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  1. RIDICULOUS. Just watched Race 2 at New Plymouth, poor Tony Lee called it wrong at the line. Not surprising with the rail out, and we who are watching on TV haven't got a clue either where the finishing line is?? No winning post in sight! Makes for bad viewing. Sort it out!!!
  2. 4pm and still no TAB Fixed odds for the Matamata gallop meeting tomorrow - VERY POOR PERFORMANCE.
  3. Bruce is an expert form analyst, as a caller he can read the race, the individuals, and most importantly he has the ability to sum up for us how its unfolding. And he does it so effortlessly you'd think they were going around in slow motion. BIG FAN
  4. No kidding. Stick to the topic or start your own
  5. Here's my suggestion, 3 days of cancelled local racing in a row, how about extending/reinstating the TAB Bonus bets we've all forfeited through inattention due to lack of activity
  6. Oh to have your money. Snitzel, I Am Invincible, Pierro
  7. Planet Earth Calling. We already have a publisher, the products called RACEFORM, there's buyer demand, people are happy to pay and there's advertisers. Just need RITA's co-operation in supplying the form as I understand to make it happen. Shelf life - that's a slightly strange request. You'll never please everyone. Its for current published raceform, 3-4 days, its disposable. Stick with your ipad, phone or laptop. Call me Bizarre, I want to do both, do some research online, study and mark my Raceform, and then enjoy the racing with some online research on the day and much flicking of the pages. Each to their own.
  8. Long history here beginning with The Informant and now Raceform, where the NZ Racing Board/RITA management have in their sheer arrogance objected to an independent publication as such and withheld their co-operation, thereby making production no easy task or rather impossible. Never mind that having the publication out there increases betting, grows the sport, and is in much demand. No such thing as working for the greater good unfortunately. Next we'll get the vague RITA communication to suggest that missing Raceform and printed betting form etc doesn't appear to have compromised revenue
  9. Good afternoon, It’s been two weeks since we updated you on changes across the TAB in response to the significant impact COVID-19 has had on our business. Fortunately, in that time we have seen the resumption of NZ Harness racing, a full programme of domestic greyhound racing, and the reopening of our gaming business. And this week, an important milestone in securing racing’s future was achieved with the Select Committee Report on the Racing Industry Bill presented to the House of Parliament. We wanted to provide you with an update on these and some other developments which will be of interest to you. Racing Industry Bill The Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee have this week delivered their Report on the Racing Industry Bill to the House of Parliament, including some recommended changes. While nothing is confirmed until it is voted on, it is a positive signal to the racing industry that the Government has continued to prioritise the passing of the Bill especially in light of the significant amount of industry feedback to work through and the impact Covid19 has had on the ability of Parliament to operate. There are over 30 areas where the Committee have recommended changes and it will take us some time to work through and understand each of the different proposals. Our initial view of the Select Committee’s recommendations is that the overall direction and structure of the Bill remains the same as it was before the Committee and is still in line with the direction of the Messara Report. The TAB will be established as a pure betting, broadcasting and gaming entity, and the Codes will have greater roles and responsibilities for developing and promoting their sport. From our initial review of the Report, the key aspects of change the Select Committee has recommended includes: The establishment of Racing NZ as soon as the Bill becomes law. This is a formal consultative forum comprising the three Codes. It could carry out some of the functions of the Codes (if the Codes wish). Changes to the venue provisions of the Bill. The changes appear to require the Minister to have greater consideration of the community before deciding whether to vest a Club’s assets with the Code. Changes to the composition of the TAB NZ Board. The TAB is proposed to have three out of seven members appointed on recommendation of the Codes. A Selection Panel is proposed and the overall required skillset of the Board remains generally in line with what was in the Bill previously. Intellectual Property. The clause that gave TAB NZ exclusive use of racing industry intellectual property is proposed to be removed. This clause was viewed by almost all submitters (including RITA) as being too broad and encompassing, when the intention was for the clause to apply to negotiations with offshore bookmakers. Betting Information Use Charges (Racefields). There are some welcome changes to this aspect of the legislation which make it easier for the industry to require offshore bookmakers to pay for their use of New Zealand product. We will be working with the Codes to ensure we have a coordinated plan for this important revenue earner. The next stage of the process is that the Minister could also introduce any changes he wants to see included as part of the Second Reading. The Parliament then agrees to or rejects the amendments recommended by the Select Committee and the Minister. This will hopefully all happen prior to the end of this month. If all goes to plan, the Bill could come into effect by 1 August. TAB Transition Late last month we shared with you details of the changes across the TAB to enable it to emerge out of COVID-19 a leaner, more efficient business and focused on driving our core wagering, broadcasting and