Chief Stipe Posted May 1 Posted May 1 Ōtaki Raceday Postponed Ōtaki Raceday Postponed Sunday’s Ōtaki racemeeting has been postponed after an inspection found the track surface was not safe for racing. NZTR suspects sections of the track may have suffered intentional turf damage. The damage appears to be an act outside of the Club's control and investigations are now underway. NZTR and the Club are assessing rescheduling options and will provide updates as soon as possible. Quote
Chief Stipe Posted May 1 Author Posted May 1 Ōtaki Raceday Postponed Due to Track Condition Please note the correction to racemeeting date. Following a full inspection of Ōtaki Racecourse this morning involving the Racing Integrity Board and Regional Track Managers, it has been determined that the surface is not in a safe condition to host racing. As a result, Sunday’s scheduled meeting (4 May) at Ōtaki Racing Club has been postponed. NZTR suspects that sections of the track may have suffered intentional turf damage, which has compromised the safety of the racing surface. The damage, upon inspection, appears to be an act outside of the Club's control. Investigations are underway to determine the cause and NZTR is working closely with the Otaki-Māori Racing Club and relevant authorities to support this process. The safety of horses and participants remains NZTR’s top priority. NZTR and the Club are currently assessing the possibility of rescheduling the meeting and will provide further updates to participants as soon as possible. Corporate Communications New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Contact: Emma Thompson +64 21 071 2929 nztrcommunications@nztr.co.nz 1 Quote
Special Agent Posted May 1 Posted May 1 NZTR need to bite the bullet and invest in Foxton for a couple of race days. 1 Quote
curious Posted May 1 Posted May 1 I see on the other site that Scooby has now decided that NZTR's assessment of the damage as probable vandalism is malicious gossip. 1 Quote
curious Posted May 1 Posted May 1 5 minutes ago, Special Agent said: NZTR need to bite the bullet and invest in Foxton for a couple of race days. Foxton would need to charge them plenty at this point for that. 2 Quote
Special Agent Posted May 1 Posted May 1 5 minutes ago, curious said: I see on the other site that Scooby has now decided that NZTR's assessment of the damage as probable vandalism is malicious gossip. Is it only NZTR's assessment? Quote
curious Posted May 1 Posted May 1 13 minutes ago, Special Agent said: Is it only NZTR's assessment? Don't know. Maybe the club's as well? Quote
Chief Stipe Posted May 1 Author Posted May 1 1 hour ago, curious said: I see on the other site that Scooby has now decided that NZTR's assessment of the damage as probable vandalism is malicious gossip. So he disagrees with the official communique? Plonker. I've been worried about this for a while. With all the publicity that abandonments have been getting it wouldn't take the anti-mob long to work out where the industry's soft spot is. 2 Quote
Chief Stipe Posted May 1 Author Posted May 1 59 minutes ago, curious said: Don't know. Maybe the club's as well? Vandalism would be fairly easy to determine. For example unlikely that there would be any reason to be spraying Roundup at this time of year given the weather! Quote
Chief Stipe Posted May 1 Author Posted May 1 Apparently the Comic Dog has "sources"... Verti-draining wouldn't cause the problem in my opinion. This is all going to get messy. Trainers are NOT track managers and it is a bit late to be moaning now. Quote
Huey Posted May 1 Posted May 1 Wouldn't put it past them for it to be BS, in their best interests to put some photos out or get the Lexus out and do some skids! The industry is falling apart at the seams , thank goodness it only happened in the "Off Season"! 1 1 Quote
Chief Stipe Posted May 1 Author Posted May 1 17 minutes ago, Huey said: Wouldn't put it past them for it to be BS, in their best interests to put some photos out or get the Lexus out and do some skids! The industry is falling apart at the seams , thank goodness it only happened in the "Off Season"! Where are the pictures? Quote
curious Posted May 1 Posted May 1 20 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Where are the pictures? Of the Lexus? Quote
curious Posted May 1 Posted May 1 58 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Apparently the Comic Dog has "sources"... Verti-draining wouldn't cause the problem in my opinion. This is all going to get messy. Trainers are NOT track managers and it is a bit late to be moaning now. Whatever the comic dog's sources, my local sources say it was roundup or equivalent right across the straight. Quote
Chief Stipe Posted May 1 Author Posted May 1 4 minutes ago, curious said: Whatever the comic dog's sources, my local sources say it was roundup or equivalent right across the straight. So not verti-draining? Why would a Track Manager spray roundup on the track? If your sources are correct then sounds like vandalism. Sorry to use that word @Scooby3051 Quote
Huey Posted May 1 Posted May 1 57 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Where are the pictures? Yes please Quote
Chief Stipe Posted May 1 Author Posted May 1 8 minutes ago, curious said: Definitely vandalism from what I hear. Bugger. Seems we have a race of the sources! Quote
Chief Stipe Posted May 1 Author Posted May 1 Otaki transferred to Hawera I believe. Thinking about Otaki - if it was Roundup when did the damage show up? 1 Quote
Huey Posted May 1 Posted May 1 5 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Otaki transferred to Hawera I believe. Thinking about Otaki - if it was Roundup when did the damage show up? No rain in Otaki? Quote
Special Agent Posted May 2 Posted May 2 Hang on a minute. Why is the Otaki race meeting from out of the area being thrust upon Hawera on the 6th when they have their own meeting on the 18th? Quote
mikeynz Posted May 2 Posted May 2 3 minutes ago, Special Agent said: Hang on a minute. Why is the Otaki race meeting from out of the area being thrust upon Hawera on the 6th when they have their own meeting on the 18th? That 18th meeting could end up anywhere at this stage, who would know? Quote
Trojan Posted May 2 Posted May 2 22 minutes ago, Special Agent said: Hang on a minute. Why is the Otaki race meeting from out of the area being thrust upon Hawera on the 6th when they have their own meeting on the 18th? What do you mean "out of the area"? It's the wonderous CD all working together! Put the rail out all the way round and save the inside. A 12 day turnaround shouldn't be a problem. Isn't that what they used to do in the "good old days"?! 1 Quote
Special Agent Posted May 2 Posted May 2 19 hours ago, Trojan said: What do you mean "out of the area"? It's the wonderous CD all working together! Float fare Otaki to Hawera return $800 - $1000. I call that out of the area. 1 Quote
Chief Stipe Posted May 2 Author Posted May 2 10 minutes ago, Special Agent said: Float fare Otaki to Hawera return $800 - $1000. I call that out of the area. Float fare Otaki to Woodville? I don't get it - on the one hand you want more of the country tracks utilised but when they are you criticise it. Not to mention how many actually train at Otaki anymore. Quote
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