mikeynz Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 8 races, feely small fields no Tyler's, only two more meetings in Southland left, seems once Easters over, they almost pull the pin in Southland despite the good season they have had. On another tangent the first AWT meeting at Riccarton thursday, I guess it will be interesting or maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefton Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 7 hours ago, mikeynz said: 8 races, feely small fields no Tyler's, only two more meetings in Southland left, seems once Easters over, they almost pull the pin in Southland despite the good season they have had. On another tangent the first AWT meeting at Riccarton thursday, I guess it will be interesting or maybe not. It will be VERY interesting Michael. Mixed messages coming about the state of that track. Bernard Saundry(not that he will care I don't suppose) and co should be on their knees praying that the nomination response is good because if it is not......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 I read an article about the Taplins looking to move to Australia, they will certainly be missed when they go, have always boosted the horse numbers in the deep south. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Reefton said: It will be VERY interesting Michael. Mixed messages coming about the state of that track. Bernard Saundry(not that he will care I don't suppose) and co should be on their knees praying that the nomination response is good because if it is not......... Is that the state of the track now, or the state of the track in general..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefton Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 22 minutes ago, mikeynz said: Is that the state of the track now, or the state of the track in general..? The state of that all weather over the period of its use Mike. For all that it is like a lot of things in racing - if you had a dollar for every story you heard about it you wouldn't need to work again. When nominations close tomorrow the true state of the joint and the opinions of the trainers will be revealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 13 hours ago, Shad said: I read an article about the Taplins looking to move to Australia, they will certainly be missed when they go, have always boosted the horse numbers in the deep south. Could you blame them ? It is easy to gloat about the big meetings in oz but there is some very average stuff too. Getting back to AWT, noms lunchtime, they are running a feature meeting at the end of the month there, will the better runners be keen, time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 16 hours ago, Shad said: I read an article about the Taplins looking to move to Australia, they will certainly be missed when they go, have always boosted the horse numbers in the deep south. With the Taplins leaving, and the Tyler's and Robert Dennis downsizing, that leaves a big hole in Southland. Any new players emerging?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 47 minutes ago, Ludwig said: With the Taplins leaving, and the Tyler's and Robert Dennis downsizing, that leaves a big hole in Southland. Any new players emerging?? Dont know if anybody else has noticed but the calandar for next year is on the love racing site well some of it anyhow, just looking now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 8 hours ago, mikeynz said: Could you blame them ? It is easy to gloat about the big meetings in oz but there is some very average stuff too. Getting back to AWT, noms lunchtime, they are running a feature meeting at the end of the month there, will the better runners be keen, time will tell. Certainly not, not a criticism on my part, just the runners they have supplied over the years, will leave a big whole for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesio Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 6 hours ago, mikeynz said: Dont know if anybody else has noticed but the calandar for next year is on the love racing site well some of it anyhow, just looking now. Is it compete, if so so big changes?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 16 minutes ago, Tesio said: Is it compete, if so so big changes?? Nagh it's only half done and it's missing some dates. If you google race calandar or something you can find the complete calandar but they have it in that arsehole format but it is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefton Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) Final 2022-23 Racing Calendar - TAB NZ.pdf 2 hours ago, mikeynz said: Nagh it's only half done and it's missing some dates. If you google race calandar or something you can find the complete calandar but they have it in that arsehole format but it is what it is. final has been issued Edited May 2, 2022 by Reefton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 On 1/05/2022 at 11:08 AM, mikeynz said: On another tangent the first AWT meeting at Riccarton thursday, I guess it will be interesting or maybe not. What a surprise , noms look a bit underwhelming in a number of races, which doesn't bode well for its future useage. These AWT will have the opposite effect of what they are proclaiming in the short to medium term (they won't last the long term) i.e. reduce participation in the industry not enhance it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefton Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 3 hours ago, Huey said: i.e. reduce participation in the industry not enhance it. Isn't reducing participation not enhancing it the(unstated) aim of the NZ Racing hierarchy? They are doing a bloody great job if it is! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Huey said: What a surprise , noms look a bit underwhelming in a number of races, which doesn't bode well for its future useage. These AWT will have the opposite effect of what they are proclaiming in the short to medium term (they won't last the long term) i.e. reduce participation in the industry not enhance it. Only 7 races and mostly small fields, interesting, I wonder if there will be a major fawning by the trackside crew as was the case last year ar Cambridge. Only 1 ballot. Edited May 2, 2022 by mikeynz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesio Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 15 minutes ago, mikeynz said: Only 7 races and mostly small fields, interesting, I wonder if there will be a major fawning by the trackside crew as was the case last year ar Cambridge. Only 1 ballot. The real question is why do we have Synthetic racing starting 5th May at Riccarton. Tracks are good and usually are for another month, so why the need for Synthetic racing now? Given they have synthetic racing at Riccarton every 2 weeks for the next 4 months why not start it in June? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 13 minutes ago, Tesio said: The real question is why do we have Synthetic racing starting 5th May at Riccarton. Tracks are good and usually are for another month, so why the need for Synthetic racing now? Given they have synthetic racing at Riccarton every 2 weeks for the next 4 months why not start it in June? To look at it another way I guess it can be crap weather in May but as it at present it's pretty good at this point, next year, who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Tesio said: The real question is why do we have Synthetic racing starting 5th May at Riccarton. Tracks are good and usually are for another month, so why the need for Synthetic racing now? Given they have synthetic racing at Riccarton every 2 weeks for the next 4 months why not start it in June? The people on the big money know better than us mere mortals. I'm sure they have a spreadsheet that justifies it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, mikeynz said: Only 7 races and mostly small fields, interesting, I wonder if there will be a major fawning by the trackside crew as was the case last year ar Cambridge. Only 1 ballot. A certain irony the sole ballot being trained by one of the AWTs greatest advocates. Edited May 3, 2022 by Doomed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 21 minutes ago, Doomed said: A certain irony the sole ballot being trained by one of the AWTs greatest advocates. And just one horse coming from South of Ashburton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 3 hours ago, Ludwig said: And just one horse coming from South of Ashburton. Yes, that is significant. They have never really latched onto the importance of Timaru being so central and able to attract horses from all over. If an AWT was so important why wasn't it built at Timaru? Its even in the provinces. I'm still bemused that there weren't more comments about the Provincial Growth Fund being used to fund a multi million dollar project in the middle of NZ's second biggest city. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 15 minutes ago, Doomed said: I'm still bemused that there weren't more comments about the Provincial Growth Fund being used to fund a multi million dollar project in the middle of NZ's second biggest city. Yes, that surprised more than a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Doomed said: Yes, that is significant. They have never really latched onto the importance of Timaru being so central and able to attract horses from all over. If an AWT was so important why wasn't it built at Timaru? Its even in the provinces. I'm still bemused that there weren't more comments about the Provincial Growth Fund being used to fund a multi million dollar project in the middle of NZ's second biggest city. What are the amenities like at Timaru as opposed to Riccarton,? People in the know will know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 3 hours ago, Doomed said: Yes, that is significant. They have never really latched onto the importance of Timaru being so central and able to attract horses from all over. If an AWT was so important why wasn't it built at Timaru? Its even in the provinces. I'm still bemused that there weren't more comments about the Provincial Growth Fund being used to fund a multi million dollar project in the middle of NZ's second biggest city. It actually makes my tiny brain hurt just to think how stupid an idea it is to have an AWT in the SI. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 2 hours ago, mikeynz said: What are the amenities like at Timaru as opposed to Riccarton,? People in the know will know. Timaru has a public grandstand, which is a good start. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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