pete Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Livamol Classic Meeting to Move to Te Rapa Following the partial abandonment of Saturday’s meeting at Hastings, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has made the decision to move the Saturday 12 October raceday and Group 1 Livamol Classic to Te Rapa. The move of the Group races is still subject to final Pattern Committee approval. The Saturday 28 September Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate meeting at Hastings was partially abandoned following a horse slipping in the first race. Post abandonment work was carried out to the area of concern past the winning post and a set of jumpouts were held on Monday at the track. The jumpouts went without incident with several senior riders in attendance. A risk assessment was undertaken by NZTR management into, not only the safety of the track, but whether the industry could risk further damage should the worst happen given the tracks recent history. “NZTR Board and management have carefully considered the remedial work that was completed on the track. After assessing all aspects of the situation, management believe it will pose considerable financial and reputational risk to the industry in the event of another abandonment at the same venue. Given the limited time to thoroughly test the track, the difficult decision was made to move the meeting to Te Rapa.” - Darin Balcombe, NZTR COO “NZTR understand the devastating impact this will have on the Hawke’s Bay Club and region, and we will work with the Club over the coming weeks to provide support and identify a pathway forward.” NZTR recognise the significance of this decision for Hawkes Bay Racing. However, the transfer will give industry participants certainty that a day of this importance to the industry can move forward without any apprehension. “NZTR is committed to the long-term sustainability and safety of our racing operations and intend to return racing to the Hawke’s Bay.” More information regarding the programming for the raceday will be announced in the coming days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryB Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Oh bloody perfect, awesome news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 49 minutes ago, BarryB said: Oh bloody perfect, awesome news. Thought you might be delighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buller Rep Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 2 hours ago, BarryB said: Oh bloody perfect, awesome news. What is so awesom about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Barry lives in Hamilton, so it is a bonus day of good racing for him to go along and watch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karrotsishere Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 (edited) 21 hours ago, Hesi said: Barry lives in Hamilton, so it is a bonus day of good racing for him to go along and watch The Tron. Did Barry go to Motorshow in weekend at Mystery Creek. Always a good time at a MC event. Skycity Robots when dining are fun too. Main street restaurants & bars were noticably quiet. Maybe a sign of the times & cost of living middle & low class hurting. Enjoy the meeting at Te Rapa. Sounds fun & weather is improving :-) Edited October 2 by karrotsishere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryB Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 9 hours ago, Buller Rep said: What is so awesom about it? Face it Insider, the vast majority of abandonment are from the CD over the last 2 yrs. Trentham, Awapuni, New Plymouth, Hastings all with multiple races gone. Any thoughts as to why? & don't bullshit us with under investment from NZTR as that's universal. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turny Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Bang on Barry, the issue is on the ground and lack of leadership 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 2 hours ago, BarryB said: Face it Insider, the vast majority of abandonment are from the CD over the last 2 yrs. Trentham, Awapuni, New Plymouth, Hastings all with multiple races gone. Any thoughts as to why? & don't bullshit us with under investment from NZTR as that's universal. You probably should at least add Ellerslie to that club. 2 abandonments (should have been 3) in 4 months? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryB Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Yep Ellerslie, was around too quick to get up & running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 3 hours ago, BarryB said: Face it Insider, the vast majority of abandonment are from the CD over the last 2 yrs. Trentham, Awapuni, New Plymouth, Hastings all with multiple races gone. Any thoughts as to why? & don't bullshit us with under investment from NZTR as that's universal. I'll jump in just for the hell of it....for starters the CD has had tracks removed from circulation bit by bit for a good while now, not just in the last year or so, so that has to increase pressure on the remainder. And second, Te Rapa has a terrific track manager, one of the very best, so no surprise that the track offers a very good surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Te Rapa have had their issues though, remember 'sandgate', and apparently their catering is/was well below standard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryB Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 6 hours ago, Hesi said: Te Rapa have had their issues though, remember 'sandgate', and apparently their catering is/was well below standard Are you telling me catering is better elsewhere?. I don't know of any. Maybe Riccarton is ok, from my experience it's reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 13 minutes ago, BarryB said: Are you telling me catering is better elsewhere?. I don't know of any. Maybe Riccarton is ok, from my experience it's reasonable. From Timaru: Catering There is a resident caterer on-course in the Grey Way Lounge with hot meals priced at $17 and dessert $7. Snack meals include Whitebait Pattie $10, Roast Beef Sandwich $10, American Hot Dog $5.00. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 14 minutes ago, curious said: From Timaru: Catering There is a resident caterer on-course in the Grey Way Lounge with hot meals priced at $17 and dessert $7. Snack meals include Whitebait Pattie $10, Roast Beef Sandwich $10, American Hot Dog $5.00. Sounds like good value, the prices would be treble that at Ellerslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryB Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 17 minutes ago, curious said: From Timaru: Catering There is a resident caterer on-course in the Grey Way Lounge with hot meals priced at $17 and dessert $7. Snack meals include Whitebait Pattie $10, Roast Beef Sandwich $10, American Hot Dog $5.00. Yes, had that from Timaru, loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 4 minutes ago, Hesi said: Sounds like good value, the prices would be treble that at Ellerslie Just not sure I want the 60+mls of rain with it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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