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That then becomes the door handle theory- everyone has a turn! As you said Happy no wonder harness betting is diminishing

As the old saying goes " its only a rort if your not involved"

Will get a soft run behind probable leader Twice Shy and does have John's Juniors driver there to assist if he can, will he be looking behind like he usually does? . If they can turn around its form they are a lot better than many give them credit for, me included. 🤔

Tendon Injury

Obviously no site without him though he comes across as argumentative in many instances which must deter some from joining and contributing.

Was it by Sunday Silence.? cant remember its name despite all his bullshit promos on social media sites. He should stick to his knitting, Rangiora property .

Not the greatest of drives really. You have to put your horse in the race at the Mot as few make top 3 from the back these days. That's the problem with drivers who only drive occasionally even though Terry is not the worst. Wonder what Smith and Dunn were laughing about after the post in Gronkowski's win?. Dunn was showing some real urgency to get his drive home,

Oh dear. That cost me the quaddie. Ouch

Great days racing and well done to BGP. Good to see a bit of emotion in the crowd as horses entered straight. Its that sort of day that gets racing front and center media attention.

I thought the day was a big success and the racing top class. Had younger friends who bought into syndicates that had runners in big races. They all flew up and spent heaps had a great time and now have others wanting to join in next purchase. The surprising thing is you would never see any of them going to Riccarton or Addington on a regular basis if at all.. Yet they are new blood and the future as they replace ageing owners and have required disposable income. Say what you like about Te Akau and D Ellis but like Pitmans in South without them TB racing would be worse off by a long way.

Weather not that good but Terry McMillian has a useful Sweet Lou lining up in Race 2 called Lone Wolf 5 and 2s gets me followed by Gavin Smiths maiden in R 3 Gronkowski. Went out 3/4 in first start and got badly held up. Would like to see more money come from for it but I've taken the 6.50 and 2.2 already Good Luck to you all today on the grass.

There is a name from the past, was a complete wanker at Lincoln and never improved with age IMO. He appears to have no racing interests these days but that might be due to no trainers wanting his patronage😘

Yes that is exactly what Bob is. Agree that he has some historical knowledge but he wants to live in the past. Like many he cant accept that with Pokies, Casinos etc racing was always going to be challenged for the leisure dollar. For a more recent example ask anyone how Singapore is going post casino opening there. Think Rugby ,Racing and Beer- all in massive decline. For all of that group its a case of adapt or decline.. Harness looks to be following the latter IMO

Would not get involved with him or any of his theories Karrots. JMO

Southland starts have always been a shocker. It goes back to when DD worked out that you could have a run at standing starts and get away with it . BO quickly cottoned onto it and that's one of the reasons why they won/win so many races down that way. A few of the locals have joined the band now leaving only the part timers to miss the boat so to speak. As for All Stars well its that time of the year , take the Jaffa money on offer and get rid of a few to other stables or sell them to Oz. It happens every year so why should this one be any different.

They need to send Ms Haley up your way to sort things out K😘

I found it quite amusing as well given the starter down that way lets horses/drivers have running starts and the RIB staff have no issue with that. MP probably had a plane to catch hence the no show and guilty plea A great precedent has been set by Ms Haley. Lets see who gets pinged next if at all

Only time will tell how far TB and CS go, i do like the other one though and thought 1.40 was very generous.

Akuta who is on ratings a far superior animal runs 1.518. Compare that with Tegan Banner an aged horse who on its 14th start won in 1.524 or Celtic Spirit wining in 1.531. Either the distance may be wrong, the track is fastest in NZ or they are horses who will win them on their ear from here on in if they run those times elsewhere despite higher ratings.

Yesterday's Nelson meeting was not at all popular with Ozzie punters One Ellerslie race was close to doing more on the win pool at Tabcorp than the whole Richmond win pool card. i enjoyed the mile racing and hope they continue with it in the future although it might be a good idea to calibrate the distance. Some of the times for lower grade horses looked suspect

All Stars Racing on the website. No Nat for some time

Wyndham @ Cromwell - Thursday 6th January R5 | 2:29pm PUTNEY ROOFING/BH20/CROMWELL SUPPORTERS MOBILE PACE Bollinger (5) Jonny Cox R10 | 5.21pm GOLDEN VIEW/PGG WRIGHTSON REAL ESTATE CROMWELL CUP HCP PACE Pace N Pride (10) 10m Jonny Cox R11 5:46pm | CROMTRANS/NORTHERN STHLD TRANSPORT/ALLWASTE HCP TROT Regal Attire (6) 10m - Olivia Thornley American Pride (10) 20m Jonny Cox Nelson Harness Racing Club - Friday 7 January R9 6:23pm NELSON PINE INDUSTRIES NELSON CUP (HANDICAP PACE) Shan Noble (8) 25m Jonny Cox R10 6:53pm DAVE & JAN BIRDLING SPORTS TRUST PACE Cyrus (6 ) Jonny Cox Seems to be a case of placing them to their best advantage and no local meetings. The cleanout will occur shortly so making hay while sun shines perhaps. At least they will all be trying. Bollinger, no top liner but a big chance after not enjoying grass track at last start. American Pride heading towards Invercargill Cup which will have a nice stake attached

Is it coincidence that K Newman after his 1st day, lets be charitable ,mistake at Wesport has now decided to put his horses into the race at some point.

I have just witnessed the most passive junior drivers race I have ever witnessed. No.moves early on or until winner took off at 800.

Brodie☺️