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Replying to a question it was suggested by Matthew that cancelled meetings like Terang and Swan Hill had to do with how far trainers were prepared to travel for $4k races
He said Swan Hill was a good track but suggested that not many horses are stabled within 50k of the track (Hmm 50k is just a trip to the corner shop for Harness people)
Standing starts were raised by a couple of attendees but it would seem to me that they are pretty set on the fact that they produce reduced turnover. Matthew in mentioning about other alternatives, referred to the benefit seen by LTF drawing the 2nd line in the Hunter Cup, seemed to be suggesting IMO that there may be a role for PBD's over RBD's
They reiterated that the Board has not made a decision on our Melton asset in terms of Moonee Valley
but I was not the only one watching that got that vibe.
I also think that it rings true as we would be somewhat a minor partner in MV and that is all the equity that the government are likely to give us in regard to our Melton stake - remember 2019 legislation made it that the government can keep ALL the sale of the asset and they have just been kind to us during covid in letting us draw down on any pretend equity we have in Melton (not that any/many knew this until Matthew Isaacs spilled the beans after his appointment as CEO)
The industry participants needs to consider the MV option carefully as opposed to maybe a 'track only' Melton or even no metro base etc etc etc as this will be the last roll of the dice
Originally Posted by Yabbie
