The Brisbane Race Club has had discussions with Victorian-owned racing.com about "joining its platform, such is its dissatisfaction with Sky channel and concern over perceived breaches" to its agreement with the Tabcorp-owned broadcaster, according to Chris Roots of the CANBERRA TIMES. In a case of finger pointing "that seems to go hand in hand with racing's television agreements," the BRC has been "furious at how it is covered on the Sky premium channel, particularly on Saturdays, which often sees it relegated behind NSW provincial meetings." Officials in Queensland believe Racing NSW has "too much influence over Sky channel." The BRC "has fired off several letters to Sky, pointing out breaches to the Racing Queensland contract but they have fallen ears." A source said, "We don't have any power because it is a Racing Queensland contract." There "is frustration" over acting Racing Queensland CEO Ian Hall's "lack of action on the broadcast deal." Given that there is "also dissatisfaction at the level of prizemoney in Queensland, there are some who fear there could be a revolt" (CANBERRA TIMES, 1/10).
