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Wanted:  Cable 1210m in length to connect to electronic timing system.

DYNAMIX 305m Cat5E UTP EXTERNAL Solid Cable, 24AWGx4P - Office Connect

If there are any electricians out there that could offer their time and materials as a donation to the WRC please contact them asap.

https://wellingtonracing.co.nz/

WRC Committee

 
Wayne Guppy - President
A former pharmacist, I am currently the Mayor of Upper Hutt. I have been a Member of the WRC since 1981, a Member of the NZTBA and have represented the WRC on the RACE Inc board for a number of years. I am currently Chair of the NZTR mbers Council. I have raced horses successfully in Australia and am currently a small breeder with several horses in training. I am committed to ensuring Trentham becomes the top premier track in the country and is further integrated with the greater Wellington region enabling the region to benefit from having the number one track in the country.
 
 
Sam Walker - Vice President
Co-opted to the Committee during the 2018-2019 season and confirmed his postion being elected unopposed at the 2018 AGM
 
 
Ray Southey - Committee
Managing Partner. Member of Wellington Racing Club since 1973. Lifetime involvement in Racing, active owner and Breeder for 30 years. Member of Masterton Racing committee for over 20 years. 2 periods as President, current vice president Wairarapa Harness Club and trustee Masterton Licensing Trust Trentham is the premier racecourse in New Zealand and we must continue with recent program and improvements, and be aware of the needs and concerns of all involved in the industry form members, owners, trainers, punters and the importance of sponsors.
 
 
Des Coppins - Committee
Des has been involved in racing much of his life. He started as a statistician/form compiler for the Best Bets before joining the INL group to become a racing writer for NZ Truth and Friday Flash before becoming Editor of Friday Flash. Des is director of Des Coppins Racing & Marketing having worked in sales & marketing for the Radioworks hosting Tracktalk on Radio Pacific. Des runs the talkback racing show on Radio Trackside and is co-presenter of the First Call on Trackside. Des has been in syndicates and raced many horses, his most successful being the Group Two winner Soap Opera
 
 
Colin Dallas – Committee
My first involvement with racing came in the form of a syndicate of horses about 15 years ago. This along with the pure interest of the racing industry gave me an insight as to how much fun and excitement you can gain by being involved. Being a Committee Member is a great opportunity for me to share in the overall passion for this sport and I would like to see more younger people raising their hand and wanting to either become new members or taking an ownership of a horse. The excitement is just something that can be enjoyed immeasurably.
 
 
Jessica Meech- Committee
I have been a Member and Raceday Steward of the WRC since 2010 and was elected to the Committee in 2014. I am currently Head of Risk and Regulatory Affairs at the NZRB. I’m a practising lawyer and worked at Chapman Tripp, prior to the NZRB. I am a proud owner having raced many horses throughout the Country, however yet to have a single winner at Trentham! My aim is to restore the Champagne Turf to its glory days. I want to see the WRC become a successful commercial operation, that can provide quality racing on a frequent basis and an exceptional experience for participants.
 
 
Euan Playle- Committee
I have been a member of WRC since 1985 and over the years I have been lucky enough to experience many aspects of the WRC as a race goer, member and owner. I am a Chartered Accountant and a partner in a Chartered Accounting firm. I am now in a position where I have the time and energy to put something back into the Club. I am fully aware of the challenges previously and currently the racing industry faces including the challenges of our sponsors and existing and future members of the WRC. We have something special at Trentham and I believe we can preserve and improve the Clubs future
 
 
Salve Barnao - Committee
Co-opted on to the Committee during the 2018-2019 season
Steve Drummond - Committee
Co-opted on to the Committee during the 2018-2019 season
 
 
Simon Barber - Committee
Co-opted on to the Committee during the 2020-2021 season
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13 minutes ago, nomates said:

4 of the committee co-opted on , suggests there isn't a great appetite amongst members to get onto the committee . Only heard of 2/3 of them .

It pretty much sounds like most committees thru out the country .

I don't know how up to date that list is.  Coppins says he works on Radio Trackside.

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25 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said:

I don't know how up to date that list is.  Coppins says he works on Radio Trackside.

Now i know it is bullshit spin , Des has never worked a day in his life .

It might be old but at some stage 4 of them were co-opted .

At least now we know why the WRC has been getting crapped on with dates .

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