GBGB Owner Practitioner Director Tony Brealey gives an update on his involvement since taking on his role
GBGB Owner Practitioner Director Tony Brealey gives an update on his involvement since taking on his role
GBGB Owner Practitioner Director Tony Brealey gives an update on his involvement since taking on his role
GBGB Owner Practitioner Director Tony Brealey took to social media platform X on Sunday to provide an update on some of the things that he has been involved with since taking on his role in May
As Owners’ Rep, he will represent the views of all GBGB registered owners and ensure their interests are represented at Board level.
Brealey is a company director, based in South Derbyshire. He has owned greyhounds for just under a decade and, in that time, has had six Category One wins.
He said : "I’ve attended one board meeting and looking forward to the next this coming Wednesday. The first was more of a getting to know what the process is and meet the rest of the board members. I’ve been invited to join a number of sub committees and attended two already"
"I’ve been contacted by a number of owners who have a few different concerns and I’ve chased for answers for them. Quite a few expressed concerns about the bond money and if it is secure. I can confirm that it is in a separate account with all interest being kept in the account as well. A number of owners expressed concerns about not being able to get bond money back as they don’t qualify the refund criteria. I do think the bond system requires updating and personally see it as an owner tax to fund homing initiatives. Please let me know your thoughts on what changes you think should be made"
"I would like to thank owners that have contacted me it’s important I know your concerns. I have a dedicated private email which only myself has access to so please contact [email protected] or by direct message on my X account."
"I’m visiting as many tracks as possible and would love to attend track owners meetings. I’ve already booked to attend the next Star Pelaw owner meeting so please let me know if your track has fixed the next date for a meeting."
" Concerns were raised about the voting system for this position. It needs to be clear on eligibility who is allowed to vote. Currently none of the rules define what an owner is so I’m working with the board to define an owner description which will form the basis for eligibility for voting. I’ve asked for a slot at the board meetings to allow me to give the board an update on current owners issues and challenges. I will issue all board members a briefing document so nothing will be a surprise"
"This is a great opportunity to push the importance of owners to all of the sports stakeholders. We have a great opportunity for change at the minute with a change of Chairman and CEO with a few other director changes"
"This could be the year to move the ownership experience forward. I’m working on a number of issues to improve the experiences for owners that I can’t currently disclose publicly because of the sensitivity but will let you know as soon as I’m able. I will give 100% and only ask for respect in return. I will try put out a bi monthly update or more regularly if things need highlighting. A reminder I am challenging the prize money to make the sport more financially sustainable for owners"
Many thanks for your support
