mikeynz Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 (edited) With all the hype over Champions day will the crowd back up all the hype, surely they can match Addingtons 15000 or so for Cup Day. Our old friend here TAB Forever keeps lavishing praise about how wonderful Auckland is here's the chance for Aucklanders to put into perspective where horse racing fits into the Auckland psychology. For a place that size its crowds mostly are poor, but as many there are migrants most likely just not interested unlike the rest of NZ. Edited March 5 by mikeynz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 40 minutes ago, mikeynz said: For a place that size its crowds mostly are poor, but as many there are migrants most likely just not interested unlike the rest of NZ. We are all immigrants aren't we? Or, descendants of them. What do you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 5 minutes ago, curious said: We are all immigrants aren't we? Or, descendants of them. What do you mean? True but many of our recent arrivals from India and the likes would mostly be uninterested in many of some kuwi traditions, there is a reason why many are into Cricket but not Rugby,question still remains are they into horse racing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 They certainly can't say people don't know about it. There must have been a massive promotional spend. And it has been popping up on 3 news most nights. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAB For Ever Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 1 hour ago, mikeynz said: With all the hype over Champions day will the crowd back up all the hype, surely they can match Addingtons 15000 or so for Cup Day. Our old friend here TAB Forever keeps lavishing praise about how wonderful Auckland is here's the chance for Aucklanders to put into perspective where horse racing fits into the Auckland psychology. For a place that size its crowds mostly are poor, but as many there are migrants most likely just not interested unlike the rest of NZ. Why are you so fukkin stupid ? Please answer that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 12 minutes ago, TAB For Ever said: Why are you so fukkin stupid ? Please answer that ! Easy. @mikeynz has asked a fair question albeit a tad inelegantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 (edited) 33 minutes ago, TAB For Ever said: Edited March 5 by mikeynz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 1 minute ago, mikeynz said: Well what's so good about Auckland,, would there be any reason why they couldn't match Addington on Cup Day especially as it's a weekend day. As doomed points out it's well promoted raceday so this is the litmus test. Or is it simply with the population demographic changing there that many of the traditions still alive and kicking in rural New Zealand are slowly fading into oblivion in the city of sails. And don't keep harping on about Auckland being the power base, rural NZ is, always will be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I'm sure those that go along will have a great time, and see some of the best horses going . The horses look so fabulous in the parade ring / birdcage especially. you can see them up close and enjoy the atmosphere. The tele coverage is excellent for these events this century as well though. So a lot of people enjoy their own food and drinks in their favourite chair/couch , while enjoying the amazing action. Just the way it is these days. On-course attendances are only a small part of the viewing audience. certainly not the be-all/end-all of it. Great win today by NZ in the cricket. but it won't mean bigger attendances at the cricket. Just a sign of the times , and the state of the economy has a lot to do with it as well. Household budgets running fairly tight with Bigger mortgages and rents these days , than we encountered in the days of large on-course attendances at the races. The owners (slot holders) put up a lot of money themselves these days , to put against each other . this is a good way to go now and into the future, and has been quite successful in the harness world past 4 years, as the horses can race for BIG stakemoney , which means not only do we get the Best horses assembled and therefore the Best racing , but some horses earn a good bit of earnings as well , without breaking the industry funds annual budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Word is the crowd will be massive and bigger than KM night, so we can only hope. There for the racing or the concert afterwards , well who knows. I'd love to go but the lawns won't mow themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 I was actually hoping Aussie win the Cricket to send India packing, they have too much clout now, the fact that the Champions trophy is being played in our traditional time slot for home matches to accommodate the IPL in April is just one example, playing the final of a tournament in Pakistan in another country is just a rort, later this month we have Pakistan again here for 5 t20s and some one dayers which kind of lead into nothing, would have been nice to have test matches instead but maybe a wee bit earlier. As for the races this is the litmus test for Auckland racing, yes a good day of racing but will the public turnup, Addington Cup Day has been a tradition, Auckland have shifted races around all over the place for sometime now and actually moved some of their traditional races off traditional dates, up till now with mixed success, sometimes tradition stands for a lot, don't matter if it's Riverton at Easter, Kumara at new year or whatever, the fact it's the same formula year after year mean it's working fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 8 minutes ago, Huey said: I'd love to go but the lawns won't mow themselves. Obviously you don't follow your own advice to Track Managers and you have been irrigating them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 2 hours ago, mikeynz said: True but many of our recent arrivals from India and the likes would mostly be uninterested in many of some kuwi traditions, there is a reason why many are into Cricket but not Rugby,question still remains are they into horse racing ? Like me, they will probably be far more interested in Sunday's Champions' final against the Black Caps than the NZBKiwi. