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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.

It's Winter in the Lane household.

Can't remember the last time I top scored. Been a good day all round.

Just as well I do the cooking in our house.

Seagulls all present and correct.

Seagulls will be playing standard joker today.

Pete for the Suffering Seagulls. Seagulls will be playing standard joker today. 1. Ellerslie R5 - 2.52pm - Haunui Farm Kings Plate (Gr3) - $150k, 1200m, open SW+Ps 4/5 BB 2. Ellerslie R6 - 3.28pm - McKee Family Sunline Vase (Gr3) - $150k, 2100m, 3yo fillies SWs 4/7 3. Ellerslie R7 - 4.03pm - Mainstream Plumbing Mufhasa Stks (Gr3) - $150k, 1400m, 3yos SW+Ps 7/8 4. Ellerslie R8 - 4.40pm - Rangitoto Classic - $350k, 1500m, Sp Conds 2/6 5. Ellerslie R9 - 5.15pm - Trackside NZ Derby (Gr1) - $1m, 2400m, 3yos SWs 3/6 6. Flemington R7 - 5.40pm - Inglis Sprint - $1m, 1200m, 3yos SW+Ps 2/3 7. Flemington R8 - 6.15pm - Howden Australian Guineas (Gr1) - $1m, 1600m, 3yos SWs 1/10 8. Randwick R8 - 6.35pm - Drinkwise Surround Stks (Gr1) - $750k, 1400m, 3yo fillies SWs 3/8 9. Randwick R9 - 7.15pm - Proven Thoroughbreds Guy Walter Stks (Gr2) - $300k, 1400m, mares SW+Ps 2/8 BB 10. Randwick R10 - 7.55pm - Liverpool City Cup (Gr3) - $250k, 1300m, qlty hdcp 4/6 Today's omen bet has to be Hell Hath No Fury in R9 at Randwick!

She Who Must Be Obeyed for Max Factory 1. Ellerslie R5 - 2.52pm - Haunui Farm Kings Plate (Gr3) - $150k, 1200m, open SW+Ps 3/4 2. Ellerslie R6 - 3.28pm - McKee Family Sunline Vase (Gr3) - $150k, 2100m, 3yo fillies SWs 3/10 3. Ellerslie R7 - 4.03pm - Mainstream Plumbing Mufhasa Stks (Gr3) - $150k, 1400m, 3yos SW+Ps 9/12 4. Ellerslie R8 - 4.40pm - Rangitoto Classic - $350k, 1500m, Sp Conds 6/8 BB 5. Ellerslie R9 - 5.15pm - Trackside NZ Derby (Gr1) - $1m, 2400m, 3yos SWs 3/17 6. Flemington R7 - 5.40pm - Inglis Sprint - $1m, 1200m, 3yos SW+Ps 1/8 7. Flemington R8 - 6.15pm - Howden Australian Guineas (Gr1) - $1m, 1600m, 3yos SWs 1/2 8. Randwick R8 - 6.35pm - Drinkwise Surround Stks (Gr1) - $750k, 1400m, 3yo fillies SWs 3/4 9. Randwick R9 - 7.15pm - Proven Thoroughbreds Guy Walter Stks (Gr2) - $300k, 1400m, mares SW+Ps 2/6 10. Randwick R10 - 7.55pm - Liverpool City Cup (Gr3) - $250k, 1300m, qlty hdcp 2/13 BB

Opie wouldn't like to be reminded of Watch Officer 🤣

Oranmore.

Wrong Mardi. The Punters Club person is Mardy.

I love how a thread about site changes has turned into "operations I've had". 🤣

Retiring after the Aussie tests. What a workhorse he's been for NZ cricket. Not the most talented bowler you'd ever see but more than made up for that with sheer guts and determination. He'll be missed.

Of course Walker and Tata are only in that group because of the deeds of one horse.

Conditions: For Trainers outside of the Top 10 in prizemoney at midnight 30 November 2023 Eligibility: The Top 10 Trainers will be determined for this purpose by NZTR based on stakes earned in New Zealand during the 2023/24 racing season as at midnight on 30 November 2023. Any horse transferred from a Top 10 Trainer’s stable to a Trainer who is not a Top 10 Trainer after midnight on 31 October 2023 will not be eligible to start in the race – 1500m The Trainers and training partnerships ineligible to enter a horse for this race are as follow: Mark Walker/Sam Bergerson Stephen Marsh Lisa Latta Lance O’Sullivan/Andrew Scott Tony Pike Andrew Forsman Robbie Patterson Kevin Myers Danny Walker/Aaron Tata Allan Sharrock Furthermore, any horse that was trained by a trainer(s) listed above, and transferred to another stable after 31 October 2023 is also ineligible to enter for this race.