Perth Racing

SuperSnoop · March 2016

Italian day, gone.
Irish day, gone
Owners in the mounting yard, gone
Replaced by some Mexican beer garden where not one customer has ever been seen and a discotheque in
the bookmakers ring.
What will they think of next?

My mail is that Ben is Ernie manning.

DamienWyer · March 2016

I spoke with a board member in response to these claims. He said that the discussion was around expanding theme days. I think Perth Racing need to state a public position as to what is happening.

I don't think Ben is Ernie Manning, but I did laugh when you suggested it.

britbrat · March 2016

Ernie Manning is Ben.Thats funnier than Donald Trump.Ernie couldn't recite the alphabet.Do you think he could copy and paste pictures.Cut and paste playboy centrefolds on his bedroom wall maybe.

paraletic · March 2016

Damien Wyer said:
I spoke with a board member in response to these claims. He said that the discussion was around expanding theme days. I think Perth Racing need to state a public position as to what is happening.

I don't think Ben is Ernie Manning, but I did laugh when you suggested it.

Italian day to become multicultural day, whatever the fark that means..... You might get a chinaman, a frenchman and a sudanese rock up.

thefalcon · March 2016

not many froggies in perth, para.

buffy · March 2016

Sudanese aplenty

BenWolfenden · March 2016

Well well well. What a day.
Breakfast on the coast with my ex-wife was thoroughly enjoyable.
A day at the races was something I hadn't done for a while and then a few hours with Pop at Crown capped off a wonderful day. Unfortunately when we returned to Mt Pleasant, Gimp, his beloved boxer, had taken advantage of the lamb chops that were left on the bench. So we ate at the Thai Corner. Wow, that brought back some memories.
I cannot say that what I saw at Ascot today is a gilt edged realisation of the future however I, along with others are starting to believe in the Action Man.
Grant Burns, the Great White Hope, was seen walking the 1st floor today with a senior member (The Respected One) of the Perth Racing committee. Is this a portent of the changing face of Perth Racing.

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This picture shows Burns in a Napolean like stance. Great finger pointing skills. That is a talent definitely needed at Perth Racing. Where did the money go? It was him. Who left the hose on? It was him. Who leaked that information to the press? It was him.
Nothing was a problem for him today. He spoke to everyone but avoided kissing the head of the one baby that was there. He stayed beyond reach in that situation. I believe the Action Man and his lovely girl Lexie have recently entered parenthood. It was akin to an upcoming election watching Burns work the floor.
Many of the committee were absent today. Some were holidaying, some were imparting wisdom, some were touching cloth.

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This is a dynamic picture. The Respected One is always reliable with his race day duties.
I spoke to the Action Man after his little drinking session with Trevor Andrews and David Harrison on the Owners Ledge. The boys were drinking Rogers. Does that mean they were Rogering. Perish the thought.
Burns was philosophical about the prime role. Andrews and Harrison would love Burns in that very role. Many would. Some would seize the opportunity and see Burns as the conduit to bring Perth Racing and Magic Millions closer together. David Houston wants to drink in the committee room again.
On another subject matter. Food at the races. Colin Pearce wants dims sims on the 1st floor. I haven't seen Colin since Professional Lady was giving him a polish. She was a an absolute gem.
There were others there today like, Sharon Miller and Anne King who would also eat dim sims.
The F & B man Tony was in a serious mood today. He didn't take kindly to a tug of the coat suggesting dim sims. He asked if I was Ben. All I could say is that I have watched his films. I don't have an English accent.
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I think you will find the Action Man could have competition. Stay tuned.

BenWolfenden · March 2016

piker · March 2016

I'm from NSW but WA racing is number one for me.

The problems from someone looking in from outside with an unbiased view are as follows.

1/ There is only room for one main city track.

That chosen track needs - world class design and landscaping

- top class inside facilities for all members or non members

By this I mean classy eateries and bars with high class audio visual for all.

