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Ascot Opening Day

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  • jumjum    3,581 posts
    frenc11 said:

    Just heard today from a source that the track wont be ready for opening day



    This Thread started 5 weeks ago Frency,
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    Your source is a touch late

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  • spinkingspinking    4,001 posts
    Frencys source has been on the sauce

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  • DamienWyerDamienWyer    7,987 posts
    It's too early to be making that call. From all accounts it doesn't look likely that they will make the opening day date, but gazing out my window right now it looks like a lovely day to be growing grass with all this sunshine. We probably just need some real warmth rather than single figure overnight temperatures and icy morning starts.

    For sure and certain, Belmont will not be an option.

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  • lamelame    1,757 posts
    by the looks of the footage northam is looking a bit sick and looks like it's due for a break although the inside grass looked pristine . back to ascot flew in yesterday looked nice and green from the sky those weeds obviously doing the trick but yet to be seen if can hold up as the previous posts have mentioned

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  • frenc11frenc11    102 posts
    jum said:

    frenc11 said:

    Just heard today from a source that the track wont be ready for opening day



    This Thread started 5 weeks ago Frency,
    ;) 

    Your source is a touch late


    it was just a update by some one who walked the track this week guys

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  • RIORIO    14,902 posts
    edited August 2016
    I'm certain they were taking the pi55 frenchy (as I know you would be too)...I also got a similar update this week...not a hope in hell of being ready

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  • spinkingspinking    4,001 posts
    Does mr cricket loose his job if its not ready?

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  • RIORIO    14,902 posts
    spinking said:

    Does mr cricket loose his job if its not ready?



    I don't think he can be held responsible Spinking for 2 reasons

    1..as already stated in every press release..its the naughty weathers fault!!

    2..he hasn't been their so how could it be his fault??

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  • westundieswestundies    29 posts
    Apart from the track managers conference he has been there.
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  • frenc11frenc11    102 posts
    RIO said:

    I'm certain they were taking the pi55 frenchy (as I know you would be too)...I also got a similar update this week...not a hope in hell of being ready


    if i was a owner trying to get a horse ready or qualify a horse for a big race i would be absolutely angry as hell

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  • dungydungy    9,278 posts
    spinking said:

    Does mr cricket loose his job if its not ready?




    Mr Cricket
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  • frenc11frenc11    102 posts
    edited August 2016
    spinking said:

    Does mr cricket loose his job if its not ready?

    If you are bad at your job then you should lose it , perth racing would stand to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars if opening day is called off , what conpany would keep an employee who loses that anount of money for the company

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  • howieblewitthowieblewitt    30 posts
    westundies said:

    Apart from the track managers conference he has been there.

    So when he was in Singapore a couple weeks ago for his other business how was that helping PR. I don't he gives a shit about PR only his pocket and his ego.
    westundies said:

    Apart from the track managers conference he has been there.

    westundies said:

    Apart from the track managers conference he has been there.


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  • RIORIO    14,902 posts
    thnaks howieB, i was told he has been out of town a few times for "things" and when he wasn't out of town he was over at the stadium!!!. I know you dont have to sit on the track 24/7, but he seems to take the liberty of doing whatever he wants.

    If we miss this opening day, that will be two years of the same...At that rate he is certain for a promotion. Probably replace Yovich as the CEO(or whatever his title is) at this rate!!!

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  • spinkingspinking    4,001 posts
    Belmonts rooted  (PARDON THE PUN) but Ascotts on track for opening day according to the West

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  • thefalconthefalcon    20,485 posts
    those muppets at the West write what they are told to write...would not have an opinion between them.

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  • racingbizracingbiz    12 posts
    Maybe the chairman can order some green paint through his builder mates

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  • thefalconthefalcon    20,485 posts
    ^^^^ ex-chairman...

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  • racingbizracingbiz    12 posts
    howieblewitt said:

    westundies said:

    Apart from the track managers conference he has been there.

    So when he was in Singapore a couple weeks ago for his other business how was that helping PR. I don't he gives a **** about PR only his pocket and his ego.
    westundies said:

    Apart from the track managers conference he has been there.

    westundies said:

    Apart from the track managers conference he has been there.


    He might be getting ready to go across to the new perth stadium

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  • RIORIO    14,902 posts
    Am sure he is on contract for that already rb?!?!?!?

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  • trevydardstrevydards    652 posts
    Miller on Ascot - A million to one & drifting that we'll run week 1, its in a world of pain

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  • frenc11frenc11    102 posts
    I am not happy about ascot trevydards
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  • dungydungy    9,278 posts
    If they dont run opening day Mr Cricket must be sacked he is out of his depth 

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  • paraleticparaletic    3,750 posts
    trevydards said:

    Miller on Ascot - A million to one & drifting that we'll run week 1, its in a world of pain

    if you listen to the whole interview he did mention that they need to make the call early, if it is only a fair chance they will make it its probably better for all concerned not to race so it doesn't end up like last year. Very good advice.

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  • RIORIO    14,902 posts
    ^^^^^common sense and good planning......if anyone at PR had that this situation would never evolve.

    The sooner RWWA and the stewards get involved the better for everyone. Maybe the grounds keeper at Kununurra could come down and help our
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  • TiversTivers    7,720 posts
    Going to laugh my **** off if / when it all goes to plan day one.

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  • TiversTivers    7,720 posts
    seriously ?
    Ar$e is a swear word ?
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  • thefalconthefalcon    20,485 posts
    shite, its only 5 weeks away..... 8-X
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  • BucksBucks    158 posts
    I would have thought RWWA, WAROA, the WA Jockeys Association and WA racing Trainers Association should be seeking clarification now from Perth Racing regarding the state of the track being ready for the opening day of Ascot considering what's at stake.

    Being an owner of a horse that could be running around on opening day i would't want my horse racing on a possibly unsafe track. 

    I wonder if Worksafe would pursue Perth Racing should there be a fall due to the state of the track?
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  • paraleticparaletic    3,750 posts
    Its one thing to have the track ready (green grass) its another thing to have the jocks and stewards give it the all clear. 0% chance it will go ahead i reckon.
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