pete

Hi PJ I seem to be floating around like a ghost on the results posts. 😁 Pete

1. Newcastle R4 - 3.50pm - ANZ Bloodstock News Hdcp - $40k, 1250m, BM64 fillies/mares 5 2. Newcastle R5 - 4.30pm - National Horse Transport Midway 3YO Maiden Plate - $45k, 1400m, maiden 3yos SWs 3 3. Newcastle R6 - 5.05pm - Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Conditional Hdcp - $40k, 1400m, BM68 hdcp 13 4. Newcastle R7 - 5.40pm - TAB Venue Mode Hdcp - $40k, 1250m, BM64 colts/geldgs/entires hdcp 6 5. Newcastle R8 - 6.20pm - Events@Newcastle Racecourse Hdcp - $40k, 1600m, BM 64 hdcp 8

. Announcement of Waikato super Club merger A significant decision has been reached regarding the establishment of a new racing Club, named Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (WTR), following the official merger approval between Waikato Racing Club, Cambridge Jockey Club, and Waipa Racing Club. The amalgamation was endorsed by the Board and members of all three Clubs during their respective Special General Meetings (SGMs), with the intention of bringing extensive benefits to the racing region of the Waikato. The merger will take effect on August 1 2023. The overwhelming majority of members present at the three SGM’s voted in favour of the merger, as they firmly believe that this formation will give rise to a robust and well-resourced super Club in New Zealand's largest thoroughbred racing and breeding region. At the helm of the merger is Waikato Racing Club Chairman, John Elstob, who as the WTR Working Group Chair commented on the formation of Waikato Thoroughbred Racing. “Collectively, the merger of the three Clubs places the newly formed Club in a significantly better position to accomplish our primary objectives, surpassing the capabilities of any individual Club or combination of two Clubs.” “The merged Club will have improved scale and strength, as well as the flexibility to advance its racing and training operations. “These positive effects will extend beyond the Club itself, benefiting the racing industry throughout the entire country,” Elstob said. The amalgamation is strongly supported by both the Cambridge Jockey Club and Waipa Racing Club. “Without doubt it is now the time for these discussions to result in a tangible step forward for thoroughbred racing in the region, the engine room of the of the sport in New Zealand,” commented Bruce Harvey, President of Cambridge Jockey Club. “The three Clubs have also obtained support from key thoroughbred racing bodies providing a great step forward in achieving a sustainable New Zealand thoroughbred racing industry,” said Waipa Racing Club President, Carolyn Christian. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Sharrock, also endorsed the game-changing union and the benefits it has on the domestic racing industry. “I would like to acknowledge the Chairs of the respective Clubs for their vision, leadership and hard work in executing this merger.” “The Boards and members have illustrated with overwhelming support that, whilst each Club has a proud history, together they set themselves and the industry up for a brighter future. “This is another very significant step forward for the industry in gaining efficiencies and better utilising assets as a collective,” Sharrock said.

At least another Pete took over 😁

I was like a brief shooting star...

Oh well...

I've got this horrible feeling I'm heading for the exit door in the next.

1. Pukekohe R3 - 1.26pm - Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Futurity Stks (LR) - $80k, 1400m, 2yos SWs 1/5/6 2. Pukekohe R5 - 2.40pm - Dunstan Horse Feeds 1400 - $30k, 1400m, R65 BM 1/2/8 3. Pukekohe R6 - 3.15pm - JRA Trophy 1500 - $35k, 1500m, open hdcp 1/7/8 bb 4. Pukekohe R7 - 3.50pm - NZB Airfreight 1600 - $30k, 1600m, R75 BM 1/3/6 5. Eagle Farm R6 - 4.38pm - Aquis Stallions BRC Sires' Produce Stks (Gr2) - $1m, 1400m, 2yos SWs 7/9/10 6. Eagle Farm R7 - 5.17pm - Ladbrokes Queensland Derby (Gr1) - $1m, 2400m, 3yos SWs 1/11/14 7. Eagle Farm R8 - 5.57pm - EVA Air Kingsford Smith Cup (Gr1) - $1m, 1200m, SW+Ps 4/5/11

No words left for a stellar season.

Better article from mighty Mick here. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/betting-agency-entain-to-take-over-running-of-tab-operations/MX2JARKNB5AR7DU65NS7X45MSM/ All happens on June 1!!

Love this line from the Herald: The sports codes are big winners as they have paid nothing toward the setting up of the TAB but will receive $15 million over three years based on their sports percentage of the TAB turnover.

What could possibly go right?

So so wrong... https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/132106337/britains-entain-gets-green-light-to-take-over-tabs-betting-operations

Newcastle understandably looked tired. Leicester had 5 at the back for most of the game and hard to break down. I'm still picking Leeds and Leicester to go down as I reckon Everton will squeak a win. Well done on a great season anyway.

What an achievement. Been supporting them since 1965. Not ashamed to say I shed a few tears at full time. So proud.

No they don't. Beat Southampton and we're there. Oh the tension.

No confusion at all PJ.

I tried to clean it up but made it worse 😔

1. Te Rapa R1 - 12.10pm - Animal Feed Barn 2100 - $30k, 2100m, R75 BM 3/4/7 2. Awapuni R4 - 1.30pm - Speirs Finance Group - $30k, 1400m, R75 BM 3/8/11 3. Morphettville R3 - 3.12pm - David Coles AM Stks (Gr3) - $127k, 1200m, 2yos SWs 1/5/8 4. Awapuni R8 - 3.55pm - Happy 90th Birthday Edith Bull - Rangitikei Gold Cup (LR) - $65k, 1550m, open hdcp 4/6/8 5. Doomben R6 - 4.38pm - XXXX Chief de Beers (LR) - $160k, 1110m, qlty hdcp 4/6/11 bb 6. Doomben R7 - 5.17pm - XXXX Doomben Cup (Gr1) - $1m, 2000m, WFA 1/2/12 7. Morphettville R8 - 6.17pm - The TAB Goodwood (Gr1) - $502k, 1200m, SW+Ps 3/9/17

Definitely a bridge too far today.

That's the way they play Tom. Gives me palpitations sometimes.

1. 2 2. 13 3. 8 4. 7 5. 11

1. Warwick Farm R3 - 4.00pm - Chase The Dream Hdcp - $55k, 1100m, 3yos BM64 hdcp 6 2. Warwick Farm R4 - 4.35pm - Furphy Hdcp - $55k, 1300m, 4yos+ BM72 hdcp 5 3. Warwick Farm R5 - 5.10pm - Casino Prince@Vinery Stud Hdcp - $55k, 1600m, BM72 hdcp 2 4. Warwick Farm R6 - 5.45pm - Paulele@Darley Hdcp - $55k, 1400m, BM72 hdcp fillies/mares 4 5. Warwick Farm R7 - 6.20pm - TAB Hdcp - $55k, 1100m, BM72 hdcp 12

Best Monday I've had in ages.