2/ The chosen track must only have Saturday meetings; otherwise a boredom factor sets in and the whole thing becomes non-special.

3/The showplace chosen city track will attract more varied people of all ages who will be happy to come for the beauty and spectacle of WA racing dressed up as it should be.

4/ Midweek meeting need to to be elsewhere; otherwise keeping a lesser city track or make midweek all provincials.

5/ A very limited number of Saturdays may be allotted to major provincial meetings.

6/ WA racing will always battle unless there is a venue that is worthy for all Australians to visit.

BenWolfenden · March 2016

piker said:
I'm from NSW but WA racing is number one for me.

The problems from someone looking in from outside with an unbiased view are as follows.

1/ There is only room for one main city track.
That chosen track needs - world class design and landscaping
- top class inside facilities for all members or non members

By this I mean classy eateries and bars with high class audio visual for all.

2/ The chosen track must only have Saturday meetings; otherwise a boredom factor sets in and the whole thing becomes non-special.

3/The showplace chosen city track will attract more varied people of all ages who will be happy to come for the beauty and spectacle of WA racing dressed up as it should be.

4/ Midweek meeting need to to be elsewhere; otherwise keeping a lesser city track or make midweek all provincials.

5/ A very limited number of Saturdays may be allotted to major provincial meetings.

6/ WA racing will always battle unless there is a venue that is worthy for all Australians to visit.

Excellent post Piker.

DamienWyer · March 2016

I spoke with your candidate this morning after reading your push for his consideration as the new CEO of Perth Racing.

He confirmed it is true. He spoke or had a beer with everyone on course yesterday.

All 11 of them.

Past that, and his nervous laughter at this suggestion, he did decline the opportunity to be drawn on the question of him taking up the reins at headquarters. He is currently considering his position, and is hoping his numbers man will be getting back to him shortly, to see if he has a real chance of snaring the top job.

RIO · March 2016

Does anyone at PR know who is more important The CEO ( not that we currently have one!!!!) or the Chairman???

BenWolfenden · March 2016

This is a superb picture of The Honourable Colin Barnett, Premier of W.A.

Did he state this at a luncheon for archeologists over the Easter weekend.

"The West Australian will re-iterate my thoughts about Belmont Park early next week.
I don't believe two inner racetracks can be maintained and I told Perth Racing this when we met recently.
A deputation came to see me requesting an arm and a leg to rebuild Belmont Park.
My racing knowledge may be limited however I know It is pointless to rebuild. Perth Racing have sold too much of the surrounding land to make Belmont Park a truly viable entertainment addition to the precinct we envisage. It would only ever be a Happy Valley when we should be aiming at Flemington. People would be surprised how much of Belmont Park has actually been sold. Everything else, like the existing grandstand, horse stalls, wash bays etc. have all decayed. I know the Track Manager would love to rebuild the track and he is also very keen to establish a bok choy nursery. This all comes at a cost.
They would need a lot more than $70m. The racing industry as a whole wouldn't vote for me again if I gave everything to Perth Racing.
I suggested to the deputation they speak candidly with the father of the Action Man (pictured below) as he will provide strong advice on a couple fronts.
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When they left I said to Daisy (the tea lady) why do I feel I have had a gun at my head. I don't feel like a leader of substance if I give Perth Racing everything and the rest of the industry nothing".

There was a short break in the delivery as Barnett sipped some orange juice from a Vegemite glass jar. He then continued.

To be continued.

BenWolfenden · March 2016

This is the Action Mans father who never appeared in the previous post. Don't mess with him.

Back to the Premier.

