Garry’s Corner: News
THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK
Mary and I have returned from our nine days in NSW, this is our first visit five years afterCovid disrupted all of everyone’s life and travel plans. I am not going to dwell on howvarious …
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THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK
Well, it’s happened, we have succumbed to the belief that a partner will be the saviour ofNZ Racing. Now I won’t immediately address the ramifications of the deal that will come, Iwill just remind my …
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THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK
“It’s a funny, funny world we live in Master Jack.” I had forwarded to me the briefingdocument prescribing the new minister’s responsibilities and authority under the currentracing act. As with all these responsibilities, it depends …
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THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK
Well, what a week. After missing our friends and acquaintances for three years we encounter weather conditions that tested everybody’s good will. I take my hat off to all, the horse handlers were amazing, the …
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THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK
We are this week heading towards our annual life blood, the NZB Yearling Sales. As breederswe at Waikato Stud offer for sale annually 80+ yearlings. Our domestic sale is of greatimportance, here we display the …
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THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK
Clearly the Corner this week must acknowledge the success and career of Patrick Hogan. Iwill not delve into the results of Cambridge Stud under Patrick’s ownership, they have beencovered in the past week, however one …
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THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK
This will be the last Corner for the calendar year 2022. A year like so many full ofsurprises both good and bad. Those of us fortunate enough to live in countries wherenot only the rule …
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THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK
Last week’s Corner was penned prior to the encouraging news our primary source ofincome has managed to minimise the reduction in the payout to the codes to only$15m. What an achievement. Now I know we …
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The Corner With Garry Chittick
Well, it’s finally happened, Covid has caught up with me and Mary, where from, who knows. It would appear the virus is far from over. Once you are infected your interest is intensified, every minuscule …
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THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK
Unlike a number of the seven of you, I like Winston Peters. I didn’t say I like his politics, how could I? As our most prolific fence jumper, one can’t defend him as next week …
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
A cynic I have often been labelled, but on searching my Google know it all. I have determined that a cynic I am not. I say that with the confidence that I know me better …
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
It’s official, my audited readership has increased by 40%. Yes, while walking into Matamataraces I was approached by an unknown couple who informed me they were readers. As youknow I can only identify a couple …
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