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2009-Apr-15, 07:22 PM

Further info on the BRC website:

http://www.brc.com.au/


After reading this I have to give it the thumbs up Thumb Up

Very comprehensive outline  Thumb Up

 Maybe a bit ambitious expecting to get the green light for an hotel unless its low rise which probably woudn't be viable commercially and locals mightn't be too keen .

Seeing Campbell Newman all smiles on the TV news tonight might be a sign of spadework done. rolleyes
No need for Sciacca and Mackenroth while he's in the chair.

One thing missing is refurbishing the toilets at EF they are shocking imo Thumb Down
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2009-Apr-15, 07:33 PM

It all looks good to me too!  Thumb Up
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2009-Apr-15, 07:37 PM

All sounds very positive and hope I'm still around to see it's completion in 10 -15 years.

Wonder how many of the present BRC committee will be a part of the deal when its all finished?

dd I'd expect your privy to what's happening on the first race day of the BRC?

It would be nice to see a race named in honour of Jimmy Atkins which could be programmed in every year at about the same date as the official first race meeting.

With the official date being 4th July ( American Independance Day) there would have to be Fireworks.
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2009-Apr-15, 07:53 PM

On the surface this all appears promising DD.

Tunnels have got to be a step in the right direction eliminating the dreaded crossings.

In your view will it be better for QLD racing & trainers in general?


Kato

Tunnels will be in the early stages.  These are (obviously) necessary to open up the infield for stabling and parking, etc.  Getting race-day traffic off the adjacent streets will be well received by residents.  The infield stabling will contribute to reduction of early-morning horse movements, and is another plus for (the majority of) locals.

As to whether it's improving the lot for "QLD racing & trainers in general", I think many pages could be written on that.  Some key points as I see it:

1.  Two of the  best three grass tracks in Qld are locked in for the foreseeable future.

2.  The location of the precinct is as good as we could ask for in a capital city: near the airport, near major road transport arteries, flanked by railways, on the cooler side of town, adjacent to some future population growth areas (Portside, etc).

3.  There's a large body of racing people who currently live near the racecourses - and wanna keep living near the racecourses.  Their futures are now clear.

4.  The training facilities will be greatly enhanced, partly due to the increased population of horses in training (yet to be determined, but could be up to 800), and the development of the infield facilities.  (Trainers now based on EF continue to extoll the benefits of having all manner of training aids in their backyard.)

5.  The racetrack itself will be made as safe as it can be for the horse.

6.  Raceday horse movements on and off the course will be more efficient and safer.

7.  Improved on-course facilities will go a long way to attracting a new racing crowd to the track.  These people want day-long sit-down spots with a view of the track and top-shelf catering.  (This doesn't help the trainers directly, but it will continue to expose racing to potential new owners.)

Anyway, they're a few thoughts from the top of my scone.
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2009-Apr-15, 08:15 PM

mono

The marketing teams from BTC/QTC are working hard to make 4 July something to remember.  Don't tell us you've got a free lunch invite to the Capalaba dogs or something of that nature. unsure 

As for naming of races, that's yet to be firmed up.  Your suggestion is noted.
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A couple of forumites were there today
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seeing bob the knob MIA  and this massive announcement with no QRL={NING NONGS INC]AKA FAWLTe towers}funding at all.....shows to the industry as a whole how much of a diviing despot pariah he has been....hey bobby and your boy porky all the best at bent-wad.....and to think bob was gunna try and close and sell both and head to goodna next to the prisons.....bobby boy why wont you just go away and take dribblin bill the labor party godfather with you ...?reason? because todays announcement makes you look as stupid you are.....fool bop sleep
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2009-Apr-15, 09:09 PM

And one for Gratlog below....That's Amy on the left and Mitchell on the right
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beer hey bob and we all know you or one of your mullets read this forum ask yourself where i the love....BRO! love love love
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A couple of forumites were there today


No names please
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