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RWWA CEO on Racing Radio I mean TAB Radio at 7.25am.

West Australian Racing
PandoraPandora    225 posts
edited September 2013 West Australian Racing
This should be interesting.
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  • DamienWyerDamienWyer    7,984 posts
    Are they taking calls from anyone with perhaps an alternative viewpoint ?
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  • AndrewCarterAndrewCarter    2,171 posts
    Pigs will fly before that happens on air

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  • RIORIO    14,902 posts

    I thought the chat on Tee A Bee was good, he admitted

    *it is unacceptable and that it was unacceptable after the first event 7 weeks ago.

    *stated that the two groups are working together, even though it may not appear that way

    *there is protocol in place to avoid this happening and it wasn't followed

    *compensation for the trainers for yesterday - owners just have to wear it.

    *RWWA have the capital to invest in short term and long term solutions.

    * will look at supporting PR to achieve a better spread of track usage.

    So to me it sounded like there was an understanding between RWWA and PR of what was meant to happen and it didn't happen..But now there will be processes put in place to ensure that it does happen.

    But the one thing i found most important was that he said that the times of finger pointing and not taking resposnibility for outcomes was over a long time ago!?!?!?!?!?! Not long after that he said that the curator and the jockeys had different opinions on what is a sound track....mm sounded a bit like finger pointing to me..

    =)) =))

     

    Apart from that, it sounded like he was nearly as pissed off with the situation as me, and a few others on here.

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  • PandoraPandora    225 posts
    If they had the funds why hasn't it been addressed before, track has been a problem for last 3 years. Horse bolted.

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  • RIORIO    14,902 posts

    one of many contradictions within his attempt to appease a massive amount of negative publicity.

    I feel he did say a lot of the right stuff, but you accurately highlight that he didn't state anything that couldn't have happened in the past.. I'm just really hopeful that they make serious changes now..and also that PR follow suit. If anyone there didn't follow protocol or process they should be moved on..The impact this time is massive, as it was so close to the last two times..

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  • DamienWyerDamienWyer    7,984 posts
    Eddie Rigg sent in a text that was read on air by Wes, saying that $1.5M would be required to make both Ascot and Belmont operational a the same time. So what about using the funds from the sale of land around Belmont ? That is somewhere in the vicinity of $40M left in the bank.
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  • RIORIO    14,902 posts

    They are saving that to build a gym, for all the people who are going to live on the track... =))

    How i would love to be talking about relocating to Cardup/Byford to a purpose built track with all the modern infrastructure instead of redeveloping Belmont...argh, but we cant go back.

    Two tracks, close to the CBD and run by the one club is proving not to be a benefit for Racing in WA

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  • darkshinesdarkshines    2,837 posts
    Damien Wyer said:

    Eddie Rigg sent in a text that was read on air by Wes, saying that $1.5M would be required to make both Ascot and Belmont operational a the same time. So what about using the funds from the sale of land around Belmont ? That is somewhere in the vicinity of $40M left in the bank.



    Out of interest, what number is the lost revenue from the missed meetings this last week (and the ones upcoming that will be missed)?

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  • DamienWyerDamienWyer    7,984 posts
    I don't believe the number quoted but Perth Racing claim they lost $1M yesterday.
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  • darkshinesdarkshines    2,837 posts

    Does anyone undertake any sort of risk analysis down there? The mind boggles.

     

    These blokes make Ansett look like Coca Cola.

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  • TheDivaTheDiva    13,248 posts
    darkshines said:

    Damien Wyer said:

    Eddie Rigg sent in a text that was read on air by Wes, saying that $1.5M would be required to make both Ascot and Belmont operational a the same time. So what about using the funds from the sale of land around Belmont ? That is somewhere in the vicinity of $40M left in the bank.



    Out of interest, what number is the lost revenue from the missed meetings this last week (and the ones upcoming that will be missed)?

    I saw a figure of $2 mill quoted...but that might have been the loss to the whole industry...
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  • DamienWyerDamienWyer    7,984 posts
    Of course those numbers quoted are gross and always rounded up, usually with someone staring through rose colored glasses. 

