Chief Stipe Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, Huey said: You're a fan but you can't indulge yourself by looking in the mirror at your baseless positivity towards everything they do. That's a lie. While I and many others are celebrating and congratulating their success you are steadfastly looking for a negative. In Damask Roses case it was David Ellis leading her into the birdcage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago 4 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: That's a lie. While I and many others are celebrating and congratulating their success you are steadfastly looking for a negative. In Damask Roses case it was David Ellis leading her into the birdcage. Stop the rot, only a fanboy would put it like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAB For Ever Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago 3 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: That's a lie. While I and many others are celebrating and congratulating their success you are steadfastly looking for a negative. In Damask Roses case it was David Ellis leading her into the birdcage. While I don't know David Ellis and only ever spoken to him once when I commended him on the care and knowledge of one of his young male strappers , I think we/you gotta admire him for his contribution to NZ racing. IMO his speech on Saturday was outstanding and it was very noticeable that many patrons there were listening and making applause .A hint that many there were there taking things in and not reverting to bars and screens ! In particularly he thanked his key staff who organise the horses so well but made special mention to all those that start their jobs at 3.30am daily to keep the machine going. He also pointed out the professionalism of the jockey Blake Shinn for being so thorough in his study of both his mount and the opposition.A few months back that stable also had Craig Williams riding and again noted the absolute professionalism of that jockey which even included getting a personal set of colours made so he felt 100% comfortable ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago New CEO was on SENZ this afternoon and was hinting they would like to move Champions day to mid week day thats stops the nation. If that happens it will rival several other decisions for the dumbest move ever! Leave it on Saturday , it clearly worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted 2 hours ago Author Share Posted 2 hours ago 19 minutes ago, Huey said: New CEO was on SENZ this afternoon and was hinting they would like to move Champions day to mid week day thats stops the nation. If that happens it will rival several other decisions for the dumbest move ever! Leave it on Saturday , it clearly worked. Maybe a Tuesday in July😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAB For Ever Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago 6 minutes ago, mikeynz said: Maybe a Tuesday in July😁 Check the label....that drink was fuel for the generator to light your cave ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAB For Ever Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: 200,000 per week. That's as pointless a question as asking if those who live in Kumara like horse racing. 100% of those in Kumara probably like going to the races once a year joining the 9000 that turned up from all parts of NZ. Pointless indeed.....rumour is mikeynz lives in a cave in the backblocks of Southland , out of sight and out of touch ! Was given some slack as some thought he may be the experienced top trainer from Christchurch , Bet on Red or the former high profile Harness Mikey from Blenheim but....... Anyway he needs to get with the program from his cave ,cos as mentioned numerous times he doesn't really care or follow racing/sport much now it off radio...... Many have the population of Auckland wrong...it now 1.8 million But 20% less than 15 and 20% 0ver 65 with little cash and 10% 15-20 years with no income , that leaves 900,000. On Saturday 300,000 were working , 100,000 at Sport[ 896 folk went to the Blues v Brumbies Friday ] 100,000 at a Mall/Shopping , 300,000 immigrants with no interest in Horses and no disposable Income , 150,000 at the many other high profile events eg Pasifica, Music events and Boat show. That leaves 5,000 to attend Ellerslie from Auckland the other 5,000 plus came from Waikato and around NZ/Australia who attended the terrific race day making it an outstanding event. The numbers still being confirmed but Hospitality likely to be a record and ditto betting ,at least for recent times.....keep in mind the top 2% of punters did 56% of the betting total when I last looked ! Aucklands ethnic split sees NZ Europeans at 57% . Shame we didnt allow more puntingmad Australians in but sadly their long criminal records halt them at the border. The 28% Asian are not those that dominate Hong Kong and Cricket . Our Maori and Pacifica folk total 27% but they prefer sport and the Pokies it seems .Aucklanders lose $312 million a year on the Pokies yet only $82m returns to Auckland ,the rest they gleefully give away to the rest of NZ to strengthen their sports teams etc. 47% of Pokies venues in Auckland are in areas of high or very high deprivation...sad. When Harness Jewels [Ashburton] started the $1 million stakes for day came from South Auckland pokies .....very sad ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago What I don't like about the big clubs is these Flash Harry CEO's start with a great gig that has been set up by a team over time but, instead of embellishing what is already in place they turn it on it's head and shake the guts out of it. The country clubs seem to follow a tried and true system in methodical fashion that works for their group. Maybe the crowd was a good one at Ellerslie but, it is difficult getting excited about a crowd which has gaps in the stand and not a packed out infield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted 39 minutes ago Share Posted 39 minutes ago 2 hours ago, TAB For Ever said: He also pointed out the professionalism of the jockey Blake Shinn for being so thorough in his study of both his mount and the opposition.A few months back that stable also had Craig Williams riding and again noted the absolute professionalism of that jockey which even included getting a personal set of colours made so he felt 100% comfortable ! I have a close friend who has a share in the 1000 Guineas winner. Soon after the filly won the race David contacted my friend and congratulated them. After thanking him for his kind words they asked why wasn't he there oncourse at Riccarton. He said he was spending time with Blake Shinn (he was suspended at the time) showing him the Te Akau operation and that day they were at the Te Akau stud farm. My friend mentioned it to Reese Trumper (Racing Manager) who said the reason was they were engaging Shinn for some of the major races towards the end of the summer. So they put that plan in place in November last year. They got Shinn over a few times to ride trackwork and the large trial day at Matamata in the middle of January. So the Champions Day wins and the milestones of 100 Grp wins for the stable along with the NZB Kiwi win were achieved with meticulous long term planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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