mikeynz Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 23 hours ago, Gammalite said: Yes in the early 2000's the large city 's of Cairns and Townsville closed due to lack of funding and not many trainers left racing in those areas as costs 'sky-rocketed' for 'everything' at the turn of this century. The 'travesty of Harness tracks' to me was the Closing of the Gold Coast track 2010. It was state of the art only 20 years old opening in 1990 and brilliant to drive on . Was the best , and in a growing city. The State government took it over at Parklands to build the Athletes Village for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the site. I still near 'throw up' as I drive past it these days when going to GC , seeing a heap of buildings mostly unused on that great racecourse. Albion Park and Redcliffe would of both 'been in bother' many times but Benefactors millionaires Kevin Seymour and Chris Garrard (horse and hound) have poured Bucket-loads in to keeping them both running. They have done an amazing job keeping the industry going bless em', and can only wish them a Champion each as reward. Kevin has raced Colt Thirty One to about 50 Albion wins and now has LEAP TO FAME , who could be better still..... Not a ot a lot of variety with basically 2 tracks, NZ, well the South Island has some variety, for how long, is anyone's guess, as you will know the cd area was almost wiped, the North has only 2 venues and it seems they want more tracks gone, I don't really believe the present Addington Friday Sunday concept is that popular. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 Well I don't know 'Y'..... but we better throw in a couple of NZ champions that both won the biggest race title there is going along with an Aussie who came up with the same massive accomplishment. Have a crack at naming these three 'Y' horses. Q1/ This bloke took on the World and even won a Miracle Mile from the outside gate at Harold Park. (a feat matched by Locarno for NZ as well ) Q2/ Photo Clue ....... seen here with his trainer after yet another Big win. Q3/ Young Mark once had a young horse who beat the quiz question horse 2 on a few occasions. and in true Mark legend style won the Derby, Messenger and Auckland Cup along the way AND the Aussie to have a crack at glory in NZ... Q4/ This bloke tried to be an Interdominon winner in NZ as per Gammalite style, but was beaten in the Grand Final by another Aussie into 3rd place. Then he was later embarassingly disqualified from that spot with a positive swab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 1) Young Quinn 2) Yulestar 3) Young Rufus 4) Young Mister Charles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Rangatira said: 1) Young Quinn 2) Yulestar 3) Young Rufus 4) Young Mister Charles Yep ..... great work Ranga . Q1 Young Quinn clean sweep of Interdominion at Auckland in Q2 horse Yulestar in photo with his trainer the late Lorraine Nolan, first lady trainer to win NZ Cup. Yulestar also won the Interdominion in Brissy storming home from 4 back on fence at the 1/4. to beat Courage Under Fire and co. Q3/ Mark Purdon winning plenty with Young Rufus. The Q4 Aussie Young Mister Charles running 3rd at Addington GF to Golden Reign then DQ afterwards. Gets the Ultimate revenge by WINNING the Grand Final in Perth a year later !!! (hope they swabbed him again lol........) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Gammalite said: The Q4 Aussie Young Mister Charles running 3rd at Addington GF to Golden Reign then DQ afterwards. Gets the Ultimate revenge by WINNING the Grand Final in Perth a year later !!! (hope they swabbed him again lol........) Aussies No surprises there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 22 hours ago, Rangatira said: Aussies A is for 'Alexy at Addington' in NZ . just went around again today. A for average as well lol. 'W' could be a better lot of horses for the Quiz. Can anyone pick these W ones from the Clues? Q1/ This horse for Mr W .Butt, started favourite in a Big Adddington race after winning his heats. Battled into 4th in the Grand-Final. Q2/ A horse that raced in the Top class before his trainer was DQed, and had a few cracks in Aussie as well , with a big 2nd to the Natalie Rasmussen Champ a big feather in his cap. Q3/ A trotter with a Maori name raced for many seasons with distinction , even taking on Maori's Idol in Australia without success, but won quite a few in his day. Q4/ Another trotter with the most un-usual name,(and he's not Scottish either) made the Grand Finals at times too like Quiz horse 3 performing very well in the placings. and any 'W' Aussies in NZ ? Q5/ This horse, one of the greats of the track , made his way to Addington and made it three out of three with a margin of 15 lengths combined over the locals ... wow what a motor... Q6/ This great little Queenslander also took it up to the locals at Auckland with some great heat wins but succumbed to the might of Gammalite at the Big moment , and his driver bailed out on the home bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 14 minutes ago, Gammalite said: A is for 'Alexy at Addington' in NZ . just went around again today. A for average as well lol. 