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  • troopertrooper    681 posts
    Will there be a refund of entry
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  • troopertrooper    681 posts
    Disgraceful

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  • squid69squid69    1,434 posts
    So hard to believe this could happen....

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  • LeglessLegless    5,108 posts
    edited October 2015
    carey said:

    Aquanita said:

    I can't believe that RWWA and Perth Racing haven't seen the light and handed over the running of the racing industry to the collective geniuses on this forum. The streets of Ascot would be paved in gold in no time. ^:)^

    what say you now my friend?
    Have seen track staff with trailers full of sand ( 3 of them behind utes) filling divets the size (literally) of footballs with shovels between races over east
    Was told at the time that if the same thing happened here our jocks would refuse to race.

    Question is - is it unsafe? or just not bowling green standard? :-?
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  • troopertrooper    681 posts
    #ascotdoesnthappen

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  • FastmoneyFastmoney    4,912 posts
    edited October 2015
    Legless said:

    carey said:

    Aquanita said:

    I can't believe that RWWA and Perth Racing haven't seen the light and handed over the running of the racing industry to the collective geniuses on this forum. The streets of Ascot would be paved in gold in no time. ^:)^

    what say you now my friend?
    Have seen track staff with trailers full of sand ( 3 of them behind utes) filling divets the size (literally) of footballs with shovels between races over east
    Was told at the time that if the same thing happened here our jocks would refuse to race.

    Question is was it unsafe? or just not bowling green standard? :-?
    Ask Steve Parnham, who came off in an exhibition trial when his mount slipped.

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  • careycarey    6,424 posts
    Legless said:

    carey said:

    Aquanita said:

    I can't believe that RWWA and Perth Racing haven't seen the light and handed over the running of the racing industry to the collective geniuses on this forum. The streets of Ascot would be paved in gold in no time. ^:)^

    what say you now my friend?
    Have seen track staff with trailers full of sand ( 3 of them behind utes) filling divets the size (literally) of footballs with shovels between races over east
    Was told at the time that if the same thing happened here our jocks would refuse to race.

    Question is - is it unsafe? or just not bowling green standard? :-?
    yes but were they after 7 months of preparation!

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  • GilgameshGilgamesh    5,009 posts

    Ascot Track Ready To Race

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    Earlier today Perth Racing Officials, RWWA Stewards and Industry Stakeholders including members of the WA Trainers Association and WA Jockeys Association inspected the track at Ascot Racecourse amid concerns that there were issues heading into the first race meeting of the Ascot Racing Season.

    Matters regarding the stability of drainage lines installed eight weeks ago were discussed and whilst some minor points were noted during the inspection, all stakeholders were of the belief that racing will continue to be staged in its splendour on the first day of the Spring Summer racing season.

    "All areas across the business at Perth Racing have worked tirelessly to prepare the grounds and facilities at Ascot and we are excited to welcome close to ten thousand racing enthusiasts for Crown Perth Opening Day, Saturday 17th October 2015", stated Cameron Sutherland, General Manager of Racecourse and Tracks.

    ENDS.

    Perth Racing is embarking on an impressive transformation and redevelopment, signalling an
    exciting new chapter for racing, tourism and events in Perth.

    Perth Racing is home to thoroughbred racing, entertainment and events, managing both Ascot and Belmont Park Racecourses. Located along the picturesque Swan River, minutes from the CBD, airport and the upcoming Perth Stadium, Perth Racing's facilities boast indoor, outdoor and green space for race day hospitality and special events.

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  • LeglessLegless    5,108 posts
    edited October 2015
    Who rode in the exhibition gallop.

    They had some vision on Fox - looked like 2 jocks out there inspecting the track - one looked like Jerry Noske - the other I couldnt make out
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  • troopertrooper    681 posts
    Has anyone called darwyn for comment

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  • LeglessLegless    5,108 posts
    You just have to mention Discrimination, Sexual Harassment or Safety and you can move mountains
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  • hashhash    7,495 posts

    gotta feel for all those patrons that forked out thousands of dollars for private suites etc

    im tipping because the got halfway through the meeting there wont be any refunds of any sort, it'll be like "last drinks now can you please vacate the premise type attitude" 

    [-X

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  • AquanitaAquanita    566 posts
    Even I am speechless.

