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Stadium fee rise ‘not fair’

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Putting up fees to use the EA Networks Centre might look fair on paper but that doesn’t mean it looks fair outside the council door, businessman Kelvin Holmes told Ashburton District councillors.

The former councillor was one of several people who spoke at yesterday’s submissions hearing opposing a proposal to raise the centre’s stadium fees by 44 per cent and pool and gym fees by 9 per cent.

“I use the word fairity. It’s not a word,

but it’s a good word for this situation. It’s just not fair, there’s no fairity here,” Holmes said.

Representatives of six sports organisations and two individuals told councillors they had the formula wrong and were wanting to increase fees for the wrong reasons.

The complex was a community facility and should be easily accessed by the community.

It was built to encourage people to keep fit and active; putting fees up to the degree proposed would have the op-

posite effect, submitters said.

With about 1 per cent of the population taking the time to make a submission on the fee increases (442 in total with 409 in opposition) Holmes told councillors that was something they needed to be mindful of.

“This is not equitable. There is a lot more to playing sport than fees,” he said.

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THE GREAT STADIUM DEBATE

Sports codes unite in opposition to fee rise

By Sue NewmaN

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Sports clubs say they will be voting with their feet if the Ashburton District Council sticks with its plan to raise fees in the EA Networks Centre.

Yesterday representatives of volleyball, gymnastics, netball, basketball, badminton and Sport Canterbury were among those speaking to councillors during a hearing on submissions made opposing the fee rise of 44 per cent per court and 9 per cent for the gym and pools.

Gymnastics coach Michelle Copland said her members were all children, some involved at a recreational level and others at a highly competitive level, but for all, fee rises would create issues.

If prices are put up, I wouldn’t be able to justify keeping using the centre. It’s an amazing stadium and it would be a real shame because this is a sport that involves children,” Copland said.

Subs were only a small part of the cost of gymnastics as parents also paid national affiliation fees and for uniforms.

“Some families find the fees exorbitant.”

Currently competitive gymnasts were paying $30 a week and recreational gymnasts $140 for a nine-week term.

If gymnastics remained in the stadium there were opportunities to host major events in Ashburton for both trampolining and gymnastics.

Mid Canterbury Netball made it very clear that if fees went up, netball would move out.

The association had been a big player in the drive for indoor courts, president Karla Newlands

It looks like the EA Networks Centre stadium courts could become a lot emptier if fees rise the proposed 44 per cent.

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said. “We knew it would be added cost and decided to subsidise for the first year. At the end of that first year we surveyed our members and 94 per cent wanted to remain,” she said.

And that move has meant Mid Canterbury Netball had increased its player numbers by 20 per cent while most associations watched numbers decline. Spectator numbers have also increased.

The Middle Road netball centre cost the association $12,342 a year, plus R&M, insurance, security, power and cleaning costs.

Last year it paid $44,540 to use the stadium with a large percentage of the extra costs covered through increased sponsorship, increased grant funding and increased summer league income.

Kevin Opele presented court costs for a number of other districts that showed Ashburton’s per court charges were similar to most other centres. Only Hamilton’s new stadium, $35, Taranaki, $35 and Auckland’s TBS arena, $46 per court, were higher.

If Ashburton’s fees rose to the proposed $44.80 per court, it would be right at the top of the scale, Opele said.

If councillors went ahead with the increase they would be flying in the face of their own commitment to have more people more active more often, he said.

Councillor Stuart Wilson pointed out that every ratepayer contributed about $240 a year from rates to EANC. “The problem is if we keep

charges low for users, every household will have to pay more, is it fair they subsidise people who use the stadium?” he said.

“The issue is, if you raise it and we pull out, that’s $50,000 you’ll lose. We understand we have to pay, but the stadium is for the greater good of the community not just netball. It needs to be community funded for everyone to use.”

Raising court fees would hit Mid Canterbury Badminton hard, said Janine Havis.

“We’re now getting parents bringing their children along and this will be too much to pay.

We have a lot of pensioners and they’ve already raised the issue that they may no longer be able to afford to play,” Havis said.

If costs rose, then the sport could be forced to cut back from two courts to one.

Volleyball would be hard hit, Dave Young said, as some teams had up to four members of one family playing the sport.

“This will put a real strain on those families. I realise costs have to go up, the cost of living would be reasonable. This is too much,” he said.

His sport uses two courts each week for competition matches and caters for players with a big cross section of ages and ethnicity.

For Mid Canterbury Basketball, Pauline Paterson suggested a fee rise of 1.25 per cent each year for 10 years would be more palatable.

While the association has its own stadium, having the EANC courts available as well meant it could now host national and even international tournaments, she said.

Stadium fee rise ‘not fair’ From P1 Holmes was a district councillor during the development of the stadium project and said that the sports organisations that drove the project were now committed users of the stadium, but from the outset had said they would support the stadium as long as it was cost effective and not over bearing.

“If it becomes overbearing the users won’t be there. The use will get less as you put up the price and that doesn’t make sense, it doesn’t work.”

Just how significant the impact of the 44 per cent increase would be on junior sport was demonstrated by Netherby School teacher and sports co-ordinator Melanie Oakley.

“A lot of our families already struggle with subs. When our children are asked to pay $60 for subs, for some families this could be the difference between putting food on the table, fixing the washing machine or paying the sub,” she said.

Sport, Oakley said, was often the one thing in a child’s life that could keep them off the street and out of trouble, and for some of her students, being part of a team was a highlight of their week.

The school was already subsidising around 40 per cent of its students’ sports subs through its own funds.

“Sport makes such a difference to a child’s self confidence and sense of belonging. If we’re going to have to ask families to pay more in subs we’ll have more children who won’t belong to a team, who will leave school without experiencing this.”

An extra $15 on a sub could make the difference between a child playing sport and not, Oakley said.

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Dream come true for first-time skydiver

By Katie todd

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The “best Christmas gift ever” finally came to fruition for a happy skydiver yesterday.

Local social worker Tania King plummeted 13,000 feet through clear skies as the lucky winner of the Ashburton Guardian’s Free Skydive competition.

King entered the competition on Facebook in December, having “wanted to skydive for years and years”.

Upon receiving a message from the Guardian on Christmas Eve telling her she had been selected as the winner – out of 542 entries – she couldn’t believe her luck.

“I told everyone, I was so excited,” she said.

Yesterday she bravely strapped up to instructor Marcus at Skydiving Kiwis, hopped inside a propeller plane and took the plunge over panoramic views of the snowcapped Southern Alps. As she swooped to the ground grinning, she said the experience was even better than expected.

“It was absolutely amazing. It wasn’t scary and I wasn’t nervous – it doesn’t even feel like you’re falling … It was just brilliant.”

King hadn’t reminded her husband or children about her skydive, but was looking forward to returning home and telling them about her thrilling morning. As part of the prize, she will also receive video footage and photos of her jump.

“It was just the best thing ever … I can see why people do it over and over again,” she said.

Would she do it again?

“Oh hell yes.”

Ashburton Guardian general manager Desme Daniels said the company was happy to partner up with Skydiving Kiwis once again and deliver the skydiving prize to a deserving follower.

“It’s a whoop – our competitions on Facebook are fabulous,” she said.

Competition winner Tania Cook swooped to the ground smiling after her first skydive yesterday.

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Men under strict curfews Two Ashburton men are subject to strict curfews while they await sentencing in the Ashburton District Court for a string of crimes involving dishonesty and burglary.

Daniel John Sampey pleaded guilty this week to the January break-ins at Hinds On the Spot dairy and the Mayfield Café on January 8, when cigarettes and groceries were stolen.

Police prosecutor Ian Howard said burglars used a hammer to smash a window of the Hinds

dairy at 2am. They tried to open a cigarette cabinet but only left with grocery items.

They then drove to Mayfield where they smashed their way into the café and took the cigarette cabinet and grocery items. In a nearby rest area, the cabinet was opened and the cigarettes taken.

Sampey told police he was only the driver and wanted to take part in restorative justice prior to sentencing.

Judge Maze said Sampey’s previ-

ous criminal history meant prison was a starting point for sentencing on April 30. She allowed him bail, with a curfew, but said it was no indication of the likely outcome.

Nathan Shaun Hurst also pleaded guilty this week to breaking into Stirling Sports on January 19. Police said he used a hammer to smash a window to gain entry, causing up to $1000 damage, and made off with an armful of clothing worth about $3000.

He was spotted leaving the store,

dropping clothes as he went, and was found in the town’s public toilets a short time later. The clothing and the hammer were recovered.

He told police he took full responsibility for the burglary.

Hurst, 24, also admitted stealing nearly $800 worth of groceries from New World, stealing $520 in clothing and other items from the Ashburton Warehouse, stealing items worth $473 from the Hornby Warehouse and four counts of dishonesty using a stolen payWave

card. Hurst used the payWave card at various service stations on January 13 and 14 to buy food.

Judge Maze remanded him on bail to April 9 for sentencing, with a 7pm to 6am curfew.

Hurst’s lawyer Paul Bradford said Hurst had already written apology letters to his victims.

“Were he to reoffend on bail, he would make a world of problems for himself. He would be ratcheting up the serious situation he is already in.”

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Celebrations to officially open revamped fire station

By Katie todd

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The revamped, expanded Ashburton Fire and Emergency New Zealand Station will be officially declared open with an in-house celebration next month.

Fire volunteers and their families are gearing up for a launch event on March 3, celebrating the new facility used by merged rural and urban forces.

Ashburton’s volunteer firefighters are among the busiest in New Zealand and the revamped station is the result of months of planning and building work.

Ashburton Chief Fire Officer Alan Burgess said the team is looking forward to the event, where they will welcome visitors like chief executive Rhys Jones and Mid South Area Fenz Manager Paul Henderson, current and past volunteers, and other Fenz associates.

Rural forces moved into the station last month and are enjoying working alongside their urban

counterparts in the revamped offices, bathrooms and meeting spaces.

March 3 will be a very busy day, Burgess said, with another major also on at the same time – the

Ashburton’s Emergency Services Day. Appliances from the station will be travelling to the racecourse for this public event alongside St John ambulances, Landsar

Trustpower awards rewarding volunteers Sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

For 25 years Trustpower has recognised the efforts of community volunteers through an annual awards event that gives the winners not only recognition but also cash and a chance to earn a national title.

Entries in this year’s Trustpower Community Awards open on March 5 and this year will have a larger prize pool. In addition, the event will be spreading its net to include community groups from Timaru and Waitaki districts.

The changes have come about after talking with councils, attendees and past and present

winners to find out what people valued about the awards and what they believed could be done better said Trustpower community and communications advisor Ashleigh Christensen.

“While it’s clear that locals love the chance to celebrate the efforts of volunteers in their community, it’s no surprise that for many community organisations finances are a constant concern,” she said.

With that in mind Trustpower decided to double the community award prize money to $1000 and regional supreme winner prize money to $2000 as well as a trip for two to the 2018 national

Above – Rural and urban fire crews are now operating together from the revamped Ashburton Fenz Station, which will celebrate an official opening next month.

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teams, police, Talbot Security and Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

The Emergency Services Day will raise funds for the volunteer side of all operations and is open to visitors of all ages.

awards event.

The national awards bring together 25 regional supreme winners from around New Zealand.

The awards ceremony for the larger Ashburton-Timaru-Waitaki event will be held in Ashburton.

The community awards recognise services to the community in areas including, but not limited to – heritage and environment, health and wellbeing, arts and culture, sport and leisure, education and child/youth development.

Anyone can enter a group or groups may enter themselves.

Entries close on May 31.

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Safer Ashburton is hosting a speed networking event next month that will bring together people from up to 50 community groups who want to mix and match ideas with similar organisations.

They’ve tried it before and it was a huge success and they’re hopeful that the 2018 version will see a full house, said one of the event organisers Marie McNulty.

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Stream turns into torrent after Gita

By Linda CLarke

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Staveley farmer Wayne Muckle spent yesterday checking his farm and stock after Bowyers Stream became as big as the Rangitata River on Tuesday night.

The usually mild-mannered stream is a flood channel for north-east rain events, like that bought by Cyclone Gita, and peaked at about 10pm on Tuesday night when 333 cumecs of water barrelled down the riverbed.

It was as much water as was in the major alpine-fed Rangitata River at the time.

Muckle said it was as high as he has seen Bowyers Stream in 50 years and a major event in the life of the waterway.

Muckle’s 270ha farm encompasses both Bowyers Stream and Cave Stream, which eventually feed into the south branch of the Ashburton River.

He knew Bowyers would turn from a trickle into a torrent when he saw the weather forecast on Monday night and that it would be a big test for willows first planted for flood protection in the area in the 1970-80s.

He was yesterday checking the river berms on his property and saying a silent prayer to the

Bowyers Stream turned from a trickle into a torrent after Cyclone Gita this week. late Tommy Goodwin, who engineered the willow protection work on behalf of the South Canterbury Catchment Board.

Willows have a complicated root system that limits river bank erosion in times of flood.

Muckle said the first willows were planted in the upper reaches of Cave Stream in 1983.

A flood in the stream in 1986 gave them a hammering, but

they were replanted.

Tuesday’s flood, thanks to Gita, was their biggest test and Muckle was pleased with the result, which had saved the floodwaters from causing major damage on his and others’ farms.

He said layering the willows and maintaining them over the years had helped create a natural barrier to keep flood waters in the channel.

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Some “slow” water did escape, but it drained quickly away.

Muckle said weather events over the years had taught him when to expect flood waters in streams on his farms; sometimes the moisture turned to snow and fell on Mt Hutt, other times it fell on the front hills and turned into a flood.

He recorded 146mm of rain from Gita, while further along

the foothills at Alford Forest 190mm fell. Muckle moved two mobs of cattle away from the river on Monday and watched nervously as Bowyers went from 1.2 cumecs to 330 in nine hours.

Yesterday morning it was back down to 13 cumecs, with Muckle seeing little damage.

“The thing that stands out the most for me is the work done by Tommy, who was supervisor for the catchment board in the ‘80s.

He was the architect of the planting programme and as farmers we fenced well back from the river. That paid dividends this week.”

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Muckle has lived beside the stream since his father originally bought the farm in the 1950s and he was passionate about it, despite its occasionally raging nature.

“We know it is a flood channel but our family has lived with it, enhanced it, swum in it and drunk from it for 61 years.”

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Ashburton residents have their Huntsman Dorado boat back after a member of the public in Oamaru recognised it from Facebook posts.

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Stolen boat home again By katie todd

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The power of social media has been credited for recovering an Ashburton resident’s stolen boat.

Thieves made off with a Huntsman Dorado boat from a Netherby property in broad daylight on Tuesday morning, but it was recovered by police in Oamaru later that day thanks to a tip-off from a Facebook user.

Acting Sergeant Stuart Dowling said after the owner discovered the boat missing from his Mitchell Place property at around 11.30, he reported the incident to police, then shared photos of the boat and

its registration to Facebook.

Within hours the post had been shared more than 1000 times – to Ashburton pages, among Cantabrians and via Facebook users right across the country.

Dowling said a member of the public then spotted the boat on Lowther Street in Oamaru at around 5pm on Tuesday.

The individual “had recognised the stolen boat from the Facebook post”, he said, and quickly got in touch with the local police station.

Police recovered the boat and the thrilled owners headed south to collect it yesterday afternoon. Dowling said enquiries into the matter are ongoing.

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Students swarm capital One week after a shooter slaughtered 17 people in a Florida high school, thousands of angry teenagers have swarmed into the state capital, calling for changes to gun laws, a ban on assault-type weapons and improved care for the mentally ill.

The normally staid Florida statehouse filled with students, including more than 100 survivors of the February 14 attack at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School.

Many held signs, chanted slogans and burst into politicians’ offices demanding to be heard.

They were welcomed into the gun-friendly halls of power, but the students’ top goal – a ban on assault-style rifles such as the weapon used in the massacre – was taken off the table a day earlier Many protesters complained that politicians were not serious about reform.

“We’ve spoke to only a few legislators and the most we’ve gotten out of them is, ‘We’ll keep you in our thoughts. You

Lobbyists and attorneys listen as student survivors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School challenge lawmakers on gun control reform in Florida.

AP PHOTO are so strong. You are so powerful,”‘ said Delaney Tarr, a senior at the high school.

“We know what we want.

We want gun reform. We want common sense gun laws. We want change.”

Outside the building, the crowd burst into chants of “Vote them out” as speakers

called for the removal of Republican lawmakers who refuse to address gun control issues.

Elsewhere, teens in at least a dozen South Florida schools walked out of class to protest gun violence and commemorate the shooting victims.

Around 2000 students, par-

ents, teachers and supporters held hands and chanted outside the Parkland campus.

The suspect, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, was jailed on 17 counts of murder.

Defence lawyers, state records and people who knew him say he displayed behavioural troubles for years, including getting kicked out of the Parkland school. He owned a number of weapons.

Florida politicians had rebuffed gun restrictions since Republicans took control of both the governor’s office and the Legislature in 1999.

Saying the tragedy at the high school was “completely unavoidable,” Republican legislative leaders said they would consider legislation that would likely call for raising the age limit to purchase a rifle in Florida and increasing funding for mental health programmes and school-resource officers, the police who are assigned to specific schools.

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Wintour sunnies criticised The decision by the editor of US Vogue to wear sunglasses while in conversation with the Queen at a London Fashion Week catwalk show has been labelled “unacceptable” and “the height of bad manners” by a royal expert. Anna Wintour, who is British and was made a dame by the Queen last year, kept her signature sunglasses on as she spoke to and sat with the Queen on the front row at the fashion show. Grant Harrold, an etiquette expert, said Wintour’s actions had broken royal protocol.“Ms Wintour should know that to wear sunglasses when talking to another person, with no medical reason, is unacceptable,” he said.

■ AUSTRALIA

Undetonated bomb found in Sydney Harbour An undetonated World War Two bomb has been found by two divers in Sydney Harbour.

Dive instructor Tony Strazzari was exploring around Jones Bay at Pyrmont with his friend Paul Szerenga on Wednesday morning when they stumbled upon the 4050cm device in thick silt.

“I was just feeling around in the mud,” Strazzari told

AAP on Thursday.

“I felt something very heavy and pulled it out, above the silt cloud and saw it was a bomb.”

Strazzari said he had previously found bullets and a rifle but this week’s discovery was the strangest yet.

“I could tell by the heaviness of it and the fins on the tail of it that it was some sort of bomb,” he said.

■ FRANCE

Court overturns Seine pedestrianisation A French court has overturned the conversion of several kilometres of riverbank in the city centre from a highway to a pedestrian and cycle area.

The administrative court said that studies carried out on the potential impact of the move had been inadequate.

The pedestrianisation of the low-level routes on the right bank of the Seine past the Louvre museum was a keynote measure of Socialist mayor Anne Hidalgo.

The riverside has become a popular spot for a stroll or picnic in the summer, with pop-up bars and dance and music events.

But the move has been fiercely contested by motorists and by conservative regional authorities, who say

it disadvantages suburban residents who need to drive into or through the city.

Hidalgo said the city would appeal the decision.

An appeal will not, however, stay the application of the ruling.

