by mighty_tiger_79 » Mon Apr 06, 2015 4:29 pm
by mighty_tiger_79 » Mon Apr 06, 2015 5:10 pm
Spargo wrote:mighty_tiger_79 wrote:OnSong wrote:mighty_tiger_79 wrote:The ride on Kermadec was very A Coome like
Ack!
its in today
SR - 8 - 14 about the $6
today Ryan Moore rides
shouldn't get blocked for a run from barrier 11
The owner was on TAB radio yesterday - good chance he thinks.
I'm forgiving the last run of Jopa today at Doomben & taking the each way odds.
by gadj1976 » Mon Apr 06, 2015 8:15 pm
stampy wrote:very poor crowd at oakbank
by Brodlach » Mon Apr 06, 2015 8:27 pm
Brodlach wrote:Rory Laird might end up the best IMO, he is an absolute jet. He has been in great form at the Bloods
by OnSong » Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:11 pm
Brodlach wrote:13,000 was mentioned on the news
by stampy » Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:13 pm
by helicopterking » Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:24 pm
by spell_check » Tue Apr 07, 2015 8:04 pm
by gadj1976 » Tue Apr 07, 2015 8:16 pm
spell_check wrote:A question I have about the protesters - if they successfully get it banned here, will they move to the UK? Jumps racing is big over there.
by JK » Tue Apr 07, 2015 8:35 pm
by heater31 » Tue Apr 07, 2015 8:39 pm
JK wrote:Does anyone know a racing fan that would be the slightest bit disappointed if Jumps Racing was removed from the Australian program? Dr Turf is about the only one I've ever heard with any sort of passion toward it.
by JK » Tue Apr 07, 2015 8:43 pm
heater31 wrote:JK wrote:Does anyone know a racing fan that would be the slightest bit disappointed if Jumps Racing was removed from the Australian program? Dr Turf is about the only one I've ever heard with any sort of passion toward it.
Not really a horse person but it opens the door to the recent occurrences in the greyhound industry where mass disposal of animals have been discovered. At least with a jumps industry they can find another calling. They can't all end up as pets.
by gadj1976 » Tue Apr 07, 2015 8:49 pm
JK wrote:Does anyone know a racing fan that would be the slightest bit disappointed if Jumps Racing was removed from the Australian program? Dr Turf is about the only one I've ever heard with any sort of passion toward it.
by heater31 » Tue Apr 07, 2015 8:50 pm
JK wrote:heater31 wrote:JK wrote:Does anyone know a racing fan that would be the slightest bit disappointed if Jumps Racing was removed from the Australian program? Dr Turf is about the only one I've ever heard with any sort of passion toward it.
Not really a horse person but it opens the door to the recent occurrences in the greyhound industry where mass disposal of animals have been discovered. At least with a jumps industry they can find another calling. They can't all end up as pets.
Fair call. I once heard an expert argue that a high percentage of these horses never exist if jumps racing stops. From memory he had vested interests in backing that side of the argument so Im not sure of the validity of his claims.
by Booney » Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:39 am
JK wrote:Does anyone know a racing fan that would be the slightest bit disappointed if Jumps Racing was removed from the Australian program? Dr Turf is about the only one I've ever heard with any sort of passion toward it.
by Dutchy » Wed Apr 08, 2015 11:05 am
by Booney » Wed Apr 08, 2015 11:55 am
Dutchy wrote:Wouldn't worry me if it was banned, maybe they need to do it over a 3-4 year period by natural attrition though by not allowing any new horses to compete and it will slowly cease.
For Oakbank I reckon they could make it a stayers type carnival, you see it in the UK where there are regular flat races over 3000m, do the same here and some or the hurdlers could look at that option before retirement.
by mighty_tiger_79 » Wed Apr 08, 2015 12:06 pm
by JK » Wed Apr 08, 2015 12:22 pm
Booney wrote:JK wrote:Does anyone know a racing fan that would be the slightest bit disappointed if Jumps Racing was removed from the Australian program? Dr Turf is about the only one I've ever heard with any sort of passion toward it.
It's a very good point mate. I follow the nags pretty closely, as you know, but I couldn't care less if jumps racing was banned. Then again, my lively hood isn't reliant upon Oakbank or Warrnambool Racing Carnivals. I can't see Oakbank being any less attractive if the races were run on the flat and really that's what we're talking about here, two carnivals throughout the year that attract negative attention.
I wouldn't be upset if it was banned.
by Booney » Wed Apr 08, 2015 12:24 pm
JK wrote:Booney wrote:JK wrote:Does anyone know a racing fan that would be the slightest bit disappointed if Jumps Racing was removed from the Australian program? Dr Turf is about the only one I've ever heard with any sort of passion toward it.
It's a very good point mate. I follow the nags pretty closely, as you know, but I couldn't care less if jumps racing was banned. Then again, my lively hood isn't reliant upon Oakbank or Warrnambool Racing Carnivals. I can't see Oakbank being any less attractive if the races were run on the flat and really that's what we're talking about here, two carnivals throughout the year that attract negative attention.
I wouldn't be upset if it was banned.
I pretty much avoid betting on Jumps races, just because I have no knowledge of the runners and no inclination to learn about them, so I'd be happy to see all races on the flats.
The suggestion of more staying races is a great idea, given the reduction in quality stayers this country produces these days (basically because there's so much more prizemoney opportunities for the sprinters and mid-distancers).
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