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Anthony McVicker Australia (Verified User) Posts 1439 Dogs 24 / Races 126 05 Sep 2017 08:40
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Went to my first meeting in months. As i pay and walk in the gate the stewards and vets called off the meeting due to state of the track.
Nsw is a shambles no wonder I am getting out
And worst still they new at 4pm the track was a potential issue yet they made everyone drive to the track and kennel then call off before the first race
At the top of the stewards report it says weather fine track good WTF!
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 05 Sep 2017 11:48
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Mark Staines wrote:
Who's Heads are the ANTI's going to roll ???
. Apparently, there is a new track manager at GBOTA Gosford, but he starts on 7 September. Ask the Chairman or CEO what's going on ? . I couldn't find the Stewards' Report ?
Rob Frendo Australia (Verified User) Posts 322 Dogs 1 / Races 0 05 Sep 2017 12:49
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Complete Rehaul required at management level- You should put your hand up Anthony , you can't move forward with the rookies running your state which are embarrassing to watch
Terry Jordan Australia (Verified User) Posts 6018 Dogs 0 / Races 0 05 Sep 2017 21:34
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Robert Frendo wrote:
Complete Rehaul required at management level- You should put your hand up Anthony , you can't move forward with the rookies running your state which are embarrassing to watch
Not only the Dogs Robert! We should all be driving around with this slogan on our number plates "NSW..THE DEVELOPERS STATE" Try living here without a $Million portfolio. lol
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 05 Sep 2017 22:51
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EXTERNAL LINK If I were a GBOTA member, I'd be asking Gosford or HO why their tracks are not up to standard on race day. Why are they getting it so wrong ?
If it's the stewards' fault why aren't all track meetings every week being abandoned? Curators have to provide the answers.
P.S. GBOTA Wenty Park is looking for a track n maintenance worker. See GBOTA website for further details.
Nicholas Arena Australia (Verified User) Posts 233 Dogs 10 / Races 0 05 Sep 2017 23:49
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Two weeks ago they nearly lost a meeting at Nowra for the same reasons, fortunately last minute track maintenance "got the track up". The issues in NSW have occurred since they appointed a central Track Manager and the sand they are now using under his control. I would suggest the tracks that race consistently are where the track curator applies their own skills/knowledge over that proferred by the Central Control expert.
Mark Staines Australia (Verified User) Posts 4499 Dogs 70 / Races 14 05 Sep 2017 23:54
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How many members does the GBOTA have at present ??? I left over a decade ago and i was told many more have left since.
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 06 Sep 2017 02:32
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Nicholas, 1 in 102 isn't bad unless you have more ! The GRNSW Track Manager has been there approximately two years or 102 weeks. You're track manager is doing well. It's better than racing on a rock hard track that's for sure and I suppose you can't race your dog in knee deep of water either.
Yes Tony, they use it for greyhound racing.LOL. Cheers.
Touche'
Terry Jordan Australia (Verified User) Posts 6018 Dogs 0 / Races 0 06 Sep 2017 22:52
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This isn't the first time? how many since the new year? WHY? Was the track inspected at 4pm? When do the Stewards arrive? Surely the Track is inspected 1st? Power, Boxes, Kennels. I read where the track was deemed unsafe by GRNSW Track Maintenance staff? Were they NEAR/BY? Safety concerns for the Greyhounds? Why not a Delegation of Trainers to assess if they deem the track unsafe? Say 5! Why not allow the Trainer to scratch? if they think the track to be unsafe? Will wages by staff, and GRNSW be deducted? Early this year some meetings at Wentworth Park were run on a HIGHLY SUSPECT TRACK (Ice skating rink). Seems what's good for the Fat goose, is poison to the Gander
Nicholas Arena Australia (Verified User) Posts 233 Dogs 10 / Races 0 06 Sep 2017 23:18
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Terry you are asking the right questions - two more
How many race meetings has Victoria lost over the past 2 years due to poorly prepared tracks or bad weather?
How meetings did NSW loose in the 2 years prior to the "experts" taking control, due to poorly prepared tracks and bad weather?
NSW is deluded - their sole and only view of the world is to ensure your "Pets" (greyhounds) do not incur any form of injury under the pretext of Animal Welfare - they have lost the plot - it is all about racing and revenue - KISS - remember the product is Greyhound Racing.
Next thing we will see a new rule banning anyone from free galloping on a beach!!
Mark Staines Australia (Verified User) Posts 4499 Dogs 70 / Races 14 06 Sep 2017 23:29
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Well thats what happens when you have a Panel of Anti's being advised by a Panel of Experts who are also Anti's. Under this ridiculous regime expect more of the same.
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