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  • FastmoneyFastmoney    4,912 posts
    Legless said:

    You just have to mention Discrimination, Sexual Harassment or Safety and you can move mountains

    Or a jock coming off in a trial.
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  • Blinkers_OnBlinkers_On    157 posts
    edited October 2015
    Speechless! Months off with the racing at Belmont and on the opening day a day which was a fine race card with the best races yet to come. The only positive from this is that no jockeys or horses got hurt.

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  • LeglessLegless    5,108 posts

    :-? to most intelligent people that would fall under the "Safety" category above.

    Have no idea about the incident you are talking about - how many other horses slipped on the day dislodging thier riders?
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  • lizrodlizrod Posts: 1
    Very disappointing...I feel for all affected...owners, trainers, the punting public - especially me, as I was on a bit of a roll - not a good image despite the effort that apparently went into preparation (as mentioned in the release in Gilgamesh post above) over the Belmont season. 
    But safety is the big issue and I'm blowed if I would want to ride on a substandard track....

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  • FastmoneyFastmoney    4,912 posts
    edited October 2015
    Legless said:


    :-? to most intelligent people that would fall under the "Safety" category above.

    Have no idea about the incident you are talking about - how many other horses slipped on the day dislodging thier riders?

    1 is too many.

    Are you trying to suggest it shouldn`t have been called off from your lounge room?

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  • AquanitaAquanita    566 posts
    Many bagged Geoff Murphy but this would not have happened under his watch

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  • Blinkers_OnBlinkers_On    157 posts
    edited October 2015
    Does anyone know the actual reason for the abandonment or than "track conditions"
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  • LeglessLegless    5,108 posts
    Fastmoney said:

    Legless said:


    :-? to most intelligent people that would fall under the "Safety" category above.

    Have no idea about the incident you are talking about - how many other horses slipped on the day dislodging thier riders?

    1 is too many.

    Are you trying to suggest it shouldn`t have been called off from your lounge room?
    NFI what you are going on about - cant find anything about Parnham falling during an exhibition gallop due to the unsafe condition of the track.

    Not doubting it happened just seems there was very little reported about it.

    are you suggesting it should have been called off from yours?
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  • FastmoneyFastmoney    4,912 posts
    edited October 2015
    Legless said:

    carey said:

    Aquanita said:

    I can't believe that RWWA and Perth Racing haven't seen the light and handed over the running of the racing industry to the collective geniuses on this forum. The streets of Ascot would be paved in gold in no time. ^:)^

    what say you now my friend?
    Have seen track staff with trailers full of sand ( 3 of them behind utes) filling divets the size (literally) of footballs with shovels between races over east
    Was told at the time that if the same thing happened here our jocks would refuse to race.

    Question is - is it unsafe? or just not bowling green standard? :-?
    Legless said:

    You just have to mention Discrimination, Sexual Harassment or Safety and you can move mountains

    Fastmoney said:

    Legless said:


    :-? to most intelligent people that would fall under the "Safety" category above.

    Have no idea about the incident you are talking about - how many other horses slipped on the day dislodging thier riders?



    Are you trying to suggest it shouldn`t have been called off from your lounge room?
    ????
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  • FastmoneyFastmoney    4,912 posts
    edited October 2015
    Everything is OK on course.

    Perth Racing apologises for the cancellation of the races. We have plenty of entertainment including a DJ & a live band @ Stone Motherless

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  • LeglessLegless    5,108 posts
    Fastmoney said:


    Legless said:

    carey said:

    Aquanita said:

    I can't believe that RWWA and Perth Racing haven't seen the light and handed over the running of the racing industry to the collective geniuses on this forum. The streets of Ascot would be paved in gold in no time. ^:)^

    what say you now my friend?
    Have seen track staff with trailers full of sand ( 3 of them behind utes) filling divets the size (literally) of footballs with shovels between races over east
    Was told at the time that if the same thing happened here our jocks would refuse to race.

    Question is - is it unsafe? or just not bowling green standard? :-?
    Legless said:

    You just have to mention Discrimination, Sexual Harassment or Safety and you can move mountains

    Fastmoney said:

    Legless said:


    :-? to most intelligent people that would fall under the "Safety" category above.

    Have no idea about the incident you are talking about - how many other horses slipped on the day dislodging thier riders?



    Are you trying to suggest it shouldn`t have been called off from your lounge room?
    ????
    are you suggesting it should have been called off from your lounge room?

