Horse loses record 125 races

[TOM4CWB]

Adam Smith,

"Puerto Rican mare extends losing streak to 125 races

Associated Press, Updated 9 hours ago

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - A Puerto Rican horse that can't win a race at least now has a claim to fame.

Dona Chepa, a 9-year-old brown mare, finished last in a six-horse field at Camarero Racetrack in eastern Puerto Rico on Wednesday, a 125th consecutive loss that is believed to be the longest in history.
Track spokesman Joe Bruno said Wednesday's loss surpasses an equine losing record of 0-124 set by Australian horse Ouroene, who raced from 1976-83.

There is no world governing body that tracks lack of success for horses, but Dona Chepa's penchant for losing at least beats other notable marks for futility, including Ouroene, Gloria Springs (106, Japan), Thrust (105, North America) and Quixall Crossett (103, Britain).

Dona Chepa, which comes from a distinguished line of champion racers, began her woeful ways on Valentine's Day in 2001. The closest she came to victory was in May 2003, when she finished second, Bruno said.

The star-crossed horse has still won US$12,971 (?9,353) despite results that include 22 fifth places and 90 other finishes outside the established slots.

Wednesday's last-place finish was not a total loss for Dona Chepa's trainer, Efrain Nieves. After the race, Nieves received a plaque from the Camarero Racetrack to mark the horse's streak of consecutive defeats."

http://msn.foxsports.com/horseracing/story/7243942?MSNHPHCP&GT1=10437

[terralex]

perhaps we should give plaques to some of the CWB marketing people.

I hate this new society where every one gets rewarded even though they didn't perform.

When it comes time for my kids to compete in sports, I want there to be a distinct difference between winners and losers. Just like in real life.

[TOM4CWB]

Dear Parsley,

Looks like we have a horse race!


"AWB breaching the law, says Labor
September 13, 2007 - 6:30PM


A fresh ruckus is erupting around AWB as the disgraced company prepares to handle one last wheat pool.

Labor and farm groups are outraged by an apparent attempt to insert extra costs into the 2007-08 wheat pool.

Opposition primary industries spokesman Kerry O'Brien says the costs of winding up AWB International along with costs from previous seasons are being included in the up-coming pool.

"I have received legal advice which raises serious concerns about AWB's conduct in relation to this final pool," Senator O'Brien told the Senate.

"The 2007-08 pool in particular, alleging that it is contravening the Wheat Marketing Act by providing for costs for previous pools and the winding up of AWB International to be incorporated into this final pool."

The Victorian Farmers' Federation (VFF) declared the manoeuvre a desperate final attempt to gouge farmers.

"Once again, AWB have not consulted with farming organisations nor taken growers into consideration when determining the pool services agreement.

"Leopards don't change their spots, AWB are still clearly focused on maximising shareholder profits at the expense of growers," VFF grains group president Geoff Nalder said.

If the accusations are correct then the VFF and Labor assert AWB is in contravention of Section 84 of the Wheat Marketing Act.

AWB defended the extra costs as a necessary part of closing down.

"Because this is our last national pool there is pool finalisation costs," spokesman Peter McBride said.

"We are trying to reduce it."

The costs are mainly associated with redundancies and asset write-offs.

AWB was stripped of its monopoly on export wheat after it was found to have paid about $300 million to the regime of former Iraq dictator Saddam Hussein"

http://www.smh.com.au/news/NATIONAL/AWB-breaching-the-law-says-Labor/2007/09/13/1189276890657.html

Who can "crib" the most!

[parsley]

Stealing money out of the pooling accounts draws barely a gasp from farmers nor a twinge of guilt from sophisticated educates having access, but wanting more money.

As we e-speak, the CWB managers in charge of the pooling accounts, watch dollars go out to pay for some feed mill's licensing costs, or some flour mill's licensing costs, or arranging for some terminal in the designated area to be able to 'legitiamtely export with the proper documentation'.

Translation: farmers are paying full hilt for the national licensing function expenses of the CWB WHEN IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE PAID FOR BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

Every licensing export documentation is a Feds expense.


So who wants to talmk about thievery?

Parsley

[TOM4CWB]

Dear Adam,

I heard an interview on the CBC last night about the owner that is responsible for, "Dona Chepa", the 9-year-old brown mare.

We were told he was a "Hobby" racing enthusiast, really loves the old mare, and doesn't want to retire her because he is having fun.

9 years old, far past her prime, the ole mare is still racing and now often comming in dead last.

The CBC announcer couldn't understand why anyone would keep racing a horse that always lost... and kept asking why the owner continued racing her.

The Puerto Rican reporter telling about the Mare's owner explained that the owner: could afford to do this, liked the fame he had received, and enjoyed the novelty of being known for having this record losing recognition!