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 2 hours ago, Doomed said: They certainly can't say people don't know about it. There must have been a massive promotional spend. And it has been popping up on 3 news most nights. You watch 3 news? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 7 minutes ago, curious said: You watch 3 news? Old habits. I have never been able to stand 1. I know 3 is basically a Stuff propaganda channel these days, but I just glance at it and take everything with a grain of salt. They have often had a bit of racing coverage over the years, but the current coverage does indicate they are being paid to mention the "big day" on Sat. I don't know if you are seeing similar on 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 1 minute ago, Doomed said: Old habits. I have never been able to stand 1. I know 3 is basically a Stuff propaganda channel these days, but I just glance at it and take everything with a grain of salt. They have often had a bit of racing coverage over the years, but the current coverage does indicate they are being paid to mention the "big day" on Sat. I don't know if you are seeing similar on 1. No. Long time since I watched any tv news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said: Obviously you don't follow your own advice to Track Managers and you have been irrigating them! In truth I've been lazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 1 hour ago, Doomed said: Old habits. I have never been able to stand 1. I know 3 is basically a Stuff propaganda channel these days, but I just glance at it and take everything with a grain of salt. They have often had a bit of racing coverage over the years, but the current coverage does indicate they are being paid to mention the "big day" on Sat. I don't know if you are seeing similar on 1. Didn't their sports guy present the Kiwi draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Well, how big was the crowd? Also, did the BGP group have any winning bets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 45 minutes ago, Newmarket said: Well, how big was the crowd? Also, did the BGP group have any winning bets? A bit hard to tell, the overhead shots appeared to show good numbers on the lawn but both stands looked a bit empty. On a positive the track appeared to play well and 2 very good races on the programme in the Bonecrusher & the Diamond Stakes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAB For Ever Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 6 hours ago, Newmarket said: Well, how big was the crowd? Also, did the BGP group have any winning bets? The crowd was awesome ...in all aspects ! Probably could have fitted an extra 1000 in the public area but overall it was perfect for all those who preferred it to watch the races live as opposed to the screens inside which some prefer.....I travelled a bit of territory to check most areas out PLUS made a lot of walks back to the ticket sellers to collect my winnings ! I should fall in line and use my phone ! AS to BGP.....a very successful day and once again their weekly picks were excellent with 50% winners ......outstanding.And that spread out over 3x meetings including Coast harness[Friday]. Throw in the fact that Des Coppins has banged on about Trav for weeks and it wasn't hard to keep ahead of them. Track gets better every meeting , winners from everywhere and the usual trainers and jockeys to the fore ! Outstanding racing and day out at Ellerslie ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 11 minutes ago, TAB For Ever said: Des Coppins has banged on about Trav for weeks and it wasn't hard to keep ahead of them. that 2nd Placegetter in that Auckland Cup was amazing finish as well from the back. Tajanis went super. Would be putting him in a Melbourne Cup program starting tomorrow 😋 between him and Trav they dot the i's and cross the T's for a great shot at the BIG dance Cup. (Tajanis has more i's than Trav, so I'm going for him 😁 ) And will win it too, running like that. 🏇🏆💰 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAB For Ever Posted Saturday at 08:23 PM Share Posted Saturday at 08:23 PM 8 hours ago, Gammalite said: that 2nd Placegetter in that Auckland Cup was amazing finish as well from the back. Tajanis went super. Would be putting him in a Melbourne Cup program starting tomorrow 😋 between him and Trav they dot the i's and cross the T's for a great shot at the BIG dance Cup. (Tajanis has more i's than Trav, so I'm going for him 😁 ) And will win it too, running like that. 🏇🏆💰 Don't Stop Dreaming Gamma ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted Saturday at 09:26 PM Share Posted Saturday at 09:26 PM Sefton pub was pretty good. 5 bucks for a Heineken and $10 for a pretty good hamburger and chips. Average crowd. Tables available and no queues at the TAB machine. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted Saturday at 09:59 PM Share Posted Saturday at 09:59 PM (edited) Looks like Belinda and Skippy were there...and Bristles ! Edited Saturday at 09:59 PM by Freda 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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