Ludwig Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Can someone please explain.? Blenheim has an All weather track, but it's recent harness meetings were held on the grass . What is the point then of having an All weather track if it's not going to be used? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I was thinking the same thing, it's used for trials but gee what a waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 It happens all over the place at this time of year; Rangiora, Timaru, Oamaru as well I think, but can't be totally certain as I don't watch many. The public like bigger fields and being closer to the action. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 8 hours ago, Doomed said: It happens all over the place at this time of year; Rangiora, Timaru, Oamaru as well I think, but can't be totally certain as I don't watch many. The public like bigger fields and being closer to the action. They dont have harness on the Washdyke grass track, not sure they ever raced on the grass at Timaru? They used to race on the Waterlea all weather in January after the Nelson 2 day meeting. Someone a few years ago decided to race on the grass at Blenheim for a bit of a change, but they do race on the allweather in June Winter meets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 12 hours ago, Brodie said: They dont have harness on the Washdyke grass track, not sure they ever raced on the grass at Timaru? They used to race on the Waterlea all weather in January after the Nelson 2 day meeting. Someone a few years ago decided to race on the grass at Blenheim for a bit of a change, but they do race on the allweather in June Winter meets! I don't think the Nelson Marlborough winter meetings happen anymore. Although when Auckland goes under there may be additional licences to spread around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 12 hours ago, Brodie said: They dont have harness on the Washdyke grass track, not sure they ever raced on the grass at Timaru? They used to race on the Waterlea all weather in January after the Nelson 2 day meeting. Someone a few years ago decided to race on the grass at Blenheim for a bit of a change, but they do race on the allweather in June Winter meets! You are right, the Timaru All Weather has been in a long time, well before Ashburton. I can remember going to grass track meetings at Ashburton but never at Timaru. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 18 minutes ago, Doomed said: You are right, the Timaru All Weather has been in a long time, well before Ashburton. I can remember going to grass track meetings at Ashburton but never at Timaru. I think it was about 71 that Timaru went all weather, they will have raced on grass before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Doomed said: I don't think the Nelson Marlborough winter meetings happen anymore. Although when Auckland goes under there may be additional licences to spread around. So Blenheim wont have winter meetings? So yeah, what is the point of the all weather track if they aint racing on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Brodie said: So Blenheim wont have winter meetings? No winter meeting at Nelson or Blenheim this or the last 2 years 😪 Like anything at The Bridge tonight cobber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 13 hours ago, Rangatira said: No winter meeting at Nelson or Blenheim this or the last 2 years 😪 Like anything at The Bridge tonight cobber? Might as well close the tracks down then and turn into residential housing! “The Bridge”? What are you on about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 5 hours ago, Brodie said: “The Bridge”? What are you on about? The premier harness track in the Waikato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Rangatira said: The premier harness track in the Waikato. Lol never heard it called the Bridge! I could probably give you plenty of winners now Ranga! Not bothering with them too much at the moment, had a reasonable Xmas but still do not like being treated unfairly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Brodie said: Lol never heard it called the Bridge! What about The Watu? I think that and The Bridge are Whale'isms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 13 hours ago, Brodie said: Might as well close the tracks down then and turn into residential housing! “The Bridge”? What are you on about? I thought he meant Murray Bridge, but I think that is only gallops and dogs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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