"I am led to believe there is a special meeting early in the week involving all the racing heavyweights. This is good I commend them on their insightful behaviour however it is disturbing to hear that rumours are circulating that Perth Racing won't attend. This is nonsensical. I met with them recently, I know what they want, they will be there.
I have it on good authority that Neil Pinner and Julian Sullivan were thoroughly checked when arriving back into Perth. Both men had special suits of steel made in China whilst they were away. They knew that this special meeting was going to be vociferous to say the very least.They will be there in attendance. Both men are not afraid when looking into the eyes of demigods. Pinner wouldn't throw anyone under the bus and Sullivan has VRC in his blood.
I am contemplating arranging with my good friend Kerry to have the meeting televised live, possibly 7mate. That will lift Tuesday afternoon ratings, especially if I can lure Dennis Commetti into the hosting role. I wouldn't mind Bruce McAvainey as well. What a team.
Scoops Manning can report for the West. It will be a double for Kerry.
Before I commend everyone for what they are digging up can I just say this, don't mess with my good friend Bob. I will call him "Big Bob" to avoid wrongful identification. He is an iconic figure in racing. He puts so much time and effort into the racing industry. I have been referred to as theLittle Emperor at times. If any bad will confronts Big Bob I will entertain Action Man and Squinty (pictured below) to disembowel those responsible. May you continue unearthing many treasures".

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I am not sure if that is a true reflection on a meeting of archeologists with the Premier. I could have been fed an off dim sim.

SuburbanPunk · March 2016

SuperSnoop · April 2016

so what happened at the extraordinary meeting on Tuesday?

there was a lot of talk about it on the preview last weekend but not a word since Tuesday.

what was the purpose of the meeting? i suggest something quite serious to call an extraordinary meeting.

BenWolfenden · April 2016

This is an interesting move.
Perth Racing have obtained the services of Stifler to advertise the Belmont Bonanza.

http://www.perthracing.org.au/race-day-hospitality/belmont-park-upcoming-events/belmont-bonanza

H-BOMBER · April 2016

It looks like a good idea! Haha stifler

thefalcon · April 2016

whats a villus pie?

notapunta · April 2016

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notapunta · April 2016

Haha Stifler

Fastmoney · April 2016

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/31390102/chalwell-quits-pr-board/.

Vice-chairman Chris Chalwell
yesterday cited the need to concentrate on his growing transport
business interests in the Eastern States as the primary reason behind
his shock resignation from the Perth Racing board.

Chalwell’s
decision comes 14 months after vice-chairman Eddie Rigg resigned due to
business interests, having held the position for just four months.

Chalwell
was voted in as vice-chairman by the new PR board last October, the day
after being re-elected for another two years at the club’s annual
general meeting.

His resignation continues a
turbulent time for PR and its chairman Neil Pinner, who was voted into
the top job in October after serving on the committee for one year.

Pinner could not be contacted yesterday.

The
club is fighting to retain Belmont Park as a winter racetrack despite
suggestions by Premier Colin Barnett and Racing and Wagering WA that the
historic course should be sold and the funds used to upgrade the
State’s premier venue, Ascot.

Barnett rejected a
plea from PR for the Government to contribute towards a $74 million
redevelopment of Belmont Park from proceeds of the proposed sale of the
TAB.

PR has struggled to establish stability in the chief executive position.

Simon
Love decided to take the chief executive role at the Victoria Racing
Club and Rob Bransby opted to stay as managing director of HBF after
both had been appointed by PR.

Chalwell said it was with regret that he had decided to stand down.

“I enjoyed it as vice-chairman as my passion is horse racing,” Chalwell said.

“But
I was spending too much time, up to 30 to 40 hours a week, doing PR
business and not looking at my own business interest which is growing.

“I am the executive chairman and share the business with two other men.

“The business has grown three to fourfold.

“With the WA economy very flat and mining in retraction, we have looked to all of the opportunities on the east coast.

“I
feel I have let the other board members down by leaving, but I needed
to break the nexus and move on to concentrate on my business and
family.”

PR is the biggest stakeholder in the WA
racing industry and is the biggest driver of wagering turnover in WA
through its meetings at Ascot and Belmont Park.