“We knew that building a calm and breathable city would be a long fight and many obstacles would be put in our way,” she wrote in a series of tweets accompanied by pictures, apparently taken in the springtime, of crowds of pedestrians on the riverbank.

Regional president Valerie Pecresse said that city authorities should now start “real discussions” on the issue.

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He carefully brought it to shore and waited with Szerenga for police to arrive but he said he was not overly concerned about an explosion.

“Something could have triggered it, a heavy knock or something, but I thought it was best to call the experts,” he said.

“The front piece of it has corroded and come off so it was

just a spring sticking out the front.”

Officers set up an exclusion zone near Pirrama Park as military personnel were called in to inspect the device.

“The item was deemed to be no risk to the public and seized

by Australian Defence Force,” a NSW Police spokeswoman said in a statement.

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Liability challenge lost by British police British police can be held liable for serious failures in their investigations after a landmark court ruling linked to the case of black cab rapist John Worboys.

The Metropolitan Police lost their challenge against a ruling which led to two of Worboys’ victims winning compensation.

Deputy Commissioner Craig Mackey said resources may have to be moved from other areas such as fraud to deal with the fallout of the decision.

Giving the Supreme Court’s ruling, Lord Kerr said: “By a majority, we have held that failures in the investigation of the crimes, provided they are sufficiently serious, will give rise to liability on the part of the police.

“There were such serious deficiencies in this case. There

were, of course, both systemic and investigatory failures in the case.”

The first of Worboys’ victims to make a complaint to police, known as DSD, was at court to hear the judgment.

Referring to the police, she said: “Had you done your job properly, there wouldn’t be 105 victims, there would be one.

I can take the one. I can’t take the 105.”

She and another woman who was also attacked by Worboys, known as NBV, were awarded STG22,250 and STG19,000 respectively after the High Court ruled that the Met were liable to them for failures in its investigation.

Between 2002 and 2008, Worboys, who was jailed for life in 2009, carried out more than 100 rapes and sexual assaults.

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Wilson reveals new comedy Rebel Wilson and Anne Hathaway have given fans a peek at their new con women comedy The Hustle, announcing it will be unveiled this winter. Pitch Perfect star Wilson, 37, posted a picture on social media showing the pair in character and hugging by the sea, as she confirmed the film’s title and the release date of June 29. “So excited to announce that our movie, directed by Chris Addison, will be called THE HUSTLE and will now be released early on June 29th!!!” the Australian actress wrote.

“I can’t wait for you guys to see @ annehathaway and I tear up the South of France in this film.”

Evangelist dies US evangelist Billy Graham, who counselled presidents and preached to millions across the world from his native North Carolina to communist North Korea during his 70 years on the pulpit, has died at the age of 99.

Graham died on Wednesday at his home in North Carolina, according to Jeremy Blume, a spokesman for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. With his steely features and piercing blue eyes, Graham was a powerful figure when he preached in his prime, roaming the stage and hoisting a Bible as he declared Jesus Christ to be the only solution to humanity’s problems.

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A spacious walk-in pantry and fab island bench which acts as a social centre of the open plan living area. A second lounge offers great flexibility for the family and flows to the expansive patio area, brilliant for outdoor entertaining. The property is heated with a well-appointed log

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The four bedrooms are generous and the master has a walk-in robe and wellappointed ensuite, there are quality fixtures and fittings throughout with a large family bathroom.

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Mitre 10 – Easy as ...

How to install a shower enclosure Before you begin • We’re installing the Calais Round Shower. Although some steps may vary across different models, we’ll cover off a lot of basic steps and tips that are consistent throughout the process of installing most shower models.

• Make sure you check the instructions that come with the shower you’re installing – and if you’ve got any doubts, get in touch with a licensed shower installer.

Preparation • Remove your old shower enclosure. It’s likely you’ll damage your walls when you do this. For this reason – it’s a really good idea to make sure they’re plumb and straight, and reline the walls with GIB Aqualine ready for the new shower enclosure. You may find you’ll need to install some new nogs for the GIB Aqualine to fix to, and some timber for the wall profiles to fix to. You’ll need to install the shower tray before relining.

• Make sure floor is level. The shower tray needs to sit level so water can drain correctly. If your floor isn’t level, some self-levelling compound will do the job.

Handy Hint: • Take the shower lining out, open it up, and let it sit for a few hours. It may have become cramped and bent out of shape in the box.

GETTING IT DONE Shower tray • Peel protective film: Peel back the thin protective film that’s covering the shower tray – but only around the edges. Leave the rest on to protect the tray.

Install GIB Aqualine • Fit the GIB Aqualine, making sure that it’s positioned 10mm off the floor, and 10mm off the shower tray. Use a 10mm packer to keep it off the floor.

• Measure for shower mixer, tapware or other plumbing.

Refer to the instructions of your mixer and tapware to ensure the hole you’re cutting is the correct size.

Shower lining • Dry fit: Hold the lining in place, to make sure it’s the right width, but also to make sure it fits neatly parallel on top of the shower tray. If it doesn’t, you may want to scribe a pencil line along and shave it with a block plane.

• Measure for mixer and plumbing: Measure the horizontal and vertical position of your required holes.

Measure hard off the shower tray, and transfer the measurements onto the back of the shower lining. Take 2mm off the horizontal measurement, to account for the thickness of the lining.

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A SHOWER ENCLOSURE

• Drill holes: Set yourself up on a solid surface, make sure your drill bits are sharp, and drill slowly.

• Also, scribe a pencil line around the outside of the whole shower lining – this will show us where we will eventually apply the adhesive.

• Fix wall profiles in place according to your specific instructions. In our case they’re positioned 3mm in from the lip of the shower tray. Run a bead of silicone down the back of them, make sure they’re plumb, and screw in place.

• Fix liner to wall: Apply silicone along the top edge of the shower tray in a continuous bead, making sure you apply a return bead when you get to the end – this will ensure maximum water tightness.

Door frames

• Apply adhesive 80mm inside the pencil line.

Doors

• Apply the adhesive in vertical lines of silicone 80mm inside the pencil line, and then every 80mm. Vertical lines will allow any gas to escape while the adhesive is setting. Apply one horizontal bead across the bottom • Dust the back of the lining before placing it on the wall • Fix lining to wall. Start by placing the corner in, then fold each sides onto the wall. Use a rag to smooth out any bumps, and make sure the liner is firm against the wall.

You have 20 mins before the adhesive sets, so don’t muck around.

• You will notice some silicone leaking out between the shower tray and the lining – this is exactly what we want to see. Clean it off once the lining is in place.

• Have the wall profiles of the shower unit ready and waiting also – we’ll be fixing these in place to help secure the lining to the wall.

• Assemble the frame as per instructions. In our case the frame needs to be assembled separate to the shower tray.

• Attach the handles.

• Attach the seals to the doors, making sure they’re on the right way round.

• With both doors now inside the shower, fit them to the rails. Starting at the top, drop the door onto the rails, then lock it in place with the locking mechanism. Push the bottom rollers down until they click into the track.

• Install the magnetic seals where the doors meet each other, again making sure they’re the correct way round.

• Check the doors are plumb, and meet each other correctly when closed – if not, use the adjustment screws until they are.

• Install doorstops.

Finishing up

Wall profiles

• Apply silicone where the front of the door frame and the shower tray join. Come 100mm up the wall as well.

• First peel away some of the protective film covering the shower lining before fitting wall profiles.

• Apply a bead of silicone along the top of the shower lining once the adhesive is set.

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With summer quickly coming to an end and some of the hottest days the district has seen for many years, swimming pools have been well used. And as a homeowner you are responsible for making sure everyone in your neighbourhood is safe from the risk of drowning in your pool.

There are laws to keep swimming pools safe, with new pool safety legislation - the Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016 – coming into force in January 2017.

All residential pools (including temporary inflatable pools) that are filled or partly filled with water must be fenced to restrict access by unsupervised children under five years of age. This requirement applies to all pools that can be filled with water to a depth of 400mm or more. Portable pools with a maximum depth of water of less than 400mm are exempt.

Non-compliant pools will be issued with a notice to fix under the Building Act and failure to comply could land you with a hefty $5000 fine. One of the biggest changes under the new legislation is that residential swimming pools will now be inspected every three years. These inspections do not apply to small heated pools such as spa pools and hot tubs, but only if it has less than 5m2 surface area of water, is a minimum of 760mm high, has no steps and has a complying lockable lid.

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Doors opening into pool areas must be self-closing or be fitted with alarms that go off if the doors don’t close when someone goes through them. Horizontal support rails in fencing must be at least 900mm apart.

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Pool owners can choose who undertakes the inspection – either the council, or an independently qualified pool inspector who is a person accepted by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) as qualified to carry out inspections.

There can’t be any holes or gaps in the fence that may give a child access to the pool area, and there can’t be any objects close to the fence that could help children climb it. Homeowners can ask the council for a fence exemption, but you will only get one if the council is satisfied there is no significant increased risk to young children from not fencing.

If you are considering building a pool in your backyard, you must first apply for and be granted a building consent. The council will inspect the fencing before issuing a code compliance certificate.

Fence placement

Under the act, the council can enter your property if they suspect you have an unfenced pool. The minimum height for a pool fence is 1.2 metres above ground level and no space under the bottom of the gate or fence can be greater than 100mm from the ground at any point.

Who checks up on fences?

Fences can be constructed from any type of material provided it is durable and complies with the building code. However,

The fence can only enclose the immediate pool area but may include things used in association with the pool, such as changing sheds.

It is the owner’s responsibility to advise the council if they have a pool, if it is not already aware of it.

It is also the owner’s responsibility to ensure the fence complies with both act requirements. Missing sections of the fence, or a gate that is not self-latching, must be replaced or repaired immediately.

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Heather Sarin, Forever Young Ashburton Art Gallery This exhibition of recent work by local artist Heather Sarin explores the wonders and excitement of discovering something new. Satin has made work across a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, collage and printmaking. This is a lively and colourful exhibition which includes works which encourage viewer interaction.

This exhibition opens to the public on Sunday 28 January at 2:00pm and runs until Sunday 4 March 2018. All are welcome to attend the opening function. ashburtonartgallery.org.nz/ exhibition/forever-young/

February 24

Valetta Country Market 1012 Mayfield Valetta Road Free entry, great stalls and a country setting.

For information email: valettamarket@gmail.com.

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Friday, February 23, 2018 State Highway one.

Two events: Traffic R Us Ride the Rakaia 100km Ride the Bridge, Recreation Ride - 22km

February 24 & 25

Relay For Life Ashburton A&P Showground Relay For Life is an inspirational and super fun event for everyone of all fitness levels, during which we celebrate with survivors, remember loved one lost to cancer and come together as a community to fight back against cancer.

Teams set up camp and take turns relay style walking/ running around a track for 18 hours while enjoying a carnival atmosphere of live music, entertainment, games, actives and fantastic community camaraderie.

Whether you are a cancer survivor, a carer, supporter or simply wanting to make a difference, Relay For Life empowers everyone involved. www.everydayhero.co.nz/event/ RelayForLifeMidCanterbury

February 25

Harvey Norman 2 day Classic tournament Pairs tournament for 18 &; 9 hole players. Men’s, ladies and mixed grades. See out website for further details and entry form. www.ashburtongolfclub.co.nz 8am - 3pm

March 3

Lions Club of Ashburton Pakeke Annual Monster Charity Garage Sale Ashburton Racecourse Stand Proceeds to Local Charities.

Viewing March 2, 1.30pm – 5pm.

Donations of household, garden and workshop items gratefully accepted. Also any surplus of fruit of vegetables for resale.

Cake stall, vege fruit market, children’s entertainment, sausage sizzle, craft stalls.

Items to be collected from Wednesday, February 28 to Friday, March 2.

Contact George 308 8231, Trevor 307 2629, George 307 2243, Anthony 308 3336.

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Saturday 16pm – Sunday 10am

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Ride the Rakaia Traffic R Us Ride the Rakaia.

This amazing event is different to any other bike race because you can’t do what you can in this event any other day of the week.

On Saturday the 24th February 2018 you will ride across the Rakaia River Bridge with up to 1,000 other cyclists all at once, the peloton will be approximately 1 kilometre long and will be in a controlled start until you have crossed the Rakaia River Bridge and the Rakaia Overhead Bridge on

Ashburton Kennel Association Annual All Breeds Championship Shows.

Melrose Road, Allenton To be held at the Allenton Rugby Club grounds both days, from 9am until approximately 3pm. Over 100 different breeds will be on display at various times of the day.

Public most welcome. There may be a gold coin donation at the gate. Please ask before touching dogs.

Discover Mt Hutt Summer Open Day Mt Hutt Ski Area and Snow Centre, Mt Hutt Skifield Rd Discover Mt Hutt is an opportunity to explore Mt Hutt during summer. The community fundraising event offers spectacular alpine scenery for walkers and challenging trails for mountain bikers.

Discover Mt Hutt is a community fundraiser with members of the Methven Lions Club, Mt Hutt Ski Area staff, and the bus drivers of Methven Travel all giving their time to welcome visitors to

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Annual Monster Charity Garage Sale Lions Club of Ashburton Pakeke Inc.

Proceeds to Local Charities | Ashburton Racecourse Stand

Saturday, March 3, 2018 - 9am – 1pm Viewing Friday, March 2 - 1.30pm – 5pm • Cake stall • Sausage sizzle • Veggie fruit market • Craft stalls.

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March 8

Age Concern - Positive Ageing Expo Ashburton Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Ashburton Exhibits, displays, and free parking. Gold coin entry. Light refreshments available on site All the information you need for services, support groups and hobbies – fun, food and entertainment.

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March 10 TMC Trailers Trucking Industry Show 2018 Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch It’s a great family day out. Be prepared to be there all day because there is going to be so much to see. It’s very hard not to get excited when you see over 400 working trucks that have been polished back to new condition. There is something for everyone at this show, so don’t miss out!

Free admission.

9.30am – 5.00pm

Donations of Household, Garden and Workshop items gratefully accepted.

Also any surplus of fruit and vegetables for resale.

Items to be collected from Wednesday, February 28 – Friday, March 2.

Pakeke Lions Charitable Trust Raising funds for our Ashburton Community

the mountain. All proceeds are distributed to local community groups and causes by the Methven Lions Charitable Trust.

Mt Hutt’s massive six-seater chairlift will carry families, walkers, bikes and bikers to the summit where, weather permitting, they will be able to enjoy unrivaled views of the Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains.

Visitors will be able to descend on the chairlift or walk or bike down from the summit. Live music, market stalls, bar & cafe & BBQ, scenic helicopter rides, ski area inner-workings tour, and a super slip & slide will also entertain visitors.

Mountain Biking: $30.00, Walking: $20.00, Children 10 and under: $0.00, Scenic Heli Flights: $79.00, Door sales only

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The Ashburton Electronic Organ and Keyboard Club Tinwald Hall The Ashburton Electronic Organ and Keyboard Club together with The Christchurch Accordion Orchestra are holding a concert in the

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iconic film score are blended with evocative music by Debussy, Arensky, Stravinsky, Schnittke, Brahms and Shostakovich.

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April 6

Rado & Raybon Save the World Ashburton Trust Event Centre Leading comedians Raybon Kan and Nick Rado team up to perform a two hour show in which stand-up gives way to Rado & Raybon solving questions posed by the audience. The first half is a stand-up set by each comedian.

In the second half, they take the stage together and answer questions, throwing fuel on the burning issues as determined by the audience on the night.

Ride That Train with Paul Ubana Jones & MCC Ashburton Trust Event Centre Paul has shared the stage and toured with the best: BB King, Bob Dylan, Norah Jones, Crowded House, Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, Tuck and Patti ... and for him, a new experience working with the Mid Canterbury Choir!

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April 19

Manderley Home & Garden Festival Little River 140 boutique stalls, food, wine, craft beer plus fantastic entertainment www.manderley.co.nz

March 18

Plains Railway Combined Craft Group Plains Museum, 19 Maronan Road Spinning Weaving, Embroidery, Knitting, Card Making, Patchwork, Quilting, Crochet, Creative Fibre etc etc All craft people welcome to come along, bring your friends, make new friends, spend an enjoyable day with us.

There is no charge, bring your lunch as tea and coffee provided.

For more information please call Jenny Cook 308 5911, or Pam Whiteford 307 2802.

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March 21 – 23

The Piano: The Ballet Christchurch Isaac Theatre Royal Originally conceived as a short work for Dortmund Ballet, The Piano: the ballet has been re-imagined and expanded for New Zealand’s national ballet, giving Ada’s story a new and distinctively New Zealand voice and, in dance, a powerful new means of expression.

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Olive Copperbottoms Ashburton Trust Event Centre Open Hat Night!

Following the sold out global successes of Promise and Promiscuity,Penny Ashton (Radio NZ The Panel, Hot Pink Bits swaps Austen for Dickens and brings orphaned hero Olive, and a squalid gaggle of Victorian characters to poxridden London life.

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April 20, 21 & 22

One Man, Two Guvnors Ashburton Trust Event Centre The Big Little Theatre Co Inc. are proud to bring this multi award winning crazy comedy to our stage. Come and laugh at the antics of the permanently ravenous Francis Henshall and his attempts to keep two jobs, protect a fugitive, unite two lovers – one in disguise - earn a crust and win the girl. All this whilst being hampered by a very, very old waiter with a dodgy ticker, a hapless band of helpers, a failed actor and a petty crook!

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Leading comedians Raybon Kan and Nick Rado team up to perform a two hour show in which stand-up gives way to Rado & Raybon solving questions posed by the audience. The first half is a stand-up set by each comedian. In the second half, they take the stage together and answer questions, throwing fuel on the burning issues as determined by the audience on the night.

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A new musical by Charles Dickens and Penny Aston. Following the sold out global successes of Promise and Promiscuity, Penny Ashton (Radio NZ The Panel, Hot Pink Bits) swaps Austen for Dickens and brings orphaned hero Olive, and a squalid gaggle of Victorian characters to pox ridden London life. One woman portrays 15 characters in an hilarious musical journey that will fulfil your greatest expectations..

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D-Max simple but effective A

fter stepping down from testing the monstrous Dodge Ram, the new Isuzu D-Max LS was more eye-opening than

expected.

The Dodge is everything that we know and love about America – excessive.

They have options purely because they can, not because you need them.

So it was nice to move into something that was more in line with New Zealand’s requirements.

Like all great ideas, the best ones are simple but very effective.

The Isuzu D-Max range is available in 6 platforms. 3 of which are 4WD only, and the other 3 are available with selectable 2WD & 4WD. Double-cab models are available in LS, LX and LS-T spec.

Single space-cab is available in LS and LS Chassis, and the single cab is available in LX Chassis.

Both of the chassis models come with a custom aluminium flat deck as opposed to the standard ute deck.

The range starts with the LX Automatic 2WD at $39,890 and with 11 variants to choose from; it goes all the way up to the LS-T Automatic 4WD starting at $61,990.

Every model available comes with the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, in-line

4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve Isuzu 4JJ1-TC Hi-Power diesel engine.

They produce 130kw @ 3600 rpm and 430 Nm of torque between 2000 > 2200 rpm.

