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Bernard Saundry is quite specific in his blog, start of the new racing season which is Aug 1, yet Spark Sport say they don't have a start date yet Hardly inspires confidence in the new regime

So someone is being economical with the facts. RITA announced Aug 1, so must be them

So what is going on then, anyone know? Sounds like a move in the right direction to actually get to the new generations who never read newspapers, never visit the TAB website, but who live on their smartphones. Sports betting definitely, with hopefully a carry over to racing I have been reliably informed by my sons fiancee, that millennials do not read newspapers, even online, which I thought everyone who wanted news does

Did that already thanks. Cannot find any reference to racing or Trackside on the Spark Sport website as per Bernard's Blog below Bernard's Blog - 29 July Bernard Saundry 29 July 2019 Getting our racing in front of more eyeballs is a key focus for NZTR as we strive to grow the industry. The recent announcement from RITA that the TAB had signed an agreement with Spark Sport which will see racing part of the range of events screened via that digital platform is a huge positive in this area. From the beginning of the new racing season coverage of all live racing, along with pre and post-race analysis, live odds and feature shows, will be added to the sports currently offered in Spark Sport’s $19.99 subscription. Over the past five years the sports rights market in New Zealand has changed significantly. Earlier this year the TAB entered into a non-exclusive agreement with SKY NZ, providing the TAB and the codes great opportunity to grow the audience and to get content to new viewers. This is something which NZTR is keen to see advance further as it aligns with our media strategy to allow thoroughbred racing to be seen anywhere, any time and on any platform. It is also another step towards moving racing to an audience outside of the traditional bubble populated by long-time racing fans. The equation is very simple – more eyeballs; more engagement; more owners; more participation; more turnover; greater returns for clubs; and more money back into the industry. Ultimately it is our aim to put live racing vision up on the LOVERACING.NZ website where we already have around 64,000 viewers checking in for their daily dose of racing news. We are currently working on the technology to make this a reality and allow us to grow the number of people seeing racing. This live action will add to our current content which profiles and celebrates our people and horses. While on the topic of celebrating our horses, later this week we will be asking those within the industry to share their own stories via our #weloveracingNZ campaign with the opportunity to win a trip to the 2019 Horse of the Year Awards. Look out for the promo for this campaign which recognises all the work which goes into getting our horses to the races and asking people to take a selfie and tell us what got them into the industry. I look forward to seeing the results.

As of Aug 1 Trackside 1 and 2 are on Spark Sports digital platform Great, the more coverage the better for racing, and this will capture the younger generation on their I phones, androids and laptops. But, you go to the Spark Sport website to sign up, and no mention of Trackside 1 and 2 ???

Noms TARZINO TROPHY WFA 1400m - $200,000 Open /Close Silk Horse Trainer Age Sex Order Rating Weight Melody Belle Jamie Richards 5 Mare 1 113 - Danzdanzdance (AUS) Chris Gibbs & Michelle Bradley 5 Mare 2 107 - Shadows Cast Mark Oulaghan 7 Gelding 3 103 - Santa Monica Stephen Ralph 6 Mare 4 101 - Avantage (AUS) Jamie Richards 4 Mare 5 94 - Endless Drama (IRE) Tony Pike 8 Horse 6 105 - Cliff's Edge (AUS) Ciaron Maher & David Eustace 5 Horse 7 104 - Te Akau Shark Jamie Richards 5 Gelding 8 101 - Rondinella Roger James & Robert Wellwood 5 Mare 9 99 - Wyndspelle Johno Benner & Hollie Wynyard 6 Horse 10 99 - Contessa Vanessa Team Rogerson 5 Mare 11 89 - Sleeping Beauty Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott 7 Mare 12 101 - He Kin Fly Neill Ridley 7 Gelding 13 95 - Dark Princess Jeff Lynds 6 Mare 14 90 - The Bandito John Bary 8 Gelding 15 89 - Helena Baby John Bell 5 Gelding 16 88 - Aalaalune Jacob McKay 3 Filly 17 77 - Comeback Team Rogerson 5 Gelding 18 93 - Seventh Up Shelley Hale 9 Gelding 18 93 - More Wonder Team Rogerson 4 Gelding 20 88 - Malambo Team Rogerson 5 Mare 21 86 - Battle Time Tim & Margaret Carter 7 Gelding 22 85 - Irish Flame John Wheeler 5 Gelding 23 77 - Deerfield Chrissy Bambry 6 Gelding 24 76 - Atlanta Peach Guy Lowry & Grant Cullen 5 Mare 25 71 -

Sounds like an old varsity hostel prank

The comment from Matt Cameron towards the end was starting to get a bit risque

Being a long time follower of the AB's, before they went pro, always had a sneaking admiration for this fellow. He is a keen whitebaiter too Barry https://loveracing.nz/News/28311/BehindTheScenesTarzinoTrophyTABDaffodilRacedayPhotoshoot.aspx

Good question Peter, if we quietly cross your palm with silver, can we have a judicial recount

Watched some of the last round of the Women's British Open, and no Lydia Ko. She didn't make the cut, 12 over and second last. Any golf officianadoes know what is going on. There was time not too long ago, you just expected her to win or top 3. Apparently it is being blamed on her parents????

Definitely some very anti views on here towards Smith and Warner. One thing that surprises me, is that great Australian cricketers like Ponting and Steve Waugh, have so much to do with the team, with them still present

Too late, Thommo beat you to it

Never heard of this, quite good

Should have playing in it's shops or on it's website

Also makes a mockery of the whole group grading system Waikato Guineas G2 100K Karaka Listed 1 mil

Agree Artificially inflated stakemoney due to the sweepstake nature of the race. Even with the changes, a horse like Beauty Diva who only ever won 1 race, earns 25K for finishing 5th A promising horse could run an unlucky 4th in the Waikato Guineas Why was the discretionary clause removed?

Yep well done Maxi and the Kats, we were outclassed today, a bad time to throw in our worst performance. Thanks to the Dreamers for the sterling effort over the last 8 weeks, Maurice, Jill, Roland and Tom, much appreciated Good luck Kats against Betty's Beauts. Surprised to see the Why Worrys out of it, TC out of form today. Thanks John for scoring today Thanks PJ for another great comp, and the work you continue to put in for the benefit of others Over and out, but not down

Had Bling Dynasty won, I would have waved the white flag then and there

What an unmitigated f....... disaster so far Never mind the sun will still rise in the morning

The wee lassie is online

Gee, you have gone wide in a few races.....excuse the play on words

A big thanks to John for taking over scoring duties this week ! Missed that, thanks John for this