Dougie Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Had a decent for me go Rafa Novak for a place today, thought he was great value v some of the Southland battlers, watched the replay 3 times now he was cruising 3 back most of the race but Tomlinson always had his head right on the head of Nathan Williamson in front of her, parked horse was dropping off and Nathan's urges his horse and he didn't contact Rada Novak but I think spooked him as he was so close and hence broke ........ would have placed for sure and looking forward to our incompetent stewards write up re this. Of course she come out and wins the following race too .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 36 minutes ago, Dougie said: Had a decent for me go Rafa Novak for a place today, thought he was great value v some of the Southland battlers, watched the replay 3 times now he was cruising 3 back most of the race but Tomlinson always had his head right on the head of Nathan Williamson in front of her, parked horse was dropping off and Nathan's urges his horse and he didn't contact Rada Novak but I think spooked him as he was so close and hence broke ........ would have placed for sure and looking forward to our incompetent stewards write up re this. Of course she come out and wins the following race too .... I doubt they would even ask the drivers involved what happened. We shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossom lady Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 15 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said: I doubt they would even ask the drivers involved what happened. We shall see. Looks like you are right. The horse galloped when driven over marker peg. What happened to put the horse in that situation I think the driver and the one outside her should have been asked a question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 13 minutes ago, Blossom lady said: Looks like you are right. The horse galloped when driven over marker peg. What happened to put the horse in that situation I think the driver and the one outside her should have been asked a question! Just reading the report - Rafa Novak broke passing the 350 metres. Thank you Mr Chairman Munro and your 2 probably well paid junior stewards for your extensive report and asking my driver what caused the horse to break. Also R12 $3 fav Mossdale Lottee breaks when hitting the lead with 200 to go and all they can write is the following. MOSSDALE LOTTEE - broke over the concluding stages. And they wonder why punters have no confidence in anyone in harness racing and betting turnover declines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 The Stipes reports are generally very poor, they state the flippen obvious that anyone can see from replays. Would not think it would take a lot of training to be a Stipendiary Steward as what do they actually do? And yes Dougie, you are correct the tote turnover is definitely declining going by the tote pools that are showing on Trackside. There has been a lot of racing over Xmas period and some people back at work today, but the couple of races I saw today from Cromwell had very small pools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 11 hours ago, Brodie said: The Stipes reports are generally very poor, they state the flippen obvious that anyone can see from replays. Would not think it would take a lot of training to be a Stipendiary Steward as what do they actually do? And yes Dougie, you are correct the tote turnover is definitely declining going by the tote pools that are showing on Trackside. There has been a lot of racing over Xmas period and some people back at work today, but the couple of races I saw today from Cromwell had very small pools. Wonder why pool totals for fixed prices aren't given? ... being in Sydney and betting on NZ trots I must use fixed as some place pools don't even hit $1000 hence I was so peeved at a potential $550 place return on her drive yesterday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enteebee Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I reckon the stipes should have asked the question about Matty's drive on favourite Monty Python about he sustained attack for the lead - cost both horses their chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Enteebee said: I reckon the stipes should have asked the question about Matty's drive on favourite Monty Python about he sustained attack for the lead - cost both horses their chance Agree, somehow backed into $2 fav in a small field why on earth did he want to be on the speed, could have sat last i would have thought and either gone around them from the turn or through the middle. Be interesting to see if Monty turns up at the trotting FFA next Thursday at Whyndam or is off for a rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 17 hours ago, Brodie said: Would not think it would take a lot of training to be a Stipendiary Steward as what do they actually do? 0800 be a nark would keep them busy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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