Thoughts On Cameron George Replacement.

[scooby3051]

Keen to hear everyones views.

[Insider]

I think that he will be excellent. He has had a lifetime in the game. I worked closely with him on the programming of dates etc a long time ago and he was excellent. I’ve also had an association with him at Westbury, owning a share in one of their stallions. No issues there. My only concern if I have one, is that he might be too Auckland focused but I hope not. Obviously the Board think he will do a good job, as its very unusual for a person to come onto a board and then immediately be made Chair. 

[gubellini]

Great appointment. Knows every aspect of racing and breeding. A former Amateur rider and trained a few in partnership with Ginger Tankard in Cambridge. Has done a sterling job at Westbury Stud.

[nomates]

7 hours ago, Insider said:

I think that he will be excellent. He has had a lifetime in the game. I worked closely with him on the programming of dates etc a long time ago and he was excellent. I’ve also had an association with him at Westbury, owning a share in one of their stallions. No issues there. My only concern if I have one, is that he might be too Auckland focused but I hope not. Obviously the Board think he will do a good job, as its very unusual for a person to come onto a board and then immediately be made Chair. 

Another vanilla appointment for mine , as you say might be too Auckland focused but that will just be a continuation of the last few years .

[Contentious]

8 hours ago, Insider said:

 as its very unusual for a person to come onto a board and then immediately be made Chair. 

Maybe the rest of the Board are all 'Harvey Normans' - you know the type.. three years no interest! 

[Nerula]

Ah the Auckland bogey again. Breeder centric? Have a look at the board and you will see it has a reasonable spread.

I dont think any of the recent board were that excited to step up and be the head. My feeling is its going to take a while to get NZTR ion top of the issues.Theres a recession on, low productivity and a general funk around around the country. Gripers abound.

I wish Russell and his board all the best!

[bloke]

6 hours ago, Nerula said:

Ah the Auckland bogey again. Breeder centric? Have a look at the board and you will see it has a reasonable spread.

I dont think any of the recent board were that excited to step up and be the head. My feeling is its going to take a while to get NZTR ion top of the issues.Theres a recession on, low productivity and a general funk around around the country. Gripers abound.

I wish Russell and his board all the best!

Yes, the Auckland Bogey is a fair comment given history of how Auckland screwed up the racing calendar so that they could move The Cup to Mid-March and it has now become just another race. Then we have millions poured into giant piss up in January. Let's hope that the slot race is more productive and gives a good return on investment.

However, I also wish Russell all the best as I agree that he has the experience and knowledge to do a fine job.

 

[mr_gee]

got to really  ask yourself  though why   though brought in like  shick    was  when bruce took handicappers job(  which yes hes good   but   seems to be a few inside jobs  of late getting people they trust  and not advertising it  )      then get given the hot seat ,  got ask why the other board members really there obviously  not doing anything