Chief Stipe Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 PRICE INCREASE OUT OF TOUCH Come July 1, it is looking more likely that a horse trained at Wyong on the NSW central coast will cost more to train than one at Rosehill. The board are set to implement a new fee structure that has some trainers seriously considering a move. In tough times due to the COVID19 pandemic businesses are looking to cuddle clients, yet the Wyong Race Club is ready to slug them with a massive price hike. Wyong opened its new 1600m Polytrack last week, which is sure to aid the trainers and their owners but at what cost? The club has outlined a bump in costs to every part of training at its track which in turn will be passed onto owners. A monthly fee of $140 per horse is a starting base but with add-ons it will quickly pass the fee charged by the Australian Turf Club per horse. Special grass gallops are set to jump to $75, $65 for grass jump outs then there is the price hike for walkers and even use of the grass. With July 1 still six weeks away, the club still has time to rethink its price structure. I wonder how many of the current board, who voted in favour of such a price hike, would survive in their businesses if jacked up prices as sharply? david jewell@DavidjJewell Wyong’s impressive new 1600m Polytrack is nearing completion after a 5month build @MartinCollinsA1 @racing_nsw 38 10:50 AM - Apr 29, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy See david jewell's other Tweets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 10 BOAY points if you recognise who tweeted and can tell where they used to work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 It says it's David Jewell, formerly at NZTR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I remember him telling me at the Racecourse Pub one evening how they had increased turnover as a result of some tactic so therefore we had more income. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Freda said: I remember him telling me at the Racecourse Pub one evening how they had increased turnover as a result of some tactic so therefore we had more income. He was previously CEO of RACE and earlier a stud manager, the ill-fated Blandford Lodge. Edited May 19, 2020 by curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 John Allen's cousin . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 35 minutes ago, Freda said: I remember him telling me at the Racecourse Pub one evening how they had increased turnover as a result of some tactic so therefore we had more income. Well he is on track. Wyong had their first loss last season in five years. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 You can be sure it will cost more in NZ also, which makes the entire situation even more of a joke considering what stakes will be. This is why the country/smaller clubs which are self sustainable and considerably cheaper to train at are such an important part of the industry. This AWT situation feels like the TAB website all over again. Is this another situation whereby the industry is attempting to implement changes that reflect the end result without obviously getting to the end result? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 10 hours ago, curious said: It says it's David Jewell, formerly at NZTR. Formerly CEO of Race: He was instrumental in the construction of the conference centre at Awapuni when they did not have the money to pay for it. A legacy that they are still grappling with today 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 7 hours ago, Bloke said: Formerly CEO of Race: He was instrumental in the construction of the conference centre at Awapuni when they did not have the money to pay for it. A legacy that they are still grappling with today A very tired old conference centre now to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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