Chalwell,
58, has worked intently for PR in negotiations with the State
Government over the privatisation of the TAB and the proposed
redevelopment of Belmont Park..

loose_goose · April 2016

notapunta said:
Haha Stifler

Does Stiflers Mum come in the package :D

DamienWyer · April 2016

Yea right

thefalcon · April 2016

looks like the joint is on life support.....

RIO · April 2016

the falcon said:
looks like the joint is on life support.....

Just not sure if anyone has paid the electricity bill recently!!!!!!!!!!!!!
$-)
At least if it collapses, it will be a surprise to no-one as the writing has been on the wall for along time IMO

DamienWyer · April 2016

That story was about as far removed from the truth as you could possibly get.

He resigned. He is gone, That is the story if you can't or don't want to write the actual story. Everything else is just ****.

psycho · April 2016

These guys are leaving for a reason and I doubt it is the reason they are giving ! They are in and out like a indian curry

BenWolfenden · April 2016

What is going on at Perth Racing? Surely we can’t believe what was written in the West earlier in the week. By the way how come Scoops Manning never got the exclusive on Chris Chalwell resigning? Was it more lies, more spin and once again more damage control at Perth Racing.

CEO aspirant Simon Love couldn’t come as he got a better job. CEO aspirant Rob Bransby wouldn’t come as he had a better job. Bransby is a sharp, observant and highly talented individual who displayed great wisdom in allowing his studies in tasseography to dictate his decision.

The Wicked Witch from the East told me that the tea leaves were damning and Rob read them in a clear and precise manner. The leaves read,” don’t go Rob. HBF won’t give you cover if you go to Perth Racing.’’ That was enough for the King of HBF to stay put. He wanted to keep the big crown.

Never question the tea leaves but I do question the industry, did the Vice Chairman fallout with the racing industry due to his behaviour towards one of his own or is there is more to this than meets the eye. It would be too much to find out the truth.

Transparency. A great buzz word. We want transparency. No you don’t, you just like saying transparency. The CEO is coming. There, we are transparent. When is he arriving? We are still transparent, like glass. Who knows, probably with the next shower! The transparent shower. I suppose it is better than a golden shower. Remember, all that glitters isn’t transparent. It is gold.

Word on the street is the Board were ganging up on The Respected One. We all love The Respected One. He is an iconic figure. The soothsayer knew he was in for hard times as the word had got out. That may have been the same word that got out when there was talk of attacking Big Bob.

Cheap shots. Worrying about those who have a passion for the industry. What for I ask? Worry about your own backyard Perth Racing. Why talk about nonsensical rubbish behind closed doors. All committee’s talk and then we go into denial mode. Please, please, please. Cut it out. This is like primary school playtime antics from supposedly well-educated grown men. Boys, you are acting like individuals scorned for playing tiddlywinks too long. You probably need to have a spin on the Magic Roundabout. Loosen up behave in an acceptable manner. Picking on the old guy. Boo. Boo.

By the way how many of the directors have spoken to The Respected One since the thought patterns of removal turned into derision of biblical proportions. Yes Perth Racing had to pull their heads in as every major industry group was not impressed. The score-line on speaking to The Respected One versus apologizing to The Respected One. Let’s guess NIL ALL. That equates to anti-humanistic. Maybe someone has spoken to The Respected One. Would it be the Chairman? One can only hope.

Does Perth Racing want WARRG to takeover? Can Neil Pinner and Michael Grant work together? Maybe over a glass of champagne. Maybe over a dead body you say. Grant isn’t called Grumpy for no reason. We should visit J Block QE2 Medical Centre Nedlands for that dead body. We can call him Stiffy. All of a sudden there will be a Stiffy at Perth Racing.

Alas, but like a favourite leather jacket, the good people of the racing industry did join forces to defeat the resident evil of Bodom. They were spotted at the trials on Monday with what appeared to be a petition or a letter. One could see the brothers-at-arms ready to gut and throw the killers back into the lake. They must have plotted well as the big guns did come out to play.

We got to see Luckygray back in action.

