Brodie Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 (edited) The Michael House stable has approx. 15 horses to race at Addington tonight! As far as I can recall Michael has never had so many starters at Addington before. This team is the ones that he has had racing at Palmerston North and Southland where we all probably think the class of horse is inferior to Addington class! It is going to be very interesting to see if his horses are competitive as a lot of them were probably past their best in Canterbury before, but they will be very fit. Good on him for lining them up! Edited April 16, 2022 by Brodie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Brodie said: The Michael House stable has approx. 15 horses to race at Addington tonight! As far as I can recall Michael has never had so many starters at Addington before. This team is the ones that he has had racing at Palmerston North and Southland where we all probably think the class of horse is inferior to Addington class! It is going to be very interesting to see if his horses are competitive as a lot of them were probably past their best in Canterbury before, but they will be very fit. Good on him for lining them up! Hopefully it will be a Quality Invasion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Brodie said: The Michael House stable has approx. 15 horses to race at Addington tonight! As far as I can recall Michael has never had so many starters at Addington before. This team is the ones that he has had racing at Palmerston North and Southland where we all probably think the class of horse is inferior to Addington class! It is going to be very interesting to see if his horses are competitive as a lot of them were probably past their best in Canterbury before, but they will be very fit. Good on him for lining them up! Some of them will go well. At least House always puts good drivers on, take note fellow trainers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Great night IMO of low/mid grade racing... nice prize money and I know it's part of racing and Orange is yes a great driver but his part in the fall/death of Philippa Wakelin's trotter really annoys the crap out of me.... he drives aggressively but the amount of times in the last few months he's cut corners and knocked over pilons/pushed out/had drives relegated or incorrect use of the whip show's me chasing the money is more important than following the rules.. and to get a 2 day suspension when Philippa and Stephen don't take home their horse tonight really pisses me off ... and to cap it off in the same race Trevor Grant gets a 5 day suspension for careless driving. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBlacki Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 I was surprised he was able to keep that race, P Wakelin’s horse would still be here if he hadn’t of changed ground so harshly. Apparently you can from now on, dangerous president. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 6 hours ago, Dougie said: Great night IMO of low/mid grade racing... nice prize money and I know it's part of racing and Orange is yes a great driver but his part in the fall/death of Philippa Wakelin's trotter really annoys the crap out of me.... he drives aggressively but the amount of times in the last few months he's cut corners and knocked over pilons/pushed out/had drives relegated or incorrect use of the whip show's me chasing the money is more important than following the rules.. and to get a 2 day suspension when Philippa and Stephen don't take home their horse tonight really pisses me off ... and to cap it off in the same race Trevor Grant gets a 5 day suspension for careless driving. Would like to see the head on of what happened in the last 100 metres!! From the replay it clearly appears that Blair took a gap that was not there! If this is the case how ln earth is there not an enquiry into what happened and the winner ousted???? The interference rules needs a total overhaul and years ago Petronelli Gee would have been put out! The fact that there were checked horses shouldve at least had an enquiry into this! The fact that the driver got suspended just makes an absolute mockery of the current rules which are absolutely stupid. It shows that you can play dodgems and get away with it!!!!!! HRNZ get your act together as you are delusional if you think your rules are correct! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 1 hour ago, CosmicBlacki said: I was surprised he was able to keep that race, P Wakelin’s horse would still be here if he hadn’t of changed ground so harshly. Apparently you can from now on, dangerous president. Yes it is sad to read here on the death of a horse , due to interference. and risk to other drivers well-being. Philippa Wakelin must be quite traumatised from the sad event last night. Condolences to her and connections..... Sydney racing is 'crazy with tight racing' these days. Bowman and Berry in the past 2 years, have served long suspensions for killing rival horses and seriously injuring their fellow jockeys (Adkins and Avdulla ) who were both nearly killed as well. And yet here is Nash Rawiller ,another leading Sydney hoop , forcing a passage yesterday to win with Kementari. I was horrified as only needed to clip heels and he dies, a horse or 2 dies , he kills someone else, all for a mediocre first prize of $83k for yesterdays race. Just putting it here to show you guys the Stupidity !! In the blue Nash taking a fence run inside a very valuable horse named BIG PARADE, which he could of badly injured . craziness. insanity IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Brodie said: Would like to see the head on of what happened in the last 100 metres!! From the replay it clearly appears that Blair took a gap that was not there! If this is the case how ln earth is there not an enquiry into what happened and the winner ousted???? The interference rules needs a total overhaul and years ago Petronelli Gee would have been put out! The fact that there were checked horses shouldve at least had an enquiry into this! The fact that the driver got suspended just makes an absolute mockery of the current rules which are absolutely stupid. It shows that you can play dodgems and get away with it!!!!!! HRNZ get your act together as you are delusional if you think your rules are correct! It's a joke mate. The stipes get more lenient every week. It's mind-boggling, mate. Last week it was Le pole Dancer that knocked over the Gerard O'Reilly trained and driven Bettor Be Sharp, three times. Stevie Wonder could see the intereference but the stipes couldn't. Now, this week, we have a horse being killed because of dangerous interference and nothing done. Will someone have to die before action is taking on this sort of driving? Stipes wake up before someone is killed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBlacki Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I agree with all the above. In today’s society, HRNZ/RIB should be mitigating all factors to provide a safe working environment, something that blatant should be severely penalised. Liken it to rugby where the head is sacred etc, etc, need to be some deterrent. The thing is it was a deliberate act of Blair’s considering his vast experience. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Brodie said: If this is the case how ln earth is there not an enquiry into what happened and the winner ousted???? The interference rules needs a total overhaul and years ago Petronelli Gee would have been put out! I disagree. Just watched the end of the race a few times. Aiguille also ran out and took the feet out from under Ready I Am. Fell well after Orange had gone. Sure Orange moved in but Prince Teka was tiring badly and it and Aiguille squeezed the other horse. Any opinions on whether or not Wakelin had full control of her horse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBlacki Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Guess that’s why you are the Chief Stipe, fit right in there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBlacki Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I believe there was a run there for her to take and if there had been no pressure from the outside, she certainly could’ve kept her feet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Even with Prince Teka down to a walk and Aiguille moving outwards to close the gap? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Aiguille galloping and coming back on all those trailing runners was a huge contributing factor to the accident. Galloping horses , as we all observe often , cause all sorts of problems to those following behind. Even in the feature Trot R6, after 100m BAXTER was off-stride and very hard to control by Ricky May , and was Very very close to wiping out his stable-mate the Winner of the race Midnight Dash. Inches from disaster they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 Blair tried to take a gap that wasnt there to shat I can see, forcing the tiring Prince Teka inwards. Yes There was the Townley galloping horse, but it was the fact that Prince Teka was barged down that Ready I am ran out of room. Not even a damn enquiry into the incident makes it a farce! Racing Integrity, load of BS!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 16 hours ago, Brodie said: Blair tried to take a gap that wasnt there to shat I can see, forcing the tiring Prince Teka inwards. Yes There was the Townley galloping horse, but it was the fact that Prince Teka was barged down that Ready I am ran out of room. Not even a damn enquiry into the incident makes it a farce! Racing Integrity, load of BS!! Yes, on the money again mate. Prince Teka being shoved sideways into the path of Ready I am was the main contributor to the fall. Philippa Wakelin would have been able to angle away from the Townley horse if Prince Teka was not there. It is a joke decision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 10 minutes ago, Davis said: Yes, on the money again mate. Prince Teka being shoved sideways into the path of Ready I am was the main contributor to the fall. Philippa Wakelin would have been able to angle away from the Townley horse if Prince Teka was not there. It is a joke decision. Sorry but not that funny for Philippa Wakelin who is an enthusiast that lost her horse due to this! We can not have any confidence if this is the best that they can do! Blair is an extremely talented horseman and harness racing can ve a very dangerous sport for the participants. By allowing the drivers to become reckless in a race at all costs is just not good enough and yet no ENQUIRY?????? Go figure, the STIPES are not performing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Brodie said: By allowing the drivers to become reckless in a race at all costs is just not good enough and yet no ENQUIRY?????? There was a judicial investigation - how do you think Orange was charged? There wasn't in inquiry into places because no dividend bearing placed horse was interfered with. 1 hour ago, Davis said: Yes, on the money again mate. Prince Teka being shoved sideways into the path of Ready I am was the main contributor to