The Flat Earth Society strikes again!

[Greg Hando]

I went along to the HRNSW forum at Wagga last night, Sam presentation and answers to questions on the night was most impressive. He outlined how much income was expected to be received and where they intended to spend that money for the betterment of the industry. Sam's plan for the future wil ensure that the industry will survive and get stronger over time, it will not happen tomorrow. We all need to have a positive attitude towards the industry as a whole and not bring it down by being negative, their is only so much money to go around and it has to help all those that participate eg.punters, spectators, breeders ,owners or trainers.

Start a new thread clumsy and let us know what went on as not all were or are able to attend these meeting's.

[clumsy]

Start a new thread clumsy and let us know what went on as not all were or are able to attend these meeting's.

Sorry Greg this should have been in the "Long overdue " thread. Most of the information is already in this thread.

[2minuteman]

G'day Dot,
Ahuh. That's exactly why Anthony Albanese is currently crapping on about a 2nd Airport. He knows serious consideration is being given to changing the curfew. No way known that the existing airport is running at anywhere near its true capacity, rather its capacity is being artificially restricted by the curfew. Have a chat to Max 'The Axe' Moore Wilton, head honcho at SACL. They could wind it up double time plus out there, no problem, but old mate Alba knows he will pay the ultimate price at the Ballot Box. Imagine, Politicians polarising around self interest? Never. Perish the thought. A 2nd airport isn't needed. It's just another Alba furphy.
As for public transport to race tracks...as I said, take a look at Rose Hill. The vast majority drive there. Similarly, the Football Stadium/Showgrounds at Homebush are well and truly catered for Public Transport wise, as is Randwick racecourse for that matter...and guess what? Most people still drive. It is an inescapable fact of life here in Sydney.

Could we leave unbiased political discourse to Bolt,Jones,Ackerman etc?

[Triple V]

Fair enough. Lucky that I didn't mention Craig Thompson, Michael Williamson or Peter Slipper huh?

[2minuteman]

Fair enough. Lucky that I didn't mention Craig Thompson, Michael Williamson or Peter Slipper huh?

This is a Harness Racing forum,is it not?If you want a barrow to push,go to Bunnings.

[G-Mac]

I was wondering how a thread on a new track at Eastern Creek and the amalgamation of three clubs turned into a bagging session on the Labor party and people that live in Sydney's inner west. Fair dinkum, some people must get ignored at home and need somewhere to vent.

[Triple V]

I was wondering how a thread on a new track at Eastern Creek and the amalgamation of three clubs turned into a bagging session on the Labor party and people that live in Sydney's inner west. Fair dinkum, some people must get ignored at home and need somewhere to vent.

[VVV] Yesterday Dot mentioned a 2nd Airport going in at Wilton and the reasons why that wouldn't happen went from there. So Ron, Glen, do you think Bankstown & Penrith should be amalgamated...or not? You've got plenty to say about me giving Alba & the crew a pay. What about the actual thread? From what I can see, not a peep there from either of you yet. Bankstown & Penrith to Eastern Creek or not? What say you?

[broncobrad]

WTF... I had to google that coffee moniker thingo you were going by, to see what that was all about and now HSU delegate! God you are a stirring bastard

Its been a good topic to follow and most have voiced wide and varying opinions, get back to the topic guys.

[Triple V]

My fault, I admit. I hate the bastards and sometimes it just gets the better of me.
Apologies to one and all.
So Brad, if someone handed you a magic wand and you got a free wave...what would you do to produce a satisfactory resolution to this situation (re: Penrith/Bankstown etc) ?

[broncobrad]

If I had something worthwhile to say on the topic I would have said something by now VVV. I am a bit on the Flat Earths side and probably live in a bit of a time warp. I love tradition in racing, you know, wept a tear when the curtain came down at HP. I also love the small tracks. It creates exciting racing that you can get right up close to, close enough to taste the dust and smell the sweat. That big Menangle track is essential for top class horses to show their wares but they are so, so far away. Surely there is a place for a smaller circuit in the greater metropolitan area. I don't think Penrith has done anything wrong to this point and is well supported by a bunch of trainers.

I haven't answered your question and I can't. I know you can't stop progress and I wouldn't want to. There are plenty more people with more foresight out there with local knowledge and can picture where harness racing will be in 20 yrs time. Prefer to see them taking smaller steps with no risk taking because we are talking about peoples livlihoods here.