All models are available in 6-speed manual or automatic transmission.

For the models that come with selectable 2WD & 4WD, you have the latest Terrain Command system which allows you to switch on the fly from 4H-2WD at speeds up to 100km/h.

Every model is built on a fulllength, heavy-duty truck chassis, and comes with front independent high ride coil springs, with gas shock absorbers, upper and lower wishbones and stabiliser bar.

The rear has an alloy-steel over slung long-span leaf spring with gas shock absorbers.

And for the two flat deck chassis models, the leaf springs and shocks are upgraded with heavier duty parts.

The changes still keep the iconic look of the Isuzu D-max, while keeping it modern looking.

On the outside, there is an allnew front bumper and grille, new headlights and bonnet.

So in my mind, it looks the way it always looked: great.

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NZ gets iconic GT T

he 2018 Maserati GranTurismo, the latest iteration of what is the epitome of the legendary Italian car maker’s grand touring sports car, has arrived in New Zealand with a host of refinements and improvements to maintain and extend its unique and exclusive reputation.

“The Pininfarina-designed GranTurismo is a historically important, branddefining model for Maserati,” says Glen Sealey, Chief Operating Officer of Maserati Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

“This luxurious four-seater sports coupé was conceived as an ultra-modern interpretation of Maserati’s very first production grand tourer, the elegant Maserati A6 1500 of 1947.

Over the years, the GranTurismo has evolved into one of the most iconic Maserati cars ever built, thanks to its uncompromised GT character.

In essence, the GranTurismo is the ultimate expression of what grand touring means to Maserati, making the GranTurismo a true benchmark for all the cars that claim, but rarely achieve, the real substance of a true grand touring car.”

This character is perfectly expressed by a uniquely compelling combination – bold yet elegant design; the exhilarating, inspirational performance of a naturally aspirated, Ferrari-built V8 engine; and the hand-crafted comfort that can only be offered by four individual

seats upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather, which is so special and of such a high quality it has its own patent.

The GranTurismo, together with its GranCabrio sibling, is assembled at the historic Maserati plant in Modena, following the highest manufacturing and quality control standards in the world. More than 37,000 GranTurismo and GranCabrio models have been sold globally since 2007.

The GranTurismo range has been streamlined for 2018 and two well-defined versions are now offered, the Sport and MC. The Sport and MC share the same powertrain but suspension trim and equipment,

along with personalisation packages, ensure they retain their own distinct characters.

The MC – for Maserati Corse – takes on an important ambassadorial role for the entire Maserati range, representing the company’s long and illustrious racing heritage. Replacing the previous MC Stradale, it offers a wide array of features already proven in other

Maserati models. They include the five selectable operating modes.

The naturally aspirated V8 unit is handassembled by Ferrari in Maranello and weighs only 175kg. The 4.7-litre engine features a wet sump and – exclusive to Maserati – a cross-plane crankshaft. This provides unrivalled throttle response, free-revving characteristics and a thrilling Maserati signature sound that has been voted the most sexy sound to ever come from a car.

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Ferrari’s latest benchmark

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he Ferrari 488 Pista, which will be unveiled at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, is the successor to Ferrari’s V8-engined special series – the 360 Challenge Stradale, 430 Scuderia and 458 Speciale – which have received critical acclaim for their performance and undiluted handling.

The Ferrari 488 Pista marks a significant step forward from the previous special series in terms of both sporty dynamics and for the level of technological carry-over from racing.

The name is, in fact, a direct homage to Ferrari’s unparalleled heritage in motor sports.

The car’s development evolved directly from the company’s involvement in the FIA World Endurance Championship – where it has won five Manufacturers’ titles in the GTE class in the six years since the series’ inception, taking 29 out of 50 races – and 25 years’ experience in running the Ferrari Challenge one-make series.

The Ferrari 488 Pista’s extensive weight saving solutions, along with engine, vehicle dynamics and aerodynamic developments all derive from Ferrari’s racing cars: the 488 GTE and the 488 Challenge. The result is a car with an uncompromising mission: to offer track-like performance on and off the road, even when in the hands of non-professional drivers.

Compared to the 488 GTB, the new model weighs an impressive 90 kg less (1280 kg dry) which, when combined with the largest ever increase in engine power

for a special series car (+50 cv), results in a new benchmark for Ferrari’s V8 sports cars.

Its engine is the most powerful V8 in Ferrari history and is an extreme evolution of the turbo unit that has won the overall International Engine of the Year award titles in both 2016 and 2017.

It punches out 720 cv with the highest specific output of in its class (185 cv/l)

and is now lighter too, thanks to solutions adopted from the 488 Challenge, including Inconel exhaust manifolds and lightweight crankshaft and flywheel, but also thanks to additional features, such as titanium con rods and carbon-fibre intake plenums.

The 488 Challenge also supplies the turbos with integrated rev sensors along with the design of the air intake line which has been moved from the flanks to the rear

spoiler area to ensure a cleaner flow of air.

Torque is higher than the 488 GTB at all engine speeds, delivering a feeling of consistently smooth, powerful acceleration with even faster turbo response times despite the increase in power.

The engine sound is unique and unmistakably Ferrari, as such a special car warrants.

Both the sound quality and the intensity are higher than the 488 GTB in all gears and at all engine speeds in proportion with the progressive increase in power.

The Ferrari 488 Pista makes full use of Ferrari’s motor-sports experience for maximum aerodynamic performance even on the road.

Among the racing solutions adopted is the front F1-inspired S-Duct and the design of the front diffusers which feature a ramp angle that was optimised for the 488 GTE to create strong suction for increased downforce.

The suspension set-up is completed by new tyres developed specifically for the car

by Michelin.

The design of the Ferrari 488 Pista is focused on functional aerodynamic concepts while the cockpit is pared back in keeping with its very sporty vocation.

The racing livery colour scheme is an integral part of the design of the car and the way it dives into the S-Duct underscores the berlinetta’s compact yet imposing forms.

Contrasting edging on the aerodynamic elements on the bumpers and flanks add structure to the design.

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Muscle cars head our way T

here are Ford people, there are Holden people and there are also Chrysler people.

Neville Croy is one of the latter; he like his dad before him is a true Chrysler man.

He and fellow enthusiastic members of the Chrysler RT 6 Pack Owners’ Club will be in town this weekend.

The club is dedicated to the fabulous Chrysler Valiant Charger muscle cars introduced by Chrysler Australia in 1971.

A short-wheelbase two-door coupe based on the Australian Chrysler Valiant sedan, it continued in production right up until 1978.

The cars made a name for themselves on the race track in the hands of drivers like Timaru’s Leo Leonard, who in the 1970s broke lap records on all major circuits in this country driving his E49 Charger.

Neville Croy and his friends will have their Chargers on display this Sunday between 10.30am and noon in the West Street car park opposite the Ashburton Library.

It will be a wonderful opportunity to see some legendary muscle cars.

Left – Many motor racing fans from around these parts will have fond memories of watching Leo Leonard burning up the tracks in his E49 Charger.

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asn’t it great seeing all made the famous Morris Minor trip, which those Austins in Ashburis interesting because at that stage Dot and ton recently?

Roger worked in the same office.

People have been sayThey were destined to do that again ing it was so good to see many years later. them buzzing around town and those who For Warwick Protheroe, seeing the Ausgot up close saw some fabulous cars and tins in convoy provided what he described enjoyed meeting their enthusiastic owners. as an emotional sighting when he saw The Austins brought back memories Siegfried, the 1938 Austin Big Seven which for many people, including our colleague he purchased 50 years ago.

Roger Hart.

Several others have owned Siegfried Back in the mid-1930s Roger’s dad since Warwick sold it, but thankfully they Johnny bought a brand new Austin Seven have all retained its name.

Opal.

Current owners Many years later, Tim and Debbie maybe because McDowell, who his dad had owned bought Siegfried in one, Roger bought the late 1980s and an Opal. restored it around Roger was 16 at 2001, visited Warthe time and it was wick and Juliana his first car.

Protheroe while Someone who they were here.

It was a great has fond memories reunion and, of the car says it amazingly, it turns was always popular out like the Proand often it was theroes, Siegfried’s hard to see the little owners also have Austin because an MGB GT. of the number of Siegfried was passengers who Roger Hart (closest to house) in his Austin not the first Austin had either got in or Seven Opal.

Seven which Warclimbed on board. wick owned, but like Roger and no doubt Various escapades followed, but one many others, his first car was an Austin amusing one, which rivals the famous Seven – a 1937 model which he bought story of six people travelling in Dot Patwhile he was still at school. erson’s Morris Minor, involved the same He says a couple of friends also owned number of people travelling in – or in two Austins which seemed like good cars, owncases on – Roger’s car. ing one seemed the thing to do so he got They had been to the movies and Roger one too. offered his five friends a ride home.

One, a young lady obviously a bit of a contortionist folded herself up in the meagre luggage space behind the seats.

Two guys joined Roger in the front seats and there was one chap standing on each of the running boards.

Apart from a bit of difficulty changing gear the trip went well, until they turned into the street where one of the running board passengers fell off, thankfully without injury as they went around the corner.

Ironically it was probably about the same time Dot Paterson and her friends

How Siegfried got its name

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arwick Protheroe gave his Austin Big Seven its name.

At the time Warwick owned the car the comedy spy spoof Get Smart was a very popular TV show which featured Maxwell Smart and his arch enemy Siegfried.

Warwick thought and still thinks the name is intriguing, hence he christened the Austin.

He is delighted subsequent owners have retained the name.

Bernard Egan MOTORING

A very good choice.

Warwick’s first Austin brings back memories for this writer, who after seeing a cousin’s little Austin has always been fascinated with them.

That memory prompted a conversation at school with Warwick about his car and consequently a great friendship.

After that we made several trips in Warwick’s delightful little car, but one in particular remains in the memory.

On a Saturday evening we went to see the stock cars racing at Ruapuna.

We had a fun trip – which included the obligatory hamburger – and there was some great racing.

But the thing which this writer has not forgotten all these years on was an announcement.

The weather changed and it became a very wet night, making for some thrilling action on the track and causing the commentator in formal BBC manner to announce “the rain is really pouring down now!”

From behind us in the stand a quickwitted chap gave a retort which amused us greatly at the time and has done ever since.

At the top of his voice he responded to

the announcement by yelling out “it would look very (or a word to that effect) funny if it was going up!”

No doubt there are countless other stories about Austins and no doubt seeing the cars in town brought back memories for many people.

Everyone who saw them are glad the Austins came to Ashburton.

Hopefully they won’t leave it too long until they come back again.

The Big Seven

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t’s often said that said the little Austin Sevens did for English motoring what the Model T Ford had done for motoring in the USA. It was one of the most popular cars ever produced for the British market, and sold well abroad.

Not surprisingly some models are referred to as Baby Austins, but as the result of continued development changes occurred during a production period covering 17 years which ended in 1939.

As Sevens evolved body length increased and along with changes to engines and ancillary equipment the cars became heavier.

So while its heritage is immediately obvious, being later models Big Sevens have quite a few differences to their younger siblings.

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Roller on the ice

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he ongoing relevance of Rolls-Royce is built on an unrivalled dialogue between the marque and its patrons.

The world’s leading luxury house has a profound understanding of the lifestyles enjoyed by its clientele, and attends some of the world’s most desired locations during the season to keep in close touch with them.

After a highly successful summer in elite island hotspots Porto Cervo and Ibiza, as well as the French Riviera, Rolls-Royce has decamped to the slopes of Courchevel and St. Mortiz to provide an elegant backdrop to its clients’ winter season.

The marque will grace both luxury Alpine resorts, inviting patrons to experience every expression of the brand.

“Alongside Dawn, Ghost and Wraith, Rolls-Royce will offer drive and chauffeur experiences in the multi awardwinning New Phantom, which continues to be revered by the cognoscenti as “the best car in the world”.

For those possessed with a darker, more restless spirit, Dawn Black Badge will make its European debut alongside Ghost Black Badge.

With every possible concession to comfort and warmth considered, patrons will be encouraged to lower the roof of the Dawn drophead and survey Courchevel’s incredible vistas in the very finest style.

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Julian Jenkins, Regional Director Europe, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, says, “On behalf of the Rolls Royce team I am delighted to welcome guests to our luxury venues in these prestigious winter destinations as they enjoy their winter season.

“At the Home of Rolls-Royce, our aim is to ensure that our existing and prospective Rolls-Royce owners have the opportunity to experience our models at a time and place convenient to them.

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umbers always tell a story, but they often don’t tell the entire yarn.

Submissions to council in recent weeks have hinged a lot around the numbers. Four hundred and nine people opposed this, 56 per cent like this idea and 800 people took the time to do this and so forth but, unless you get face-to-face reaction with real emotion and real understanding, then you’re never going to get the complete picture.

So, meetings like those held in the council chambers yesterday, where people get the opportunity to really express themselves, are golden.

You can look at a piece of paper and pass a judgement on something quite easily, but if you see someone standing in front of you

making a compelling statement and showing their true passion and knowledge – you are going to be a whole lot better off when making the ultimate decision.

Whether the efforts of those yesterday who stood and spoke on a proposed hike to fees at the EA Networks Centre will have done enough, is anyone’s guess.

But one would presume, considering the public reaction to the proposal, that the council’s decision may impact on whether

or not they return to their seats when the next election rolls around.

It’s a harsh reality, but a true one.

Mud sticks and every wrong, (in the eyes of the public), decision made will always far outweigh the numerous positive things achieved.

There was plenty to like about what was said by former councillor Kelvin Holmes yesterday.

As a key figure in the development of the EA Networks Centre, his input and thoughts should be carefully considered by councillors when it comes to making decisions going forward.

People around the district are always going to align themselves more to someone like Holmes, now that he’s not an elected of-

ficer.

Unfortunately, for our elected group, they often wear the brunt of the situation when in some instances they shouldn’t.

Figures like Holmes, Tony Todd and Dean Harrison, who have all been vocal in their thoughts and opinions on matters, are going to become popular based on the fact that they are being seen to go against the establishment.

They are the Robin Hoods of the modern world to the mere populace out there.

The comment from Holmes, about things looking fair on paper but not outside the council door, is true too.

It must be hard for the council to turn around on a proposal and throw it back in the bin when they’ve been instrumental in put-

ting the thought forward in the first place.

Everyone thinks their idea is the best idea, but they often do so with rose-tinted glasses on.

It would be hard to imagine that Council would continue to go ahead with the fees increase at the EA Network Centre based on what has been said in the public arena since the idea was first mooted.

There’s been plenty of people standing up to fight against it, but not many standing up to fight for it.

However, the ball is firmly in the council’s court – so to speak.

Whether they choose to throw it up and put it through the net or into the back of the goal, or toss it out the door and down the road remains unknown at this stage.

California.

In 1970, Guyana became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations.

In 1981, an attempted coup began in Spain as 200 members of the Civil Guard invaded Parliament, taking lawmakers hostage.

In 1992, the XVI Winter Olympic Games ended in Albertville, France.

1998 Osama bin Laden publishes a fatwa declaring jihad against all Jews and Crusaders.

Ten years ago: Defense

Secretary Robert Gates and other US officials held day-long meetings with Australian leaders in Canberra. Former United Auto Workers president Douglas A. Fraser died in Southfield, Michigan, at age 91.

Five years ago: Fifty-one people are killed and 62 are injured in conflict between rival tribes in Darfur, Sudan. Some 30 fans were injured when rookie Kyle Larson’s car was propelled by a crash into the fence at Daytona International Speedway.

Today’s birthdays: Actor Peter Fonda is 78. Author John Sandford is 74. Country-rock musician Rusty Young is 72.

Actress Patricia Richardson is 67. Rock musician Brad Whitford (Aerosmith) is 66.

Singer Howard Jones is 63.

Rock musician Michael Wilton (Queensryche) is 56. Country singer Dusty Drake is 54. Actress Kristin Davis is 53. Tennis player Helena Sukova is 53. Actor Marc Price is 50. Actress Niecy Nash is 48. Rock musician Jeff Beres

(Sister Hazel) is 47. Country singer Steve Holy is 46. Rock musician Lasse Johansson (The Cardigans) is 45. Actress Kelly Macdonald is 42. Rapper Residente (Calle 13) is 40. Actor Josh Gad is 37. Actress Emily Blunt is 35. Actor Aziz Ansari is 35. Actor Tye White (TV: Greenleaf) is 32. Actress Dakota Fanning is 24.

Thought for today: “If you wish to avoid seeing a fool you must first break your mirror.” — Francois Rabelais, French satirist

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, February 23, the 54th day of 2018. There are 311 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On February 23, 1904, Japan guarantees Korean sovereignty in exchange for military assistance.

On this date: 1540 Francisco Vázquez de Coronado’s expedition sets off from Mexico in search of the 7 cities of Cibola In 1685, composer George Frideric Handel was born in present-day Germany.

In 1821 John Keats, English Romantic poet (Ode to a Grecian Urn), dies of tuberculosis at 25.

In 1836, the siege of the Alamo began in San Antonio, Texas.

In 1848, the sixth president of the United States, John Quincy Adams, died in Washington DC, at age 80.

In 1855 Carl Friedrich Gauss, German mathematician considered one of the greatest of all time (Gaussian distribution, fundamental theorem of algebra), dies at 77.

In 1893 Rudolf Diesel obtains a patent for his internal combustion engine, later known as the diesel engine .

1904 United States acquires control of the Panama Canal Zone for $10 million.

In 1934, Leopold III succeeded his late father, Albert I, as King of the Belgians.

In 1942, the first shelling of the US mainland during World War Two occurred as a Japanese submarine fired on an oil refinery near Santa Barbara, California, causing little damage.

In 1954, the first mass inoculation of school children against polio using the Salk vaccine began in Pittsburgh as some 5000 students were vaccinated.

In 1965, film comedian Stan Laurel, 74, died in Santa Monica,

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Rejuvenating Raro I

now have a new favourite holiday destination!

Manda and I had a fantastic honeymoon in Rarotonga last week.

I fondly remember stepping off the plane and feeling that ‘hit you in the face’ heat and that was 10pm.

Manda and I turned and smiled at each other, not one of those ‘soppy, lovey-dovey’ smiles, more a ‘that’s what I’m talking about’ smile.

We arrived at our accommodation 20 island minutes later, as we quickly learned that meant about an hour in real time.

Our little stand-alone island themed chalet looked awesome.

It looked private and nice and quiet.

We were in for another Island lesson in matter of hours.

Rarotonga, for some reason, has a wandering dog and rooster problem. Both appear to have little grip on the time of day.

I grew up learning that roosters will crow when the sun rises, obviously the Raro roosters didn’t get that memo! The two or three in and around our wee resort thought that 4am was an excellent time to start the chain reaction crowing.

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Hideaway told us the next day, she had heard it takes the rooster crows 20 minutes to get right round the island. That would be fine if they waited until it got back round before cracking into more crowing.

The wandering dogs are kind of cool, all of a sudden when you are walking on the beach, you find yourselves escorted by four dogs.

