Who goes to the races? That's wierd, crazy talk

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Pixie

"It's worth remembering that profit isn't profit until it's spent off the racecourse." -- Crash

Here are a couple of books that have made me think more broadly on the subject of system failure

"Why Things Bite Back"

"Inviting Disaster ..."

Enjoy. There's some really good non-racing "racing" books available

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Pixie

"It's worth remembering that profit isn't profit until it's spent off the racecourse." -- Crash

I know AngryPixie & probably one of the main reasons 95% (or whatever it is) do their dough each & every week

I mean, I haven't been in a TAB for better part of a 15 years or so (a few pub tabs don't count), but when I did I just used to lose day after day, & as soon as I started going back to the races on a regular basis, the opposite happened, go figure.

Now, about that chopper

Yep.Nothing like paying through the nose for every little thing including 2 day old cold pies and flat beer ta get the old brain cells working not ta mention blxxdy old Catholic Priests trampling on ya footsies ta get a bet on.
Ah.The Race track.

No Risk, as long as you don't mind a pink chopper, I hear Geoffrey Edelsten has one going very cheap

And you made remember the late Reg Ansett, who used to fly from his property in Mount Eliza to his helipad in Melbourne.
He used to wave hello to the people below every single day.
Some years after he passed away they subdivided his property into a housing estate. Originally I was lucky enough to visit it, and it was one of the most beautiful estates I'd ever seen.

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darkydog, things have improved marginally over the years but we probably would agree that the Racing Industry really needs to be grabbed by the scruff of the neck & dragged into the 21st century. It seems this is beginning to happen, whether its all too late time will tell, but I do worry that the powers that be have missed the boat big time. That said I still love the 'track'



chrome, I remember that chopper well, probably would have to change my wardrobe to suit

Hi Norisk,

I completely agree with you!

For instance, in the Moonee Valley Members area, the decor is hideous to say the least. Off cream walls meet speckled carpet that was seemingly purchased at a closing down sale in the late 80's. A fresh lick of paint and some cutting edge design would make it attractive for a Friday night outing for the 18-35 year old category of next generation punters. Right now, it's more like a bad RSL experience (and this is being a little harsh on your average Razzle Dazzle)

Sex it up a little will you!!! There are plenty of options for a Friday night knees up and I believe racing is a fantastic night out. Agreed, the 'powers that be' need to wake up and look around the place.

The Schmile

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The Schmile

"I buy when other people are selling.”
― J. Paul Getty

Yeah and ensure they have a disco after the last race where the PYT's("pretty young things") can display their "wares"......!
It is a truism....where the PYT's go invariably young "bucks(men) will follow!

Cheers.

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Hi fellas,

I'm not talking rock bands, dj's and all that b*****ks.

I merely think a more modern atmosphere to enjoy the racing would be great.

Less RSL, more 'Melbourne chic'....

Save the concerts for the Domain.

The Schmile

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"I buy when other people are selling.”
― J. Paul Getty