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Not a big fish, but I do bet to turn a small profit which I need good odds to achieve. If this goes through and includes Betfair, I will simply have to stop betting, have no interest in playing the game with the reduced odds on offer with the TAB/betcha and simply giving money away.
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TAB NZ made up a number to suit their argument would be more like it. If they're betting with an offshore operator they would be looking for a better price or not wanted by the NZ TAB as they can't easily skin them of their money. TAB NZ already has the tipster followers and take any price punters who think that one day studying form guides and picking winners will miraculously make them a profit.
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HRNZ CEO Brad Steele " Since the start of the new racing season, Harness has seen double digit growth across all core metrics, with starters numbers up 12%, weekly wagering customers up 16%, and total turnover on Harness Racing up over 13%" Well, maybe we should consider what is apparently non core, these figures are up to the 4th November and comparing to the same period prior year; Number of races 655, up 23.8% from prior year 529 Number of starters 6159, up16.3% from prior year 5295 Average field size 9.4, down 6% from prior year 10.01 HRNZ Funded Stakes $9.9m, up 28.8% from prior year $7.7m GBR to Stakes % 93.6% DOWN 19.3% prior year 112% GBR per race $14,188, down 9.6% from prior year $16455 2023 Stakes $7,710,189 GBR $8,704,785 Funding $9,416,835 2024 $9,930,133 $9,293,361 $10,111,512
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By Harry Newshound · Posted
The 2023 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner breezed Dec. 8 at Gulfstream Park.View the full article -
NZTR welcomes government announcement on legislative net New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is thrilled by the government announcement to introduce a “legislative net” granting TAB NZ the exclusive rights for online wagering in New Zealand. NZTR Chairman Russell Warwick applauded the Rt Hon Winston Peters for his continued support of the NZ racing industry. “This announcement is yet another significant milestone for New Zealand racing that has been facilitated by the Minister for Racing and is a major piece of the puzzle to ensure racing is sustainable long-term,” Warwick said. “The NZTR Board and management would like to thank the Rt Hon Winston Peters, his coalition government, and all parties involved for delivering a critical outcome that will have an immensely positive impact on racing." "The Minister for racing has been the architect and visionary behind the resurgence of racing in New Zealand and his relentless support is greatly appreciated by the entire industry." TAB NZ has estimated Kiwis lose $180 million annually to offshore operators. TAB NZ CEO Nick Roberts believes this decision will see those funds returned to the industry while also properly regulating wagering activity. “This is a positive outcome which will have national impact. Retaining this money in New Zealand will not only maximise funding to our communities instead of providing profits to foreign companies but also ensure Kiwis can bet in a safe and regulated environment,” Roberts said. In June 2023, TAB NZ commenced a 25-year strategic partnering arrangement with sports-betting and gaming group Entain for the delivery of TAB NZ’s betting operations. TAB NZ will receive a one-off payment of $100m from Entain once the legislation is in effect, in addition to increased revenue share and other payments over the remainder of the 25-year strategic partnership.
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A logical step but as you say highly unlikely unless someone has an epiphany at HRNZ
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You clearly have no idea of Entain's agenda in NZ. Chucking lots of money around for nothing and without having a major say on how things should be done- i don't think so.
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Personally just at the moment i find many aspects of NZ Cricket at the top level irritating. Glen Turner played 6 days a week when jn County champ so did plenty of time at the crease developing, 20 20 doesn't do that.
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Honestly its terrible now you can't even see the results . Finally they listened to me and spoke to the traders who admitted they made a mistake and it was the same they didnt allow for a deadheat so gave out the full 3 , 2 , 1
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With you 100%... on both your recent posts. Dumb to have an X1 unless it's a side that might actually play..(ie from the same or adjacent eras)... why not a Twelth Man (just as much a part of cricket tradition, isn't it?) ...and the PC/woke dingbats in NZC (the ones who've gone all Maorified with TVNZ to tell us that venues are now apparently Otautahi, Whanganui-a-Tara and Kirikiriroa - the TVNZ graphics don't even say Christchurch, Wellington and Hamilton as well! Dumb to make it both genders - too limiting and too PC. Still, it was good to see some of our greats at the Basin Reserve, Turner, Paddles et al. The use of the word 'batter' is also irritating to poor Max - I know it 'makes sense' in that it crosses both mens and womens matches, but ... back in the day, we used to call 'so-and-so a "great bat" (or a a very bad one in Max's own case (on account of his left-handed, walk-away-to-leg against the quicks and try to smack 'em anywhere between third man and cover-point). LOL
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By Harry Newshound · Posted
The Pegasus World Cup (G1) may be next for the 4 -year-old son of Gun Runner, with the Saudi Cup (G1) and Dubai World Cup (G1) also on the radar. View the full article -
By Harry Newshound · Posted
The year's final Australian group 1 proved another feather in the cap of trainer Ciaron Maher after Light Infantry Man defied a wide gate to seize an elusive elite-level victory in the $1.5 million Northerly Stakes (G1) going 1,800 meters at Ascot.View the full article -
By Basil brush · Posted
In early Entain days I had a dead-heat in a Jockey challenge and got nothing because they said he didn't win🤪 Incidentally,after a days racing can you find the Challenge winners without having to go through the cards and add them up yourself? -
Email these guys . I had all sorts of problems with a jockey challenge ages ago but they finally paid out helpdesk@tab.co.nz and tell them they stuffed up
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It's bloody annoying, they don't treat you as customers. We are just another number. I always get lambasted for calling Entain for what they are, but I will stick to my words .. so far "good for owners trainers " .. but a "complete and utter shambles for the punters who are their customers"
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They should stop standing starts full stop . Put the tightly assessed horses on the outside of the second row . Someone in the Harness Industry needs to grow a brain and get this implemented
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Well done SNM…the early bird as they say….👏 Would have liked to see Antino bet a decent run. Looked to be going well on the turn then got clattered several times. Surprised a few jockeys weren’t put out after that lot.
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By racingoutsider · Posted
I think they said at the roadshow that the distribution would be over 5 years? So TR would get an additional ~$12m a year. Anyone else remember?
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