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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.

Every now and then the South Island as a whole wish to separate from North Island . They want own parliament etc. It never happened politically and Harness will be no different. Look at where most of the votes are come AGM remits time.

An update on the above cases from RIB Racing Integrity Board Investigation into recent horse fatalities regarding the Stonewall Stud of Steve and Amanda Telfer Category: News | Uncategorized Date: 09/01/2023 A thorough investigation has been concluded by the RIB staff into the race day deaths of three horses, Cya Doit, Alta Debonair and Seasider. There is no evidence to suggest that either Steve or Amanda Telfer, or any other persons associated with the horses prior to these races, have either deliberately or mistakenly, caused the unfortunate deaths of these three horses. The investigation, which included postmortem examinations, toxicology tests and expert opinions from several veterinary staff, determined that these deaths were the result of unrelated sudden medical events.

Star jockey James McDonald is free to ride four Group 1 favourites on Golden Slipper day after having a careless riding ban reduced at a Racing NSW Appeals hearing on Monday morning. McDonald had a six-meeting ban reduced to four meetings on appeal which will allow him to ride on one of the biggest Group 1 days in Australian racing. The leading hoop is in line for a massive day with features rides Cylinder ($3.50) in the Golden Slipper, Anamoe ($1.70) in the George Ryder Stakes, Pericles ($3.50) in the Rosehill Guineas and Lost And Running ($4.50) in The Galaxy. Was always a serious chance to be reduced given what and where incident occurred

Correct, has not logged in since mid February so maybe hes taking a break or gone on holiday

One might be working for Funeral Parlour. He knows some of the products used.

Yesterdays Trotting only sale was in contrast to last year a failure by most metrics. As such would you next year include them with pacers over the 3 days or leave things as they stand.?

Doing very well at present which is somewhat surprising given he trains some hand me downs

Which is why you need a punting premium these days for old style Kiwi drivers like RM and CJDF. Both like to sit back and close late but thats not the way the game is played by most these days

A bit harsh on Blair and Tim but Matt is very one dimensional driver. Gets away with leading down south with occasional help from the bros at times but gets found out in Canterbury on many occasions. Just my thoughts

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