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Russell Warwick also represents one of the largest owners (number of horses racing) in this country in Gerry Harvey. His colours are Blue with White crossed sashes. Often the horses race in the name of NZ Thorougbred Holdings. 

Interesting parallel 2 associated industries Breeding industry, flush with cash, immaculate infrastructure, manicured properties, the main player leads the way in developing the industry, everyone seems happy with the way the industry is being run Racing Industry, cash strapped, run down infrastructure, the main players only ever look after their own skin, many in the industry are bitter towards the way it has been run

Another idea aimed at breeders with some owner benefit. Where are the incentives to drive punting revenue? A breeder added to the board - why is NZTR so in bed with the breeding side of things. 

Yes. That is all that is keeping some NZ operations afloat. This adds to that incentive and does nothing to advance the quality of or participation in NZ racing. Talk about shooting themselves in the foot. You'd think some member clubs would be asking for an explanation from NZTR.

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Got my withdrawal within an hour, happy

LUCKY SEVEN - Round 3 - Sat May 11 Close off at 1.41 p.m. (NZ time) Races are: 1. Rotorua R5 - 2.26pm -Campbell Infrastructure Rotorua Cup (LR) - $100k, 2200m, open hdcp 2. Rotorua R6 - 3.02pm - Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua - $35k, 2200m, R65 BM 3. Rotorua R7 - 3.37pm - Rotorua ITM Stakes (Gr3) - $100k, 1400m, fillies/mares WFA 4. Morphettville R4 - 4.02pm - Sportsbet Ken & Helen Smith SA Classic (Gr3) - $170k, 2500m, 3yo fillies SWs 5. Morphettville R6 - 5.12pm - Sportsbet Proud Miss Stks (Gr3) - $150k, 1200m, fillies/mares SW+Ps 6. Morphettville R7 - 5.52pm - Hahn The Cummins Stks (Gr3) - $220k, 1600m, SW+Ps 7. Morphettville R8 - 6.30pm - The Sportsbet Goodwood (Gr1) - $1m, 1200m, SW+Ps   Championship Points Overall 30 Punter Pete 26 Gary 26 Graeme 19 Hesi 16 Craig 16 Jamison 15 Steve P 13 Tassie Tiger 10 Black Caviar 9 Maurice 8 Ian 7 Jen 6 Rob 5 Our Maizcay 4 Rex 3 Maria 2 Howie 1 Lightning Blue 1 Gordy   THE LUCKY 7 CUP Points 4 Craig (698.80) 4 Jamison (591.10) 4 Punter Pete (579.80) 4 Maurice (541.60) 4 Jen (511.50) 4 Graeme (136.10) 2 Gary (870.30) 2 Maria (614.00) 2 Ian (500.90) 2 Rex (491.00) 2 Gordy (420.10) 2 Hesi (414.50) 2 Ziggy (387.00) 2 Steve P (367.40) 2 Anita (345.00) 2 Geoff (259.10) 2 Black Caviar (249.40) 2 Midnight Caller (170.70) 2 Our Maizcay (167.80) 2 Howie (94.00) 2 Tassie Tiger (48.30) 2 Secret Squirrel (45.30) Three (3) selections per race. $10 each way bet on each while $1 box quinellas and $1 box trifetcas will feature combining all 3 selections. THE LUCKY 7 CHAMPIONSHIP The person with the most winnings at the end of 7 races is the weekly winner. The top 10 finishers each week will be awarded points on a 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 basis. There will also be an additional point for anyone who records a profit irrespective of where you finish.  On the last day of the comp, the top 10 points scorers will compete against each other in a big showdown Grand Final. The winner of the Lucky 7 Championship will be the Grand Final winner. THE LUCKY 7 CUP Each week every competitor will be matched with another competitor in a head-to-head (HTH) rivalry announced just before the first race. If you win your HTH you will score two points and carry your WINNING MARGIN $$ forward. If you lose or if both competitors are eliminated you score nothing and no $$ are carried forward. If you win your HTH but your opponent is eliminated then you carry forward all your winnings. The $$ carried forward will be used as a tie-breaker if more than one competitor finishes level on points. The competitor with the most points at the end of the final day is the Lucky 7 Cup winner.   THE RULES 1. Players. It's an individual comp. If you miss a round just join in for the next one. 2. Selections/Closing time. Competitors are required to select THREE runners per race. No subs are to be posted with your original selections. All selections should be posted at the same time although I may make allowances if this is not possible due to late arrival for posting. The comp will close 45 minutes before the first comp race. This will be firmly adhered to as I have a lot of writing up to do. 3. Scratching Rule. You may post replacements for any scratching by making a new post clearly indicating your replacement selection(s). This may now be done any time up until 45 minutes before the first race which I will refer to as CLOSING TIME.   After this point ALL selections are LOCKED IN. Late scratchings will then go to the TAB sub if not replaced prior to closing time. Normal scratchings will NOT BE REPLACED. If you have two late scratchings one will go to the TAB sub and the other will go to the TAB 2nd win fave. 4. Investments. Each selection will be regarded as an imaginary $10 each way bet. A $1 box quinella and a $1 box trifecta will combine all 3 selections.  5. Best Bet. Each selector may choose one race each round as a "best bet" race. All $$$ earned from these races will be doubled. In the event of scratchings the same best bet (BB) will apply. There will be no transference to a subsequent race. If your best bet race is abandoned - bad luck !@   6. Elimination Card - Here's the catch ! THIS IS IMPORTANT. If you fail to collect twice - ie. from two of the comp races - during the course of they day, then you are automatically and immediately eliminated. Doesn't matter what your tally is at that point - you lose the lot ! So in other words to complete the day you are only allowed to draw one blank across the 7 races.

