pete

Seagulls are like their football counterparts, falling apart under pressure. We go again for more Chinese Water Torture tomorrow. Drip drip drip.

I guess the best thing for the Seagulls is that none of the matches are foregone conclusions . A bit of straw clutching going on here.

Nightmare for you PJ. I've done a bit of scoring and know how hard it is at the best of times.

Hi PJ. Can you check Steve P's score. I had him down as getting the quinella in this

Seagulls scratching replacements Comp Race 5 Rees and Steve P now have 3/4

Seagulls all present and correct.

Pete for the Super Sexy Seagulls 1. Ellerslie R1 - 12.30pm - Westbury Stud Royal Descent Stks - $90k, 1600m, fillies/mares SW+Ps 2/5 2. Ellerslie R3 - 1.40pm - Barfoot & Thompson 2100 - $80k, 2100m, R75 BM 10/11 3. Ellerslie R5 - 2.53pm - Sistema Stks (Gr1) - $450k, 1200m, 2yos SWs 2/5 4. Ellerslie R7 - 4.04pm - Bonecrusher New Zealand Stks (Gr1) - $450k, 2000m, WFA 7/9 5. Flemington R4 - 2.15pm - MSS Security Sires' Produce Stks (Gr2) - $300k, 1400m, 2yos SWs 3/4 6. Ellerslie R9 - 5.14pm - Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (G2) - $500k, 3200m, open hdcp 6/17 BB 7. Randwick R7 - 6.00pm - James Squire Canterbury Stks (Gr1) - $750k, 1300m, WFA 1/6 8. Randwick R8 - 6.35pm - The Agency Randwick Guineas (Gr1) - $1m, 1600m, 3yos SWs 1/4 9. Randwick R9 - 7.15pm - Mostyncopper Aspiration Quality (Gr3) - $250k, 1600m, fillies/mares qlty hdcp 1/17 10. Randwick R10 - 7.55pm - Toyota Forlifts Wenona Girl Quality (Gr3) - $250k, 1200m, mares qlty hdcp 6/8 BB 11. Randwick R5 - 4.50pm - UNSW Todman Stks (Gr2) - $300k, 1200m, 2yos colts/gelds SWs 4/8

Barb for Max Factory 1. Ellerslie R1 - 12.30pm - Westbury Stud Royal Descent Stks - $90k, 1600m, fillies/mares SW+Ps 2/5 2. Ellerslie R3 - 1.40pm - Barfoot & Thompson 2100 - $80k, 2100m, R75 BM 6/11 3. Ellerslie R5 - 2.53pm - Sistema Stks (Gr1) - $450k, 1200m, 2yos SWs 2/5 4. Ellerslie R7 - 4.04pm - Bonecrusher New Zealand Stks (Gr1) - $450k, 2000m, WFA 3/9 5. Flemington R4 - 2.15pm - MSS Security Sires' Produce Stks (Gr2) - $300k, 1400m, 2yos SWs 3/4 6. Ellerslie R9 - 5.14pm - Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (G2) - $500k, 3200m, open hdcp 5/6 BB 7. Randwick R7 - 6.00pm - James Squire Canterbury Stks (Gr1) - $750k, 1300m, WFA 1/6 8. Randwick R8 - 6.35pm - The Agency Randwick Guineas (Gr1) - $1m, 1600m, 3yos SWs 1/3 9. Randwick R9 - 7.15pm - Mostyncopper Aspiration Quality (Gr3) - $250k, 1600m, fillies/mares qlty hdcp 4/18 10. Randwick R10 - 7.55pm - Toyota Forlifts Wenona Girl Quality (Gr3) - $250k, 1200m, mares qlty hdcp 13/15 BB 11. Randwick R5 - 4.50pm - UNSW Todman Stks (Gr2) - $300k, 1200m, 2yos colts/gelds SWs 3/6

Not sure what Gee means but this is from the club's website: Gates open: 10:15 am First race: 10:45 am Last race: 2.30pm

https://www.racenet.com.au/news/early-start-to-flemingtons-super-saturday-meeting-due-to-extreme-heat-20240307

