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Belmont to become a state sporting complex

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  • SprintcarSprintcar    99 posts
    Sounds good to me. The govt could swap the land at Cockburn plus cash, and we could have a dedicated selling complex too.
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  • RodentRodent    7,472 posts
    If it's sold, I wish it were possible to dig it up and take it with them. It's the best surface I've ever punted on.
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  • lukaluka    5 posts
    should build it with no patron facilities no need to go to the races anymore can watch tv in aircon comfort and put the money back into racing its not as if the crowds make for the atmosphere like football
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  • cubescubes    689 posts
    This is a good idea but doubt it will happen for a while.

    Cant imagine PR selling the land cheap, cant imagine the Government paying overs.

    A condition should be that the money if sold should be quarantined in some way. Given the WATC history they will blow the money quickly.

    should explore more options, concentrating on the south could be a mistake. should look at north and east where the land is much cheaper and less likely to be bought out in the future. a lot of the stables near Lark Hill are very valuble development properties.
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  • lordwaterlordwater    1,127 posts
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    should build it with no patron facilities no need to go to the races anymore can watch tv in aircon comfort and put the money back into racing its not as if the crowds make for the atmosphere like football

    50 cents a go to use PORTABLE TOILETS and $ 3--50 a day for hire of SUNSHADE personal umbrella's. Would be Back in the Black quick smart. Wish I had thought of that. lol.
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  • LuckyLongshotsLuckyLongshots    4,270 posts
    We discussed this on this forum more than 2 years ago!

    A dedicated track (north, east or south of the CBD) with land available for trainers to build stable complexes around the track would be quite suitable.
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  • Unknown
    Peter Austin makes a lot of sense in his bit on the issue which is sperate from the above article

    I liked his idea of serperating RWWA up with 2 arms - one for administation of racing codes and the other for the TAB
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  • cubescubes    689 posts
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    Peter Austin makes a lot of sense in his bit on the issue which is sperate from the above article

    I liked his idea of serperating RWWA up with 2 arms - one for administation of racing codes and the other for the TAB

    that was the biggest mistake when formulating RWWA.
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  • careycarey    6,424 posts
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    said:

    Peter Austin makes a lot of sense in his bit on the issue which is sperate from the above article

    I liked his idea of serperating RWWA up with 2 arms - one for administation of racing codes and the other for the TAB

    that was the biggest mistake when formulating RWWA.

    well there you go , if i could be bothered looking, i am pretty sure one guy named cubed or cubes jumped down my throat, for suggesting it was wrong that rwwa controlled it all because of the obvious conflicts.
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  • cubescubes    689 posts
    Have always thought that it was wrong so dont in what context you refer.
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  • careycarey    6,424 posts
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    Have always thought that it was wrong so dont in what context you refer.

    in the context of i say black, you say white
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  • careycarey    6,424 posts
    yes, i didn't think you would have a sensible comeback to that truth i just stated.
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  • RazorSharpRazorSharp    439 posts
    The best wet weather track in Aust and they want to get rid of it, why does the track have to be south of the river and not north of the river?

    Amazing how Barnett wont even look at some of Carpenters ideas, its Belmont or nothing

    Racing Editor is the biggest front runner ever seen on a racecourse, only has opinions that belong to others
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  • lets_elopelets_elope    299 posts
    Sharp you are absolutely spot on in your assessment of the person concerned.
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  • chocchoc    789 posts
    Peter Austin wouldn't know a bay from a grey, lets be honest.
    We have a Premier stalling on any significant infrastructure announcement for his whole term, until announcing that the Turf Club must sell its Winter Track for the good of the populace.
    Right after agreeing with the most ridiculous Flood Tax by a typical Labor Govt who couldnt fiscally control a piss-up in the preverbial brewery, when the Budget is in a controlled surplus.
    Are you angry? Fkn oath I am, inbecile.
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  • TiversTivers    7,720 posts
    $385m in the bank would be nice..............
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  • LuckyLongshotsLuckyLongshots    4,270 posts
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    $385m in the bank would be nice..............

    Only thing that would save Belmont, will be night racing and a major upgrade of facilities. Still think a dedicated horse racing precinct and new track within 20kms of the CBD would be a pretty good idea IMO.
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  • goosegoose    1,638 posts
    Take the money and run property market could dive further any time soon just need to find a suitable venue? the money will be needed to prop up racing over the next few decades.
    Put the night racing and great facilities in the new venue with land for trainers only downside is losing great racing surface and location but cant have everything.
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  • TheFunksterTheFunkster    3,840 posts
    edited January 2011
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    said:

    $385m in the bank would be nice..............

