hesi Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 First true test on Boxing Day A lot of rain fallen in Auckland with a lot more forecast today, but race day fortunately, looks like it will be fine. What's the update on the state of the track Nothing on NZTR yet Quote
Turny Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 I hope the 850 attendeest don't get too wet - the new Aucklanders like a dry Casino Quote
hesi Posted December 23, 2018 Author Posted December 23, 2018 Monday Morning Weather: Raining Track: Slow 8 Rail: True | 23mm Rain Last 24 Hours Weather and Track updated at 8am Monday 24 December Quote
Nice Option Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 I would argue that the true test was the other day when they had 50ml of rain on the day following heavy rain in the preceding days and the track was a 4 or 5 from memory. You seem to have a strange obsession with them failing Hesi Quote
hesi Posted December 23, 2018 Author Posted December 23, 2018 36 minutes ago, Nice Option said: I would argue that the true test was the other day when they had 50ml of rain on the day following heavy rain in the preceding days and the track was a 4 or 5 from memory. You seem to have a strange obsession with them failing Hesi Read my post fully before you jump to conclusions "but race day fortunately, looks like it will be fine." Quote
pete Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 More rain today and then a clearance late afternoon before some heavy thundery showers in Xmas afternoon. Gusty southwesterly then due to kick in with a pretty sunny Boxing Day. The wind will certainly have a drying effect. If there isn't too much rain tomorrow afternoon then I'd be picking a Dead 5 or 6. Just my opinion though so don't shoot me if I'm wrong. 1 Quote
Chief Stipe Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 1 minute ago, pete said: More rain today and then a clearance late afternoon before some heavy thundery showers in Xmas afternoon. Gusty southwesterly then due to kick in with a pretty sunny Boxing Day. The wind will certainly have a drying effect. If there isn't too much rain tomorrow afternoon then I'd be picking a Dead 5 or 6. Just my opinion though so don't shoot me if I'm wrong. Geez Pete didn't you know it is open season on honest opinion? ⚔️ Quote
pete Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 Yeah well I know if you stick your head over the parapet it usually gets blown to smithereens but what the hell. 2 Quote
Thomass Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 11 minutes ago, pete said: More rain today and then a clearance late afternoon before some heavy thundery showers in Xmas afternoon. Gusty southwesterly then due to kick in with a pretty sunny Boxing Day. The wind will certainly have a drying effect. If there isn't too much rain tomorrow afternoon then I'd be picking a Dead 5 or 6. Just my opinion though so don't shoot me if I'm wrong. Yea na Its an 8 now with multiple piss downs on the way... If it starts off 5 then I'll call meself a dickhead... 1 Quote
pete Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 Better start looking in the mirror and practicing. Say after me. D I C K H E A D 2 1 1 Quote
The Diceman's Been Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 31 minutes ago, Thomass said: Yea na Its an 8 now with multiple piss downs on the way... If it starts off 5 then I'll call meself a dickhead... You been out walking the track T? 1 1 Quote
pete Posted December 24, 2018 Posted December 24, 2018 Heavy 10 at 8.38am today. Good breeze and sunshine today and hopefully afternoon showers don't come to much. I'm still optimistic the track will be Dead but I'm a glass half full sort of bloke. Quote
Fred Posted December 25, 2018 Posted December 25, 2018 4 hours ago, pete said: I'm still optimistic the track will be Dead but I'm a glass half full sort of bloke. Methinks you spilt the other half on the track -perhaps best they cancel the day and save the track. 1 Quote
hesi Posted December 25, 2018 Author Posted December 25, 2018 At least a dozen slips on South Head Rd,(1 hour north of Ellerslie) enough to block one lane, never seen that before and we have been here 7 years. So a lot of rain over a sustained period has fallen, with the last lot still to through Auckland. If it is a dead track tomorrow Pete, then you would have to applaud the new track rennovations Quote
pete Posted December 25, 2018 Posted December 25, 2018 Losing a bit of confidence about it right now. Peeing down in Wellsford right now. Oh well, never hurts to be an optimist. It certainly more fun than the alternative. Quote
pete Posted December 25, 2018 Posted December 25, 2018 Kudos to the dedicated employee taking track readings on Xmas Day. Still a Heavy 10 at 3.37pm. 60mm rain last 24 hours 16mm rain today. Anyone bagging the track should reflect on those figures. Prediction revised to Slow 7. Strong SW kicking in will give some drying. Quote
hesi Posted December 25, 2018 Author Posted December 25, 2018 Race Day Weather: Overcast Track: Heavy 10 Rail: True | 139mm Rain Last 7 Days | 23mm Rain Last 24 Hours Weather and Track updated at 6.33am Tuesday 26 December Quote
SLB2.0 Posted December 25, 2018 Posted December 25, 2018 Can't bet at Awapuni today. Tiny fields. Ellerslie has a fair amount of scratchings, which is unfortunate for one of the better betting days of the year. 1 Quote
pete Posted December 25, 2018 Posted December 25, 2018 Wingatui has a Good 3. Might be best option. 1 Quote
pete Posted December 25, 2018 Posted December 25, 2018 Ellerslie actually looked remarkably good. Quote
Newmarket Posted December 26, 2018 Posted December 26, 2018 Track seems pretty good considering. Who is the girl talking about horses in birdcage? Thought i heard it was Alysha Collett? Gee, she could get a little more excited whoever she is. I am struggling as it is after xmas without that. Quote
hesi Posted December 26, 2018 Author Posted December 26, 2018 You would have to give the track a definite pass, the B grade open sprinters ran 1.13.60. On the old track with that much rain, it would have been a mud bath and about 5 seconds slower. Surprised that so many scratched Quote
Dark Beau Posted December 26, 2018 Posted December 26, 2018 5 hours ago, hesi said: You would have to give the track a definite pass, the B grade open sprinters ran 1.13.60. On the old track with that much rain, it would have been a mud bath and about 5 seconds slower. Surprised that so many scratched Agree 100%. As I predicted some months ago, the drainage would work and will work even better in the future when it all settles in. Quote
Turny Posted December 28, 2018 Posted December 28, 2018 ARC will very pleased and tight so Now the tricky bit - how do we get people on course? Quote
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