Rangipo no one-trick pony
Another useful stat is that he is one from one on the Tauranga track Plans to charge offshore operators
Racing Minister Nathan Guy has announced plans to amend the Racing Act 2003 and enable the introduction of charges for offshore betting operators.
“These changes will help create a more level playing field for the TAB in the face of offshore competition, and ensure that offshore operators pay their fair share back to our communities,” he said.
“This system ensures any proceeds from gambling go back to the local sporting and racing activities that make that gambling possible in the first place, and that punters operate within a regulatory framework that minimises gambling harm.
“However, a growing number of New Zealanders are now gambling through offshore betting agencies who make no contribution back to our communities.
“Having consulted with the public, the Government is now preparing a bill to amend the Racing Act 2003 to help keep the TAB competitive and retain New Zealand customers, and ensure that offshore operators pay their fair share back to our communities.” — NZ Racing Desk off in the handicap compared to the likes of Rangipo and Trojan Warrior.
Tony Pike might owe a rival trainer a round or two if Rangipo lands the feature event at Tauranga tomorrow.
His task was made a whole lot easier when Kevin Myers made a late entry on Wednesday for Scapolo.
“He was going to have to carry 58.5kg and now Scapolo is in he’s only going to carry 52.5kg,” Pike said. “As the class horse in the field I would expect Rangipo to race accordingly.”
Rising Red is out of tomorrow’s Tulloch Stakes at Rosehill and is likely to be spelled.
Trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young will now rely on Anaheim to fly the stable flag in Saturday week’s A$3 million Australian Derby.
Rising Red had a Sandown win preceding his runner-up finish behind Gingernuts in the NZ Derby.