Also, an incentive to race your maiden horse in NZ, hopefully claim a $20K bonus, then sell it offshore for a handsome figure.  It will become very popular in NZ, much to the delight of NZB, unfortunately all it will do is benefit those doing it.  Promising young horses being raced in NZ is the only way we will see the quality of bloodstock racing improve.  It is certainly not going to happen by Aus horses crossing the Tasman.

So another mil goes to stakes for restricted horses - sales graduates. Fine if NZB and a sponsor are paying but why is NZTR directing stakes funding to it when that could be applied to stakes more broadly? I don't think NZTR should be funding any sale restricted races.

Karaka Millions riches are set to be amplified next season for Karaka Millions Series eligible horses.     No images? Click here Million Dollar Maiden Series Boost for Karaka Millions Sent on behalf of New Zealand Bloodstock and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing. Karaka Millions riches are set to be amplified next season, with horses eligible for the lucrative NZB Karaka Millions Series racing for an additional $1m in bonuses. In an exciting new initiative, NZB and NZTR, generously supported by Entain, are delighted to announce the Karaka Millions Mega Maiden Series, which will see $1m in bonuses up for grabs across 40 maiden races each season, for the next three years. Comprised of 40 non-Saturday maiden races located throughout New Zealand, a $25,000 bonus will be struck if a Karaka Millions eligible horse, three years or older, wins. The winning owner will take home $20,000 and the successful trainer $5,000. NZB Managing Director Andrew Seabrook said NZB has been wanting to see more of its sales graduates reap the benefits of the Karaka Millions Series for some time. “By hosting a $1m maiden series over 40 races, that goal will be well and truly satisfied,” he said. “I'd like to thank Bruce Sharrock, Cameron George and the NZTR Board for their continued support of NZB and the Karaka Millions Series. ”Because of NZTR's financial contribution, we were able to raise the TAB Karaka Millions 3YO to $1.5m this year which in turn led to a much larger uptake in nominations. As a result of that we are now able to introduce this new maiden series, which will get to the grass roots of racing in this country. “I'd also like to thank Dean Shannon, Lachlan Fitt, Cameron Rodger and their wider team, whose contribution to this new initiative underscores Entain’s desire to see our industry thrive at every level.” NZTR will determine which 40 maiden races will feature in the 24/25 season Series, which will run from September to May of each racing year. The selected races will be announced next week with NZTR Chief Executive Officer Bruce Sharrock pleased to see additional bonuses elevate the New Zealand racing product across the board. “NZTR is proud to be working with NZB and Entain to bring an additional million dollars in bonus funding to benefit owners and trainers across the regions,” he said. “Following on from other collaborations recently, this is yet another initiative to encourage people to breed, purchase and race horses in New Zealand.” In 2023 Entain partnered with NZB as naming sponsor of the TAB Karaka Millions Twilight Meeting; the $1m TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) and the $1.5m TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m). Entain’s additional support of the Karaka Millions Mega Maiden Series further strengthens that partnership and signals their confidence in the lucrative Karaka Millions Series. “This is a great initiative that we envisage will boost field sizes across the country,” Entain Australia and New Zealand Managing Director – New Zealand, Cameron Rodger said. “Having $25,000 worth of bonuses to chase in a maiden race will undoubtedly encourage Kiwi owners and trainers to keep striving for that maiden win. This series, as well as series like the Entain NZB Insurance Pearl Series, means there are more bonus opportunities for more horses in New Zealand than ever before.”