    Only thing that would save Belmont, will be night racing and a major upgrade of facilities. Still think a dedicated horse racing precinct and new track within 20kms of the CBD would be a pretty good idea IMO.
    $385m less the purchase cost of new site, unless it's Lark Hill?
    Construction of facilities. Would be lucky to end up with $100m.
    I doubt there is enough space at Cockburn, so anywhere else will most likely be a logistical nightmare.
    Unless it is in a convenient location, even night racing wont pull a crowd.
    They'd be better off redeveloping Belmont into our premier track and flogging off Ascot if need be.

    If the people at PR cant manage a manageable debt then they should move on and get some people in there who can.
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  • snipersniper    236 posts
    with the way this commitee has gone through money I would hate to think that this beautiful and only assett will end up at a shit hole like Cockburn where the polution is one of the worst in Australia, and probably right next to Motorplex raceway, thats why it is there. Fair dinkum what are these people thinking. Racing here will be destroyed within the next five years if we dont get some new people with some idea in there.
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  • TiversTivers    7,720 posts
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    They'd be better off redeveloping Belmont into our premier track and flogging off Ascot if need be.

    Yep - flogging off Ascot would be a guaranteed winner, seeing as they (we) don't own it.

    I've got a lovely statue of a lady holding a torch we can sell too to chip in.
    Comes with it's own island and a lovely view :lol:
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  • TiversTivers    7,720 posts
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    with the way this commitee has gone through money I would hate to think that this beautiful and only assett will end up at a **** hole like Cockburn where the polution is one of the worst in Australia, and probably right next to Motorplex raceway, thats why it is there. Fair dinkum what are these people thinking. Racing here will be destroyed within the next five years if we dont get some new people with some idea in there.

    Got to say, yes............be 0% chance of me attending races at Cockburn.
    Could be a good spot becoming available in Subi though ;)
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  • TheFunksterTheFunkster    3,840 posts
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    said:

    They'd be better off redeveloping Belmont into our premier track and flogging off Ascot if need be.

    Yep - flogging off Ascot would be a guaranteed winner, seeing as they (we) don't own it.

    I've got a lovely statue of a lady holding a torch we can sell too to chip in.
    Comes with it's own island and a lovely view :lol:
    That's it, PR should get a Ponzi scheme going!
    Problem solved - for a while anyway :P
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  • cubescubes    689 posts
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    said:

    with the way this commitee has gone through money I would hate to think that this beautiful and only assett will end up at a **** hole like Cockburn where the polution is one of the worst in Australia, and probably right next to Motorplex raceway, thats why it is there. Fair dinkum what are these people thinking. Racing here will be destroyed within the next five years if we dont get some new people with some idea in there.

    Got to say, yes............be 0% chance of me attending races at Cockburn.
    Could be a good spot becoming available in Subi though ;)
    never get me to Cockburn eitherr, sounds like they are giving away the least attractive piece of land for a prime piece of perth real estate.
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  • JordanJordan    1,827 posts
    Id be there every week if it was in Cockburn along with all the other shit heads that live in my area :D
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  • JordanJordan    1,827 posts
    said:

    with the way this commitee has gone through money I would hate to think that this beautiful and only assett will end up at a **** hole like Cockburn where the polution is one of the worst in Australia, and probably right next to Motorplex raceway, thats why it is there. Fair dinkum what are these people thinking. Racing here will be destroyed within the next five years if we dont get some new people with some idea in there.

    You have obviously never been to Rockingham then Sniper !!!
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  • slipatiptomeslipatiptome    3,351 posts
    Not the old Rockingham debate again. Some of my best ex girlfriends hailed from that fair city. 8)
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  • TheFunksterTheFunkster    3,840 posts
    Hmm.....
    http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/8741337/stadium-site-choice-most-expensive/
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  • Unknown
    Neville Parnham has come in with some comment

    http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/racing/8742588/top-trainer-warns-against-track-sale/
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  • TiversTivers    7,720 posts
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    Hmm.....
    http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/8741337/stadium-site-choice-most-expensive/

    So richest state should go for the cheapest option ?

    Read on anyway.............only says up front it's most expensive. Long term staying at Subi is most expensive.
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