New jumpout barriers for Rangiora

[curious]

Kindly donated by Colin Wightman. Now on track.

[Mustang Kenny]

This is wonderful and so generous of Colin.  So awesome to see someone investing in the future of North Canterbury racing rather than trying to destroy it.  Thankyou Colin

[Muzza]

51 minutes ago, Mustang Kenny said:

This is wonderful and so generous of Colin.  So awesome to see someone investing in the future of North Canterbury racing rather than trying to destroy it.  Thankyou Colin

Well said Kenny

[Special Agent]

They look great and will be a valuable asset.

All the best to whoever runs the Rangiora jumpouts.  These are a much needed training tool for Canterbury trainers, especially now that each horse is allotted just 90 seconds to load on raceday.

[Chief Stipe]

8 minutes ago, Special Agent said:

These are a much needed training tool for Canterbury trainers, especially now that each horse is allotted just 90 seconds to load on raceday.

Uh?  14 x 90 seconds = 21 minutes.

[Special Agent]

Firstly they load in two halves.

90 seconds would relate to any troublesome horse.  Some may walk straight in within 5 seconds for example.

[Chief Stipe]

25 minutes ago, Special Agent said:

Firstly they load in two halves.

90 seconds would relate to any troublesome horse.  Some may walk straight in within 5 seconds for example.

Hasn't the most difficult horse in the last year down that way been one called Ears Back?

[Special Agent]

On 9/17/2025 at 8:23 PM, Chief Stipe said:

Hasn't the most difficult horse in the last year down that way been one called Ears Back?

I think you'll find the most difficult ones aren't seen raceday.  The public have no idea how valuable jumpouts and trials are for education and preparing for racing in a less stressful and safe environment.  I know people love to put the boot into Colin Wightman but, his donation here should be welcomed with open arms.

[Chief Stipe]

10 minutes ago, Special Agent said:

I think you'll find the most difficult ones aren't seen raceday.  The public have no idea how valuable jumpouts and trials are for education and preparing for racing in a less stressful and safe environment.  I know people love to put the boot into Colin Wightman but, his donation here should be welcomed with open arms.

Sure but without the donation you wouldn't pay him the time of day.

[curious]

3 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said:

Sure but without the donation you wouldn't pay him the time of day.

Do you mean you wouldn't?

[Special Agent]

I don't know Colin, only of him.  He sure does have his critics and possibly more negative feedback than positive.  I'll listen to anyone's opinion but, that doesn't mean I won't have a contrary opinion.

On this occasion I think he gets the bouquet.  I didn't see NZTR or the CJC coming up trumps to assist Canterbury trainers "for the good of the industry".