the galah Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) On hrnz website they have been having question and answer for high profile participants. Thought why can't we do same from a punters perspective? so here's some questions with my answers. What yours. 1.Best collect: The first horse I owned that won. Trainer said it only had to pace round first bend to win. It did,was still last of 14 at the 400m but in front at the150m and won easy. 2)Unluckiest or hardest defeat on punt to swallow. Should have got one of those early $50,000 guaranteed pick 6's. Had the only ticket on a horse called coloured fella running in the last leg. It was worth about two and a half years wages. Got stuck 3 wide early,driver R Mitchell tried for 200m to push horse inside it onto fence.But broke his own horse up,settled 10 lengths last in field of 13.,weaved its way all over the place in straight only to be just beaten by a neck Certainty beaten.. Driver got suspended and horse went on to win 3 of next 4. 3)If you could have any driver in history driving for you in the most important race of your punting life-Blair orange 4)Most exciting horse ever seen in flesh: Scoth tar. 5)best trainer seen- j. keast 6)favourite track -addington 7)best horse seen on tv-bonecrusher 8)what are you most looking forward to when harness racing resumes- seeing my bank balance go up. Edited May 5, 2020 by the galah 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 I take it you are taking the piss with J Keast?? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowornever Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, Newmarket said: I take it you are taking the piss with J Keast?? 2 hours ago, the galah said: 7)best horse seen on tv-bonecrusher Can't believe you haven't seen Winx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Nowornever said: Can't believe you haven't seen Winx Who is Winx? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Newmarket said: I take it you are taking the piss with J Keast?? No. The 2 purdon brothers obviously good but had keast had the same horses,facilities and backing as the purdons he would have achieved similar results. Who do you think was the best? 29 minutes ago, Nowornever said: Can't believe you haven't seen Winx Winx, black caviar obviously great but some of the races Bonecrusher won were spine tingling and won as much on guts as well as great ability. Edited May 5, 2020 by the galah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 2 hours ago, the galah said: 1.Best collect: Any horse paying over $10. Favourite punting is for pussies.? 2 hours ago, the galah said: 2)Unluckiest or hardest defeat on punt to swallow I tend to push them down deep into my subconscious but I remember a few years ago backing a trotter down south and it was paying heaps for the place and ending a multi for me. It was miles clear in second but the leader broke in front of me and brought me to a standstill while the other slow coaches ran past me. I can't remember its name but it was a horror scene etched in my memory 3 hours ago, the galah said: 3)If you could have any driver in history driving for you in the most important race of your punting life Grass or All Weather? I would rather have a good draw over a good driver (is that controversial?) but Natalie Rasmussen. In 10 years time, we will all be saying Robbie Close 3 hours ago, the galah said: 4)Most exciting horse ever seen in flesh: Happy Sunrise / Christian Cullen 3 hours ago, the galah said: 5)best trainer seen Won't say the obvious. Some trainers just have good competitive racehorse like Des Baynes 3 hours ago, the galah said: 6)favourite track The Mot, because it has the most exciting races and it gets a bad rap being called the triangle just because it doesn't suit the favourite punters or trackside presenters with their $1000, 5 horses in each each leg of the quaddie, that they still can't get 3 hours ago, the galah said: 7)best horse seen on tv Phar Lap (the movie ?) 3 hours ago, the galah said: 8)what are you most looking forward to when harness racing resumes An amateur R40-45 1980 stand on a Sunday at Addington 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 1.Best collect: was working on a friday night so backed andronicus at tab and once on course i backed nugent du jour and microscopic in the last 2 races. 3)If you could have any driver in history driving for you in the most important race of your punting life skid row 4)Most exciting horse ever seen in flesh: tuapeka knight 5)best trainer seen ray faithful 6)favourite track victoria park under lights 8)what are you most looking forward to when harness racing resumes going to addington and finding the public stand a hive of activity 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 9)horse i never saw the best of raging bull 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 11 minutes ago, Rangatira said: 4)Most exciting horse ever seen in flesh: tuapeka knight Since you like simple Simon who is always running second I thought you would have gone for Starship. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Rangatira said: 1.Best collect: was working on a friday night so backed andronicus at tab and once on course i backed nugent du jour and microscopic in the last 2 races. 3)If you could have any driver in history driving for you in the most important race of your punting life skid row 4)Most exciting horse ever seen in flesh: tuapeka knight 5)best trainer seen ray faithful 6)favourite track victoria park under lights 8)what are you most looking forward to when harness racing resumes going to addington and finding the public stand a hive of activity What did andronicus pay? Did it race on grass the next day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 20 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said: Since you like simple Simon who is always running second I thought you would have gone for Starship. 8 quinellas in 9 meetings as 2yo's and in the 9th neither anywhere near the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 11 minutes ago, Newmarket said: What did andronicus pay? Did it race on grass the next day? pretty sure it was his grand final cant remember but i reckon all 3 paid between 5 something and 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Right oh, here we go. Best Collect. I got $2 of a treble up at Addington in the late 80s. Think i got about $10k from memory, ididnt work for 2 weeks, thought icould punt full time! Mmmm, didnt work to well. First leg winner was Miss Mischief, paid over $20, Brosnan drove 2nd leg, not sure name, and Ants drove Curling in last, led all way and fell in. Unlucky! Christ, so many. But when I was younger, one did piss me off for months. Greymouth harness meet, popped into local TAB, mate told me Terranium would bolt in. No idea what it was paying, put $5ew on it, and took $2 Trb, Besta Kara with Terranium with about 9 or 10 in last! Well, you guessed, one i didnt have won, trb paid about $10, pissed me off for months, thought about it each morning for ages. Why didnt i spend the extra $4 for field, I didnt have a bet for 3 weeks, just looked at my $5ew ticket that got me back around $125. Many times since same thing happened, used to it now? Driver-Ants Exciting-Steel Jaw, just remember the crowd buzzing a lap from home under a hold. Trainer-Richard Brosnan, gee i loved following his horses in the 80s, bloody consistent. Track- Mot & Add Tv- Lyell Creek Look forward to grass racing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Rangatira said: pretty sure it was his grand final cant remember but i reckon all 3 paid between 5 something and 9 I did back it on show day one year, beat nostradamus paying double figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 11 minutes ago, Newmarket said: I did back it on show day one year, beat nostradamus paying double figures. nah nostradamus was earlier spangled lord ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 10 hours ago, Rangatira said: nah nostradamus was earlier spangled lord ? Ooops, your right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Kevin Vincent trained. Terrible driver, could train ok! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 27 minutes ago, Brodie said: Kevin Vincent trained. Terrible driver, could train ok! sometimes a terrible driver helps when there is a penalty free race on the horizon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) Ranga, do you think you have an identity crisis happening? You seem to be very confused, as long as you don’t appear as an egotistical current prime minister, all will be good! Edited May 5, 2020 by Brodie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossom lady Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 4 hours ago, Brodie said: Kevin Vincent trained. Terrible driver, could train ok! John Vincent is his name. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 58 minutes ago, Blossom lady said: John Vincent is his name. Wasnt he K.J.Vincent? Kevin John Vincent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, Brodie said: Wasnt he K.J.Vincent? Kevin John Vincent? Kelvin John Vincent but always know as John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 23 minutes ago, Rangatira said: Kelvin John Vincent but always know as John trainer of the famous Nero dee emm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, hunterthepunter said: trainer of the famous Nero dee emm go duke, lordshipman, watbro ford and maybe the best of all, ansett 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 8 minutes ago, hunterthepunter said: trainer of the famous Nero dee emm poor surprise trooper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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