They are nice and friendly and just seem happy walking with you. They are not so cool when they decide to imitate the roosters at 2am with chain reaction barking which then occasionally gets stepped up a level into a full blown dog scrap.

A local told us that back in the day, the roosters used to end up in pots, but now the locals are too busy working for money and too lazy to chase the roosters.

He also told us the dogs are slowly being sorted (we didn’t ask).

Saturday morning we made our way in to town to check out the market. Stall after stall selling bright coloured sarongs, bags and tee shirts and gorgeous food, breads, pastries and of course beautiful, fresh, tropical fruit.

We spent the weekend travelling around the island on the buses, there’s only two, a clockwise one and an anticlockwise one.

We were keen on hiring a scooter but had to wait for the cop shop to open on Monday so we could sit the licence.

Buzzing around the island on the scooter was great fun.

There is so much to love about the Island!

The beaches are fantastic, especially the one at Muri. The water is crystal clear and a great temperature for swimming.

When I say swimming I mean snorkelling.

The Island is surrounded by a reef with a lagoon in between that and the beach.

We fell in love with snorkelling and were out doing it just about every day.

There is something pretty cool about hand feeding the fish bananas. We recommend the glass bottom boat lagoon tour.

The four local guides are very

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entertaining, singing, playing ukuleles and drums from the moment you step on board.

They take you to their secret spot to feed the fish and do some snorkelling. They then head to a small island in the lagoon to cook you lunch, including yellow fin tuna steaks on the bbq, before a coconut tree climbing display. Great fun!

I tried swordfish and marlin for the first time last week, we both ate very well.

If you’re after an action packed holiday with lots of great shopping, DON’T go to Rarotonga.

If you want to relax, unwind and soak up some Vitamin D (it will rain though and when it does, boy does it rain, but it’s actually quite refreshing) you would love Rarotonga.

So would we head back? You bet!

Faster than you could say cock-a-doodle-do.

Till next week (not island time), hoo roo.

Phill Hooper – Snorkeler Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station.

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A2 milk more valuable than Fonterra A2 Milk Co is now more valuable than Fonterra, even though the milk marketer’s sales amount to less than 3 per cent of the dairy giant’s, as investors bet it will continue to beat expectations.

A2 shares jumped 18 per cent to $13.87 on the NZX and are trading at more than 50 times forecast pershare earnings.

The market capitalisation of a2 has jumped to $10.1 billion, exceeding the $9.76 billion value of Fonterra based on the $6.06 price of the shares that trade in a farmeronly market on the NZX. Shares of a2 surged Wednesday after the company posted a 150 per cent gain in first-half profit and announced a strategic partnership with Fonterra for the supply of A1 protein-free milk products in bulk powder and consumer packaged forms, in exchange for an exclusive licensing agreement to produce, sell and market a2 branded fresh milk for end sale in the New Zealand market.

Its stratospheric performance comes from being able to tell a good story with its infant formula and milk products said to be beneficial for people who suffer gastrointestinal discomfort from regular milk which contains the

more common A1 protein variant, investors say.

“Yes, it’s a good story. Everyone can see the attractive dynamics of the product they are producing, which is why it’s been heavily embraced by the market,” said Angus Gluskie, managing director at Sydney-based White Funds Management.

While a2 has been “very smart”

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curs if people get too extravagant in what they are extrapolating into the future,” he said, noting that future growth projections are now quite high.

The shares have soared 509 per cent in the past 12 months on the NZX. Its manufacturing partner Synlait Milk hasn’t been able to keep up, despite a stellar 115 per cent 12-month rally.

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in establishing a niche the question is whether there is anything to challenge that, given the stock is expensive on the back of expected growth. There were signs of competitors emerging, in the US in particular, he said.

“Should that occur and should that impact on the growth outlook the stock would have the potential to pull back,” he said. “The risk oc-

Matt Goodson, managing director at Salt Funds Management, attributes this week’s gains to “the market reacting to the future potential of the Fonterra deal.”

“At the end of the day, a2 has found a niche in a vast market and they keep delivering. They keep beating the market’s expectations both in volume and price terms and the deal yesterday with Fonterra raised the possibility that could be leveraged into something larger,” he said.

Goodson said the key risks in the space are any regulatory change as well as food safety issues.

While both are unlikely and unforecastable they can have a devastating impact.

He agreed, however, “obviously the risk further out is competition.”

Synlait shares rose 2.6 per cent to $6.82, having fallen on the announcement of the a2-Fonterra tie-up, which made no mention of Synlait.

Late on Wednesday, a2 and Synlait put out a joint statement saying a2’s Fonterra partnership didn’t change Synlait’s exclusive infant formula supply arrangements with a2.

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eporting season has been front of mind for investors this week locally, with a plethora of results from some of our largest companies.

So far, the reporting season has been reasonably positive, and companies have been rewarded for earnings beats.

It has been a similar story across the Tasman, with plenty of results driving the Australian market as well.

Without doubt, the standout performer for the week has been a2 Milk. The company announced a strong first half result with its after tax profit rising 150 per cent from the prior comparable period.

Earnings were $143 million, up 123 per cent for the period as the company increased its market share in both Australia and China.

Management commented that its distribution network continues to grow while its brand continues to gain momentum.

In addition to the stellar result, ATM announced it has formed a Global Strategic Partnership with Fonterra.

The deal includes a supply agreement, distribution and sales arrangements and the license for Fonterra to sell fresh A2 milk in New Zealand.

With such incredible numbers and a new strategic relationship, ATM’s share price rocketed higher, finishing the day up 26.48 per cent at $11.75. The gains also mean that a2 Milk is now the biggest company on the NZX by market cap, beating out other heavyweight Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Spark for the top spot.

The latest Global Dairy Trade auction saw a slim decline in prices with the GDT price index slipping 0.5 per cent. The decline follows three consecutive auc-

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tions of strong gains as potential supply issues saw prices rise.

The decline was not unexpected with futures pointing to a flattening out of prices. In addition to this, the auction was held during Chinese New Year celebrations which likely means bidding from the region was slower. Importantly, the whole milk powder price actually rose at the auction.

Fonterra is expected to update the market soon on its forecast farmgate milk price payout for the current season. It is currently sitting at $6.40 per kilo of milk solids after it was downgraded in December.

Global markets have certainly been a volatile place over recent weeks, after inflation fears in the US triggered a global sell off.

Markets around the world entered correction territory following this sell off, however have now rebounded somewhat, although are still well below the all time highs set in January.

The release of the US Federal Reserve minutes were certainly in focus this week, with many wondering if their release might spark yet another selldown.

The minutes remained dovish however and the central bank remains steadfast in its belief that there will be another three rate hikes this year.

The market is predicting a 99 per cent chance of a rate hike in March, implying that it is all but done. It is expected that the next

hike is likely to come in June, with the market pricing in a 65.7 per cent chance of a further hike there.

Although the commentary was dovish, inflation fears remained front and centre, sending 10 year treasury yields to a four year high and putting downward pressure on the equity market.

Flash manufacturing PMI’s were released in the US, Japan and Europe during the week, giving us an early look into how these economies are tracking.

In the US the PMI reached 55.9, the highest it has been in more than two years.

A reading above 50 indicates sector expansion, so this reading implies that the economy is tracking well.

In Japan, the flash PMI showed a small decline from the previous month with a reading of 54.0.

Despite the small decline from the January reading, it is still a strong reading and remains near four year highs.

Eurozone business growth remained robust, however also showed a small decline from January’s reading, dipping to 57.5 from 58.8.

Next week, we will be continuing to monitor reporting season locally with another busy week expected. There are plenty of data points due out as well to keep the market busy including migration data from January. Next week also marks the end of February, which has been a pretty tough month for markets.

Jeremy Flood works for Craigs Investment Partners.

This article should not be deemed as advice. Disclosure statement available free of charge and on request.

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$1,365, C0, 295m

68F3 Mounga nwtd 68663 Goldstar Power nwtd 4 Twizel Storm nwtd 54358 Culvie Chairman nwtd 6 Hi Ho Tonto nwtd 54 Cold Affair nwtd 26483 Cosmic Ryder nwtd 6 Call Me Flo nwtd 765 Pam Arising nwtd 38577 Where’s Snoopy nwtd

1:08PM

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J McInerney R Casey A Bradshaw J M Jopson J McInerney A Botherway K Cassidy S & B Evans S & B Evans J McInerney

CULVIE BOY’S SYNDICATE DASH $1,365, C0, 295m

68457 Cosmic Britney nwtd 45577 Devon Baxter nwtd 683 Feral Dove Love nwtd 57854 Goldstar Alfie nwtd 7 Charlie’s Champ nwtd 73433 Homebush Tasha nwtd 2 Native Scout nwtd 66777 Eyrewell Vienna nwtd 765 Pam Arising nwtd 88 Goldstar Wilson nwtd

Riccarton Park Races Today at Riccarton Park

NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE MAIDEN

$12,000, MDN F&M, 1200m PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey OPT

12:51PM

February 23, 2018

DURASTEEL STRUCTURES PH.0333796195 DASH

1 56829 Ready To Rock (2) 57.5 Kennedy/Furlong 4 2 427X0 Lady Davone (3) 57.5 L Robinson 3 X0350 Mahana (12) 57.5 M & M Pitman 1 3 4 34774 Petite Midas (10) 57.5 A Carston 5 X000X Itstolate (5) 57.5 M & M Pitman 1 6 77068 Ruby Choux Rose (8) 57.5 K Tyler 7 580X0 Smart Garden (11) 57.5 L Stewart 8 0028X Funny Face (4) 57 L Robinson 2 9 3 Miss Brahmos (9) 57 T Rae 1 10 3X4 Non Blonde (6) 57 N Ridley 11 2558 Smile (1) 57 M & M Pitman 1 12 7X0. Smoke ’N Pumpkin (7) 57 Harris/Moore

S Collett J Lowry (a) S Wynne R Firdhaus (a2) P Shaikh B Murray (a3) T Comignaghi (a2) T Jonker (a3) A Collett H Bennet (a3) C Johnson J Morris

M Dempsey J McInerney M A Butler S & B Evans M Grant J McInerney B Dann H Cairns J M Jopson S & B Evans

February 23, 2018

2 6X180 Vinsanity (2) 59 M & M Pitman 1 3 5310X Yourlips Ar Movin (6) 58.5 J O'Flanagan 3 4 04429 Promising (4) 57.5 K Tyler 5 40370 Richie Rox (7) 57.5 Harris/Moore 4 6 610X7. Bells Of Ouzeley (8) 57 K Hampton 7 460X0 Suggestive Loox (1) 56 A Carston 8 90X67 Kenya (9) 56 N Ridley 2 9 62754 Alakazam (5) 55.5 Kennedy/Furlong 3:02PM 604

OPT

4

A Morgan (a1) S Wynne B Murray (a3) J Morris C Johnson R Firdhaus (a2) L Callaway S Collett

ST PETER’S CHURCH RESTORATION MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1800m

1 X5943. Painted Angel (10) 58.5 M Price 2 S Muniandy 4 2 0843 Tacktheflag (5) 58.5 D Frye J Lowry (a) 3 95965 Louvres (12) 58.5 P Craw R Firdhaus (a2) 4 0679. Our Boy Baz (2) 58.5 K Tyler B Murray (a3) 5 08 Vividredsky (11) 58 N Ridley A Collett 3 6 98X33 Buffalo Rose (13) 56.5 M Simons 1:52PM PUNTERS CHALLENGE APRIL 7 - ENTER NOW 1 7 39692 Tatum (6) 56.5 Kennedy/Furlong S Collett $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m OPT 602 2 1 57267 Lucky Edie (8) 59 M & M Pitman 1 H Bennet (a3) B Hong (a4) 8 08880 Pamir (4) 56.5 J Luxton 2 47X79 Vice Marshall (3) 58 S Clark S Wynne J Lowry (a) 9 X0096 Molly Pond (3) 56.5 L Dobbs 4 3 91 Festival Porper (5) 57 M Daly T Moseley K Williams 10 0X096 Zante (9) 56.5 S Woodsford 4 0X427 Fully Charged (6) 56.5 M Simons T Comignaghi (a2) C Johnson 11 09500 Fivewayeight (8) 56 M & W Coles 3 5 42138 Sensibility (4) 56.5 K & L Rae 0 Harper Jean (1) 56 J Blackadder J Morris T Moseley 12 1 6 08044 Don’t Be Cheeky (7) 56.5 M & M Pitman 1 A Morgan (a1) 0 13 8870 Coup Dreamwood (7) 58 M & M Pitman 1 C Johnson 7 18080. It’s Pandemonium (10) 55 K Tyler B Murray (a3) 3:37PM JANET FRANCIS 8 51077 Windermere Lass (2) 55 J Blackadder T Jonker (a3) OPT 605 $11,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m 9 0X00X Silvermist (1) 54 R & Ashley McKay T Comignaghi (a2) 3 1 12496 The Real Deal (4) 61 D Crozier B Hong (a4) 10 He’s Irish (9) 54 M Osborne A Collett 4 2 04880 El Bee Darci (2) 59 R & Ashley McKay A Collett 2 3 8X410 Dontpokethetiger (5) 56.5 P Rudkin S Collett 2:27PM NZB SOUTH ISLAND SALE APRIL 20 1 4 115X4 Sniparinda (1) 56.5 J & K Parsons T Comignaghi (a2) OPT 603 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 1 040X5 Final Say (3) 59 B Wilson A Collett 5 07010. Diorissimo (6) 54 Sarah & Matthew Smith T Jonker (a3)

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4:34PM

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51475 Another Flag 17.68 265T4 Bigtime Bev 17.70 83513 Hanover State 17.60 38778 Nippa Eel 17.86 86575 Irinka Darcy 17.40 35356 See Eye Aye nwtd 23444 Cheap Shot Matty 17.41 21226 De Blonde 18.05 36473 Devil’s Tongue 17.77 16836 Unprofound nwtd

4:58PM

1 2 1 2 3 4 3 5 6 4 7 8 9 10

3

7 2 3 8 $1,685, C2, 305m Trainer 9 M Flipp 10 L Cole N Udy J McInerney S Codlin H Mullane L Pearce B Hunt S Stone E Potts

L Cole L Cole J & D Bell G & S Fredrickson H Mullane L Cole E Duganzich M Flipp G & S Fredrickson N Udy

$2,135, C3f, 305m

L Pearce J McInerney S Kite J McInerney J McInerney Udy & Cottam

5

41237 Bear Inda Square 17.29 42188 Bigtime Redfoo 17.52 75376 So Over It 17.49 41376 Bigtime Pink 17.43 58861 Bigtime Basher 17.41 61671 Bigtime Sugar 17.31 23784 Bigtime Ellie 17.42 23465 Bigtime Blackie 17.48 16865 Cawbourne Brandy nwtd

6:54PM

1 4 2 2 3 3 4 1 5

4

82288 Homebush Minnie 17.61 72154 On Da Quest 17.72 71765 Thunderation 17.48 31826 Who’s John Galt 17.71 4112F King’s Call 17.48 44517 Bigtime Champ 17.66 11673 Opawa Blair 17.53 11475 You’re The Best 17.81 16865 Cawbourne Brandy nwtd

6:23PM

1 2 2 3 4 5 4 6 3 7 1 8 PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C3 FINAL 9

83262 Polly Cracker 17.67 77621 Sozin’s Noir 17.96 44643 Rapper Tilly 17.73 77518 NippaOfSambucca 17.83 68781 Cosmic Odette 17.59 22772 Little Moo 17.72

48221 Allegro Beaty nwtd 41113 Bigtime Conrad 17.57 56183 Scotta Pie 17.71 81341 Alex Attack nwtd

5:51PM

1 3 2 2 1 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C1 FINAL 9 $2,605, C1f, 520m

22264 Bigtime Monty 30.28 21111 Bigtime Zack 30.35 76423 Cawbourne Ridge 30.43 53117 Bigtime Buster 30.48 56222 Atomic Missile nwtd 72318 Bigtime Kate 30.43 46331 Meteor Vege 30.41 12313 Idol Tom 30.38 74532 Bigtime Lonestar 30.53 35432 Mischief Viking nwtd

5:20PM

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Today at Hatrick Raceway

ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C2

PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time

1 4 3 2 3 4 2 5 6 1 7 8 9 10

Wanganui Dogs

6

73566 Golden Pixel 30.50 31115 Bigtime Logan 30.39 14676 Bigtime Lady 30.09 23146 Bigtime Boy nwtd 52321 Bigtime Tears 30.07

1:42PM

1 3 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 4 8 9 10

AMBER CLEANING SERVICES SPRINT $1,685, C2, 295m

53845 Homebush Scribe 17.36 54612 Miss Dupre 17.39 36158 Goldstar Scooter 17.52 72223 Queen Kong nwtd 14258 Dime Diva 17.55 66564 Ohoka Magic 17.45 53857 Pip Baxter 17.43 42168 Epic Fantasy 17.41 54885 Randy Fields 17.59 46786 Black Tori 17.49

2:00PM

1 2 2 4 3 4 1 5 6 7 3 8 9 10

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J McInerney B Dann S & B Evans J McInerney J Tanner A Waretini J McInerney J M Jopson R Adcock A Bradshaw

A Bradshaw N Wanhalla R Wales H Cairns R Wales L Waretini R Wales R Wales R Wales R Wales

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$2,505, C1, 520m

1 36162 Malaga Molly nwtd 4 1 2 81311 Opawa Purdie 30.65 3 43724 Homebush Fued nwtd 4 77884 Dave’s Dot 30.24 5 32153 Cosmic Ruben nwtd 3 6 26223 Allen Mack nwtd 7 42627 Chief Doug nwtd 2 8 2223X Saving Lots nwtd 9 37776 Majestic Action 30.00 10 62545 Matariki 30.92

J McInerney J & D Fahey J McInerney J McInerney J McInerney C Roberts J McInerney C Weir S & B Evans A Joyce

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Slow; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 2400m; Straight: 400m; Rail: Out 11m; Weather: Mainly Fine

6 18080. It’s Pandemonium (3) 54 K Tyler

11

B Murray (a3)

3:15PM

1 1 3 2 4 3 4 5 6 7 2 8 9 10

DAVE ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER DASH

12

13278 Dusky Brew 17.36 86881 Opawa Poppy 17.37 52788 Nicky Baxter 17.34 61776 Sozin’s Roar 17.64 14472 Broken Penniless 17.49 54712 Epic Boom 17.47 66581 Whose He 17.44 54112 Elodea 17.57 54885 Randy Fields 17.59 46667 Flaming Sambuca 17.44

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

J & D Fahey S & B Evans J & D Fahey G Cleeve J McInerney J & D Fahey G Cleeve S & B Evans H Anderton R Wales

$1,685, C2, 295m

J Rush J McInerney C Roberts J McInerney J M Jopson S & B Evans J McInerney M Grant R Adcock S & B Evans

LIVAMOL SPRINT

$1,685, C2, 295m

S & B Evans R Wales J McInerney J McInerney G Cleeve J M Jopson A Joyce R Blackburn R Adcock J McInerney

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 2-3-4, 6-7-8 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 3-4-5-6-7-8