No tears from me... The NZTR Board has today regrettably announced the resignation of its Chair, Cameron George, effective 31 July 2024. No images? Click here NZTR Chair Cameron George Resigns The New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) Board has today regrettably announced the resignation of its Chair, Cameron George, effective 31 July 2024. Under his leadership, George, who has served as Chair since 2020, has played a pivotal role in steering NZTR and the racing industry through various challenges and sizeable achievements over recent years. “My decision to step down from my role on the Board hasn’t been an easy one,” George said. “My journey at NZTR started with navigating a path forward for the business through COVID-19. Over time, we have managed to rebuild the industry into the strong position it now holds, demonstrating the resilient team environment I’ve been fortunate enough to be involved in over the last four years. “I’ve enjoyed all the challenges this role has presented me with. Going into it I knew I needed to both question and support initiatives brought to the table. “I now feel we have moved into a model of braver thinking and strategic planning, with innovation at the forefront of our activities. Globally, sports have undergone a significant shift from traditional approaches to embracing innovation and with that, we must not sit on our hands and continue to pursue becoming a vibrant sport within the entertainment sector,” he said. While reflecting on his tenure as Chair, George expresses his gratitude towards those who guided the industry towards a successful future. “I would firstly like to thank previous Chairs of NZTR, the likes of Guy Sargent, Matt Goodson, Alan Jackson and their Boards, who worked tirelessly to underpin the industry into the condition it is today.” “I thank NZTR’s Board and management team around me, both past and present, for their dedication to the cause of rebuilding this industry since the dark days of COVID, it truly has been a massive effort. “To the stakeholders and people of the industry, thank you for your strong support, being receptive to change, as well as being prepared to just give things a go. “Finally, so many parts of this industry’s administration deserve credit for helping us reshape and rebuild our future. On a personal note, I would like to acknowledge the efforts of TAB NZ, Entain Australia and New Zealand, our racing Clubs, New Zealand Bloodstock and the New Zealand Government for encouraging the movement of change towards a better future,” he said. George will remain in his role as Chair until 31 July of this year and is committed to maintaining a high standard for New Zealand’s racing landscape. “I look forward to finishing off my tenure with commitment and drive to complete several exciting initiatives we have in the pipeline. It’s all hands on deck as we get ready for the biggest summer of racing this country has ever seen next year,” George said. NZTR Members’ Council Chair, Jeff McCall, thanked George for his service to the industry. “Cameron’s passion and dedication to the New Zealand racing industry has been illustrated by the numerous positive actions he has undertaken since he has held the position as Chair.” “On behalf of the Members’ Council and the industry, we thank him for his contribution and wish him all the best for the future,” McCall said.

So little faith Rees...

Apparently has gone back to breaking in and pre training.

I noticed a lot of his horses transfered to other trainers so presumably he's moved on to something else.

He looks totally unfazed.

https://www.racenet.com.au/news/racing-victoria-heat-policy-set-to-be-enacted-for-newmarket-handicap-day-at-flemington-20240305

Apart from Taylor Bloody Swift.

RACE Trentham Track Update Following the 27 January partial abandonment at RACE Trentham when horses slipped on an area of unirrigated ground wide on the track, the venue's irrigation system was reviewed and additional steps were taken to produce wider coverage on the outside of the home turn. Following the solution being implemented, it has been extensively utilised to irrigate the area of concern wide on the course proper. The irrigation, combined with recent verti-drain use has resulted in more consistency between the inside and outside areas of the track. Representatives from the Racing Integrity Board, RACE Inc. and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing inspected the racing surface on Monday 4 March, with core samples, drone photo comparisons and a track gallop used to test the surface ahead of the 9 March race meeting. Post-inspection, all parties were confident with the consistency and safety at RACE Trentham. As such, Wellington Racing Club's meeting at Trentham will take place this Saturday, as scheduled.

I'm an old fart - Taylor Swift has zero interest for me.

2 great versions of Gimme Some Loving

This is being looked into...

I stumbled on this page by chance. Really heartwarming to see all these ex racehorses leading productive and happy lives. https://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/where-are-they-now/

Maria Farina was a team pick. Selected by me funnily enough.