seems good value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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