6

NAUTICAL BOAT INSURANCE MAIDEN

7

14356 Opawa Mine 30.72 76236 Audacious Assin nwtd 4136F Piko Piko 30.88 86887 Cawbourne Buckle 30.39 87382 Bigtime Light 30.50

7:22PM

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1 65612 Epic Force 17.77 3 2 7X717 Set The Limit 17.72 1 3 21342 Bigtime Emma 17.75 4 4 31586 Leroy Spirit 17.88 2 5 21662 Opawa Bear 17.77 6 72211 Alamein Stryda 17.92 7 31787 Guru’s Choice 17.87 8 81858 Takeaway 17.70 9 66564 Cawbourne Stick 17.54 FIRST SECURITY C4/5 10 78267 Electric Dandy 17.68 $2,860, C4/5, 305m 7:52PM

1 4 3 2 3 1 4 2 5 6 7 8 LASER PLUMBING C2

$2,860, C2, 520m 9 10 G Hodgson L Cole L Cole M Goodier L Cole

2:54PM

$3,210, C0d, 645m

8

6 7 8 9 AON CPF C4 10

L Cole G & S Fredrickson C Morris L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole J & D Bell

10

6 82003 Hot Fuss (4) 57 K & P Hughes 2 T Jonker (a3) 3 7 X5446 Lady Bealey (9) 56.5 S Woodsford S Collett $10,000, MDN, 1400m 1 8 X9373 Tuilana (2) 56.5 N Coulbeck S Muniandy 1 4344X Castle Hill (5) 58.5 Harris/Moore S Collett 9 X0933 Lady Em (10) 56 B Inglis R Firdhaus (a2) 2 67734 Galisini (4) 58.5 R & Ashley McKay K Williams 10 66245 Penny Perfect (7) 56 S Woodsford B Murray (a3) 3 354. Jin Lu (12) 58.5 L and Richard Didham 11 X0P68 Karayah (3) 55 M Daly J Morris 2 4 80836 Chorister (11) 58.5 I Rogers S Muniandy

12 76005 Sharp Elle (12) 54.5 A Carston

T Moseley 5 X9340 Mr Tool (17) 58.5 F Robertson B Hong (a4) 0 13 29909 Minutes To Midnite (6) 55.5 K & P Hughes P Shaikh 3 6 25292 Pulau Pinang (3) 58 M & M Pitman 1 J Lowry (a) 0 14 P65LX High In Demand (8) 55.5 D Crozier B Hong (a4) 7 34549 Elana Rose (1) 56.5 R Beckett S Wynne 8 24702 Odalisque (15) 56.5 J & K Parsons 5:24PM RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE 9 0X463 Ataahuadreamsrfree (10) 56.5 N Ridley J Morris OPT 608 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 4 10 4 Damselfly (2) 56.5 B Court C Johnson 1 1 68102 Linedanceking (7) 59 J & K Parsons T Comignaghi (a2) 11 6X365 Three Shots (7) 56.5 S McCarty T Jonker (a3) 2 62305 Augustace (10) 58 K & L Rae L Callaway 12 040X8 Bobtail (13) 56.5 R & Ashley McKay T Comignaghi (a2) 3 42187 Zah Wanted (5) 57.5 P Rudkin T Moseley 1 13 92 Respin (9) 56 T Rae A Collett 4 167X9. Hans Mayar (4) 57.5 M Weastell C Johnson 14 5X96X Sharp ’N’ Silver (14) 56 A Carston T Moseley 5 Lady Byron SCRATCHED 0 15 74850 Mowenna (16) 56.5 J & K Parsons 6 00600 Hover (6) 56.5 Champion/Murphy R Firdhaus (a2) 0 16 Cinto Bay (8) 56 A Carston 3 7 58274 Mystify Me (13) 56 B Inglis S Collett 0 17 000. Roullette (6) 58.5 M Osborne 2 8 X8983 Pinsharp (9) 56 S Cunningham J Lowry (a) 18 Ready To Rock SCRATCHED 9 9X868 Hardcase (1) 56 N Ridley S Wynne A Collett 4:49PM HORORATA RACING SUPPORTERS 10 05496 Ivanskavinskyskvar (14) 56 A Carston $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2000m 11 00590. Redesdale (2) 56 K Hampton OPT 607 K Williams 4 1 57710. Desert Storm (1) 59 A Carston C Johnson 12 30058. Sir Ed (8) 56 K Tyler H Bennet (a3) 2 34815 Opihi Jade (11) 59 M & W Coles S Wynne 13 97700 Travel Wise (15) 55.5 Charles/Corbett T Jonker (a3) 3 344X8 Parana (5) 59 T Rae 4 14 21067 Quaintrelle (3) 55 M & M Pitman 1 A Collett B Hong (a4) 4 0 15 580X6 Passamaquoddy (11) 55 L and Richard Didham

Stonemason SCRATCHED 5 0 16 29909 Minutes To Midnite (12) 55 K & P Hughes

Keep The Lot SCRATCHED 4:14PM OPT 606

L Cole G & S Fredrickson L Pearce Udy & Cottam J McInerney L Pearce G & S Fredrickson L Cole R Waite L Cole N Udy N Udy J & D Bell

2:37PM

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 7-8-9-10-11-12 CLARKSON’S SIGN STUDIO DISTANCE FEATURE

1 72177 Token Ace 17.26 4 1 2 21142 Debbie Baxter 17.34 2 3 17885 Barellen Panther 17.56 4 25412 Unverified 17.56 5 72851 Gordy Junior 17.51 6 15784 Tricky Action 17.48 7 14554 Senorita Julie 17.44 3 8 14712 Smash Damage 17.30 9 54885 Randy Fields 17.59 THE TURF BAR STAKES 10 4887X Goldstar Spotty nwtd

February 23, 2018

$2,390, C4, 305m

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

1 23372 Kia Tere nwtd 1 2 68753 Goldstar Scooby nwtd 2 3 44541 Draxler nwtd 4 4 23532 Know Potential nwtd 5 28537 Dave’s Pick nwtd 3 6 21525 Peekay Shout nwtd 7 56255 Know Leave nwtd 8 25573 Goldstar Chief nwtd STEVE ANNGOW DRAPES & BLINDS PH.0272719588 9 8X655 Opawa Bucks Eye nwtd STAKE $2,390, C0, 520m 10 37888 Opawa Sophie nwtd

33242 Little Krakatoa nwtd 65764 Magic Brodie nwtd 26354 Amy Boy nwtd 8676 Eyrewell Bentley nwtd 43234 Sefton Jay nwtd 5 Platonic Affair nwtd 88 Sly Cath nwtd 56433 Lucky Blair nwtd 34665 Go Slick nwtd 46761 Go Bliss nwtd

2:18PM

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8:25PM

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43422 Bigtime JayJay 30.55 34635 Bigtime Liam 30.11 27154 Pat Patterson 30.38 61512 Bigtime Craig 30.25 15315 Bigtime Welldone 29.88 61176 Bigtime Forest 30.36 11134 Bigtime Kylie 30.58 16358 Bigtime Fred 30.29 56243 Bigtime Mia 30.22 42788 Bigtime Mike 30.43

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63535 Doosh 17.59 26717 Bigtime Sienna 17.75

N Udy J & D Bell C Brider J & D Bell G & S Fredrickson

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

3 1 4 4 5 METEOR OPD WANGANUI C2 6 $1,685, C2, 305m 7 H Mullane 8 S Maher 9 L Cole 10 S Codlin N Udy Kettlewell & Phillips K Williams C Morris M Flipp B Hunt

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 7-8-9-10-11-12

56124 Butterball 17.59 26558 Guru Secret 17.67 56183 Scotta Pie 17.71 14657 Opawa Harry 17.69 42416 Al’s Apprentice 17.59 65375 Dreamzone 17.52 55876 Asserting Power nwtd F8684 Homebush Rocky 17.61

8:54PM

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THE ROCK 95.2FM C4/5

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WANGANUI TOYOTA C2

1 45243 Bigtime Ottey 30.83 2 18668 Bigtime Rise 30.11 2 3 11463 Bigtime Vanessa 29.96 1 4 51755 Bigtime Caleb 30.15 ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C2/3 5 73674 Bigtime Flyer 30.19 4 6 31235 Cawbourne Toddy 30.42 $3,325, C2/3, 520m L Cole 7 11358 Bigtime Brucie 30.08 3 8 4716X Bigtime Bell 29.97 L Cole M Flipp L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole

9:22PM

1 4 2 2 1 3 4 5 3 6 J P PRINT PETONE C3 7 $2,035, C3, 305m 8 J McInerney 9 L Cole 10

M Gowan K Williams L Pearce M Flipp W Kite Kettlewell & Phillips S Stone J McInerney

42144 Bigtime Spark 17.84 36766 Let’s Go Sprite 17.65 52744 Asteria 17.56 41225 Culvie Den 17.80 43173 Accra 17.87 41137 Uno Brent 17.67 75748 Cawbourne Dora 17.60 83212 Banshee Reel 18.05 46824 Kirkham Jasper 17.60 28644 Jinja Rules nwtd

$4,735, C4/5, 520m

L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole M Flipp L Cole L Cole

$1,685, C2, 305m

L Cole G & S Fredrickson Ross/Voyce L Bell K B Benson N Udy M Flipp R Waite C Morris J McInerney

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Addington Harness

Today at Addington Raceway

February 23, 2018

11 73370 Lilbitbettor (22) C Chalmers C DeFilippi J Geddes $22,000, 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE, 1950m 12 63839 Apocalypse (23) J & J Geddes

1 3 000 Naturally Good (24) M Edmonds

T Williams PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 14 44024 Lets Hustle (25) M Jones L McKay (J) 1 1 Dracarys (1) Purdon/Rasmussen T Williams FERNLAW - GARRY THOMPSON SOLICITOR PACE $10,000, 2 2 Kayla Marie (2) Purdon/Rasmussen M Neilson 6:30PM 4 3 3YO+ R59–R75, R76–R80 with cond., 1950m Marianna Bromac (3) B Hill B Orange OPT 804 4 Ghostwriter (4) G Payne S Ottley 1 5117 Nota Bene Denario (1) T & G Chmiel T Chmiel 3 5 Sezana (5) C Dalgety C Jones (J) 2 91560 Pirate Bay (2) S Smolenski G Smith Barrier 3 98490 Mighty American (3) K & T Barron J Curtin 4 Hail Christian SCRATCHED 5:32PM CHRISTCHURCH CASINO TROT $10,000, 3YO+ Up–& 4 5 79214 Gypsy’s Choice (4) B Mowbray M Williamson including R49, 1950m OPT 802 3 6 61636 Funatthebeach (5) Purdon/Rasmussen T Williams 4 1 1580X Anna Kate (1) M Edmonds S McNally 7 88655 Franco Texas (6) D Taylor C DeFilippi 2 698X Galleons Glory (2) G Payne S Payne (J) 2 8 23142 Star Commander (7) N McGrath B Orange 3 90647 Mr Majestic (3) H Westrum J Keast 9 15809 Valor Lustre (8) S Telfer S Tomlinson (J,Cl)

1 4 P0049 Michelle (4) M Jones S Ottley Barrier 2 5 00733 Rocknpop (5) K Ford S Tomlinson (J) 1 10 74211 Bushido (21) Butt/Cox J W Cox 6 0066P Jedi Josh (6) K Adams S Golding HYDROFLOW TROT $10,000, R56–R75, R76–R80 3 7 44070 Sugar Cane (7) D McCormick D D McCormick 7:04PM with cond., 1950m 8 The Fox SCRATCHED OPT 805 0 Larch (8) G McClymont C D Thornley 1 57413 Ruthless Kayla (1) K Fairbairn S Ottley 9 88970 Barrier

4 2 12178 Another Chapter (2) J Whittaker J Curtin 10 07030 The Bloss (21) B Borcoskie B Borcoskie 3 91480 He’s Like The Wind (3) G Smith G Smith 11 0070X Spurred By Success (22) M Edmonds J Curtin 1 4 27X21 Arnold (4) K & T Barron B Orange 12

Queen Of Love SCRATCHED 5 13580 Alvira Hest (5) A Faulks M Williamson 13 X0057 Star Pride (23) M Edmonds A Stewart (J) 3 6 35935 Sunset Peak (6) J McDonald J Morrison (J,Cl) 14 38X94 Tehoro Dazzle (24) R Holmes R Holmes 2 7 11023 Jaw D Nancy (u1) C & A Edmonds J Dunn

Barrier 15 P0000 Unique Marshall (25) M Edmonds M Edmonds 5:07PM OPT 801

MAGNESS BENROW SIRES STAKES 2YOF HEAT MBL PACE

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Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1193m; Weather: Mainly Fine

11 67416 Claus (22) S Moore 12 X7010 Ideal Rule (23) J Lethaby 4 13 19375 The Director (24) P Bagrie 14 22286 Titanium (25) T & G Chmiel 15 JJ’s Delight 16 20550 Sportscaster (u2) A Stuart 8:05PM OPT 807

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B Munro (J) L McKay (J) M Hurrell (J) N Purdon (J) SCRATCHED D Keast (J)

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

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10 11 HARAS des TROTTEURS 2YO MOBILE TROT $8,000, 2YO MOB. TROT, 1950m 12

5 Christmas Babe (1) A Clark 4 Count Eyre (2) R Allen 2 Doff Your Cap (3) L Jones Tolkien (4) K Larsen Running Free (5) K Townley 1 Carlton (6) G & N Hope

A Clark M Williamson C Jones (J) K Larsen K Townley R May

2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 1-2-3, 5-6-7, 9-10-11 2-3-4-5, 8-9-10-11 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 6-7-8-9-10-11

20160 Hundie (7) C Dalgety 29107 Frankie D (8) Butt/Cox

C Jones (J) J W Cox

Barrier

33667 Bettor Chance (21) R Dunn Gypsy’s Choice P0309 For The Corz (23) B Mowbray

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9:30PM 810

OPT

J Dunn SCRATCHED M Williamson

IRT TROT $10,000, 3YO+ R50–R55, 1950m

1 10000 Westar Maggie (1) G & N Hope R May 1 2 83134 Mystical Star (2) M House S Ottley 3 72156 Chivasion (3) M Edmonds M Edmonds 2 4 06X31 Borntobeastar (4) R Dunn J Dunn Barrier 5 62710 Rachmaninov (5) T Grant T Grant

6 Noble Lavros SCRATCHED 8:33PM PI & GJ KENNARD BLOODSTOCK PACE 7 61509 Natives Lasting Love (6) A Thornton K Cameron OPT 808 $10,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE, 2000m 8 06410 Lightworkofit (7) D Burrows G Smith 1 X3849 Chromozone (1) A Stuart B Orange 9 39078 Celtic Thunder (8) K & T Barron B Orange

2 57324 Pine Cone (2) K Cameron K Cameron Barrier 3 0 Son Of A Tiger (3) D & C Butt B Butt 10 X5516 Superfast Maggie (21) H Westrum J Keast 4 065FX Jungle Gem (4) B Borcoskie B Borcoskie 11 Larch SCRATCHED 1 5 622 Ideal Draw (5) S McRae C D Thornley 12 13394 Clifden Clowers (23) S Mounce R Close 6 30000 Mega Watt (6) J Curtin J Curtin 13 26010 Majestic Lavros (24) M Jones C DeFilippi 4 7 Getarattleon (7) M Jones R May 4 14 0P041 Tijuana Taxi (u1) C Harrison M Williamson 3 8 04258 Absolutely Unreal (8) S Harding J Dunn 3 15 44520 Rebel Kibbybones (u2) J Hay J Hay 9 47766 Dios Del Fuego (9) K Nyhan R Close 10:00 PM SPECTATORS OPEN ‘TIL LATE PACE $10,000, 10 6X280 Rafa Novak (10) N Munro B Munro (J) COCA-COLA AMATIL PACE $10,000, NON- 7:32PM 6:01PM LAMB AND HAYWARD PACE $10,000, 4YO+ Up–& 11 0050 Maxwell Montez (11) M Jones 3YO+ R40–R51, 1950m C DeFilippi OPT 811 WINNERS 3YO+, 1950m OPT 806 OPT 803 including R55 JUN.D, 2600m 12 39X0 Princess Holly (12) M Jones 1 1 15655 Scotlynn Justis (1) D Taylor C DeFilippi S Ottley 2 1 8834 Glengarry Knight (1) B Zampese 4 2 X086P Locked Out Of Heaven (2) C Butt B Hope (J) T Chmiel 1 25168 Corena Lea (1) G McStay C Butt 2 13 Hercules Morse (13) J Hay I Lee 3 2 50923 Garry’s Legacy (2) C Kennedy 2 505 Adieu Flirt (2) G Bond 3 3 47177 Cullens Joy (3) I Court K Butt (J) J W Cox M Williamson HRS CONSTRUCTION PACE $10,000, 3YO+ R52–R56, 4 52094 Liberal Arden (4) T & G Chmiel 2 3 04515 Burning Rubber (3) B Hill 3 X0570 Nicky Anew (3) J Morrison M Anderson (J) 9:02PM J Morrison (J) T Chmiel 1950m 5 79978 Gabby’s Star (5) R Holmes 1 4 52207 Immortal Change (4) M Jones 1 4 63942 Christian Lady (4) P McClelland J Morrison (J) OPT 809 S Ottley R Holmes 3 1 1 Jazzy Star (1) M House R May 6 08090 Bettor Backim (6) S Blake 5 53050 Tintin Naturally (5) M Edmonds M Edmonds 5 13507 Paul’s Verdict (5) S Mounce S Tomlinson (J) S Tomlinson (J) 1 2 284X6 Alta Shelby (2) M Kerr M Anderson (J) 7 65369 Belle Of Brooklyn (7) M Jones 4 6 A Stewart (J) Court On The Edge (6) C Dalgety R May 6 36400 Take After Me (6) G Scott S Ottley 4 3 1X304 Motu Hot Topic (3) J Hay J Hay 8 63596 Mogul (8) J & J Geddes 0 7 08090 Bettor Backim (7) S Blake 7 796 Yankee Xmas (7) D Moore S McNally J Geddes 4 Diamond Life SCRATCHED 9 44970 Ildivo (9) S Hale 8 07987 She’s Outstanding (8) R Rowland C D Thornley 8 0219X Living Glory (8) G Payne S Payne (J) J W Cox

Barrier T Chmiel 3 9 05X62 Stunin Love (9) P Court B Orange 9 08120 Summer Wealth (9) R Dunn A Fitzgerald (J) 5 20X71 Miss Big (4) T & G Chmiel

Barrier Barrier 2 10 58162 Cindy Bromac (21) G & N Hope 2 6 45632 Joey Maguire (5) M Jones R May S Ottley 11 10 009 Fresco Bromac (21) G O'Reilly JJ’s Delight SCRATCHED B Laughton (J) 7 19445 Van Laddie (6) K & T Barron G O'Reilly 10 00800 Franco Exeter (21) W Low B Orange

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Alexandra Park Harness Today at Alexandra Park

February 23, 2018

6 Forget The Price Tag (6) T Herlihy T Herlihy 1 7 72333 Show Of Faith (7) P & V Blanchard P Ferguson $12,000, 2YO MOB. TROT, 1700m 4

