Huey Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 44 minutes ago, Ludwig said: Racing at Ascot Park in July?? Wow, have they never experienced winter in Invercargill?? To be fair Wanganui,Counties and Awapuni aren't much better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All The Aces Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 calendar out for August - November. Will post when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 4 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: This has been my greatest fear about the Covid response that it will be used to their own advantage. A greater fear is that Govenrment will do the same. Absolutely in both cases , small provincial clubs prepare yourselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All The Aces Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 21 April 2020 Dear Racing Participants, Today we have released a proposed calendar for August through to early November to give owners, trainers and racing participants some certainty for the next six months. This follows the RITA announcement for consultation of the revised racing calendar for the balance of the 2019/20 racing year earlier today, which included the month of July for Thoroughbred Racing. We acknowledge that the situation in the national fight against COVID-19 is changing rapidly, and accordingly final decisions about the programme of racing for August-November will be made by early July. We are targeting a return to racing from 1 July as long as we can do this safely and in accordance with the strict Government and public health obligations. The proposed calendar (which can be found here) remains subject to final approval by the RITA Dates Committee, following the usual consultation processes*. We can’t confirm industry funding or stakes levels until we get more information from RITA on its 20/21 budget. We felt it was important that the industry get some draft racing dates so we can start getting horses ready for racing. These are extreme circumstances and it is a difficult time for everyone in racing. Every Club, every venue, every trainer and every owner has been impacted in some significant form. Key aspects of the proposed calendar through to early November: · Only 6 venues will be used in July · Venues chosen for the July racing return have been selected based on: · proximity to the horse population; and · commercially material cost savings for RITA by racing at tracks with broadcast transmission by low cost fibre rather than expensive satellite uplink · Revised Jumps racing programme only in the North Island · Revised Group & Listed programme · The number of meetings and venues used builds up as the calendar progresses into the new season · Dates have been allocated on the assumption travel, and attendance, will be limited due to a COVID-19 alert level restriction. The focus for the August through November period has been on allocation of meetings by Venue. We reiterate that every Club has a role to play in the future of NZ racing and allocation of licences to Clubs will be considered as part of the consultation phase for 20/21. These are incredibly challenging times and we must focus on what is best for thoroughbred racing and what will get the most horses back racing as quickly as possible. In working up the proposed calendar 55 trainers have been contacted, and then deeper discussions have been held with trainer representatives, the Pattern and Jumps Committees, club administrators and NZTR personnel. All those who worked on the calendar have had to step away from tradition, consider the future of the industry, and structure a calendar to fit this new environment. It’s a complex piece of work to deliver a cohesive spring calendar which will allow trainers and owners to plan campaigns for their horses. We would like to acknowledge those Clubs which could be adversely impacted, including the Canterbury JC. While retaining their three-day NZ Cup Meeting it is proposed in the indicative calendar that the Guineas races could be transferred North for the 20/21 season only, depending on the NZTR Board’s assessment of the position in early July. Looking beyond the resume racing phase, the NZTR Board is now focussed on a piece of work where we will move to reshape the industry’s future, but this has only just begun. Thank you for your support of Thoroughbred Racing. Dr Alan Jackson Chairman Bernard Saundry Chief Executive * The RITA Dates Committee, who determine the Annual Dates Calendar, have a legislative requirement to consult with each of the recognised industry organisations on the proposed dates, allocation, and conditions and expect to consult on a draft 2020/21 calendar in mid-May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All The Aces Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 You will note the 2000 Guineas will be at Te Rapa and the 1000 Guineas will be at Ellerslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitman Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Read again!! COULD BE FOR ONE SEASON!!!!! Probably will be but your statement means definitely happening which at this stage IS NOT confirmed!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, Pitman said: Read again!! COULD BE FOR ONE SEASON!!!!! Probably will be but your statement means definitely happening which at this stage IS NOT confirmed!!!! Once they've gone will they come back.? The south gets smacked again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All The Aces Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 No scheduled meetings at Ruakaka, Avondale, Rotorua and Trentham although Avondale is bracketed as an alternative venue with Counties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 37 minutes ago, All The Aces said: You will note the 2000 Guineas will be at Te Rapa and the 1000 Guineas will be at Ellerslie Maybe. To be reviewed in July. You'd hope ther would be no travel restrictions by then if Covid things stay on track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 53 minutes ago, All The Aces said: We would like to acknowledge those Clubs which could be adversely impacted, including the Canterbury JC. While retaining their three-day NZ Cup Meeting it is proposed in the indicative calendar that the Guineas races could be transferred North for the 20/21 season only, depending on the NZTR Board’s assessment of the position in early July. "Could be transferred"? Why if the "three-day NZ Cup Meeting" is retained? Time to show you have some balls CJC! