The latest Phumelela rumour

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The latest Phumelela rumour

6 years 5 months ago - 6 years 5 months ago
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Patrick Davis to return. Have heard it from multiple well-connected sources.
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Re: The latest Phumelela rumour

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Top class Administrator ! We had our run ins, but overall he put his head down, put the job first, did the proper long hours and didnt appear to seek the distractions of the "gravy train" etc...

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I also regard Patrick as top class, if not mistaken was originally at Plumpton and did a good job at Phum ........
Await official announcement?

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Re: The latest Phumelela rumour

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From the Sporting post

As part of the ‘re-engineering’ of the business it was announced today that Phumelela Gaming has appointed Patrick Davis as Racing Executive with effect from April 2019.


Davis previously held this post until mid-2015 when he took up a position with Wetherbys in the UK where he has been responsible for delivering Racing Administration for 60 race courses.

Davis says that he is “delighted to be coming home. It has been a great experience working in the UK, a racing jurisdiction with such a strong racing culture. I am really looking forward to applying the lessons learned to Phumelela and maintaining South African Racing as a globally admired and respected racing jurisdiction.”

In making the announcement, John Stuart, CEO of Phumelela said that the total portfolio Basel currently covers is too extensive for one individual.

“To keep South African Racing at its globally recognised standard demands a dedicated resource and that is what Patrick Davis will provide”. Among other responsibilities Davis will be tasked with forging much closer relationships with stakeholders right across the racing value chain plus a specific brief to drive transformation.

Clyde Basel, who will continue to manage the Racing Operations portfolio until Davis takes up his position in April, will remain with Phumelela and focus on growing the hospitality and eventing side of the business and driving ‘on-course attendance’.

Stuart also said “it was vital Phumelela built on the recent highly successful GBets Summer Cup to make that an even bigger event and to create similar hype and excitement at other events across the Racing year and across the country. In this regard Basel’s focus and experience will be invaluable”.

Press Release issued by Phumelela Gaming & Leisure Ltd on 28 January 2019

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Re: The latest Phumelela rumour

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Fancy that I got another one right. The only surprise is how long it took to become official.

If I were in Basels shoes I would be a very nervous man.

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