Ludwig Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I enjoy the racing from Oamaru in both codes. But the state of the grandstands!!! Embarassing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 48 minutes ago, Ludwig said: I enjoy the racing from Oamaru in both codes. But the state of the grandstands!!! Embarassing. At least the bird shit is cleaned up...mostly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 11 hours ago, Ludwig said: I enjoy the racing from Oamaru in both codes. But the state of the grandstands!!! Embarassing. sounds like Ashburton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 11 hours ago, Ludwig said: I enjoy the racing from Oamaru in both codes. But the state of the grandstands!!! Embarassing. To be fair, at least Forbury, Timaru, Ashburton, Oamaru, Ranigora etc have grandstands as I am not sure Addington's qualifies anymore with its glass panes at higher levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 Yes, I have tried to forget about the lack of public grandstands at both Riccarton and Addington. At least Oamaru has one, although there is the challenge of finding a seat that is partially clean, and doesn't have rusty nails poking into your backside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 The grandstand is awful at Oamaru, have to agree, but the tie-ups and stabling areas are pretty good for a country area. Never fear, you won't have to endure the conditions much longer to watch the gallops as I gather it's down for closure [ don't know how that affects the harness folk though.] I'm very critical of the facilities for horses at Ashburton, they're terrible, but have to concur that the grandstand there is very comfortable, with it's glassed-in front offering a great view out of the weather. The one that confounds me though, is Rangiora...a nice, tidy course, pleasant surroundings, close to Christchurch....a shared facility , a part-interest in which was 'acquired' by the CJC some time ago, for the purpose, it would seem, of being flogged off for huge money. That doesn't look likely now, so we have a silly scenario with a viable course sitting idle [ from a galloping point ] with other courses needing funds spent to bring them up to scratch. I imagine the harness people will be quite happy to utilise this excellent venue; galloping's loss , through the all- pervading lack of vision inherent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Havent been to Motukarara for a wee while but it was always overly endowed with bird shit and leaking spouting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 The excellent cruwd there yesterday didn't look too bothered about birdshit. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 9 hours ago, Freda said: The excellent cruwd there yesterday didn't look too bothered about birdshit. Of course Freda, always gets a great Xmas crowd for the social outing but they aren’t sitting in the grandstand. Have you been in the grandstand there Freda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 18 minutes ago, Brodie said: always gets a great Xmas crowd for the social outing but they aren’t sitting in the grandstand. Over recent years I would say Oamaru has the least in attendance of any course probably due to the amount of meetings they have there. Even at Xmas it is pretty small. The members stand is a good place to watch but the public stand is past the post like most places which is very deceiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Brodie said: Of course Freda, always gets a great Xmas crowd for the social outing but they aren’t sitting in the grandstand. Have you been in the grandstand there Freda? Of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 10 hours ago, Brodie said: Havent been to Motukarara for a wee while but it was always overly endowed with bird shit and leaking spouting I would have thought Mot would have been your happy hunting ground in the days of your punting? You must have had big wins there. What were some of your best? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Happy Sunrise said: I would have thought Mot would have been your happy hunting ground in the days of your punting? You must have had big wins there. What were some of your best? Yes Happy, I have had some Pretty good days there over past years, but it has just become so difficult getting enough on to make it worth my while and opening odds are generally well under. Yes I still pick quite a few placegetters still and I do still watch, but overall I don’t actually miss the wagering as I just got totally sick of having to try and beat the TAB Bookies and being treated differently to other punters! To the ones that think it is possible to do things to beat the Bookies if you are a winning punter, I say you have never been in my position and you are full of it!!!!! Not going to disclose what my best days have been but let’s just say it was fun while it lasted but at the end of the day the TAB have stopped me from punting but then again the Bookies still need to be working for a living!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 12 minutes ago, Brodie said: Not going to disclose what my best days have been but let’s just say it was fun while it lasted yes its possible someone is monitoring you caution preferable to rash bravery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Rangatira said: yes its possible someone is monitoring you caution preferable to rash bravery You what?? Big brother could be watching you Ranga! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, Rangatira said: yes its possible someone is monitoring you caution preferable to rash bravery don't think brodie is wearing a bracelet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Brodie said: You what?? Big brother could be watching you Ranga! i have that down as a given i am trying not to repeat the errors of your ways i consider you a teacher of sorts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 47 minutes ago, Rangatira said: i have that down as a given i am trying not to repeat the errors of your ways i consider you a teacher of sorts Errors of my ways? Thru to the keeper with that one! What errors Ranga? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagship uberalles Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rangatira said: i consider you a teacher of sorts Do you refer to brodster as "grasshopper " Edited December 30, 2019 by Flagship uberalles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 8 hours ago, Brodie said: Errors of my ways? Thru to the keeper with that one! What errors Ranga? well you went and got yourself restricted massive error on your part 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 7 hours ago, Rangatira said: well you went and got yourself restricted massive error on your part The upside now is that I have got far more time to enjoy life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 47 minutes ago, Brodie said: The upside now is that I have got far more time to enjoy life! if you win your case will your cue remain in the rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 4 hours ago, Rangatira said: if you win your case will your cue remain in the rack The only case Ranga, is that you are a Head Case! Happy New Year! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Brodie said: The only case Ranga, is that you are a Head Case! Happy New Year! happy new year maaaaaaaate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, Rangatira said: happy new year maaaaaaaate happy new year ranga don't ride your carrot far too much 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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