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David Bindley Australia (Verified User) Posts 3 Dogs 0 / Races 0 13 Oct 2023 05:35
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WHATS GOING ON AT BUNDABERG ???????
John Watts Australia (Verified User) Posts 976 Dogs 7 / Races 6 13 Oct 2023 06:06
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Was in there yesterday, track now mown quite short probably for the inspection the other day. I didn't have a look at repairs. Where we are at overall I don't know, RQ has advised of a travel subsidy for local trainers to race elsewhere after next Wednesday. Without starting a shit fight what would be the best prepared grass track in NSW?
Mark William Claxton Australia (Verified User) Posts 958 Dogs 0 / Races 0 13 Oct 2023 10:28
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Pott's Park.
Mark William Claxton Australia (Verified User) Posts 958 Dogs 0 / Races 0 13 Oct 2023 10:42
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Muswellbrook would be on par with Bundaberg as it had a complete redevelopment not long ago as well.
Nathan Trigg Australia (Verified User) Posts 516 Dogs 20 / Races 28 22 Oct 2023 19:31
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Hi, Would anyone have an update if return to racing and trialing at Bundaberg is tracking as per plan or should we be preparing for a further delay.
Thanks.
Brian Terry Australia (Verified User) Posts 735 Dogs 36 / Races 5 22 Oct 2023 22:36
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We are all MUSHROOMS. Nobody knows. Reckon dont hold your breath.
This is becoming a circus.
AGM on Sunday. Maybe know more then.
Nathan Trigg Australia (Verified User) Posts 516 Dogs 20 / Races 28 23 Oct 2023 00:19
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Hi Brian, Racing Queensland informed me this morning they are going to circulate an industry announcement today. At this stage racing will not commence on the 30th, but trialing will. Racing will commence as soon as possible there after, having regard for the impact trialing has on the track.
Mark William Claxton Australia (Verified User) Posts 958 Dogs 0 / Races 0 23 Oct 2023 08:18
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All sounds like "a right cock up", to me.
Ronald Brook Australia (Verified User) Posts 8 Dogs 0 / Races 0 24 Oct 2023 07:29
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No guessing whose dogs will get a privileged invite to the trial session.Nepotism still reigns supreme at Bundy.
David Bindley Australia (Verified User) Posts 3 Dogs 0 / Races 0 30 Oct 2023 07:18
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ANY NEWS ON BUNDABEG AGM ON SUNDAY
Nathan Trigg Australia (Verified User) Posts 516 Dogs 20 / Races 28 01 Nov 2023 12:39
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Edited- posted after a few beverages and a lot of frustration.
Nathan Trigg Australia (Verified User) Posts 516 Dogs 20 / Races 28 03 Nov 2023 07:18
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Below is an update from Brenton Scott after an email this morning, Im not sure why the club cant put out a few updates. Maybe its just a knowledge is power thing.
The track is very close. RQ had it extensively tested and has undertaken a range of treatments, including fungicide and fertilizing whilst getting the grass to its optimised height for safety and cushion and bedding in the root system in the areas that had been stripped.
RQs Dave Meier has been on site for the past two weeks. The previous contractor has moved on. A new curator has been recruited and is undergoing induction under David. The track is in very good condition and RQ and the club are attempting to have it return to racing in a condition that will enable it to endure the impact of consistent weekly racing and trialling.
I am still waiting on final inspections, QRIC sign off etc.
But, accepting that, a small number of private trials are expected to be undertaken next week for testing purposes. Public trials in the week beginning November 13 and racing on November 20, all being well. Again subject to final inspections and the progress of trials but, having inspected the track personally on October 29, I hold high levels of confidence in the suggested timetable.
Public advice anticipated for Monday.
Mark William Claxton Australia (Verified User) Posts 958 Dogs 0 / Races 0 04 Nov 2023 02:44
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Just "ridiculous" it wasn't made loam/sand.
Nathan Trigg Australia (Verified User) Posts 516 Dogs 20 / Races 28 06 Nov 2023 00:15
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Even if its not on the current agenda, at a minimum RQ should commence a comprehensive change management process to convert the track from grass to loam specific to the area. Last thing Bundaberg needs is a shoot from the hip decision.
Hopefully out of this we can identify any challenges or issues and put the right controls in place before moving forward. Its Participants that feel direct pain to their back pocket from re-work.
John Watts Australia (Verified User) Posts 976 Dogs 7 / Races 6 07 Nov 2023 00:30
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Nathan Trigg wrote:
Below is an update from Brenton Scott after an email this morning, Im not sure why the club cant put out a few updates. Maybe its just a knowledge is power thing.
The track is very close. RQ had it extensively tested and has undertaken a range of treatments, including fungicide and fertilizing whilst getting the grass to its optimised height for safety and cushion and bedding in the root system in the areas that had been stripped.
RQs Dave Meier has been on site for the past two weeks. The previous contractor has moved on. A new curator has been recruited and is undergoing induction under David. The track is in very good condition and RQ and the club are attempting to have it return to racing in a condition that will enable it to endure the impact of consistent weekly racing and trialling.
I am still waiting on final inspections, QRIC sign off etc.
But, accepting that, a small number of private trials are expected to be undertaken next week for testing purposes. Public trials in the week beginning November 13 and racing on November 20, all being well. Again subject to final inspections and the progress of trials but, having inspected the track personally on October 29, I hold high levels of confidence in the suggested timetable.
Public advice anticipated for Monday.
Most info we've had for a while, thanks Nathan. I wouldn't hang my hat on anything coming out of the club,some there said there was nothing wrong with the track and chose to tell trainers that they should cut toenails to curb injury. This current refurb proves there was an issue, just too bad the club decided to take the ostrich approach and the timeline continues to blow out.
Mark William Claxton Australia (Verified User) Posts 958 Dogs 0 / Races 0 09 Nov 2023 02:36
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Seems as though my instincts were right. Track renovations done on "tight" budget.
Nathan Trigg Australia (Verified User) Posts 516 Dogs 20 / Races 28 09 Nov 2023 09:38
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Reports are that private trials were held today, and from a visual point of view the surface looked like it was longer with a thicker coverage than has been seen in a while.
Mark William Claxton Australia (Verified User) Posts 958 Dogs 0 / Races 0 09 Nov 2023 20:48
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With the cost blow out of the new Purga complex, be interesting how much will be left in the kitty for the other Qld tracks.
Ronald Brook Australia (Verified User) Posts 8 Dogs 0 / Races 0 09 Nov 2023 21:05
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There needs to be a reassessment about the track surface re.grass length and how lush it looks.Longer grass does not promote strong and healthy root growth and that's the starting point for any grass.If the plant puts all its energy into upward growth you end up with a plant that lacks vigour. Visit a turf farm. Constantly mowed the right amount of fertiliser and water to get maximum strength into the root system. A stronger root system also holds your soul together much better to overcome the constant use and hence less divots or damage.Other exams are golf greens and bowling greens.The track will never hold up if longer grass length is regarded as the norm.For the doubters take note of hedge row plants,the Murraya or Mock Orange a great example.Trimmed regularly to promote leaf density. It ain't rocket science.
Mark William Claxton Australia (Verified User) Posts 958 Dogs 0 / Races 0 10 Nov 2023 10:00
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The grass should have been replaced with sand/loam.
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