All The Aces Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Whanganui proved yet again when looking at the meeting two weeks ago and today that inside draws on a heavy track there are worthless. There were 23 races run over the two meetings and only one horse drawn inside barrier 5 managed to win and that horse managed to get to the fast lane down the outside fence. Guess who will be laughing his socks off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 10 hours ago, All The Aces said: Whanganui proved yet again when looking at the meeting two weeks ago and today that inside draws on a heavy track there are worthless. There were 23 races run over the two meetings and only one horse drawn inside barrier 5 managed to win and that horse managed to get to the fast lane down the outside fence. Guess who will be laughing his socks off. Another meeting in 3 weeks . The beef i have is why , when there is Otaki , Waverley , Woodville , Hawera all sitting idle . They are so tunnel visioned . Same up north , Counties were supposed to be having their 3rd meeting today , why did they have to have another one ? now Avondale ( the racetrack no one wanted ) having their second meeting in 4 days , why , again other tracks available . It's this sort of management that gives me no confidence that things can be turned around . Not even mentioning Riccarton . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bid Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 And Tauherenikau, Foxton? And dear I say it Waipukarau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 28 minutes ago, nomates said: Another meeting in 3 weeks . The beef i have is why , when there is Otaki , Waverley , Woodville , Hawera all sitting idle . What about Foxton? Better than all of the ones you mentioned. You know what the difference is of course - those tracks don't have the new fandangled High Definition Broadcasting Network connection. Stuff what's good for punters, trainers, owners! Actually that only leaves those sitting in the studio doesn't it? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 32 minutes ago, nomates said: Same up north , Counties were supposed to be having their 3rd meeting today , why did they have to have another one ? now Avondale ( the racetrack no one wanted ) having their second meeting in 4 days , why , again other tracks available . Meanwhile Ruakaka which used to have several race meetings at this time of the year lies idle. A racetrack I might add that had a regular turnout in locals oncourse. Whom are now pretty pissed off! Which reminds me of the article I read recently about Tony Pike having a big team ready to go to Australia. Is that a sign of things to come Pikie? Get them up and ready on the All Weather Track and then over to Australia. Will the big bird be flying directly to Hamilton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All The Aces Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 45 minutes ago, Bid said: And Tauherenikau, Foxton? And dear I say it Waipukarau When was the last time Foxton had a race meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 minute ago, All The Aces said: When was the last time Foxton had a race meeting? That isn't Foxton's fault. Ask Curious they are all ready and waiting with some nice new facilities. The track is as good as ever if not better from the lack of racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 The two best winter tracks in the N I not being used in winter , incompetence . I said it before , don't waste 13 mil on A/W at Palmy when you have Foxton sitting 20 mins away . There is a single mindedness in play here that i don't understand . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said: Get them up and ready on the All Weather Track and then over to Australia. This is the only real positive that will come out of The A/W at Cambridge . All 3 tracks that are having A/W's installed have local trainers state that they will be great for " training and trialing during the wetter months " . Single mindedness at play again . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said: That isn't Foxton's fault. Ask Curious they are all ready and waiting with some nice new facilities. The track is as good as ever if not better from the lack of racing. Saw a few gallops there this morning. You could hear them coming from the top of the straight, admittedly on the outside rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, curious said: You could hear them coming from the top of the straight, admittedly on the outside rail. Was it a slosh slosh, a thud thud or a sharp clip clop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Chief Stipe said: Was it a slosh slosh, a thud thud or a sharp clip clop? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 21 minutes ago, nomates said: This is the only real positive that will come out of The A/W at Cambridge . All 3 tracks that are having A/W's installed have local trainers state that they will be great for " training and trialing during the wetter months " . Single mindedness at play again . Yes unfortunately and at a huge cost. Another folly by Winnie. They'll suck resources from the industry for years to come. It will cost them millions at Awapuni in developing the means to control the water table! I guess you could have a floating AWT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Just now, curious said: Yes Eh? All three? So the jockey was slosh slosh. The horse was thud thud and the whip clip clop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Chief Stipe said: Yes unfortunately and at a huge cost. Another folly by Winnie. They'll suck resources from the industry for years to come. It will cost them millions at Awapuni in developing the means to control the water table! I guess you could have a floating AWT! Probably just build it on piles might work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Eh? All three? So the jockey was slosh slosh. The horse was thud thud and the whip clip clop? Didn't hear any whips cracking. Probably in the thud thud range. Looking over the rail they were just cutting into it a bit but no clods flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Don't the gallop on the beach down there anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Don't the gallop on the beach down there anymore? Some do. There's a giant natural water walker down there too. Edited July 25, 2020 by curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, curious said: Some do. There's a giant natural water walker down there too. High salinity for infection reduction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Actually it will be interesting to see how these Waikato trainers, that used to get their horses ready in Ruakaka for the Spring, do in the future. Good grass track and an excellent sand one with a natural salt water walker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Definitely. And it's self-cleaning at no cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Yes unfortunately and at a huge cost. Another folly by Winnie. They'll suck resources from the industry for years to come. It will cost them millions at Awapuni in developing the means to control the water table! I guess you could have a floating AWT! The Palmy A/W will be like a greyhound track . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, curious said: Definitely. And it's self-cleaning at no cost. Self raking as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, nomates said: The Palmy A/W will be like a greyhound track . cool. About time we saw dogs race over a mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Self raking as well. Yeahh the committee gets out there, puts it back and polishes it up overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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