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"Animal Save New Zealand" is a group of tree hugging hippies trying to close the racing game down. 

Here is a direct quote from one of their social media platforms: 

"Horse racing is a disgrace. Join us to fight for an end to this barbaric blood sport!" 

Now... 

Can people now understand how this kind of carry on (punching horses mid race) is not the "right" thing to do? And the potential long term consequences of such actions? 

On 5/9/2023 at 11:14 PM, Rusty said:

By posting a photo of it on here, and it gets into the wrong hands (the anti-racing brigade) and it'll be bad news all round.

Well the story has made it into the NZ Herald. 

Just yet another example of harness racing shooting itself in the foot. Happens time and time and time and time again. Bloody sick of it. It's so avoidable. Just don't be a dick! 

I thought rugby league was bad, but harness racing takes the cake unfortunately. 

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7 hours ago, richie said:

Many thanks.

Now watch all three of those teams lose lol

Please retain 50% of any winnings, to go back into the prize pool of your choosing. 

Cheers

1 hour ago, Double R said:

Why would the Auckland Trotting Club be interested about where, and what was going to happen with the contents of The Hall Of Fame, when they cancelled the lease, which incidentally was prepaid for another three years, and wanted the building vacated.

Hit the nail on the head. 

1 hour ago, richie said:

Sure thing mate,good luck

Thank you, much appreciated! 

Cringeworthy interview with Mackinnon on The Box Seat. 

Found it interesting the part about race dates was edited out. 

On 5/21/2023 at 6:47 PM, richie said:

With wins from Storm and Bulldogs and only one game to go Rusty has an unassailable lead and wins a $10 NRL bet.

Hey Richie,

If possible, may the $10 bet please be placed on the following multi?

(All Sunday games)

Roosters 13+

Storm 13+

Panthers 13+ 

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1 hour ago, karrotsishere said:

saw J Teaz been done for online bad language. Lol. Are the stripes RIB for real. Pleased not an owner or licensee or anything now. No wonder Enteebee got out.  

So RIB has time to fine Teaz for free speech but seemingly is doing nothing while other more allegelly sinister things go on.

100% agree. 

I actually thought I was having my leg pulled when someone told me about it. 

It's b.s. What a joke. 

1 hour ago, karrotsishere said:

Another thing Id like to point out is a 500kg horse going say 20kms right up behind you, imagine that going straight into your neck, easily break it. 

I've done what you said, and imagined it.

No way in the world it's going to break my neck. Because, I'm moving too. And moving in the exact same direction, as the horse behind me. And I dare say, and hope, that it would be a damn sight quicker than 20k's an hour! 

Now time for others to imagine something.

Imagine if the horse being punched, broke, went into a mad gallop, crashed, and brought half the field down. There have been multiple incidents on race tracks in the last 6 months where horses have hit the deck, causing horses in behind to fall, with jockeys going to ground and getting instantly killed. Helmets and vests didn't save them, and they were taken far, far too soon from their friends, family and loved ones. 

That is just one reason, and possible scenario, as to why we can't have people punching horses during the running of races where they can be going in excess of 50km per hour, and as you've rightly pointed out, it's 500kg of meat, combined with bits of metal, it may not end well. And that's an understatement. 

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On 4/12/2023 at 8:57 AM, Happy Sunrise said:

Gronkowski needs to be tucked up in bed 3 back on the inner, then wakes up and sprints with 150m to go through the gaps that have appeared to win by a nose.

That was the old Gronkowski.

Now I see TAB Form says 'rates highly' from draw 14 over 2400m. 

That is the new Gronkowski.

Going again at Winton today and looks like "overs" at $2.50 final field! And $1.75 to run Top 2. 

Hopefully that virus that went through the barn (causing all the scratchings) a few weeks back is no more.

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1 hour ago, Happy Sunrise said:

Jordy to Tyler Dewe.

 

Right. 

I've gotta get on the phone to the Aussie bookies ASAP to get a quote for him to win the NZ Cup. 

1 hour ago, karrotsishere said:

Could you please provide me with a pic, screen shot of Cox connecting with the horse. Just post here. Thanks. 

I was going to, but then thought why? 

You have already seen it. You slow motioned it, and freeze framed it. 

By posting a photo of it on here, and it gets into the wrong hands (the anti-racing brigade) and it'll be bad news all round.

So what's the point of sticking a photo of it up on here? Anyone can go and watch the race online. 

Everyone makes mistakes, and if J Cox had his time again, he probably wouldn't have done what he did on Sunday. Even the driver next to him, travelling on the inside, was looking at him like WTF are you doing?! 

Must have been a new helmet. They are expensive. Cost of living crisis and that. 

Lightning Blue is right. The ole head flick by the driver would have been a much better option, than throwing multiple punches with a closed fist. 

It kind of reminds me of my childhood. Dad driving his car, with the right hand on the steering wheel, and using the left hand trying to whack us smart arse kids in the back seat with his jandal. Was fine and all good back in the day. But the world has changed. 

2 hours ago, karrotsishere said:

If you slow motion it, & freeze frame it, it looks like he doesnt connect with horse.

That crazy, loopy, anti-racing brigade, are not going to be slow-motioning it, when they go sharing it on their Bookfaces and insta-toks. 

6 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said:

We are like the Maori Party on this one, Rusty.

Polling about 5%.

Multiple personalities have said it is ok 😂

Kia Ora Cuz

FFS. Just yet ANOTHER example, of harness racing shooting itself in the foot. Bloody hell. Public perception. Gotta be very careful these days. We live In a different world now, compared to decades gone by. 

The only saving grace here, is that there is a very good chance, this event will not make mainstream media, so most of the public, maybe 99% of the public, that have no interest in harness racing, will not actually become aware of this act. 

Imagine if the anti-racing brigade got wind of this event. 

They are going after greyhound racing, and it's a bee's dick away from getting shut down in NZ. And if they get their way, bringing the curtain down on the greyhounds, then guess which sport they will be targeting next? It's acts like this, hitting a horse, with one's fist (no matter how it is defended) that will really add fuel to the fire. 

21 hours ago, Addington said:

Not sure if this is true but was told by a southerner that T Dewe's horse were all scratched from the meeting down South the weekend before last.

Correct, all of the horses entered for that day were scratched. 

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1 hour ago, Happy Sunrise said:

The thing about someone of his calibre/arrogance is they have a strong instinct for self-preservation so I doubt the asphalt will ever be laid.

Good. I sure hope that is the case. 

9 hours ago, Double R said:

No further developments as yet on the remains of Cardigan Bay.

Cheers for the update, much appreciated. 

Many people will be interested to see how this all unfolds. 

Given the arrogance of ATC President Jamie Mackinnon, I think there is every chance he will instruct contractors to undertake the tarseal project, above Cardy's "final" (current) resting place without notification to any other party.

And one morning, it will be all laid bare, for all to see, black asphalt for miles, and noone will be able to pinpoint exactly where the great horse lies. 

What are the odds of that happening? $1.05? 

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