von Smallhaussen Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Maximus said: I think Count Kereru won the Telegraph that day, vS ..one of Max's fave racehorses ...shame I was way to young to be punting, bound to have had the Field in the Cup with CK in the 'daily double' MM correct Gluteus and a young vS got 50c worth of the double = big bucks for a college kid in those days. In fact had 2 horses going with SDM the other being good horse Lilt who ran 3rd. von Hesi is correct Pinotage ran 2nd. 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 This could throw a spanner into the works for the Final Round: Sunday Preferred NZ Derby Option Monday, 1st March 2021 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and the Auckland Racing Club (ARC) held discussions on Sunday morning regarding the impact of Saturday’s announcement that Auckland was moving back into Covid Alert Level 3 for seven days. Of primary concern is the Gr1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m), which was due to be run at Ellerslie on Saturday March 6, according to loveracing.nz. Under the current Alert Level 3 status in Auckland and the remainder of the country at Alert Level 2, the meeting is unable to be held at Ellerslie on Saturday. NZTR and the ARC's preferred solution is to move the Derby meeting to Sunday March 7 in the hope that Auckland would move back to Alert Level 2 at the end of the seven-day period announced by the government. "While this is the 'best case' scenario, it is by no means a certainty," NZTR chief executive officer Bernard Saundry said. "We are continuing to work through different options should indications be that Auckland will not come out of Alert Level 3 at that time. Our focus, and that of the ARC, is to ensure that the country's blue riband event for our 3YOs goes ahead. Two World Wars failed to see the New Zealand Derby stopped and we are determined that Covid won't either." Should Level 3 restrictions be maintained in Auckland, Te Aroha is being considered as a backup venue for the Derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, von Smallhaussen said: correct Gluteus and a young vS got 50c worth of the double = big bucks for a college kid in those days. In fact had 2 horses going with SDM the other being good horse Lilt who ran 3rd. von Hesi is correct Pinotage ran 2nd. 😊 Lilt, what a lovely big girl she was. Whenever they were at Trentham Ray used to mix up her feed and make sure he saved a handful for me 😄 odd child I was, only 6 or so at the time but I sure did love horse feed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Squirrel Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, PWJ said: This could throw a spanner into the works for the Final Round: Sunday Preferred NZ Derby Option Monday, 1st March 2021 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and the Auckland Racing Club (ARC) held discussions on Sunday morning regarding the impact of Saturday’s announcement that Auckland was moving back into Covid Alert Level 3 for seven days. Of primary concern is the Gr1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m), which was due to be run at Ellerslie on Saturday March 6, according to loveracing.nz. Under the current Alert Level 3 status in Auckland and the remainder of the country at Alert Level 2, the meeting is unable to be held at Ellerslie on Saturday. NZTR and the ARC's preferred solution is to move the Derby meeting to Sunday March 7 in the hope that Auckland would move back to Alert Level 2 at the end of the seven-day period announced by the government. "While this is the 'best case' scenario, it is by no means a certainty," NZTR chief executive officer Bernard Saundry said. "We are continuing to work through different options should indications be that Auckland will not come out of Alert Level 3 at that time. Our focus, and that of the ARC, is to ensure that the country's blue riband event for our 3YOs goes ahead. Two World Wars failed to see the New Zealand Derby stopped and we are determined that Covid won't either." Should Level 3 restrictions be maintained in Auckland, Te Aroha is being considered as a backup venue for the Derby. Especially if they go to Hastings on Sunday for the Derby which now looks highly likely!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Dancing Show said: Lilt, what a lovely big girl she was. Whenever they were at Trentham Ray used to mix up her feed and make sure he saved a handful for me 😄 odd child I was, only 6 or so at the time but I sure did love horse feed. you ate horse feed, Show That Dances? LOL. No wonder you know so much. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Blind Squirrel said: Especially if they go to Hastings on Sunday for the Derby which now looks highly likely!! wont be Hastings, twill be Te Aroha, eh ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Dancing Show said: odd child I was, only 6 or so at the time but I sure did love horse feed. Ha ha , Im not alone after all, when was your diagnosis ?. Mind you, if you were six ,Max was to young to bet etc, does that make me the oldest p--k on here. . Oh, and has that plaque arrived yet Maria ?. Pete got his today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Hi Rees, no it hasn't arrived yet 🙂 Hopefully someone is just polishing it up for me and it'll arrive on my desk tomorrow 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Squirrel Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 23 minutes ago, Maximus said: wont be Hastings, twill be Te Aroha, eh ... Te Aroha track not up to standard - it will be Hastings if not headquarters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Blind Squirrel said: Te Aroha track not up to standard - it will be Hastings if not headquarters Max says if Derby Day is out cos of Covid, just run the Derby, King's Plate and Sunline Vase (ie the three black type races) on Cup Day instead ..start an hour earlier, finish half an hour later. East-peasy ... and I'll send the ARC an invoice from Mustelid Consultancy Services Unlimited accordingly. Edited March 1, 2021 by Maximus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 27 minutes ago, Globederby19 said: Ha ha , Im not alone after all, when was your diagnosis ?. Mind you, if you were six ,Max was to young to bet etc, does that make me the oldest p--k on here. . Oh, and has that plaque arrived yet Maria ?. Pete got his today. does that make me the oldest p--k on here. yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 17 minutes ago, Blind Squirrel said: Te Aroha track not up to standard - it will be Hastings if not headquarters No chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, Maximus said: does that make me the oldest p--k on here. yep Pphhhhtttttt.