RIP Chynchilla – She Always Tried Hard

Chinchillas in the wild live on average for about ten years. The mammal’s life expectancy on pacing track is much shorter, especially when it’s spelt Chynchilla. It only lives for five years then. Chynchilla was a Group 3 winning mare who raced at the top level. Last weekend she ran third in a Listed race […]

Superman, Watches and the Great Forbury Park Sale Proceeds Heist

The word is that HRNZ CEO Brad ‘Superman’ Steele is proposing/promising to contribute $13 million toward the construction of a new track and stables t0 replace the Franklin Training Centre, with the Auckland Trotting Club to kick in any extra money required. There are two problems with Superman’s proposal/promise, and both of them are significant. […]

Vale Chris Garrard

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Chris Garrard in recent days after a long battle with illness. Chris was a wonderful contributor to harness racing over a long period, as a sponsor, volunteer and participant; and a friend to many in the sport. His love for the trots lives on through the deeds […]

What Does Watches Actually Consult On Anyway? – Misuse of Trot Club Funds?

The word out of Alexandra Park is that Auckland Trotting Club chairman Jamie ‘ Watches’ Mackinnon is being paid a six-figure sum to act as a consultant to the club. A consultant on what? No-one seems to know. You’d certainly hope its not successful property developments or real estate deals. Mackinnon’s consulting role was never […]

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