gaming offering to our customers. In parts of our business, such as oncourse betting, the trend for our customers is increasingly to bet on a device and on self service terminals. We have identified considerable savings for the whole industry by moving away from traditional tote services, however we know many of our clubs and some customers want to see a more gradual change. RITA is currently working with a group of major clubs and the Codes to explore options that enable some tote services remaining over the next 12 months or so, without compromising the savings RITA has committed to. There is broad agreement amongst the group that the status quo is not commercially tenable going forward and digital and self service solutions are the way of the future. The oncourse betting solution for clubs hosting meetings over the next six weeks are currently being prioritised given the lifting of attendance restrictions under Alert Level 1. Executive leadership team review As you are aware, in addition to major staff changes announced, the Board has recently undertaken a review of the TAB executive structure to ensure it is fit for purpose for the new TAB operating model, subsequent to the new legislation being passed. The Board has accepted the recommendations of the independent consultants we engaged to review the structure and we have advised our executive that we will undertake consultation on a proposed new structure later this month. The process is being led by myself with appropriate support and a Board Subcommittee providing additional oversight of this work. The Board expects to conclude the consultation process, consider feedback, and make final decisions in July. In respect of the appointment of a new Chief Executive, the Board intends to also revisit this in the coming weeks. Board extension Last week the Racing Minister Winston Peters announced that the terms for the directors of RITA have been extended to 30 June 2021, or the passage of the Bill. This allows the directors to continue contributing to work to help make the racing industry both more prosperous and sustainable. TAB performance In many cases the Board had to make some tough decisions as we focus on the essential parts of our business that generate the funding required to drive the industry. For the likes of Trackside Radio, printed newspaper form, and phonebet, the high cost of providing these in the current climate is simply not sustainable. It’s early days yet but pleasingly these changes don’t appear to have compromised revenue with turnover and gross betting revenue for domestic racing tracking ahead of budget, and close to or above pre COVID levels. TAB’s gaming business has also returned strongly with gaming turnover for the first few weeks above the pre lock-down weekly average. Right now, we are working with the codes on next year’s distributions and we hope to be able to give them a more accurate forecast in the next few days, prior to confirming a final budget at the end of the month. Once this is done they will be able to provide information on stakes for the new calendar which will be released early next month. Positive signs ahead While we are certainly not out of the woods yet, the progress of the Racing Bill, an early return (and full) programme of domestic racing and revenues returning, in some cases, to pre-Covid levels provide enough reasons to be optimistic that RITA and the wider industry can come out of this crisis with some confidence. Yours sincerely Dean McKenzie Poorly spun RITA, how bad do you think our memories are? It's only been a few months since the industry submissions on the new proposed racing legislation were heard. RITA were at odds with the unified codes, with the greater industry, and with much of the Messara Report. The all encompassing ownership of the 'Intellectual Property' was clearly sought by RITA. You'd only need to go to the races and talk to those in attendance to find a huge number don't access TAB betting through the website/app using on their mobile, and also they have no intention of adopting it. As for lining up to use a betting machine, sounds like a fun experience. And we haven't even commenced a return to racing yet so how can you possibly suggest "getting rid of Trackside Radio, printed newspaper form, and phonebet don’t appear to have compromised revenue with turnover and gross betting revenue for domestic racing tracking ahead of budget, and close to or above pre COVID levels."
  10. Bit harsh! Incompetent - yes, Single handed - absolutely not
  11. New job, new life. He's already forgotten, or trying hard to, the dogs breakfast he left behind for us. But this sounds like an ideal spot for John to drag out a few worthless years before retirement. http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=115084
  12. Well done. Brilliant. There's no profit when the costs of business outweigh revenue - simple concept, says Dean McKenzie. The point is this is Dean this is the norm, this was the case well before Covid 19 reared its ugly head, this is why we're angry, finally. Someone flick Dean a copy of the Messara Report, I'm not sure he has read it. Don't try to reinvent the wheel Dean (and co), you're not that good. Get rid of the square wheel that's outdated and try the new one which was handed you on a plate and you were told to use.
  13. Simply no respect comes from RITA/previously the NZ Racing Board, who obviously have always felt answerable to themselves only. Hence we all get the middle finger flicked our way - trainers, breeders, owners, NZTR, Harness, Greyhounds, John Messara, and even Winston Peters has been let down. Everyone's been so nice, for such a long long time, but look how far that has got us. And now we pray the runaway train has finally derailed, perhaps even insolvent. This our only realistic hope for a fresh start in actioning John Messara's recommendations. Time to bring out the mongrel. Where are you Peter V'landys when we need you.