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Another moron who can’t read, or spell apparently. His 20-60% tariffs on imports sure as hell won’t help our exports, or many others probably. His last lot cost them millions in subsidies for farmers. There was nothing wrong with the economy, it was just the perception out there that it was bad…and ignorance of how global economies work.  —  Donald Trump’s decisive election victory was about many things: a global rejection of incumbents, a rise in the Republican electorate and a battle for the future of America’s democracy. But voters consistently and repeatedly said issue No. 1 this election was the economy. That explains a lot about why Trump was reelected. By several major metrics, the US economy is on fire, the envy of the rest of the world. But Americans still viewed it unfavorably, and a significant number of voters blame President Joe Biden and Trump’s opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, for failing to make enough improvements to Americans’ financial situations over the past four years. Poll after poll suggested that Americans hold largely negative views about the US economy.   That’s because economic sentiment doesn’t always match up nicely with data that shows the economy is adding jobs, consumer spending is growing and gross domestic product — the broadest measure of the economy — continues to boom. When you pay through the nose for a cup of coffee or when you can’t afford to buy a home, those data are meaningless: You feel shut out of the American Dream.

Hokey , Please stop repeating BS . TOTAL IGNORANCE OF GLOBAL ECONOMEYS , this was the USA election not a global event , the USA is clinging on by it's fingers to stay  top of the heap all Trump want's to do is make sure it stays top. The only measure that's flying in the USA is the share market which has very little to do with the average working  American. Wars, Trumps record on that is impeccable last time around he called the bombers back when he thought it was an over reaction . Tariffs , the dems left his previous tariffs in place and  new ones which there might be plenty will be refunded to the population via tax cuts effectively zero rated for Americans . Project 25 , nothing to do with Trump, you are listening to more dem BS . And if you really want to know what helped Trump retain his popularity and win it was the regular persecution by the courts far to many Americans realize this was a straight out political vendetta using the justice system to destroy an opponent , it kept the focus on Trump and highlighted injustice .    Don't know if Trump is good for NZ or not but he will be for the USA .

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Klaravich Stables' Oversubscribed heads a field of 3-year-old fillies in the Nov. 8 Pebbles Stakes (G3T) at Aqueduct Racetrack. View the full article

Coolmore announced Nov. 5 that Storm Boy, a son of Justify, will be transferred from Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott at Tulloch Lodge in Australia to Ireland, where he is set to continue his career under the care of trainer Aidan O'Brien. View the full article

Did I hear a collective sigh of relief reverberate around the world last night?

Just listening to Harris on ZB says  nothing of any use and that's it, America's Jacinda. Started out for a few days a month or two back looking OK but over time lack of substance, so what alternative did US have? We in NZ are fortunate we have sea around us, unlike US who border Mexico, bunch of criminals, not all of course but this is the biggest issue in the US,  And irrespective of the polls like it or not more agree with him than let on and  overlook all his failings.. I wonder one day if NZ will get someone to drain our swamp, NZ is definitely not the country it use to be, most of our issues though are within.

In today's more sensitive environment you have to stop short of using the 'R' word. But they are a bunch of R...s. I could not place trifectas or first 4 either. Donated $320 to Bet365 instead.  

This was just one of many sad responses to the election today. Feel for them…..😔  

No choice really Gruffy, she was the VP so had to be. Tough ask with only three months to go, Biden should have gone much sooner. Throwing off the Biden connection in that time was just too much, even allowing for the economy ignorance out there. The female vote was overstated and the blue collar men came out to support Trump bigtime. Whether that was smart we’ll have to wait and see. “An immigrant, coloured woman as Predident ? “  Hell no……🙈

I think next week we will see how Bet n Win goes with such a bad draw . If he wins would confirm he is the best in NZ . Remembering there is probably more improvement in him but am excited to see how he goes up against Just Believe  

Anyone who backed that overrated nag Vauban, or a Fastnet Rock horse, deserves little sympathy for their stupidity. But I digress…. A pretty comprehensive win by the orange felon….72m morons can’t be wrong can they ? Apart from their total ignorance of how global economies work, and whining about how much more expensive things are these days, despite the economy going great by all measures, most of which are over their heads. One idiot voted for Trump because he said he would reduce tax on overtime. That’s it. Never voted for him before or in previous elections. Democracy, Immigration, abortion not important then… ? Wars, conflicts, supply chain problems, increased production, manufacturing and import costs…..who did they think would pay in the end ? Wait until Trump imposes his tariffs and taxes, and no doubt gets into further conflicts with partners and foes alike. Let’s see how rosy things are then. Project 2025 in the wings, RFK Jnr getting a Health Dept post, a halfwit for a VP, Republicans have the Senate and the House so look out.. America will be a very different place in 4 years if things play out as expected. They deserve everything they get.

"  Analysis by Massey University of the 2023/24 racing season revealed that New Zealand remains one of the safest horse racing jurisdictions in the world, with a fracture rate on turf tracks of 0.37 per 1,000 starts.  " ... How do you measure 0.37 per 1,000 starts? (Just Curious)

A Trump win should mean the end of Hollywood socalled elites influence on politics.Very pleased to see OPRAH,Beyonce,Jay Z and all the other tired old hacks wheeled out by Clinton and Harris back the wrong horse again. The Dems should have been able to find a candidate that could have beaten Trump but they shot themselves in the foot.again

PUKEKOHE BEST BET: R5 LORD GOLIATH Looks well suited here and big run for 2nd last time to the races. Can win. EACHWAY: R7 POETIC JUSTICE Sits at the top of the book, Pike stable on fire, goes well enough fresh EW   RATING SPECIALS BY RACE: (PUKEKOHE) R9 ASATE Lightweight who is out of 5-win mare, will have improved with one run in, chance here from good gate.

That’s an old photo. Fake news 🤣

Longtime Illinois horseman and Breeders' Cup-winning owner and breeder Frank Carl Calabrese died at his home in Park Ridge, Ill., Nov. 4, his 96th birthday.View the full article

After watching his promising 2-year-old filly, Quickick, rally for third in the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Del Mar, owner Greg Tramontin turned his attention to the November Breeding Stock Sale and expanding his broodmare band.View the full article