the fall. Philippa Wakelin would have been able to angle away from the Townley horse if Prince Teka was not there. It is a joke decision. I disagree Aiguille took I Am Ready's line not Prince Teka. Wakelin had ample time to move inside Aiguille but could control her horse - she is leaning out of the sulking trying to steer it! You can see clearly in this sequence of photo's that Prince Teka is going backwards at a great rate of knots - damn near walking and Aiguille has moved at least two cart widths out and is galloping erratically. Orange is well gone by the time I Am Ready falls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I think the Stipes got it right. Orange caused interference and got pinged for it. Aiguille moved out while galloping and closed the gap on I Am Ready. There were a number of factors that caused I Am Ready to fall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 10 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: I think the Stipes got it right. Orange caused interference and got pinged for it. Aiguille moved out while galloping and closed the gap on I Am Ready. There were a number of factors that caused I Am Ready to fall. Your pictures are excellent Chief and you are on the money (brodster Mk 2) Philippa has unfortunately hit the wheel of the galloping runner , which is very easy to do .They come back at you very quickly when out of gait. At the same time Prince Teka was forced inwards so as not to climb all over Blair Orange's wheel. (blair penalised for that so what is the problem with stewards?) seem to of taken action ? Philippa would of seen clearly Prince Teka being pushed on to her horses legs and in trying to avert that the galloping Aiguille was right in her path ,bang !!, hits it's wheel, just when you are on a loose rein too !! and trying flat out running to the finish line too, and down you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatchcock Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 (edited) On 17/04/2022 at 9:07 AM, Brodie said: Would like to see the head on of what happened in the last 100 metres!! From the replay it clearly appears that Blair took a gap that was not there! If this is the case how ln earth is there not an enquiry into what happened and the winner ousted???? The interference rules needs a total overhaul and years ago Petronelli Gee would have been put out! The fact that there were checked horses shouldve at least had an enquiry into this! The fact that the driver got suspended just makes an absolute mockery of the current rules which are absolutely stupid. It shows that you can play dodgems and get away with it!!!!!! HRNZ get your act together as you are delusional if you think your rules are correct! More good work from you, Spaz. A winner can't be put out if the effected horse (Pulled Up) isn't going to be promoted to a dividend-bearing finishing position. Edited April 17, 2022 by Spatchcock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Spatchcock said: More good work from you, Spaz. A winner can't be put out if the effected horse (Pulled Up) isn't going to be promoted to a dividend-bearing finishing position. Thats exactly the point!!! The rule is an ass!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: There was a judicial investigation - how do you think Orange was charged? There wasn't in inquiry into places because no dividend bearing placed horse was interfered with. I disagree Aiguille took I Am Ready's line not Prince Teka. Wakelin had ample time to move inside Aiguille but could control her horse - she is leaning out of the sulking trying to steer it! You can see clearly in this sequence of photo's that Prince Teka is going backwards at a great rate of knots - damn near walking and Aiguille has moved at least two cart widths out and is galloping erratically. Orange is well gone by the time I Am Ready falls. Chief, if it is serious enough to charge Blair and suspend his license due to taking a gap when it was not there, do ypu nlt think there shouldve been an enquiry???? Absolutely stupid rule in play that has absolutely no commonsense!!!! It condones that it is ok to drive recklessly and you will get the chocolates!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 27 minutes ago, Brodie said: Chief, if it is serious enough to charge Blair and suspend his license due to taking a gap when it was not there, do ypu nlt think there shouldve been an enquiry???? Enquiry about what? To achieve what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Brodie said: Chief, if it is serious enough to charge Blair and suspend his license due to taking a gap when it was not there, do ypu nlt think there shouldve been an enquiry???? Absolutely stupid rule in play that has absolutely no commonsense!!!! It condones that it is ok to drive recklessly and you will get the chocolates!! And chief claim about the Orange horse was well passed Ready I am before fell is a red herring. Of course the fall would not happen instantly and Orange well gone not surprising as probably travelling 35-40km/h! Physics! Ready I Am stumbled and looked to find it's feet but then the weight of sulky and driver being thrown forward it was unable to stop the forward momentum and went down. The question to be asked is: if Orange had not taken the gap would Ready I Am have still fallen due to Prince Teka and Aquille? I don't think the horse would have fallen in that situation as room to take evasive action. Poor decision. Edited April 18, 2022 by Davis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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