8 1XD0 Tobruk (8) Wallis/Hackett

M Wallis PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 9 X2986 Phoebe Gem (9) D & C McGowan N Delany (J) 3 1 2 Kratos (1) J & J Dickie J I Dickie 3 10 64 Phoebe Imperial (10) N Chilcott N Chilcott 2 3 Tricky Ric (2) J & J Dickie C Smith (J) 11 97 Jansson (u1) Wallis/Hackett T Mitchell 4 3 2 The Player (3) J & J Dickie M McKendry 12 690 Lindy’s Star (u2) R Brosnan R Brosnan 2 4 1 Sunnys Little Jestic (4) B Mangos B Mangos 7:40 PM DUNSTAN SUMMER SERIES PACE $14,500, 3YO+ 1 5 1 Tickle Me Pink (5) T Herlihy T Herlihy 6:14PM OPT 501

MITOQ BEST DRESSED AT THE OAKS MARCH 2 MBL TROT

Barrier

OPT

504

4

R50–R62, 2200m

1 50X09 Sacred Angel (1) R Dunn 6:45PM NZ SIRES STAKES/ROSSLANDS C&G GRADUATE PACE 2 04400 English Rose (2) G & N Hope OPT 502 $30,000, 3YO C&G, 2200m 3 9X525 Loud An Proud (3) J Stormont 1 Bettor Step Aside SCRATCHED 4 4 52334 Jamieson Shard (4) A & L Neal 2 1 Lincoln Road (1) R Green A Poutama 2 5 X2213 Bettor Step Aside (5) D Balle 3 3 73442 Parker (2) S Telfer B Butcher (J) 6 89396 Missinmemate (6) R Dunn 4 45236 Solid Gold (3) Cooney/Hopkins J Stormont 7 44517 Lynbar Rose (7) J Young 2 5 26117 On The Cards (4) B Purdon Z Butcher 8 18355 Hunter Bromac (8) S Telfer

4 6 13223 Triple Eight (5) S Telfer D Butcher Barrier 1 7 12212 Master Moonlite (6) C Dalgety D Dunn 3 9 1 Sociable (21) A Stuart Barrier 1 10 1 Ideal Holiday (22) B & G Hughes 7:14PM MR CHIPS TROT (STANDING START) 11 65574 Bopper Jet (u1) R Brosnan

2

3

D Dunn T Herlihy J Stormont T Mitchell D Butcher J MacKinnon (J) S Abernethy B Butcher (J) S Lawson M McKendry R Brosnan

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Right-handed; Length: 1006m; Weather: Fine

5 32402 Magnafique (3) Wallis/Hackett 1 6 88276 Majestic One (4) J Abernethy 7 26X57 Aoraki (5) R Paynter 2 8 44214 Dauntless (6) Ted & Brett Edwards 3 9 21583 Swinging (7) T Vince 10 57X38 Cool Son (u1) J Cole 4 11 X0027 Mass Destruction (u2) Wallis/Hackett 8:44PM 506

OPT

M Wallis S Abernethy T Mitchell B Edwards T Herlihy J Cole M McKendry

6 NZ TROTTING HALL OF FAME LEN HART MEMORIAL HCP $14,500, 3YO+ R56–R68 SpecHcp, 2700m

1 33235 Jomo (1) J Robinson 2 46505 Red Castleton (2) R Brosnan 3 49X68 Torbjorn (3) R Brosnan 4 54029 Lovely Bundy (4) P & V Blanchard 5 18793 Alta Venetia (u1) I Moody 4 6 77X42 Barefoot Barbie (1) J Cole 1 7 D51X8 Paramount King (2) J & J Dickie 8 41767 Bro Fawkes S (3) R Darby 3 9 83021 Amanda’s Spur (u1) T Mitchell 2 10 33961 One Bid Buys (u2) B & G Hughes 11 12776 Tereskova (1) L Chin

J Robinson R Brosnan P Ferguson D Butcher A Poutama J Cole J I Dickie R Argue (J,Cl) T Mitchell T Macfarlane L Chin

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

5 6 2 1 7

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Waikouaiti Harness

Tomorrow at Courage Under Fire Raceway

1 MCKEOWN GROUP/CUSTOM FENCING AMS PACE

$7,000, 4YO+ R40–R55, Up–R69 +Claimer, 1800m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver

12:10PM

1 78000 Alexy (1) D O'Connell 2 06006 Caesar Rocks (2) L Sinnamon 3 40089 Zulu Courage (3) B Negus 4 89006 Pegasus Kommander (4) C & J Kennett 5 60060 Gerald (5) S Blake 4 6 09409 Red River Lochee (6) J McDermott 7 90488 Veneto (7) C & J Kennett

Beaudiene Gambler (8) D Paterson 8 30008 Barrier

9 10000 Classie Regal (21) M Stratford 2 10 76584 Pat Campbell (22) B Negus 0 11 00X70 Eastwood Chieftain (23) D Mitchell 12 08009 Earthbound (24) A Hoffman 1 13 00913 Russian Express (25) A Edge 0 14 0X000 King Cyril (26) A Stuart 3 15 82108 Hot Off The Press (27) B Williamson 12:42PM

2

3

M Stratford C Wigg B Wilmott M Love A Edge G Bull G Anderson

POWER FARMING OTAGO/OCEANAGOLD TROT

$7,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT, 2600m

1 70560 Pat The Monkey (1) E Lamb 2 49X00 Katiki Lad (2) R Allen 3 70536 Pegasus Hanover (3) O Lawrence 0 4 Gentle Gen (4) T Robertson 0 5 000 Ken’s Dream (5) L Dobbs 6 80 Glendhu Gem (6) B Norman 1 7 53623 My Eyre (7) M Nyhan 8 06600 Miss Bamboocha (8) C Laurenson 9 90780 Dream Of Pat (9) G Woodhouse 2 10 36470 Still Eyre (10) R Allen 11 Girls Let Loose 0 12 08X Magastey (11) B Roberts 13 7 Neverneverland (u1) K Robertson 3 14 0X009 Pegasus Sunrise (u2) K Barclay 4 15 05P30 Wait For Success (u3) N Munro 16 80P00 Spur Me On Gently (u4) T Robertson 17 P7007 Bonny Reece (u5) P Ellis 18 95970 Be Bee Lass (u6) C Buchan 1:17PM

W Frost G Sinnamon N Munro S Murtha G Cook J McDermott B White D Paterson

J Morrison (J) B Orange B Williamson

P Williamson B Norman P Davis A Milne R McIlwrick M Williamson SCRATCHED K Butt (J) C Ferguson N Williamson B Munro (J) T Robertson D Dunn C Buchan

MERIDIAN MALL MOBILE PACE

$7,000, Up to MR45 MOB. PACE, 1800m

1 75000 The Jandel Machine (1) M Nyhan 0 2 0X786 Bring Back Buck (2) A Milne 3 79568 Lady’s Lass (3) T Robertson 4 08000 Benz Buy (4) M Prendergast 5 0X080 Circuit Breaker (5) E Murphy 1 6 82603 Matai Jetstar (6) A Milne 7 55409 Franco Toddy (7) C McDowell

Dreaminsover (8) R Austin 8 75865 Barrier

2 9 63642 Lis Amore (21) G & J Knight 3 10 00208 The Doorman (22) D Thompson 11 06X08 Arizona Highway (23) A Hoffman

N Williamson T Robertson C Purvis (J) B Orange A Milne C McDowell C Ferguson R McIlwrick M Williamson T Williams

12 0 4 13 14 15

February 24, 2018

04896 Machs Mareta (24) R Anderson 60208 Pembrook Blue (25) B Negus 45800 Givemewhatineed (26) M Nyhan 75400 Bullys Princess (27) L Sinnamon

R Anderson D Dunn P Davis B Munro (J)

7

Track Information Type: Grass; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1545m Weather: Fine 3:34PM

7

GLAMOUR HOOVES RACING STABLE-A HOFFMAN PACE

$8,000, 3YO+ R40–R51, R54 with cond., 1800m

1 52150 Archman (1) G & J Knight 3 R McIlwrick 2

Lorretta Franco SCRATCHED 1:52PM

3 97X70 Motu Speedy Star (2) E Latimer

C Ferguson $7,000, MR45–MR48, 1800m 2 4 00286 Big Smoke (3) C Laurenson A Milne 3 1 47607 Azza (1) R Anderson R Anderson B Orange 2 P7060 Easton Foxglove (2) B Norman T Williams 5 49806 Jay FM (4) A Stuart E Barron (J) 3 000 It’s A Laugh (3) A Milne A Milne 6 2706L Tuherbs Two (5) S Matheson 7 Pay Me Jimmy SCRATCHED 0 4 0X990 Classie Princess (4) R Wilson C Purvis (J)

8 75X83 Port Hanover (6) D Reardon M Williamson 0 5 90070 For Regal (5) A Milne R May

Barrier 6 Baldoon SCRATCHED

9 37070 Game Changer (21) M Nyhan

P Davis 7 457 Mach O’Melley (6) P Ellis D Dunn 0 10 60659 Nerve Of Steel (22) D Williamson M Lewis (J)

8 90 Trompeur (7) D Mitchell

G O'Reilly

11 98290 Honey Cullen (23) K Larsen B Barclay Barrier 4 12 18330 His Royal Harness (24) C McDowell G O'Reilly 9 25350 Hunterton (21) B McIntyre B Williamson 1 13 55075 Stompem (25) D Thompson D Dunn 2 10 30466 Fun Sponge (22) K Barclay B Orange R Anderson 1 11 799X4 Reddington (23) D Trainor J W Cox 14 52780 Glenisthebettor (26) R Anderson

15 00267 Blingiton (27) L Prendergast J W Cox 4 12 68306 Captain Thunderbolt (24) B McIntyre N Williamson 13 0404 Franco June (25) R Wilson M Williamson TIPPLERS BAR & CAF/PALAMOUNTAINS TROT 14 8X0 Thisladyrocks (u1) G & J Knight R McIlwrick 4:09PM $8,000, R47 to R55 TROT, 1900m 15

Lite Piccolo SCRATCHED 2 1 56X23 Sarah Palin (1) M Nyhan P Davis EAST OTAGO FOUR SQUARE/PETER LYON SHEARING TROT 2 38005 Stellar Success (2) M Heenan R May 2:25PM $8,000, R40 to R46, MR48 TROT, 1900m 3 21907 Landora’s Lassie (3) A Hoffman K Butt (J) 1 08X Magastey (1) B Roberts K Butt (J) 1 4 16250 Imran Khan (4) A Hoffman T Williams 2 X5639 Westy Boyz (2) N Munro B Munro (J) 5 5P990 Paradise Spur (5) W Stevenson B Williamson 3 78000 Wandering Star (3) A Lowe G O'Reilly 6 040X0 French Desire (6) A Malcolmson R Swain 4 09080 Whataboyz (4) M Heenan R May 7 00085 Leo’s Gift (7) G O'Reilly G O'Reilly 1 5 38322 Holdon Toyaspurs (5) M Prendergast C Purvis (J) 8 85929 Don’t Look Back (8) D Gillespie M Williamson 6 06557 Lundqvist (6) B Williamson B Williamson 3 9 48823 Belmont’s Greatest (9) L Jones C Jones (J) 7 0066P Jedi Josh (7) K Adams K Adams 10 38996 Moniburns (10) P Ellis B Barclay 8 88970 Larch (8) G McClymont B Orange 11 98PX0 Barham Belle (11) R Hanson J Morrison (J) 9 06900 Cocktail Waiter (9) C Buchan C Buchan 4 12 2P1X0 Kiwi Crusher (12) B Norman D Dunn 10 98X09 Ko Wrected (u1) A Kyle A Kyle 13 X8098 Delestic (u1) N Williamson N Williamson 4 11 00507 Glenis Marie (u2) R Anderson R Anderson 3 12 85403 Whatasista (u3) C McLeod M Williamson SKEVINGTON CONTRACTING/LLENNOCO JNR DRVS PCE $8,000, 2 13 20209 Gorilla Playboy (u4) C McKay D Dunn 4:44PM 4YO+ Up–& including R55 JUN.D, 1800m 1

1 52771 Unico Enchantress (1) G & N Hope B Hope (J) MAG & TURBO TYRE & SERVICE/MAINLAND POULTRY PACE 3:00PM M Hurrell (J) $8,000, 3YO+ Up–& including R55, 2600m 2 X0804 Power Surge (2) R Swain 0 3 98290 Honey Cullen (3) K Larsen 1 16090 Texas Ruler (1) B Hutton P Davis 3 4 40633 Mister Slick (4) D Thompson J Markham (J) 2 13000 Clarendon Falcon (2) D Taylor J W Cox 4 5 61599 To Ri Alby (5) A Hoffman K Butt (J) 3 31078 Allandale (3) G & J Knight R McIlwrick 2 6 09273 Queen Of Glory (6) B Negus 4 S O'Reilly (J)

Man I’m Good SCRATCHED E Barron (J) 2 5 24391 Homebush Lad (4) D & C Butt M Anderson (J) 7 67631 Hurricane Banner (7) S Matheson 0 8 95605 Chief Kapai (8) E Latimer T Dewe (J) 3 6 08327 Leading The Way (5) W Stapleton R May

Barrier 1 7 51 Arma Twospoons (6) D Reardon N Williamson 8 09X00 The Edge Of Reason (7) E Latimer B Laughton (J) 9 37128 Swap Over (21) J Miller M Lewis (J) 4 9 57149 Grace Burns (8) K Barclay C Jones (J) B Orange 10 43598 Aveross Ferrari (22) D O'Connell 10 20000 Boomer (9) B Norman D Dunn 11 36221 Two Ply (23) B Williamson M Anderson (J) 11 64536 Rainy River (10) C McDowell B Laughton (J) C McDowell 12 50024 Playboy Prince (24) E Latimer 12 21979 Jacks N Jazz (u1) G & J Knight M Williamson 13 94391 The Bull Pen (25) B McIntyre B Munro (J) 13 93000 Sky City King (u2) T McMillan C Purvis (J) T McMillan 14 73240 Silver Dale (26) G & J Knight 14 02650 Passion Flower (u3) R Wilson

B Williamson 15 70510 Get The Rhythm (27) J McDonald J Morrison (J)

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BIDFOOD/OAMARU VETS/SUPREME EQUINE FEEDS PCE

8

9

39135 Express Play (4) Cooney/Hopkins 131 Forever Pearl (5) T Herlihy 10201 Kotare Cullen (6) R Dunn Barrier

9:44PM OPT 508

8

10:14PM 509

OPT

JACOBSEN HEADSTONES HANDICAP TROT

9

3YO+ R67–R97, 1700m

Barrier

5:14PM

10

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR48–MR50, 1800m

11

6:12PM

T Williams S O'Reilly (J) C Ferguson R May B Orange M Anderson (J) D Dunn SCRATCHED SCRATCHED SCRATCHED E Barron (J) R McIlwrick R Swain SCRATCHED M Williamson

WAIK AUTO ENGINEER/EAST OTAGO TRANSPORT TROT $9,000, FFA, 1800m

1 00006 Castleton Tui (1) C & J Kennett 2 8X000 My Amour (2) C & J Kennett 3 11129 Playboy’s Brother (3) C McKay 4 37568 Pyramid Magic (4) P Williamson 5 63497 Valmagne (5) C & J Kennett 6 12512 Smokey Mac (6) B Gray 4 7 02703 Sundons Flyer (7) B Negus 3 Jen Jaccka (8) B Gray 8 75354 Barrier

2 9 32329 Monty Python (21) P Williamson 1 10 22124 Alderbeck (22) P Williamson 11 06008 I’ve Got This (u1) D Reardon 1 3 2 3 2 4 5 6

7

8 9 10 0 11 4 12 1 13 14 15

J MacKinnon (J) T Herlihy Z Butcher P Butcher D Dunn D Butcher

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 7-8-9-10-11-12 HOPE & SONS/FOURWHEEL DRIVE PARTS LTD PACE $7,000,

1 Official Cullen (1) A Hoffman 2 2 25873 Loissonya (2) B Negus 3 3 34563 Bettors Atom (3) M Horton 1 4 39533 McCawsome (4) G & N Hope 5 4 Emoji (5) K Barclay 0 6 X8090 Grin For Gold (6) D Paterson

Get It On (7) G Anderson 7

Barrier 8 Getarattleon 9 Mossdale Art 10 Fresco Bromac 11 5445 Hedonist Franco (21) P Ellis 12 4X020 Duff McKagan (22) B Keeler 13 23083 Tact Denzel (23) B McDonald 14 Gotta Get Court 15 0 Armstrong (24) G & J Knight 5:40PM

M McKendry J I Dickie N Chilcott T Mitchell J Stormont M Wallis L Chin T Herlihy

AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 300-3000 PACE $17,000,

22717 Wrangler (1) R Dunn 54131 Italian Delight (2) T Herlihy 22742 Opoutama (3) B Purdon 64826 Max Phactor (4) M Berger 16431 Pat’s Delight (5) C Dalgety 64521 Northview Hustler (6) R Green

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

M McKendry J I Dickie D Dunn

$17,000, R72 to R89 DiscrHcp TROT, 2700m

1 24173 Geena’s Success (u1) Wallis/Hackett 2 2 61018 Sertorius (u2) J & J Dickie 3 3 11332 The Crown Jewels (u3) N Chilcott 1 4 385X1 C K Spur (1) J & J Dickie 5 13435 Shady Sadie (2) J Stormont 6 16457 Princess Mackendon (3) Wallis/Hackett 7 70657 Djokovic (1) L Chin 4 8 72263 KD Hall (u1) T Vince

1 OPT 503 $12,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT, 2200m 8:14PM NZ SIRES STAKES/ROSSLANDS GRADUETTE MOBILE PACE DUNSTAN SUMMER SERIES TROT $14,500, 3YO+ 9:14PM 1 2 1 X0938 Safrakova (1) L Chin $30,000, 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE, 2200m L Chin OPT 505 R40–R53 DiscrHcp, 2700m OPT 507 2 3 2 39379 Sunny Pegasus (2) R Brosnan 1 Shandance SCRATCHED 4 D Butcher 1 77754 Anzac (1) S Cornwall S Cornwall 2 3 47202 Stow (3) R Brosnan 3 2 DX332 Gold Orchid (1) T Herlihy D Ferguson (J) 2 89603 Danielle Amore (1) Wallis/Hackett B Hackett T Herlihy 4 5 4 7223P Caroline Wozniacki (4) J Abernethy 4 3 48632 Ideal Lass (2) S Telfer J Abernethy 3 7X615 Madhubala (2) Wallis/Hackett D Dunn D Butcher 3 6 5 65045 Our Petite Lady (5) R Brosnan 4 All Over The Stars SCRATCHED 4 9900X Spandau Ballet (3) B Mangos J Stormont B Mangos

5

2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9 2-3-4-5, 6-7-8-9 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 4-5-6-7-8-9

T Williams J Kennett (J) D Dunn R May M Anderson (J) B Barclay B Orange N Williamson M Williamson B Williamson C Purvis (J)

12 PICK & SHOVEL WINE/WAIHEMO LODGE MOBILE PACE $8,000, R54 to R59 MOB. PACE, 1800m

02909 Erin Jaccka (1) B Gray 57326 Motu Time To Shine (2) G Anderson 71900 Raphoe (3) A Hoffman 57873 Augusta (4) G & N Hope 07109 Mr Midnight (5) D Mitchell Santanna’s Rocket 78505 Fiery Ferret (6) G & J Knight

B Barclay D Dunn T Williams R May B Williamson SCRATCHED R McIlwrick

Chief Kapai 82018 Mighty Empire (21) A Hoffman 41658 Idealistic Lass (22) N Williamson 09908 Man I’m Good (23) A Kyle 37513 Doc Seelster (24) D Reardon 83337 Highland Reign (25) B Negus 66291 Vera’s Delight (26) B McLellan Red Terror

SCRATCHED M Williamson N Williamson A Kyle D Reardon S O'Reilly (J) B McLellan SCRATCHED

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Friday, February 23, 2018

■ MIRACLE MILE

In brief

All-change for All-Stars

By Matt MarkhaM

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Mark Purdon has gone to his subs bench and called in the ultimate pinch-hitter for Saturday night’s Miracle Mile at Menangle.