'W' could be a better lot of horses for the Quiz. Can anyone pick these W ones from the Clues? Q1/ This horse for Mr W .Butt, started favourite in a Big Adddington race after winning his heats. Battled into 4th in the Grand-Final. Q2/ A horse that raced in the Top class before his trainer was DQed, and had a few cracks in Aussie as well , with a big 2nd to the Natalie Rasmussen Champ a big feather in his cap. Q3/ A trotter with a Maori name raced for many seasons with distinction , even taking on Maori's Idol in Australia without success, but won quite a few in his day. Q4/ Another trotter with the most un-usual name,(and he's not Scottish either) made the Grand Finals at times too like Quiz horse 3 performing very well in the placings. and any 'W' Aussies in NZ ? Q5/ This horse, one of the greats of the track , made his way to Addington and made it three out of three with a margin of 15 lengths combined over the locals ... wow what a motor... Q6/ This great little Queenslander also took it up to the locals at Auckland with some great heat wins but succumbed to the might of Gammalite at the Big moment , and his driver bailed out on the home bend. Alexy needs a lot of racing to get to peak fitness, I win every 35 starts is proof 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 1) Wee Win 2) Winforu 5) Westburn Grant 6) Wondais Mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 3) Waipounamu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 45 minutes ago, mikeynz said: Alexy needs a lot of racing to get to peak fitness, I win every 35 starts is proof Last today at start 342. The driver lost control of his glasses or something down the back straight, hit a wheel and galloped out the back. more great Amateur Driver action. How they have that as tote races is a mystery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 4) Whatsundermykilt for a stylish Drain Road standout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 59 minutes ago, Rangatira said: 3) Waipounamu yep , the old boy got in the road a bit of Maori's Idol when that trotter was going for the record sequence of 25 wins in a row in a Moonee Valley Interdominion Final . Maori's Idol finishing 3rd to Derby Royale. 1 hour ago, Gammalite said: Q4/ Another trotter with the most un-usual name,(and he's not Scottish either) made the Grand Finals at times too like Quiz horse 3 performing very well in the placings. Ranga , you missed this one , but when I give you a ONE word Clue , you (or anyone) will get it Instantly lol.... CLUE word = Glenbogle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 5 minutes ago, Rangatira said: 4) Whatsundermykilt 1 minute ago, Gammalite said: Ranga , you missed this one , but when I give you a ONE word Clue , you (or anyone) will get it Instantly lol.... CLUE word = Glenbogle No , you didn't miss it afterall !! Glenbogle of course his travelling stable-mate for big long time with Kevin Fairbairn. Glenbogle was 4th in Interdominion trot Grand final 2005 Auckland, and Whatsundermykilt 3rd in 2006 Moonee Valley, 3rd in 2007 South Aus, 4th in 2008 Moonee Valley, 3rd in 2009 Moonee Valley Interdominion Trot Grand Finals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Gammalite said: No , you didn't miss it afterall !! Glenbogle of course his travelling stable-mate for big long time with Kevin Fairbairn. leather cap (condom head) lol that cap must be as old as him lol. he must be ticking on a bit now must be near a hundy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 15 hours ago, hunterthepunter said: leather cap (condom head) lol that cap must be as old as him lol. he must be ticking on a bit now must be near a hundy Cant beat Ballantynes for quality plus the the lower ground floor tearoom for Devonshire Tea with Peter Rabbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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