    I ask this because you seem to obviously know a lot more about what is actually going on than the rest of us.

    feel free to share
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  • MakybedonMakybedon    34 posts
    Blinkers_On said:

    Does anyone know the actual reason for the abandonment or than "track conditions"

    I can tell you exactly what happened.
    Lenience was doing an exhibition gallop with Steve Parnham up.At about the 50 metre mark the horse stumbled and dislodged the rider.Both horse and rider were ok.
    This then lead to Craig Staples,Troy Turner,Shaun O'Donnell,Jason Whiting and Jarryd Noske inspecting the track accompanied by stewards.A hole was found in the track,presumably caused by vibrations from the horses in earlier races causing the sand under the surface to shift.
    Trainers Neville Parnham,Adam Durrant and Grant Williams then informed stewards that they would not allow any of their horses to run as the track was unsafe,a view shared by the jockeys.
    Meeting abandoned!
    I am not sure how big the hole was as owners weren't allowed on the track,however the prevailing view was that if there is one hole,could more open up.

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  • MakybedonMakybedon    34 posts
    Legless said:

    Who rode in the exhibition gallop.

    They had some vision on Fox - looked like 2 jocks out there inspecting the track - one looked like Jerry Noske - the other I couldnt make out

    Steve Parnham rode the exhibition gallop.The jockey with Jerry was Clint Johnson - Porter.
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  • FastmoneyFastmoney    4,912 posts

    Its about a meeting being called off at a track that hadn`t had a meeting for 6 months and how PR could let it happen.

    Can`t see any posts that suggest it shouldn`t have been called off if it wasn`t safe (until yours).

    Perhaps you can explain what you meant by the 2 posts of yours that I quoted?

    Would be appreciated if you can stick to that question instead of doing your usual random, vague posts that ignore questions that don`t suit you.

    Then again might be better just to move on.


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  • MakybedonMakybedon    34 posts
    What should have been a great day to showcase Perth Racing turned into a bloody fiasco!
    Some outlets had to stop taking orders for food as they could not keep up with demand due to not having enough staff.
    The bars also seemed to have a staff shortage and couldn't keep up,hence long delays for a drink.
    And then of course the track snafu.
    It was a fantastic day weather wise,well promoted and well attended,but as usual PR proves it is incapable of conducting a successful event.
    If this doesn't make members get off their **** and vote for change on the committee then nothing will.

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  • Blinkers_OnBlinkers_On    157 posts
    Makybedon said:

    Blinkers_On said:

    Does anyone know the actual reason for the abandonment or than "track conditions"



    I can tell you exactly what happened.
    Lenience was doing an exhibition gallop with Steve Parnham up.At about the 50 metre mark the horse stumbled and dislodged the rider.Both horse and rider were ok.
    This then lead to Craig Staples,Troy Turner,Shaun O'Donnell,Jason Whiting and Jarryd Noske inspecting the track accompanied by stewards.A hole was found in the track,presumably caused by vibrations from the horses in earlier races causing the sand under the surface to shift.
    Trainers Neville Parnham,Adam Durrant and Grant Williams then informed stewards that they would not allow any of their horses to run as the track was unsafe,a view shared by the jockeys.
    Meeting abandoned!
    I am not sure how big the hole was as owners weren't allowed on the track,however the prevailing view was that if there is one hole,could more open up.
    Understandably the trainers and jocks refused if unsafe I would agree with them. But this shouldn't ever be happening the length of time they've had to work on the track knowing that the return was coming up . Someone needs to be held accountable. Absolute joke that this has happened. Thankfully I wasn't on track today as had other commitments and had nothing racing. But I feel for those in attendance. But grateful no horses or jockeys got hurt in this pantomime.

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  • LeglessLegless    5,108 posts
    edited October 2015
    Fastmoney said:


    Its about a meeting being called off at a track that hadn`t had a meeting for 6 months and how PR could let it happen.

    Can`t see any posts that suggest it shouldn`t have been called off if it wasn`t safe (until yours).

    Perhaps you can explain what you meant by the 2 posts of yours that I quoted?

    Would be appreciated if you can stick to that question instead of doing your usual random, vague posts that ignore questions that don`t suit you.

    Then again might be better just to move on.


    Legless said:

    Question is - is it unsafe? or just not bowling green standard? :-?


    Appears from @Makybedon 's post above the joint may have been full of sinkholes - right decision to call it off IMHO.

    I don't consider my posts either random or vague - however just like arseholes everyone has an opinion and you are entitled to yours.

    You seemed to have taken a set against me - NFI why.

    I, unlike you do not consider myself a keyboard warrior. I'm just up the road from you and if you like I can pop in and we can see if we can sort out what ever it is your problem is



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