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Digger's Cup Meeting
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I have no idea how many attended today but it appears there was a poor attendance. Very sad really.
Before I comment further I should declare that I have rarely missed this meeting but unfortunately serious commitments prevented me from attending today.
I and I am certain others like Falcon would have very fond memories of Digger's Cup meetings. They were akin to a country race meeting. Country standard horse racing in town. For me it was a tradition to attend this annual meeting and it was always one of the most enjoyable (long) days of the year.The day was always well attended. Sadly it is just another one of those days on the racing calendar that does not attract the public attendance it deserves and apart from all the others this is the day that deserves the support.
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I remember the diggers cup day well...WHEN it was held on the 25th. large crowd full of old diggers bedecked in medals, families, bands, bagpipes.
I think we are the ONLY state who does not have a metro. meeting tomorrow, the joint is well and truly on the slide to obscurity. those pics from yesterday are embarrassing.
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The Diggers Cup meeting should be held on Anzac Day. There should be an Anzac Day meeting held in the metropolitan area.
The trouble is administrators look for ways to save money by not running the meeting on the 25th and that is an absolute disgrace in itself. It is a slap in the face to the men, women and horses who fought to make this country a great place to live.
I read a post yesterday about Anzac Day and it filled me with sadness how the racing industry has deteriorated in that Anzac Day is now a forgotten race day. It is shameful on those that purport to be racing enthusiasts who are in positions of power.
Fancy having a service on the 23rd. Two days before Australia's greatest acknowledgement day. Perth Racing & RWWA need to get up with the attitude of society and implement Anzac Day racing in the metropolitan area. Society is showing great respect to Anzac Day. Racing should as well.
Kalgoorlie do it well. Perth Racing is being shown up by a country club.
Pinjarra are racing on Anzac Day but aren't allowed to run a Diggers Cup. What is going on? Where is the common sense!!!
I think we all need to pursue every avenue to get change. I spoke to Diva this morning and he said the crowd at Ascot was terrible yesterday.
If we race on each Anzac Day, make something of it. It should be a massive celebration to all of those that fought for Australia. Make it a patriotic day. Don't look for reasons not to hold it because of wages. It should be a day whereby the racing industry gives back to the community. Have flags flying. Be proud of our heritage. Create a big bold service and put those who fought for this country on center stage. They are our heroes.
For once forget about fashion,glamour, social media, pop ups and this and that. Get back to reality. Make it a day at the races for the diggers, their families the veterans and their families and families in general. Don't for Christ sake charge an entrance fee.
Racing should be proud to celebrate Anzac Day. At the moment it appears Perth Racing are trying to avoid it.
That is the wrong attitude. Embrace our history. Celebrate what we have. We need to be patriotic.
Perth Racing could show the way. Lets see if their leaders can work hand in hand with RWWA to make this work.
It is unacceptable to find a reason why it cant work. If anyone says it cant work then they are not true blue dinky di Aussies.
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I can't believe they AGAIN left the sprinklers on overnight one day during the week near the 600-400m mark on top of the rain we had.
Makes me wonder why I'm in this game, when they cannot even get the basic's right
Went to the terrace rest. Yesterday waked out at 1.45 food would have been better at the local pub
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Kevin Bloody Wilson sang a version of "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda".
Wow, it was so touching. Sung beautifully and for those few minutes I wept with pride.
I know the filthy do-gooders are trying to eliminate Easter. If they ever try to eliminate Anzac Day they should be found guilty of treason and put to death. This attitude is contrary to what we remember on this day but one must never forget.
Proud to be Australian.
Well said excellent post
and what has it to do with anzac day?
from a proud to be australian, tree hugging ,do gooder!!
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i'd say the cut back cost would be insurance, diva.
be nice to get an aussie company..eg QBE to do it gratis
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