Newmarket Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 For those thinking of going, I would think twice. Word on the street is it’s more slippery than a banana skin jandel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Newmarket said: For those thinking of going, I would think twice. Word on the street is it’s more slippery than a banana skin jandel. Too much coal dust again? Still be a good party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Slippery on a heavy 8 ? Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Bloggs Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Freda said: Slippery on a heavy 8 ? Really? Words Fail Me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Freda said: Slippery on a heavy 8 ? Really? Maybe relocate the meeting to Reefton? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Who let the hogs out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefton Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Rubbish Still 100% on at this stage 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Reefton said: Rubbish Still 100% on at this stage Hope you are right. First hand reports say very slippery and probably un-raceable unless they get much more than the forecast shower or two overnight. . Have you walked the track? Edited January 6, 2023 by curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefton Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) 31 minutes ago, curious said: Hope you are right. First hand reports say very slippery and probably un-raceable unless they get much more than the forecast shower or two overnight. . Have you walked the track? No I haven't but have been in constant contact with the Secretary all day(given the fall out from our debacle). He is an ex-stipe of considerable experience and says it is still all go God forbid this one falls as well. It really will be the death knell of West Coast racing Edited January 6, 2023 by Reefton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Pray you are right. Has the secretary walked the track then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Reefton said: No I haven't but have been in constant contact with the Secretary all day(given the fall out from our debacle). He is an ex-stipe of considerable experience and says it is still all go God forbid this one falls as well. It really will be the death knell of West Coast racing I had a couple of mates that ran around it sober, they stated it’s a bog and lost footing several times. On what has happened recently, will be abandoned after first few races. Not before meeting started, just once a few slip. Welcome to NZ racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Surely it would be an absolute scandal if Kumara starts and has to be abandoned after one race with Greymouth only 15 minuutes down the road. There must be contingency plans to move the meeting swiftly if necessary, otherwise it is hard to imagine Myers being prepared to turn up next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefton Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 8 hours ago, curious said: Pray you are right. Has the secretary walked the track then? I'm sure he has. And horses galloped on it as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Yes. He has. But it is not his call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefton Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Freda said: Yes. He has. But it is not his call. Correct of course. But the bloke who's call it is has walked it too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Reefton said: Correct of course. But the bloke who's call it is has walked it too Has he? Any report from whomever rode the gallops this morning? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 8 minutes ago, curious said: Has he? Any report from whomever rode the gallops this morning? Yep, we are all waiting for an update. It’s crazy to see meetings cancelled after they have run a couple, trainers and owners must be at their wits end 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 11 minutes ago, Newmarket said: Yep, we are all waiting for an update. It’s crazy to see meetings cancelled after they have run a couple, trainers and owners must be at their wits end I heard there was supposed to be an update by 7am. Who is the course manager there? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Bloggs Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 That behemoth, Leviathan bookmaker Brokelads has just opened a market on how many races Kumara will run before abandonment, evens 1, 2-1 = 2 ...........get on, I bet the stipes will lock themselves in their room if this happens, the natives are restless fellas.....we could have another Jan 6th, the great insurrection?........you think? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honestjohn Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 16 hours ago, Reefton said: No I haven't but have been in constant contact with the Secretary all day(given the fall out from our debacle). He is an ex-stipe of considerable experience and says it is still all go God forbid this one falls as well. It really will be the death knell of West Coast racing Lanky guenole will know. Ring him. Hj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefton Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 2 hours ago, curious said: Has he? Any report from whomever rode the gallops this morning? Jeff said all happy but I think most of the senior riders were back in Chch If there is an issue it will be on the bend out of the back straight. They renovated it to that point two plus years ago and there was an issue with the footing changing at that point at the 2021 meeting(which was a rain affected day as today will be). It may have resolved itself with time - here's hoping If this goes it will be a total disaster and curtains for the entire Coast racing. Kumara has Committee numbers and enthusiasm issues Greymouth has major bridge issues and we have a President who is quite adamant he is getting out(with nobody as a likely successor). 35 years of services in multiple roles is enough for me I have not always been a Kumara fan but I am fingers crossed for the boys today. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefton Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 41 minutes ago, Joe Bloggs said: That behemoth, Leviathan bookmaker Brokelads has just opened a market on how many races Kumara will run before abandonment, evens 1, 2-1 = 2 ...........get on, I bet the stipes will lock themselves in their room if this happens, the natives are restless fellas.....we could have another Jan 6th, the great insurrection?........you think? settle down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefton Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Anyway the party will go on regardless and even if they cancel after one race the on course turnover(inter track) will still be higher than anything else in the NZ for the year to date(except maybe Railway Day) 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Footing looks super 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honestjohn Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Reefton said: Anyway the party will go on regardless and even if they cancel after one race the on course turnover(inter track) will still be higher than anything else in the NZ for the year to date(except maybe Railway Day) The rec will be chokka either way. Hj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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