Ascot Opening Day

howieblewitt · July 2016

With less than three months to opening day at ascot and there seems to be concerns on the condition of the track? I hope this isn't true as last year was an absolute disgrace, for a so called metropolitan race track.

thefalcon · July 2016

stop stirring.....whats wrong with the track our 10 poster friend?

howieblewitt · July 2016

Please Falcon I am not stirring. 10 poster is that all you have got. Haha

Lets just wait and see, have YOU seen the track?

Legless · July 2016

the falcon said:
stop stirring.....whats wrong with the track our 10 poster friend?

:-? where there is smoke I've found usually there is fire
other than our (usually late sunday arvo poster :D ) most of the early mail here is pretty well on the mark :-w

thefalcon · July 2016

if that is true, Howie, why with 3 months to opening are they not doing urgent remedial work?

a lot of work can be done in 3 months..opening day 6th oct I understand....especially with the warmer weather approaching work can be done.......unless they have run out of $$$$'s.

spinking · July 2016

from what I have been told by a mate who works horses on the viscoride or sand inside the main grass there is more than smoke to this one going to need a lot of sunshine and warmer weather to have it ready so hoping the weather gods are with them in the coming months

spinking · July 2016

Falcon from what I have been told it was the work they have done that is the cause they might have cut it back a tad to far

MinesACorona · July 2016

It seems to be an ongoing problem after the embarrassment of Opening day last year.

I have been told the work carried out on the track has cause a lot of problems.

I have also been told there are a number of experienced guys coming in to help out. Sprinking nailed it lots of sunshine and warm weather would be much appreciated at Ascot

jum · July 2016

:D Keep Raining, I say

Saturday Racing at Bunbury and Pinjarra

\:D/ \:D/

:-j

DamienWyer · July 2016

It's hard to do the best work on a shoestring budget. Perth Racing spend less in real terms on maintenance than in the past. In almost every department, Perth Racing have trimmed staff and expenditure.

What they are not telling you is that it has to be cut further. They do not contribute in any substantial way to race stakes, so it is inevitable that if turnover flattens anymore than it already has, then stakes money will be hit hard. The once talked about sale of the TAB has lost momentum, as the product has lost a lot of it's appeal to potential buyers. The State Govt are likely to shelve any chance of a sale in the hope that the asking price can be achieved further into the future.

howieblewitt · July 2016

Damien Wyer said:
It's hard to do the best work on a shoestring budget. Perth Racing spend less in real terms on maintenance than in the past. In almost every department, Perth Racing have trimmed staff and expenditure.

What they are not telling you is that it has to be cut further. They do not contribute in any substantial way to race stakes, so it is inevitable that if turnover flattens anymore than it already has, then stakes money will be hit hard. The once talked about sale of the TAB has lost momentum, as the product has lost a lot of it's appeal to potential buyers. The State Govt are likely to shelve any chance of a sale in the hope that the asking price can be achieved further into the future.

From what has been talked about by many in the industry it isn't budgets that could be the cause, more like the decisions made to cut it shorter than normal as mentioned by "spinking". You would of thought after last years ****up they would have been a bit more conservative to make sure there wasn't another embarrassment to Perth Racing.

jum · July 2016

Is Mr WACA still there,

L-)

Probably went of last years notes. Said to one of the sidekicks there. Just cut it to this length(as he checks his notepad).

Then runs off to his other job at Perth Stadium.

Tivers · July 2016

Can I ask what anyone would expect it to look like in July ?

If it doesn't still look like a cow paddock after being ripped and aerated post season I'd be worried.

Grass only grows very slowly in winter. When spring arrives it will take off.

RIO · July 2016

jum said:
Is Mr WACA still there,
L-)
Probably went of last years notes. Said to one of the sidekicks there. Just cut it to this length(as he checks his notepad).
Then runs off to his other job at Perth Stadium.

You beat me too it Jumly......Why get in experts when you have the messiah there?? Hopeless, hopeless, hopeless...what them run to RWWA for more money to get them out of this crap. Even getting e-mails from RWWA promoting lunches at the track...A club that need the government to do their advertising??? and we expect them to manage 2 race tracks!?!?!!?

jum · July 2016

Tivers said:
Can I ask what anyone would expect it to look like in July ?
If it doesn't still look like a cow paddock after being ripped and aerated post season I'd be worried.
Grass only grows very slowly in winter. When spring arrives it will take off.

It will look lovely and lush
:-j

With all that green paint from Bunnings

=)) =)) =))

TheDiva · July 2016

i think a few months after winter makes a massive difference to growing lawn...

im no expert, but i look at my front lawn every day and it does "squat" this time of year.

jum · July 2016

The Diva said:
i think a few months after winter makes a massive difference to growing lawn...
im no expert, but i look at my front lawn every day and it does "squat" this time of year.

And what if we have a long winter. Last winter, I still had my Fireplace going Melbourne cup day down here Diva. And we all know how last year turned out.

"A long Summer, always Meant a long Winter to Come"

"In this world, only winter is certain"

"Summer is the time for Squabbles, In winter we must protect one another, keep each other warm, share our strengths"

Game Of Thrones Quotes

:D And my personal Favourite.

"Here and now as winter is upon us, That is a different matter. IT IS A TIME FOR GROWING UP".

RIO · July 2016

^^^^^^ :-?? 8-} lost me there mate...but I believe the mushies have been extremely good down there this year!!

jum · July 2016

GAME OF THRONES

You obviously have never watched the biggest (and greatest) TV series ever made.

Do yourself a favour RIO. It is an absolute must. Put my old man on too it. He watched the whole 6 series in 3 weeks.

TheDiva · July 2016

jum · July 2016

:-bd :-bd :-bd

tony · July 2016

Love the series but every time I see Diana Rigg can on I think back to the
sexy Mrs Peel.

It does show how old I am I suppose

spinking · July 2016

my mrs done the same thing Jum she had goggle eyes from watching the box sets on hbo people don't like them but I got a soft spot for the White Walkers myself

Tivers · July 2016

Thought that was a Blink 182 song

jum · July 2016

I have a HARD spot for Lady Maergary, Lady Sansa, Danyreyas, and What I would do with Melisandre can not be put on this Forum. :x

White Walkers Really ?????

[-X

H-BOMBER · July 2016

After doing The Walking Dead and just finishing The Wire, Game of Thrones is next on the list @-)

hash · July 2016

The Wire :)>-
But you can keep all that fake supernatural non sense like game of thrones and true blood etc etc

thefalcon · July 2016

^^^^ yeah give me shows and mini-series on ABC & SBS. a couple of great ones on atm.

H-BOMBER · July 2016

If you like The Wire, then you have to get into The Shield. Another goodun'

notapunta · July 2016

The Wire+ The Sopranos. Best tele ever .

paraletic · July 2016

1. Sopranos (watch from Pilot to finish, you are left wanting to rip the tv out of the wall at the end, best show and cast members of any tv series ever made. My profile pic gives it away - huge fan!) 2. Suits (very smart and clever, you will be hooked) 3. Narcos (greats script, cant wait for series 2) 4. Entourage (very funny for the younger generation, my mum didnt like it) 5. Billions (just seen series 1, decent)

G'day Punter!

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