😋 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 19 minutes ago, Blind Squirrel said: Te Aroha track not up to standard - it will be Hastings if not headquarters I take that back you appear to be correct. Industry officials met this afternoon to discuss options for the running of the Vodafone Derby meeting programmed to take place at Ellerslie on Sunday, 7 March. A conference call comprising New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR), the Auckland Racing Club (ARC), the New Zealand Trainers’ Association (NZTA), the Racing Integrity Unit (RIU) and TAB NZ agreed that Ellerslie on Sunday is still the preferred option. However, should Auckland remain at COVID Alert Level 3 at that time, the alternative venue will be Hawke’s Bay and the Hastings racecourse. “While we acknowledge that this is not going to please everyone, Hastings is the only viable option. As the home of our spring triple crown it is a Group One venue and as such a fitting host for the Derby if alert levels do not change,” NZTR CEO Bernard Saundry said. “The Te Aroha track was inspected earlier today and, following recent racing and the fact the club was not expecting to race again until 21 March, it was not deemed suitable for this weekend.” The situation with alert levels will continue to be monitored during the week and a final decision will be made following the Prime Minister’s Friday afternoon media conference. “We understand that these are testing times for trainers and owners leading into a major race day and we will be ensuring we keep them well informed along the way,” ARC CEO Paul Wilcox said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) Could someone put Mr Wilcox in touch with the Mustelid...or at least advise him of the possibility of running the Derby and other black type races at HQ a week later ...if it upsets the plans of one or two runners/trainers/owners with Oz ambitions, tough! Edited March 1, 2021 by Maximus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, Maximus said: Could someone put Mr Wilcox in touch with the Mustelid...or at least advise him of the possibility of running the Derby and other black type races at HQ a week later ...if it upsets the plans of one or two runners/trainers/owners with Oz ambitions, tough! I'll go with that, just tying up loose ends Maxi Hesi Posted 1 hour ago · IP Why could they not run the Derby, along with several of the other feature races as a Super Raceday March 13 at Ellerslie, maybe 14-15 races. Okay, they are holding out for this Sunday, but surely that beats hair brained options like running the Derby at Te Rapa, Te Aroha or Hastings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown fox Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Dancing Show said: Lilt, what a lovely big girl she was. Whenever they were at Trentham Ray used to mix up her feed and make sure he saved a handful for me 😄 odd child I was, only 6 or so at the time but I sure did love horse feed. How fast can you run a furlong?🤪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, brown fox said: How fast can you run a furlong?🤪 allow Maxi to answer that on behalf of The Fastest Show On Earth That Dances ... not as fast as LILT MM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 4 hours ago, von Smallhaussen said: correct Gluteus and a young vS got 50c worth of the double = big bucks for a college kid in those days. In fact had 2 horses going with SDM the other being good horse Lilt who ran 3rd. von Hesi is correct Pinotage ran 2nd. 😊 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 23 minutes ago, brown fox said: How fast can you run a furlong?🤪 Pretty quick if there's a feed at the end of it 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 40 minutes ago, Dancing Show said: Pretty quick if there's a feed at the end of it 🤣 Maxi has a cold Moet in the fridge for you, should you ever come a'callin MM' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Squirrel Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Hesi said: I'll go with that, just tying up loose ends Maxi Hesi Posted 1 hour ago · IP Why could they not run the Derby, along with several of the other feature races as a Super Raceday March 13 at Ellerslie, maybe 14-15 races. Okay, they are holding out for this Sunday, but surely that beats hair brained options like running the Derby at Te Rapa, Te Aroha or Hastings What happens if Auckland stays in Lockdown 3 for another week (as I strongly suspect it could- especially if another community case or 2 pop in which is totally in the realms of possibility).?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Squirrel Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Just now, Blind Squirrel said: What happens if Auckland stays in Lockdown 3 for another week (as I strongly suspect it could- especially if another community case or 2 pop in which is totally in the realms of possibility).?? Oops may have posted in wrong topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 if its extended for another 7 days MAX, they could still race at Ellerslie on 13 March, combining Derby Day features and Cup Day programme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 3 hours ago, brown fox said: How fast can you run a furlong?🤪 Pretty fast but might need winkers and a tongue tie.... 😛 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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