It was stated in an earlier post “Don’t mess with him”. I am talking about Action Mans father who delivered the bitch slapping to Neil Pinner. Sometimes you have to go to the son of Cronus and Rhea to get results. Zeus, like Action Mans father, knew if it doesn’t seem fair, it isn’t right.

Is the Chairman on shaky ground? The groundswell resembles Hurricane Katrina at her epicentre.

Neil Pinner has his special suit of steel that was recently purchased in China. It repels kryptonite but I am not sure about irate industry members. Some industry members have had bad things said about them over recent weeks and one must question if a polygraph machine is required to right the wrongs. There was a polygraph machine recently sold on Gumtree. The ad had a 9277….. number????

Could Perth Racing employ a private investigator to determine what will be dribbled in the Board room next week? Get Phil O’Reilly back or spend more and get Magnum PI. They both have moustaches. That may appeal to some. We need to find out who is next on their agenda. It could be the rose pruner. Just one prick, that’s all it takes and blood will be spilt.

Even the No 1 Ticket Holder is taking confetti courses. Don’t mess with Golden Tonsils. His tongue will strike with the venom of a thousand vipers. By the way who is the No 2 Ticket Holder? Is it The Little Emperor or could it be Milli or Vanilli.

Perth Racing will blame it on the rain. It is never, or it was never their fault. Well it is about time they stood up. They will never be the Pillars of Hercules but they could attempt to appease the very industry they are mocking.

All we want is hot pies and cold beer at reasonable prices, dim sim’s (take notice F&B man), a well prepared track and people rushing through the gates. Don’t reinvent the wheel. Simple tasks that must be done as an event organiser.

By the way, who will the Chairman parachute into the vacant boardroom position. Someone near and dear as we don’t want any other board members having an opinion on this issue. Stay firm Neil.

What about Rob Bransby? I don’t think the man who refused to take on the role of CEO would be interested. He can consult the tea leaves again. By the way did he ever sign a contract or did that go through to the keeper?

What about Maximilien Robespierre. Do we envisage a reign of terror from the offices of Perth Racing? We will if the dim sim’s don’t arrive, there could be carnage. This is directed at the F&B man as there was still no dim sim’s on Derby day. I want my dim sim’s.

My guess for the vacant board position is Jeffrey Dahmer. I may have to eat my words. He is dead. Who did he eat?

On a side note, as I tickle the typewriter, Pop is asleep in his Jason recliner. He fell asleep drunk as a skunk and in the process he has wet his pants. Gimp chased a cat late this afternoon and now the old boxer can hardly walk. I’ve just given him a sedative. It is tough looking after the oldies. They don’t help themselves much like Perth Racing. Oldies never improve. Perth Racing can.

Pop did say this afternoon that Perth Racing should be racing on Anzac Day. I agreed. Racing administrators must wake up. Respect those that have fallen for our country. Show some backbone. Pay a little extra to the workers. Give respect to those who lost their lives for each one of us.

Perth Racing board, if you want to improve your current standing then make a stand. Tell the community you will race every Anzac Day. Make it a special day for all those that have fought for this country. Don’t charge them to get in. Look after them. It is the least you can do. If you don’t you will forever be perceived as an almighty disingenuous group with little respect for Australia!!!

I tried posting this on Thursday night but failed badly. So I add more. I heard talk about Anzac Day this morning with Golden Tonsils and the boys. Keep kicking up men. We can never forget what our fathers and forefathers did for this country.

britbrat · April 2016

One thing that has to be acknowledged is the extent Ben goes to in enlightening us to the inner workings of Perth Racing.

While your on the subject of change Ben could you enlighten us to any cackle regarding Magic Millions returning to Ascot?

Vin and I were in the same class at Glenden State School in Qld and have kept in touch.He says the moves inevitable.I told him breeders are demanding it.

It's a shame Mr Pinner hasn't performed,he's a nice person

G'day Punter!

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