And with Natalie Rasmussen focusing on the driving side of things with freakish pacer Lazarus, the champion trainer is excited to be able to solely focus on doing one of the things that he does best – training big race winners.

In a not to uncommon occurrence these days, Purdon has yanked himself off the entire team this weekend in favour of his training partner, but not many would have expected her to take the reins on Lazarus, who has always been Purdon’s drive.

In fact in the five-year-old’s exceptional 36 start career, he has only twice not piloted him and that was when Tim Williams won on him at Cambridge and then at the inaugural Diamonds Day in Invercargill as a two-year-old.

“I think Natalie was quite excited when I told her,” Purdon laughed.

“We’ve done it before with good success and with the pressure of a wide draw and him carrying so much support I wanted to do the best by the horse, the owners and the punters at the end of the day.

“I need to be able to put 110 per cent into getting him ready for this race and to be frank, I just can’t do that when I also have to worry about how I am going to drive him.

“I know it’s been fine in the past, but with the last week and a bit we have had here in the barn where things haven’t quite got right it’s nice to be able to get a bit of perspective and think about just the one thing.”

Purdon’s bad week struck early last week when a virus flooded through almost his entire Australian racing team and although he felt confident of them being back on track heading into last Saturday night’s racing, he couldn’t quite have prepared

Nugget Final shapes up The big guns are beginning to circle for the first Caduceus Club of Southland Super Nugget Final at Ascot Park on March 10 with The Bus at the head of the queue.

Now a six-race winner, the Mark Jones-trained colt quit maidens at Gore in August and then won the initial Nugget final in October. The $20,000 Super Final, part of the feature-filled fixture staged by the Northern Southland Club, is now firmly on his agenda. “That will be his main target; he will be there all going to plan,” said Jones. - NZHN

Huge fine for Brosnan Respected northern horseman Richard Brosnan has been hit with a $19,200 fine for high cobalt levels, a punishment which he describes as huge on the verge of his retirement after a blemish-free 48 years’ training. Judicial Control Authority penalty guidelines set an $8000 fine for first time cobalt offenders but with three horses involved, Bopper Jet, Grenado and Our Petite Lady, it multiplied the amount to $24,000 with a 20 per cent discount for his impeccable record and prompt acknowledgement of responsibility.

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Brisbane beckoning

Mark Purdon won’t be in the bike come Saturday night’s Miracle Mile; Natalie Rasmussen will take over the driving duties while Purdon concentrates on the training side of things. himself for what unfolded.

A night without success, particularly on Australia soil, is a rarity for the All Stars – but that’s exactly what played out.

“What went through the stable certainly had an impact on the way they raced that’s for sure.

“Even Lazarus didn’t quite feel 100 per cent, but in saying that I don’t know if I have ever been prouder of the way he kept coming at them as they got closer to the line.

“For only the one horse to get past him considering he was the first horse flat on the bend was quite a remarkable show of heart in my opinion and just further showed his champion qualities.”

Blood reports done on the champion this week have been

much more encouraging and although his final serious hitout will come this morning, Purdon said the first half of the week had been very pleasing.

“He’s definitely bright – much happier too.”

From the dreaded barrier of the outside of the front line – a draw which is yet to net a top three placing since the Miracle Mile shifted to Menangle, the task this week is herculean and Purdon and Rasmussen know it all too well.

Their fate sits firmly in the hands of others, with the speed in the race the key to what unfolds.

“I can’t see them going any slower than 1:48, there’s that much speed there early and some horses who will wait for that to be

over then launch themselves and to be honest we need that.

“A mile staying contest where they go hard the whole way is going to be more beneficial to our chances than if the sneak a cheap quarter in and then sprint home, because that’s when he seems vulnerable.”

Purdon said that blood reports taken from the remainder of the team early this week had been positive, aside from Partyon whom he had withdrawn from the Ladyship Mile.

The Devils Own, who will tackle the New South Wales Derby, had come through his disappointing performance in the heats well and there was the expectation of a much stronger showing this weekend.

■ HASTINGS

Jockey indebted to Myers for Group One chance Samantha Wynne will have a fellow jockey to thank if she strikes the jackpot at Hastings on Saturday.

She has picked up the ride on Kevin Myers’ Scapolo in the Gr.1 Haunui Farm WFA Classic (1600m), courtesy of the trainer’s niece Rosie Myers who will be aboard race rival Beefeater.

“I was speaking to Rosie earlier this week and she told me to ring Kevin, but I couldn’t get him and then she let me know later that night that I had the ride,” Wynne said.

“I’m very excited.

“I know the horse well so that

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takes a lot of worry out of it.

“The beauty of him is that regardless of the conditions he can win.

“He’s very versatile.

“He’s got a good chance at weight-for-age, he’s used to carrying huge weights.”

The Irish-born Wynne has ridden Scapolo on four previous occasions for two open handicap wins and a couple of minor placings.

“I usually help out Kevin when he comes down to the South Island and I’ve ridden Scapolo a fair bit in trackwork over the years,” she said.

“It’s a great opportunity and Kevin has really been very good to me since I started race riding here.”

In the meantime, Wynne has six rides at Riccarton today and said Opihi Jade (Hororata Racing Supporters 2000m) and Mahana (New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance Pearl Series Race) were two of her best.

“Opihi Jade looks well enough in and it’s not that a strong field and I don’t mind Mahana’s chances.

“She’s been going okay and she should really enjoy the track conditions.”

- NZME

Beefeater and Lubaya have been short-listed for the Queensland winter carnival. Trainer Roydon Bergerson is keen on a trip to Brisbane and plans will firm up if the pair run up to expectations in their next few appearances. Taranaki Cup winner Beefeater will have the first opportunity to bank travel expenses when he steps up to Group One company for the first time in tomorrow’s Haunui Farm WFA Classic (1600m) at Hawke’s Bay. “I’m happy with him, he’s trained on really well,” Bergerson said. - NZME

Age Of Fire set to go A start in next month’s $A1 million Randwick Guineas beckons Age Of Fire, should he perform to expectations at Matamata tomorrow.

The Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards-trained last-start Gr.1 Levin Classic winner tackles tomorrow’s The Proisir 1400 at Matamata and victory would see the Fastnet Rock colt locked in for a trip to Sydney. “We’ve just been held up with a couple of niggling things with him but Opie [Bosson] rode him this morning at threequarter pace and was happy with him,” Richards said.

- NZME

Rangipo well placed Rangipo will strip in top order for tomorrow’s Listed Marks Ween & Associates Kaimai Stakes (2000m). “He’s very well and it’s a step back in grade for him and a big drop in weight,” trainer Tony Pike said. “It would be nice to get a win on the board, he’s been solid in all his runs this time in.” - NZME

Bright future tipped

Samantha Wynne

Mongolian Marshall might be a future classic contender, but it’s unlikely to be at home. The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsmantrained son of High Chaparral, who broke his maiden over a mile at Avondale on Wednesday, isn’t in New Zealand Derby (2400m) contention. “That might come up a bit soon, but there are other Derbys,” Forsman said.

- NZME

Round 1 draw

DATE 23 Feb 23 Feb 24 Feb 24 Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 25 Feb

SUPER RUGBY

2018

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In brief

■ CRICKET

T20 tri-series out of favour Looking forward to another T20 tri-series next summer?

Australia and India perhaps?

Forget it.

New Zealand Cricket’s big focus in the 2018-19 season will be all ODIs. The tri-series is set to become a one-off memory, perhaps to be revived in a quiet season at some point in the future.

The World Cup is in England in the middle of next year and NZC will endeavour to leave all the stones turned over to give New Zealand the best possible chance of winning the trophy for the first time.

This theme was in place last summer too, where in the period from mid-September until the end of March, New Zealand played 33 internationals, 19 of which were ODIs. The noises were already coming out of the NZC that every chance had to be given to the coaching staff and management to get things right for an event still two years away.

So get set for a plethora of ODIs and perhaps as few as four tests at home next season, which would replicate this season.

Look for T20 internationals to be less prevalent that this summer.

After the two tests against the desperately poor West Indies, which started the season in December, New Zealand went on, and are still on, a run of 24 lim-

The T20 tri-series, despite being a huge success, is unlikely to be seen on our cricket pitches for a few seasons.

ited-overs internationals before two tests against England which will complete the summer.

It’s worth pondering – and with the codicil that the five-game ODI series against England, plus the two tests are still to come –

whether this is the least memorable home season in recent memory.

From the end of the second West Indies test in early December in Hamilton, New Zealand have played 19 matches of 50 or

20-over duration back to back, with five to come.

India are making a short-form visit to New Zealand next summer, which will be an attraction, given the size of the Indian community in the country, plus their standing at those forms – they are No 1 in ODIs and No 3 in T20s at the moment.

New Zealand are due to visit the United Arab Emirates late this year for three tests, three ODIs and three T20s against Pakistan.

Incoming visits are expected from Sri Lanka (tests and short form), India (limited overs only), Australia (a short one-day visit) and Bangladesh for tests and limited overs.

That sounds like another four tests plus a bucket of short matches.

Consider New Zealand’s last overseas test was in India in October 2016.

Now think back to when they have seven tests in Zimbabwe, South Africa and India from JulyOctober that year.

Before that there were in in Australia in late 2015, two in England in May 2015, three in the UAE in November 2014 and three in the West Indies in the middle of that year.

How times have changed.

The tri-series worked a treat at least on this side of the Tasman.

Hope you enjoyed it while it lasted.

- NZME

■ BASKETBALL

Stellar career on court all over New Zealand Breakers great Kirk Penney has called time on his career announcing yesterday that he will retire at the end of the NBL season.

The former Tall Blacks and NBA player has made the decision ahead of the Breakers semifinal series against Melbourne United which begins on March 5.

Penney has played 158 games for the Auckland franchise across two stints.

He played six NBA games for the Miami Heat and LA Clippers followed by stints in the Euroleague.

Two years ago he retired from international basketball following 15 years playing for the Tall Blacks.

In a heartfelt letter to the club and its fans, the 37-year-old shooting guard explained his decision was very much made with family’s past present and future in mind.

“The Penney family arrived on a boat to New Zealand in 1842.

My Dad was born in Kawakawa up north, my Mum in Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula.

“I feel my family has been in New Zealand for a fair while and I’m a typical Kiwi kid who,

through the grace of God and the game of basketball, has been given the opportunity to see the world.

“Playing basketball has been a big part of my life and retiring in New Zealand with the Breakers means a lot to me.

“I want to thank Paul and Liz Blackwell and their lovely family for being wonderful friends and inspiring me to come home when I was playing abroad. To be a part of the Breakers culture and the growth of basketball in New Zealand.

“I want to thank Paul Henare and Dillon Boucher for letting me run full circle to have a second stint with the Breakers and finish my race where it all started.”

Dillon Boucher is better placed than many to offer comment as Penney’s former team-mate at club and country, and now as his general manager at the club that has enjoyed such a fruitful relationship with Penney.

“Kirk has had a fabulous career not only for the Breakers but also throughout Europe, flirting with and playing in the NBA, and of course enjoyed a stellar college career at Wisconsin.

Kirk Penney in action.

“He will go down as one of the all-time greats in our sport, he should be remembered as one of our all-time greatest sports stars full stop.

“Kirk is a true professional and brings that to every team he is on.

“I am glad I got to play with him and then got to recruit him back to finish his career with us.

“On behalf of the club I would like to thank Kirk for bringing his talents back to New Zealand and I am glad he got to finish his wonderful career playing in the country where it all started.”

Penney did however make it clear that there is one job left unfulfilled, and that is to help take his current team to a championship.

He is firmly focused on adding a fifth title for the club, and a second for himself in Breakers colours. “”It feels like the right time to step away from the game – at the end of this season. I truly couldn’t imagine playing with a better group of people in my last year.

“My team-mates and I are preparing to play as many games as it takes to win the championship for each other, our owners, our staff and our fans.

“This has been our goal all year, to earn a spot in the playoffs and see if we can win this thing.

“I know that we can and I can’t wait to get back on the floor.”

- NZME

Setback for Lynn Stand-in Australian cricket captain David Warner admits he’s unsure whether Chris Lynn will get to translate his Twenty20 brilliance to longer forms of the game after suffering a fresh injury setback. The powerful batsman’s rotten injury run continued when he dislocated his shoulder during Australia’s triseries final win over New Zealand.

It comes after Lynn had his left shoulder reconstructed last year, having also had calf and hamstring issues. “I’m disappointed not go to the Pakistan Super League, but I’ll now focus on rehabilitation and working as hard as I can, with the hope to still take part in the IPL later this year,” Lynn said.

- AAP

Door opens for Sodhi The steady rehabilitation of Todd Astle and ginger knee of Mitch Santner have reopened the Black Caps’ ODI door to Ish Sodhi. The 25-year-old spinner, who hasn’t played an ODI in nine months, was selected in the extended 14-man squad for the first two clashes with England. He comes in with good form in the Twenty20 format, taking seven wickets in his past six games, and provides a third option in the spin department. Selector Gavin Larsen told reporters Sodhi had impressed in the T20 tri-series and now needed to stake his claim in the 50-over game.

- NZME

Opportunity for Read Kiwi rally co-driver Malcolm Read has been given a huge career boost by linking with leading driver Molly Taylor and Subaru Australia in the Australian Rally Championship. Read has agreed to partner the 2016 champion and one of the brightest prospects in rallying for the upcoming Australian championship. He will become the first New Zealander since the late Possum Bourne to contest a full Australian championship and replaces long-serving Australian co-driver Bill Hayes as Taylor’s team-mate.

- NZME

Tongans in Auckland Tongan rugby league is returning to Auckland in 2018, with the Auckland Rugby League announcing two Queen’s Birthday Weekend representative clashes. Auckland will host the Tonga New Zealand Residents in the feature match on June 2, with a sea of red set to converge on Mount Smart following on from Mate Ma’a Tonga’s success at the recent Rugby League World Cup. It’s not quite the game many league fans would be hoping for – a rematch between the Kiwis and Mate Ma’a Tonga – but it’s a good intiative, which will add another layer to Pacific league.

- NZME

Reprieve for Garvey Craig Garvey thought he was destined for the Queensland Cup until being given a NRL reprieve by Ricky Stuart in Canberra. In the space of a few days, Garvey signed with the Raiders and the hooking spot became vacant as Josh Hodgson injured his knee playing in the World Cup. Stuart tried Garvey, Siliva Havili and Aidan Sezer in the role during the Raiders’ trial against Canterbury. “I’ve always done extra training as a kid because I was never the biggest or fittest so I’ve had to try that bit harder,” Garvey said.

- AAP

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In brief De Gea saves Man U Goalkeeper David de Gea added another heart-stopping save to his collection as Manchester United held Sevilla to a goalless away draw in the first leg of their last 16 Champions League tie yesterday.

The Spain international foiled the home side’s Colombian striker Luis Muriel from point-blank range at the end of the first half not long after tipping over an overhead kick from Argentine defender Gabriel Mercado. In disbelief, Muriel embraced the left post and closed his eyes for a few moments. - AAP

Big fine for Leicester

Competitors in last year’s Ride the Rakaia race make their way up around Mt Hutt Station.

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■ RIDE THE RAKAIA

Christie headlines top field

By Matt MarkhaM

Matt.M@theguardian.co.nz

More than 150 cyclists will take to the roads tomorrow for the annual Ride The Rakaia bike race.

The annual event, which grows in stature from year-to-year, will see even the most skilled of cyclists tackle 100 kilometres of gruelling course that takes them from Rakaia and around to the Rakaia Gorge before heading back downhill to Rakaia again.

Organiser John Moore said entries were still flooding in for the event less than 48 hours out from race start.

“We are into late entries now and they’re still flowing through,” he said.

“We will end up being quite close to the same number of entrants as last year which is fantastic.”

Logistically the race is a busy one to get together with road clo-

sures, including shutting down the Rakaia Bridge for 15 minutes while the field makes its way across both the main bridge and the overbridge before they head left up toward Te Pirita.

“We enforce a strict speed limit over the two bridges, then it’s every man and women for themselves,” Moore said.

National champion and local lad Jason Christie will be on the starting line this year as one of

the major players in the men’s race while established cyclist and former race winner, Charlotte Lucas, will have the target on her back.

Winners of both the men’s and women’s division will receive a $500 cash prize, while there is also $100 bonuses awarded to the first male and the first female to the top of the Rakaia Gorge, always the most gruelling part of the race.

■ WINTER OLYMPICS

Teens seal spots in Olympic history What a day to be a 16-year-old New Zealand winter athlete.

First Zoi Sadowski-Synnott won bronze in the inaugural women’s Big Air event, becoming the second Olympic medallist from New Zealand, and the first since Annelise Coberger in 1992.

Then Nico Porteous sensationally took the lead in the men’s halfpipe freeski with his second run score of 94.8.

He was overtaken by first American Alex Ferreira, then another US star, David Wise which bumped him from first, down to third.

Porteous opted to play safe with his third run – only the single best score counted – and after a nervous wait, was whooping with delight. Porteous had been gobsmacked when he saw his second run score but may have regretted not trying to better his 94.8 on his final run.

He had to wait until the final competitor, American Aaron Blunck completed his last run, but Blunck fell short, posting an 84.8.

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott in action in PyeongChang yesterday.

“I was giving it everything I’ve got, trained as hard as I can,” Porteous said. “Doing the two best runs of my life back to back, that’s insane.”

As for the future, Porteous was

understandably short of ideas in the emotion of the moment.

“I honestly have no clue. I don’t know what’s going to happen from here.

“I’ve never podium-ed at a big

event before. I guess we’ll see.”

Meanwhile teen snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott won bronze in the women’s big air.

Sadowski-Synnott landed a double wildcat (two mid-air backflips with a grab) and a switch back 900 (2.5 rotations) to score 157.50 from her two best runs.

Austrian Anna Gasser (185 points) took gold after her last jump was scored 96 to overtake American Jamie Anderson (177.25).