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  • RIORIO    14,902 posts
    I hope if PR were compensated for giving up a Saturday meeting they refund that money to either RWWA or KBRC..as they weren't able to run a meeting no matter what day it was on!!!
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  • AndrewCarterAndrewCarter    2,171 posts
    Shutting the barn door after the horse has well and truly bolted readily spring to mind and everyone with half a brain knew that this has been an ongoing situation for god knows how long.
    However, I am prepared to give them the benefit of a very grave doubt that they might actually finally do something about this ludicrous situation and the astounding lack of professionalism.
    Just once though I would like to see them do something constructive and act with foresight for a change, why does every situation and problem that arises in the three codes have to become a crisis before it is finally belatedly addressed and taken seriously.

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  • IntoItIntoIt    659 posts
    Unfortunately i think its a generational thing...those in charge now live in the past and dont want things to change, theyve made their money and will be gone. this racing generation are tired and bored of their inaction and all our jumping up and down is just wasted effort. And the next generation dont care too much for racing anyway, as evidenced by lack of crowds,lack of interest in the breeding. My vet said racing is in decline, sadly i think he could be right.
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  • BobbyDavisBobbyDavis    916 posts
    Its annoying to open the West to see the headline laying the blame with the jockeys for the cancelled meeting. The decision is made based on the fact that the track is not safe.

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  • jaysonjayson    105 posts
    Bobby Davis said:

    Its annoying to open the West to see the headline laying the blame with the jockeys for the cancelled meeting. The decision is made based on the fact that the track is not safe.

    Did the jockeys not make this decision in conjunction with some other influential heads therefor making them accountable for part of the decision?
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  • DamienWyerDamienWyer    7,984 posts
    I don't believe the West Australian any longer supports racing, it just supports the viewpoint of Perth Racing so to sustain their press credentials that they know will be removed if they print stories that are contrary to the public position of the Perth Racing Committee. Nothing has been challenged by investigative journalism in the last ten years on a multitude of issues for fear of the gravy train pulling out of town and they are not on it. 

    It is of no surprise to me that circulation figures spell the end of the road in the near future.
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  • BobbyDavisBobbyDavis    916 posts
    jayson said:

    Bobby Davis said:

    Its annoying to open the West to see the headline laying the blame with the jockeys for the cancelled meeting. The decision is made based on the fact that the track is not safe.

    Did the jockeys not make this decision in conjunction with some other influential heads therefor making them accountable for part of the decision?
    Yes of course they are accountable for part of the decision but my disappointment is that The West is appearing to blame the jockeys for the lost meeting. The decision had to be made, it was never in question.  Surely the headline didn't need to be what it was. In my opinion a more accurate headline would have been directed at the actual state of the track.

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  • jaysonjayson    105 posts
    edited September 2013
    Fair call.. 

    This situation is not much different to a golf club in a sense they both have committees, members and course staff. When a golf course is in poor shape there is only one person that gets held accountable..the superintendent and i know if a golf course was deemed unplayable due to condition several times that one person would have to make some changes. I bet Ballarat at a heavy 9 was worse!
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  • RIORIO    14,902 posts
    Like...... Races cancelled again due to state of Track.....

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  • licklick    366 posts
    Do people still buy the West ?

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  • AndrewCarterAndrewCarter    2,171 posts
    Seriously it's the West, what else did you expect. You wouldn't expect an independent view.
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  • SPUDLEYSPUDLEY    1,584 posts
    Robbie Edwards needs to go that headline would have been his or is he just a puppet of RWWA to blame the jocks was a joke when if he had any guts he would have told the truth PR is to blame end of story heads must roll to have a situation like this happen more than once is once to often.
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  • DanDan    111 posts

    The obvious question wasn't asked in the interview...if the track was unfit on Sunday, and then it rains for three days leading up to Wednesday (as forecast), what contingencies are in place to ensure the postponed meeting from Sunday isn't then postponed again on Wednesday?

     

    Wouldn't they have just been better off shifting Sunday's meeting to Northam on Wednesday?

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