❓ I refer to the Racing Radio programming format, and ask - (1) What has been the public response since the format of Racing Radio was changed about the end of 2002? (2) What interstate racing informati
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I refer to the Racing Radio programming format, and ask -
(1) What has been the public response since the format of Racing Radio was changed about the end of 2002?
(2) What interstate racing information, including previews, scratchings and riding changes, is available on Wednesdays?
(3) At what time/s is this information broadcast?
(1) What has been the public response since the format of Racing Radio was changed about the end of 2002?
(2) What interstate racing information, including previews, scratchings and riding changes, is available on Wednesdays?
(3) At what time/s is this information broadcast?
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Answered
4 September 2003
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
22 days
1. The TAB has advised that there has been positive feedback from all codes since the format of Racing Radio was changed on the 6th January 2003.
2 & 3. The following is a breakdown of the current Wednesday program:
6.30 – 7.00
Dean Lester, a Melbourne form analyst, previews the Melbourne meeting. He concentrates on selections for the quaddie and gives his best bets for the day.
8.30
National Scratching Service – scratchings for each meeting are announced.
8.50
Shane Templeton’s Melbourne preview.
8.55
Ray Huxley’s Melbourne preview.
9.30 – 10.30
Previews for eastern states by:
Chris Scholtz – Sydney
Graeme Fisher – Adelaide
Peter Bredhon – Queensland
Bill Hutchinson – Melbourne Harness Preview
9.30 – 10.30
In addition to the above previews, further scratchings and gear changes are conducted 30 minutes prior to the first race.
NOTE: In the event that two previews are scheduled at the same time, one will be recorded and played at a later time.
2 & 3. The following is a breakdown of the current Wednesday program:
6.30 – 7.00
Dean Lester, a Melbourne form analyst, previews the Melbourne meeting. He concentrates on selections for the quaddie and gives his best bets for the day.
8.30
National Scratching Service – scratchings for each meeting are announced.
8.50
Shane Templeton’s Melbourne preview.
8.55
Ray Huxley’s Melbourne preview.
9.30 – 10.30
Previews for eastern states by:
Chris Scholtz – Sydney
Graeme Fisher – Adelaide
Peter Bredhon – Queensland
Bill Hutchinson – Melbourne Harness Preview
9.30 – 10.30
In addition to the above previews, further scratchings and gear changes are conducted 30 minutes prior to the first race.
NOTE: In the event that two previews are scheduled at the same time, one will be recorded and played at a later time.
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