Chief Stipe Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 Hastings Track to Remain Closed for Reconstruction HBRI (Hawke’s Bay Racing Inc.) and NZTR (New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing) Management have jointly announced today that due to continued concerns around the track’s performance, the decision has been made to bring forward a reconstruction of the track. As a result, racing will not resume at the venue in the immediate future. HBRI Chairman, Eliot Cooper commented, “While this news will be disappointing for the Hawke’s Bay community and racing enthusiasts, both parties believe that prioritising this project is essential for the long-term future of racing in the region.” NZTR Chief Operating Officer, Darin Balcombe reiterated this message. “The decision reflects a commitment to addressing the underlying track issues for participants and horses alike.” The HBRI and NZTR Board and Management will meet later in the month to discuss next steps. Further information will be provided to the industry following this meeting to ensure stakeholders remain informed of the progress and potential timelines moving forward. Replacement dates for upcoming scheduled Hastings racedays will be advised over the coming days. Corporate Communications New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Contact: Catlyn Calder +64 27 252 2803 nztrcommunications@nztr.co.nz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assange Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 3 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Hastings Track to Remain Closed for Reconstruction HBRI (Hawke’s Bay Racing Inc.) and NZTR (New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing) Management have jointly announced today that due to continued concerns around the track’s performance, the decision has been made to bring forward a reconstruction of the track. As a result, racing will not resume at the venue in the immediate future. HBRI Chairman, Eliot Cooper commented, “While this news will be disappointing for the Hawke’s Bay community and racing enthusiasts, both parties believe that prioritising this project is essential for the long-term future of racing in the region.” NZTR Chief Operating Officer, Darin Balcombe reiterated this message. “The decision reflects a commitment to addressing the underlying track issues for participants and horses alike.” The HBRI and NZTR Board and Management will meet later in the month to discuss next steps. Further information will be provided to the industry following this meeting to ensure stakeholders remain informed of the progress and potential timelines moving forward. Replacement dates for upcoming scheduled Hastings racedays will be advised over the coming days. Corporate Communications New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Contact: Catlyn Calder +64 27 252 2803 nztrcommunications@nztr.co.nz So if there was a comitment to addressing the underlying track issues - why didn't Darin Balcombe do this when he was running Hawkes Bay racing club? Yes its being done and thats good - but don't insult our intellegence with these empty statements. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 Venue Plan is working great!!! ...bravo 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 The comment "the decision reflects a commitment to addressing the underlying track issues for participants and horses alike" from NZTR COO Balcombe reaffirms why he should follow his boss out the door. Particularly as over the last few years the industry has been assured via several media releases that processes and protocols had been put in place to ensure it "woodn't happen again". Thanks for the updates Pinocchio 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 20 minutes ago, Wingman said: The comment "the decision reflects a commitment to addressing the underlying track issues for participants and horses alike" from NZTR COO Balcombe reaffirms why he should follow his boss out the door. Particularly as over the last few years the industry has been assured via several media releases that processes and protocols had been put in place to ensure it "woodn't happen again". Thanks for the updates Pinocchio Especially when Balcombe has already had 3 chances in direct roles to fix the Hastings problem!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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