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitman Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Ludwig said: Once they've gone will they come back.? The south gets smacked again. Not confirmed YET read and reread release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 16 hours ago, Ludwig said: Racing at Ascot Park in July?? Wow, have they never experienced winter in Invercargill?? Ha, yeah...given the travel restrictions on people, the races just can't go ahead in either Southland, or Wingatui as tentatively programmed later. Three jockeys resident in the region? How many riders from outside the area will go into isolation for 14 days prior to, and 14 days after, to compete on a winter day at Invercargill? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ludwig Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 4 hours ago, Freda said: Ha, yeah...given the travel restrictions on people, the races just can't go ahead in either Southland, or Wingatui as tentatively programmed later. Three jockeys resident in the region? How many riders from outside the area will go into isolation for 14 days prior to, and 14 days after, to compete on a winter day at Invercargill? I went outside once in a winter's day in Invercargill, with the wind howling off the Southern Ocean....took me days to thaw out. But racing in it??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIME FOR CHANGE Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Before we can do anything RITA should release their 1/2 year Financial Report. 3 of the last 4 years this has come out before the 6th April........why the delay. You can not keep bad news hidden forever. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 MPI have today updated the alert level 3 requirements for horse riding. Riding locally Horse riding (away from private land) is a recreational activity and allowed under Alert Level 3. It is important that you ride in a local area, which you can do safely, and which does not involve interacting with other people from outside your bubble, or equipment touched by other people. Now is not the time to take up new activities, or expose yourself to any risk that would put pressure on emergency services in case of an accident. Use your common sense – stay local, stay safe. Seems sensible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Any information specific to training racehorses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 43 minutes ago, Freda said: Any information specific to training racehorses? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 12 hours ago, curious said: Nope. This is saying training allowed but not racing at level 3. https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2020/04/horse-racing-kiwi-thoroughbred-trainers-threaten-to-delay-return.html?fbclid=IwAR32l4FbpsKHGDRhbcoG4rFWYVNsGfFgMwMG-C2d1B5Y9rAJVvDR_rJsrIY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Horse racing: Kiwi thoroughbred trainers threaten to delay return 23/04/2020 Luke Robinson The New Zealand Trainers Association has written to racing's governing body - the Racing Industry Transition Agency - bemoaning a lack of information about the financial future of the sport. Chief among their concerns is a potential change to prize money. "We just want some certainty around what those rewards are going to be once we're back up and racing," NZTA president Tony Pike told Newshub. "Because these horses and the owners and trainers are the ones putting this show on for RITA." Under alert level 3, horses are allowed to train but not yet race. Trainers want clarity before the nationwide lockdown ends on Monday night. "There's a lot of uncertainty regarding the stake money and its distribution and what's happening with RITA," Pike added. "They had a lot of issues to deal with even before COVID-19 hit. They've been poorly managed for a number of years. "It's probably been exacerbated now that we need some certainty going forward for a lot of people in the industry." Pike said the mismanagement means the trend of Kiwi trainers heading to Australia will continue. Racing Industry Transition Agency says the NZTA's concerns have been answered in regular updates during the COVI-19 crisis and will be further addressed at a board meeting next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodlum Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Perhaps they could live stream the Board meeting? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 As of right now, horses do not have permission from Govt. departments to resume race training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 24 minutes ago, Freda said: As of right now, horses do not have permission from Govt. departments to resume race training. I know this isn't "getting with the programme" but I doubt any Government department has the legal authority to restrict the speed at which you ride or drive a horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bid Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 50 minutes ago, Freda said: As of right now, horses do not have permission from Govt. departments to resume race training. Im buggered if I know what is going on then because all the recent articles you read are saying once horses begin working again on Tuesday?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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