Michael Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 1 August 2022 , News Harness Racing New Zealand has today confirmed that there won't be any changes to two of its biggest races this year. "It's business as usual as far as we are concerned," says HRNZ Chief Executive Gary Woodham, "the New Zealand Cup and the Dominion Trot will take place at Addington during Cup week and they will be held under the same conditions as they have in recent years." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 No change, no gain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Maybe they should make the race for rating 100 and over, just have a. 3 horse field then let all the others race in the junior free for all, at least they race in a free for all they may win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 On 29/07/2022 at 4:47 PM, Michael said: I'm not reassured Gammalite, I don't agree Gammalite. I think that Delightful Lady was the best horse on her NZ Cup Day, but Hands Down Beat her with a 15m head start And Skid's clever drive ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 49 minutes ago, Rangatira said: And Skid's clever drive ? For sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: No change, no gain. No change, no loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 50 minutes ago, Rangatira said: And Skid's clever drive ? Hands Down started from the Unruly, so was back with Delightful Lady anyway , behind the other runners. And 40 m behind her not long after the start according to the Journo's after being slow away. Lord Module dogging it completely it seems too sadly..... Seems Hands Down with Peter Jones steering gave the 'Lady' a big head start and probably deserved his win , rounding up the Field and all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, Michael said: No change, no loss Au contraire mon ami , There's always a heap of lossers and only 'One' Winner . That's racing. (bar dead-heat of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) The decision announced today was pretty much what most expected. On one side was the vocal big owners and trainers and the same know all media types,on the other side were the majority of owners and trainers and the punters.. Edited August 1, 2022 by the galah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 11 hours ago, Michael said: No change, no loss So you're happy with the status quo? Typical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 14 hours ago, Gammalite said: Hands Down started from the Unruly, so was back with Delightful Lady anyway , behind the other runners. And 40 m behind her not long after the start according to the Journo's after being slow away. Lord Module dogging it completely it seems too sadly..... Seems Hands Down with Peter Jones steering gave the 'Lady' a big head start and probably deserved his win , rounding up the Field and all. Not disputing what you say Gamma, but he could have been 55m behind her if she was off the front 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 12 hours ago, the galah said: The decision announced today was pretty much what most expected. On one side was the vocal big owners and trainers and the same know all media types,on the other side were the majority of owners and trainers and the punters.. Rubbish How on earth would you know that the majority of pinters backed the change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: So you're happy with the status quo? Typical. Why is it typical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 3 hours ago, Michael said: Rubbish How on earth would you know that the majority of pinters backed the change? Seems a simple one to answer. Punters prefer betting in races where there is no dominant,stand out favorite.You may be happy betting in a race with a $1.30 standout winner,but every punter i know is turned off by them. Also larger field sizes mean larger turnovers.I don'tknow where you have been,but hrnz have always said the aforementioned are major factors in turnover. I don't know who you are,but i hope your not someone running things as you don't seem to have an understanding of even the basics. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 1 hour ago, the galah said: Seems a simple one to answer. Punters prefer betting in races where there is no dominant,stand out favorite.You may be happy betting in a race with a $1.30 standout winner,but every punter i know is turned off by them. Also larger field sizes mean larger turnovers.I don'tknow where you have been,but hrnz have always said the aforementioned are major factors in turnover. I don't know who you are,but i hope your not someone running things as you don't seem to have an understanding of even the basics. So based on your profound knowledge a 16 horse maiden at Riverton will turn over more than the NZ Cupo with 10 starters and a $1.40 favourite? You sound like an Australian If so, that explains a lot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 14 minutes ago, Michael said: So based on your profound knowledge a 16 horse maiden at Riverton will turn over more than the NZ Cupo with 10 starters and a $1.40 favourite? You sound like an Australian If so, that explains a lot What does it explain .? Is only 3 hours away to Oz . and 600,000 kiwis live here. Very similar really. takes me longer to get to home town Tassie lol. another 'off-shore' island full of people that would prefer to be on the mainland 😉. 1 hour ago, the galah said: Punters prefer betting in races where there is no dominant,stand out favorite.You may be happy betting in a race with a $1.30 standout winner,but every punter i know is turned off by them Nice kiwi horse in today I've been waiting for to resume racing, since last Spring. If you're feeling like backing an old kiwi horse, he is showing 12-1 today which seems generous enough. ALTA SENSATION in Race 7 today Albion. Won a trial by 70m the other day and his 4 races in Oz last Spring at Albion were very fairly good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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