pete Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 Got to be close to being called off surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 Rain rain rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 It's winter. They have a refurbished track with new drainage. A lot of the jumpers are hanging out for those sort of tracks. Surely that's not going to put the meeting at risk? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 1 hour ago, curious said: It's winter. They have a refurbished track with new drainage. A lot of the jumpers are hanging out for those sort of tracks. Surely that's not going to put the meeting at risk? Well it didn't stop the same thing happening at Te Aroha which was also refurbished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buller Rep Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 4 hours ago, curious said: It's winter. They have a refurbished track with new drainage. A lot of the jumpers are hanging out for those sort of tracks. Surely that's not going to put the meeting at risk? Where did you get the new drainage from? Details please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 This is all I can find, from the Hawkes Bay RC Facebook site Hawkes Bay Racing · As a club, we are extremely disappointed for the two recent abandonments at the Mid-Summer Raceday on 25 January as well as the recent Little Avondale Lowland Stakes raceday on Wednesday. We acknowledge the disappointment and frustration these events have caused, and we recognise the need for immediate action. Following Wednesday’s incident, we have undertaken an urgent review and have initiated immediate renovation works on our course proper. Our Track Manager has devised a comprehensive renovation plan, which has been scrutinised by turf specialists to ensure the desired outcomes. We have also engaged with the New Zealand Jockeys Association to understand their concerns and intend to involve them in the process to restore confidence in Hastings Racecourse among jockeys, trainers, owners, and other stakeholders. Due to the partial abandonment on Wednesday, the Group 2 Lowland Stakes Raceday has been relocated to Taupo. Additionally, the Hawke’s Bay Cup, previously scheduled for Saturday 13 April, will no longer be held at Hastings Racecourse. We are currently liaising with industry stakeholders to determine the next steps regarding this event. We extend our gratitude to our loyal supporters for their unwavering commitment during this challenging period. We are confident that with the completion of the renovation, Hastings Racecourse will regain its status as a venue of confidence and reliability. Yours in Racing Aaron Hamilton CEO | HAWKE’S BAY RACING All reactions: 5151 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 9 hours ago, Buller Rep said: Where did you get the new drainage from? Details please. I understood that verti-draining was part of the refurbishment process but nor sure where I read or heard that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 Apparently no issues with track so going ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 Forecast looks pretty good after today too. We have one in, a heavy tracker, so I was a bit biased about it going ahead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 1 hour ago, curious said: Forecast looks pretty good after today too. We have one in, a heavy tracker, so I was a bit biased about it going ahead! Fair enough. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Thanks. Just having a run. Needs another mile and bigger fences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buller Rep Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 The refurbishment obviously worked as the track played perfectly given the amount of rain. One for the Track Manager/Staff. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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