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I may have missed this but who actually was the trainer in NZ?

1. Te Rapa R4 - 2.41pm - J Swap Sprint (Gr3) - $120k, 1400m, open hdcp 1/3/4 2. Te Rapa R6 - 3.49pm - Cal Isuzu Stks (Gr2) - $175k, 1600m, fillies/mares WFA 1/2/4 bb 3. Te Rapa R8 - 4.59pm - Skycity Hamilton Waikato Cup (Gr3) - $140k, 2400m, open hdcp 3/4/6 4. Eagle Farm R6 - 5.33pm - Roku Gin Hdcp - $75k, 1400m, BM78 hdcp 4/7/8 5. Eagle Farm R7 - 6.12pm - Ladbrokes Grand Prix Stks (Gr3) - $300k, 2100m, 3yos SWs 3/4/6 6. Eagle Farm R8 - 6.52pm - Channel 7 Gold Edition Plate (LR) - $200k, 1200m, 3yos SWs 9/10/14 7. Eagle Farm R9 - 7.32pm - Ascot Green Lough Neagh Stks (LR) - $200k, 1400m, qlty hdcp 4/6/10

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Dual Group One winner Prowess has been retired 💔 Crowned Champion Middle Distance Horse Of The Year the mare won eight races, six of them being black-type wins including a Group One win on both sides of the Tasman 🏆 The star mares wins include the Auckland Guineas, Karaka Million 3YO, Ellis Classic, Bonecrusher NZ Stakes, Vinery Stakes, and Crystal Mile this year. "The whole team at Kingsclere Stables and the ownership group are absolutely devastated to share the news that Prowess’s racing career has been cut short" She is now set to embark on the next stage of her life as a broodmare. Happy retirement ❤️

Second World War?

This week's quiz. https://thebfd.co.nz/2023/12/10/the-bfd-music-quiz-208/

I had to look up what a wife beater was - I've let a sheltered life. When I lived in England they used to call Stella Artois 'wifebeater' until they reduced the alcohol content.

All good my friend.

I'm assuming you mean that Tom and aren't being sarcastic. As I said earlier, each to their own, but I'd rather drink water than drink that mass produced crap.

Oh mate you're a man after my own heart with craft beer. I've got a fridge full of it for Christmas. Love our local brewers round North Auckland especially McLeods of Waipu.

Only good for washing your mouth out Graeme. Seriously though, each to their own.

Shiraz with beef with black pepper, king mushrooms and vegetable fried rice A great dish and two equally great wines created a grand finale for the evening’s activities. Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz 2017 – winner! Trinity Hill Homage Syrah 2017 – winner!

Well lookee here: https://www.therealreview.com/2020/02/20/new-zealand-vs-australia-dinner-a-winner/

My point is that it's a matter of individual taste. If you want to drink big jammy Aussie reds knock yourself out. I just prefer more subtle flavours. It would be boring if we all liked the same thing.

I don't feel bad mate. Vive la difference and all that.

I actually like Hawkes Bay Syrah - and yes I do know it's the same grape.

Tried loads of Aussie shiraz. Don't like it. I'm just a philistine 😆

Well I actually don't like Aussie reds at all. I guess it's all a matter of taste.

You've got me beat with that comment Barry. No idea where you're coming from. Having said that, it's got nothing to do with me so I'll piss off and go to bed. 🙄

1. Trentham R4 - 2.34pm - Mode Technology Wakefield Challenge Stks (Gr2) - $175k, 1100m, 2yos SWs 1/2/5 2. Trentham R5 - 3.08pm - Dunstan Horsefeeds Stayers Championship Qualifier Premier - $70k, 2200m, R82 hdcp 5/7/10 3. Trentham R7 - 4.14pm - Hardy Trade Suppliers Premier - $65k, 1400m, R75 BM 2/9/11 bb 4. Trentham R8 - 4.55pm - TAB Classic (Gr1) - $400k, 1600m, WFA 2/8/11 5. Randwick R6 - 5.20pm - The Max Brenner Santa Cup (LR) - $200k, 2000m, qlty hdcp 3/9/11 6. Randwick R7 - 6.00pm - The Ingham (Gr2) - $2m, 1600m, qlty hdcp 2/9/14 7. Randwick R8 - 6.40pm - Racing and Sports Razor Sharp Hdcp (LR) - $200k, 1200m, qlty hdcp 3/5/7

You're smashing this Rees. Leading the pack.

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Here's this week's quiz. I made it too easy. https://thebfd.co.nz/2023/12/03/the-bfd-music-quiz-207/