James Mathers

Taxation law, corporate and business advice, litigation support, financial reporting, rugby union, equestrian sports, horse racing, government and law.

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@hughcavill I don’t have much time for the Stan commentators. They are very conflicted and their style isn’t good for the game.

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@debbie_prest @TTRAusNZ This is a ridiculous and expensive squabble. The only question to be considered is whether an Administrator would do a better job running racing in Sydney than the current board of the ATC. I support the Administration.

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@debbie_prest @TTRAusNZ We need to stop all the fighting!

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@MartynPercy I suspect many live an unfulfilled life.

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Barry, the ATC has an inferior board and management team . The governance of the club is failing. I support the proposed Administration.

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@ProvenTbreds Different topic however transparency is critical and lacking. I am commencing legal action against a trainer who has refused to provide verification for additional training expenses .

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Courage and conviction! Please listen.

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The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.

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The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.

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@debbie_prest I have read with interest. My position is that the industry requires a major reset. Leave no stone left unturned. No sacred cows .

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@anz_news The industry needs a significant reset . Appointing an Administrator to the ATC is part of that .

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@vickyleo Prizemoney is probably unsustainable at current levels.

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@RealMarkLatham Fair comment however the current board of the ATC is weak. They are very short on commercial and industry experience. That is a significant issue.

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@hughcavill Agreed. We might consistently be in the top 5! Might !

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@MagicUK1 Agreed

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@hughcavill We disagree again. The referee doesn’t need to have these feelings. He’s the ref! Have you become a socialist?

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@vickyleo Going back 20 years ago ( I was on the AJC board) the big prizemoney push came from breeders. It has escalated from there . The major race clubs have invested in magnificent facilities which have not shown a return. Those facilities need to maintained and ultimately replaced.

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@debbie_prest In my opinion RNSW are confused about their role in the industry.

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@R1CHARDFREEDMAN Let’s start with prize money. Is it sustainable? Let’s then move to the costs of buying and training horses. Are they sustainable. All cards on the table! No sacred cows.

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@Mon4Kooyong It’s not a matter of being divided. They simply disagree on climate change.