“I can’t really feel much right now. It hasn’t really hit me,” Sadowski-Synnott said.

“I’ve never done dub cat and switch back nine in a final before so I was so happy.

“That’s the best I think I’ve ever done that trick (900).

“I was just so happy, I didn’t even care about the score.

“It’s been pretty crazy.

“I’m so, so grateful for the experience.

“It’s just not like any other comp. It’s intense and there’s so much hype.”

- NZME

Leicester will have to pay a fine of more than 3.1 million pounds ($5.5 million) for overspending to gain promotion to the Premier League, two years before surprisingly winning the English top-flight title in 2016. A long-running dispute between Leicester and the English Football League ended with a settlement that was announced yesterday. The EFL has claimed Leicester broke Financial Fair Play rules during the 2013-14 season, when it won the second-division Championship title.

- AP

Punter gets it right A British punter needed three stoppage-time goals to clinch a staggering 17-fold accumulator and earn them £61,000 ($115,900) off a 50p bet. The punter placed the hopeful bet on 17 different games at Ladbrokes and ended up raking in 122,000 times that amount. “The amount this punter has won is simply staggering, but the sheer luck involved is the real story here,” said Ladbrokes’ Alex Apati.

“Three injury-time goals from around the grounds have made this the best bet we’ve seen – and probably will see - all year.”

- PA

Kiwis into quarters Kiwi tennis player Marcus Daniell and doubles partner Dominic Inglot are through to the quarterfinals of an ATP event in France.

Daniell and Briton Inglot, seeded fourth in Marseille, defeated German Maximillian Marterer and Portuguese Joao Sousa 7-6 (11-9), 7-6 (7-2) yesterday. They’ll also be joined by Daniell’s Kiwi compatriot Michael Venus, who contests the quarters alongside South African partner Raven Klaasen.

- NZME

Crowd delivers message When the silent Korean crowd erupted in cheers moments before the New Zealand pursuit trio crossed the finish line they knew their dream was over. They had been in front from the start, even a second up the lap before. The team of Reyon Kay, Peter Michael and veteran Shane Dobbin fell agonisingly short of a medal after losing to South Korea in the semifinals, before getting smashed by the Netherlands in the race for bronze. The Kiwis came out firing in their first race and led for most of the encounter, including into the final lap before the hosts powered home to win by 0.71 seconds. “Unfortunately with half a lap to go the entire stadium erupted,” Dobbin said. “I think the three of us knew the writing was on the wall, as soon as you’ve got 10,000 Koreans who start cheering after silence for three minutes before that.” - NZME

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): For the versatile singer who is great at doing impressions, the most challenging song is the one sung in his own voice. Today you’ll be challenged to deliver like only you can – to sing your song in your voice.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Why not just believe you’re lucky? Someone’s going to find money on the ground, it may as well be you. You’re looking for it ... and for all the representations in which money on the ground can come.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You’re not a daredevil exactly, but you’re still a risk taker, especially in nonphysical areas of life. The bold move you’re considering is pretty audacious, even for you. Position yourself well first.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): First impressions will be important today. All future interactions will be coloured by someone’s initial response to you! As long as you dress the part and put away your phone, you’ll be ahead of the game.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): To learn about the world, babies observe the design, behaviour, purpose and effect of things. Then they make an association and record it as fact ... but that doesn’t make it true. Most of life is just a case study.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Boredom is a fun killer. Yes, there’s always something more interesting about the situation if you can break free from the old frame. But life is much simpler if you’re already fascinated by your subject.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): A friend who knows you well enough to sense when you’re hiding something... that’s a treasure! There are cons to it, of course, but they are not as important as being truly seen and understood.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Eventually, you’ll have the experience and wisdom to run things, but for now you’re better off coming up with ideas from your naive position. Strikingly bold insights come because you’re free of influence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): A feeling of familiarity upon meeting someone takes many forms.

Instant love: Where have you been all my life?

Instant kinship: It’s like you’ve been here all my life. Instant boredom: Oh. You again.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You’re usually ambitious, but right now you may not want to commit to business, or even a hobby. Isn’t it enough to just have interests? You can have so many at once. And interests are totally free.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): It’s a pain to pretend so you spare someone’s feelings. You’ll do it, because it’s kind, though you’ll avoid it by being around people you can be honest with.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You’ll be met with resistance, but don’t let this deter you. All you have to do is raise your energy a few points – the resistance will back down, and the road will be clear.

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SKY 5 6am Last Man Standing PG 6:25 Modern Family PGL 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Border Security PG 8:05 Pawn Stars – UK PG 8:30 The Force MC 8:55 Ice Road Truckers PG 9:45 NCIS PGV 10:40 SVU – Special Victims Unit MV 11:35 Last Man Standing PG Noon Modern Family PGL 12:30 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow M 1:25 CSI MV 2:15 NCIS PGV 3:05 Border Security PG 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Last Man Standing PG 5pm Modern Family PGL 5:30 Ice Road Truckers PG 6:30 The Force MC 7pm Pawn Stars – UK PG 7:30 Arrow MVS 8:30 Supernatural MVS 9:30 NCIS PGV 10:30 SVU – Special Victims Unit MV 11:25 Ice Road Truckers PG SATURDAY 12:20 Border Security PG 1:20 Pawn Stars PG 1:50 Supernatural MVS 2:40 Arrow MVS 3:30 SVU – Special Victims Unit MV 4:20 The Force MC 4:45 NCIS PGV 5:35 The Simpsons PG

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6am The AM Show 9am Minute To Win It 3 10am Infomercials 11:30 Entertainment Tonight 3 Noon Family Feud Australia 3 12:30 Dr Phil AO 1:35 M Deadly Inferno AO 2016 Action. When a group of employees are stuck on the eighth floor of an office building, a firefighter must find a way to take them to safety.

David Sutcliffe, Michael Xavier, Charlotte Arnold.

3:30 Family Feud Australia 4pm NewsHub Live At 4pm 4:25 Wipeout 0 5:30 Modern Family 3 When an earthquake strikes, Cameron and Mitchell see a way out of a costume brunch being given by their friend Pepper. 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm The Project 8pm The Graham Norton Show PGR 0 9pm 7 Days AO 9:45 Fail Army AO 0 10:15 NewsHub Late 10:45 Bob’s Burgers PGR (Starting Today) 3

6am Olympic Winter Games Breakfast Show 0 7am Olympic Winter Games Breakfast Show 3 0 8:05 Batman – Brave And The Bold 8:30 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky And Dawn 3 8:55 Tiki Tour 0 9:20 Antiques Roadshow 3 0 10:20 The Doctors PGR 3 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Antiques Road Trip 12:40 Elementary PGR 3 0 1:35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 2:30 Wheel Of Fortune 3pm The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3:30 Olympic Winter Games 5:30 Prime News 6pm Olympic Winter Games Women’s ski-cross seeding at Phoenix Snow Park, hosted by Bernadine Oliver-Kerby. 0 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Best Of Top Gear PGR James attempts to break his speed record in the Bugatti Veyron in Germany; Hollywood A-listers Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz are the Stars in a Reasonably Priced Car. 8:30 Seal Team PGR 9:30 Olympic Winter Games

6:30 Takaro Tribe 3 6:40 Nga Papara Kapi 3 7:10 Penguins Of Madagascar 3 7:40 Kia Mau 3 7:50 He Rourou 8am Te Kaea 3 2 8:30 KaweKorero 3 9am Ka Tu Ka Korero 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 3 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Takaro Tribe 3 3:10 Nga Papara Kapi 3 3:40 Penguins Of Madagascar 3 4:10 Kia Mau 3 4:20 He Rourou 3 4:30 Tribe 5pm Best Of Kai Time On The Road 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Te Mana Kuratahi – Primary Schools’ Kapa Haka 6:30 Te Kaea 3 2 7pm KaweKorero 7:30 Pete And Pio’s Kai Safari PGR 8pm Total Combat PGR 8:30 M Some Kind Of Wonderful PGR 1987 Drama.

10:15 Te Kaea 3 2 10:45 M I Still Know What You Did Last Summer AO 1998 Horror.

11:15 The Night Shift AO 3 Jordan and Krista improvise emergency care for the victim of a motorcycle accident on a lonely rural road.

12:10 Infomercials

4am Closedown

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7:15 Elvis And Nixon ML 2016 Comedy History.

Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey. 8:40 Dial A Prayer MLC 2015 Comedy Drama. Brittany Snow, Glenne Headly. 10:15 Fatal Flip MVC 2015 Thriller.

Dominique Swain, Mike Faiola.

11:40 War On Everyone 16VLSC 2016 Action Comedy.

Alexander Skarsgard, Michael Pena. 1:15 King Arthur – Legend Of The Sword MVL 2017 Action Adventure. Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law. 3:20 Elvis And Nixon ML 2016 Comedy History. Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey. 4:45 Better Living Through Chemistry 16LSC 2014 Comedy Drama.

Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde, Michelle Monaghan.

6:15 The Fate Of The Furious MVL 2017 Action.

Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson.

8:30 Popstar – Never Stop Never Stopping 16LS 2016 Comedy. Parody about a pop star who falls from grace, and tries every trick in the fame handbook to get back on top.

10pm Suicide Squad 16VLC 2016 Action.

6:10 Jersey Girl MLS 2004 Comedy Drama. Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Liv Tyler.

7:50 The Whole Nine Yards MVLS 2000 Crime Comedy.

Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry.

9:30 Wolf Creek 18VLS 2005 Horror. John Jarratt.

11:10 Hereafter MVL 2010 Drama. Matt Damon, Cecile de France, Bryce Dallas Howard.

1:15 Unknown MV 2011 Thriller. Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger. 3:05 The Vow PGLS 2012 Romance.

Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum. 4:50 Grace Of Monaco PGVLS 2013 Drama Biography. Nicole Kidman, Tim Roth. 6:30 Bandits MV 2001 Comedy. Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett.

8:30 Unfaithful 16VS 2002 Drama. A happy marriage goes awry when the wife embarks on an affair. Diane Lane, Richard Gere.

10:35 Bride Wars ML 2008 Comedy. Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Kristen Johnston.

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12:05 Margin Call ML 2011 Biography Thriller.

SATURDAY Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons, Midnight The Devil You Paul Bettany. 1:50 The Know MVLSC 2013 Drama.

1:15 Better Living Through Vow PGLS 2012 Romance.

Chemistry 16LSC 2014 Comedy Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum.

Drama. 2:45 The Fate Of The Furious MVL 2017 Action. 3:30 Directors – Ridley Scott PG 4am Unfaithful 5am Nothing But Trailers 16VS 2002 Drama. Diane Lane, MVLSC 5:20 The Devil You Richard Gere.

Know MVLSC 2013 Drama.

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SKY SPORT 1 6am Cycling – Abu Dhabi Tour (RPL) Stage Two. 8am L Golf – PGA Tour Honda Classic – Round One. Noon Golf – LPGA Tour (HLS) Thailand – Round One. 12:30 Golf – European Tour (HLS) Commercial Bank Qatar Masters – Round One. 1pm Golf – PGA Tour Champions (HLS) Chubb Classic Hls. 2pm Rowing – National Championship (HLS) 3pm Sky Sports News UK 3:30 Cricket – T20 TriSeries (HLS) Final – Blackcaps v Australia. 4pm Golf – LPGA Tour (HLS) Thailand – Round One. 4:30 Golf – European Tour (HLS) Commercial Bank Qatar Masters – Round One. 5pm Golf – PGA Tour (HLS) Honda Classic – Round One. 5:30 The World Rugby Show 6pm Super Rugby Preview 7pm L Rugby – Super Rugby Highlanders v Blues.

9:40 L Rugby – Super Rugby Rebels v Reds.

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Midnight L Cycling – Abu Dhabi Tour Stage Three. 2am Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Highlanders v Blues. 2:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Rebels v Reds.

3am Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Pre-Season – Melbourne Storm v North Queensland Cowboys. 3:30 Motorsport – FIM Superbike World Championship (HLS) Preview.

4:30 Motorsport – Asian Le Mans Series (HLS) 5:30 The World Rugby Show

0 Closed captions; 3 Repeat; 2 Maori Language; HLS Highlights; RPL Replay; DLY Delayed. CLASSIFICATIONS: 16/18 Approved for persons 16/18 years or over; AO Adults only; C Content may offend; L Language may offend; M Suitable for mature audiences; PG/PGR Parental guidance recommended for young viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. Local Radio: NewsTalk ZB 873AM/98.1FM FM Classic Hits ZEFM 92.5; Port FM Local 94.9, 98.9 and 106.1

6am The Living Room 7am Gardeners’ World 7:30 Love Nature – Cuba: Accidental Eden 8:30 Shed And Buried 9am American Pickers 9:30 Gourmet Farmer 10am Valentine Warner’s Wild Table 10:30 Martin Clunes – Heavy Horsepower 11:30 Tiny House Hunting Noon George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 1pm Meet The Humans PGR 2pm Trust Me I’m A Doctor 3pm Gardeners’ World 3:30 Love Nature – America The Wild 4:30 James Martin’s French Adventure 5:30 Selling Houses With Amanda Lamb 6:30 The Living Room 7:30 American Pickers 8:30 Best Laid Plans Architectural designer Charlie Luxton and property developer Sophie Morgan join forces to help UK home improvers.

9:30 Gardeners’ World 10:30 Selling Houses With Amanda Lamb 11:30 James Martin’s French Adventure 12:30 100 Day Bach 1am The Living Room 2am Love Nature – America The Wild 3am Tiny House Hunting 3:30 Gardeners’ World 4am Best Laid Plans 5am Gardeners’ World

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6am The Crowd Goes Wild 6:30 L Football – UEFA Europa League Zenit v Celtic.

9am L Football – UEFA Europa League Arsenal v FK Osterunds.

11:30 Football – UEFA Champions League (HLS) 12:30 Football – A-League Shootout 1:30 Football – A-League Hour 2:30 ISPS Handa Premiership Highlight Show 3pm Super League Fulltime 3:30 Road To The Octagon 4:30 ICC Cricket 360 5:30 Rowing – National Championships (HLS) 6:30 Super League Fulltime 7pm The Cricket Show 7:30 Cricket – T20 Tri-Series (HLS) Final – Blackcaps v Australia.

From Eden Park, Auckland.

8pm NRL 360 9pm Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Pre-Season – Warriors v Storm.

9:30 L Rugby League – NRL Pre-Season – Melbourne Storm v North Queensland Cowboys.

From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

6:35 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 MythBusters PG End with a Bang. 9:10 Alaskan Bush People M Released to the Wild.

10am Outback Opal Hunters PG 10:50 Moonshiners M 11:40 A Crime To Remember M The 28th Floor.

12:30 The Perfect Murder M Kill Thy Neighbour. 1:20 The Coroner – I Speak For The Dead M Six Letters, Starts with M. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 How Do They Do It? PG 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG 4:45 Gold Rush PG Gold Bars and Hail Marys.

5:40 MythBusters PG Viewer Special Threequel.

6:35 Garage Rehab PG Elite Powersports.

7:30 Outback Opal Hunters PG 8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Blowing Up History PG Ghosts of Stonehenge.

10:15 What On Earth? PG 11:05 Blood Relatives M 11:55 The Coroner – I Speak For The Dead M Six Letters, Starts with M.

Midnight L Golf – European Tour Commercial Bank Qatar Masters – Round Two. 3am Golf – PGA Tour (HLS) The Honda Classic – Round One. 3:30 Inside The PGA Tour 4am The Golf Show 5am Hook Me Up!

12:45 The Perfect Murder M 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Alaskan Bush People M 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 How It’s Made PG 5:20 How Do They Do It? PG 5:45 Edge Of Alaska M

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Friday, February 23, 2018

Sport

Braden Currie produced a huge effort to finish second at the Challenge Wanaka half marathon last weekend.

Accentuating the positives Winning is always the first option, but sometimes the chance to push yourself against some of the best in the world and know you gave it your all is success enough.

New Zealand multisport legend and former Methven man, Braden Currie might not have won last weekend’s Challenge Wanaka half marathon, but there were plenty of positives to take from his runner-up effort to the legendary Spaniard, Javier Gomez.

Competing in a line-up which was regarded as one of the best fields ever seen in New Zealand for a long-distance triathlon, Currie held all the cards for a good portion of the race but some bad luck and a freakish performance from Gomez saw him get past the line second – 17 seconds behind the winner.

“Racing against Javier and being out in front and pushing the pace on the bike and the run, was everything I enjoy about racing,” Currie said.

“I’m not very good at thinking about what could happen. It’s the race I enjoy.

“It’s racing guys like Javier and battling it out with them from beginning to end.

“For me, this is the fuel I rely on to get me from one race to the next.

“I always race to win, but it’s the moments in between that I take with me.”

Challenge Wanaka isn’t a race for the faint-hearted and is best known for it’s bike leg which takes competitors through 497 metres of altitude gain over 90 kilometres – a section which really suits Currie.

“I like a hilly course, it makes for a tough bike that is unforgiving and it suits the way I ride.”

On the exit from the the swim, the rain set in and the pro field set off on the first section of the ride into the mountains with high winds and persistent rain.

Currie true to form exited the

swim in sixth place and after a trademark quick transition headed the field out on the bike course in first.

Riding as a group of four, the lead group extended their lead on the swim to six minutes on the rest of the pro field over the first 26km section of the bike.

“I was just trying to do everything I could and push myself as hard as I could. With someone like Javier racing, you have to put it all on the line.”

Arriving back to Wanaka, Currie dropped his chain heading into a steep hill climb.

The ultimate act of sportsmanship and respect was granted by Gomez as he slowed down and attempted to give Currie some momentum by pushing him up the hill with his hand.

“Javier is just such an honest guy. I dropped my chain going up the hill and he put his hand on my back and gave me a push and but I still couldn’t get it back on.

I was forced to stop to try and fix it and the next thing I knew Javier was looking back and sitting up to give me a chance to get back in the race.

“I think everyone respected each other out there on the course and it was great to have a race like that.”

Arriving into transition, Currie was sitting in second place behind Dougal Allan but Currie continued to try and push the rest of the field by moving into the lead at the 1.5km mark.

“I took off out of transition and went out in front. I don’t wear a watch so I had no idea what pace I was going at, but I just wanted to push as hard as I could. “ For the first 13km Currie held off Gomez on the 21.1km course around Lake Wanaka.

“Unfortunately, he caught me on Gunn Road, and that guy is just built to run up that type of hill. He is just so powerful on that type of slope.

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“We were running up there side by side and then he took me just before the top.”

Gunn Road is a notorious section of the Challenge Wanaka run course, with a steep 300 metre incline that is traditionally lined with supporters and volunteers cheering from both sides.

“Every now and then Gomez would look back behind him and then pick up the pace, and I just held in there.

“I had no choice but to absolutely bury myself and in the end it was super close race and I have to be stoked with that.”

Currie came through the race with no regrets and although beaten overall, he did retain his title of New Zealand’s long distance triathlon champion – a perfect pipe-opener to his next big assignment.

Currie will line up in another field of stars for the Ironman Championship in Taupo which is held next Saturday.

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