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3 weeks till Southern racing recommences for the season at Winton. I'm sure the trainers down that way will be readying their charges for a few more plunges but will the bookies give them a chance let alone a whisper from The Whale😄

Who remembers races with brackets- those were the days Robert

If it looks like a coup and the Press release suggests some have been rolled then it might be a coup. Either way Holden has been appointed Chair The press release has not got an authors name but what i took from it was this part. There is a significant level of uncertainty that we need to address as quickly as possible, and in an upfront and transparent manner. Would that be a first in our industry?

Anyone missing winter mid week Forbury meetings? For all the negatives they always provided opportunities for lower grade horses and junior drivers alike.

I wonder if Vets certificate will be required before they race again.

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. Anyone know anything one way or the other?

Correct and personally think he can only get better with more experience.

Just what harness Racing in SI needs at present , young coherent and accurate caller I thought he did a great job at both Timaru and Rangiora

Hats off to Mitchell for making a race of it and taking fav on. It does not happen enough which is why Harness can appear boring to many people JMO

Well put- given all the other leisure options available these days if you don't get top service people don't come back.

I can assure you im not Gammalite but you keep guessing

Great news based on your historical posts here and elsewhere.

Talking nonsense as usual- you been shown the exit by Doug?

Given Chair is from up that way he must be treading a fine line on this one. Also doing the rounds is that he and Woodham have apparently snared a trip offshore to Scandinavia to some conference. Given the parlous state of industry payouts is this a wise use of industry funds if true?

The way things are going Cambridge will be the only survivor in 10-15 years. ATC will be gone and the rest picnic type meetings. Who remembers Hutt Park and the inside all weather at New Plymouth. All gone along with a few others in North Isalnd. Thats my view of things.