"Philip has broadened the vision of racing in Western Australia and through his board membership of Eventscorp, he has made a valuable contribution not only to racing, but also to the tourism industry."
The Rt Hon Dr Peter Nattrass
The Lord Mayor of Perth
Western Australia, Australia

"Apart from your key role in the national marketing arena, you have worked tirelessly and travelled many miles to carry out your national role."
Mr Bob Charley AO
Former Chairman
Australian Racing Board Limited
Vice Chairman Asian Racing Federation
Member Executive Council of the International Horse Racing Authorities

"I consider Philip Neck to be one of Australia's most experienced and competent racing administrators. There are very few people today who have had such an active involvement in all aspects of racing and so widely respected internationally."
Mr David Coles AM
Former Chairman
South Australian Jockey Club

"In the state of Western Australia, Philip has been an industry leader providing high levels of strategic vision and negotiating skills as well as executive leadership."
Mr Andrew Harding
Chief Executive
Australian Racing Board Limited

"Philip's racing and administrative skills have few bounds as is evident from his participation in International events."
Mr Fin Powrie
Director of Racing & Chief Steward
Emirates Racing Association

"His biggest assets were his vast knowledge of the racing industry, and his professionalism."
Mr Peter Austin
Racing Editor
Western Australian Newspapers Limited

"My association with Philip over this period engendered a powerful respect for his ability to sit back and listen to the discussion, and then provide reasoned analysis and direction."
Mr Michael Rees
Director - Event Development and Contract Management
Eventscorp Western Australia

"Philip has a natural ability through life experiences and personal development to handle all the challenges racing ultimately presents to him and he has the highest level of personal integrity to command continued respect within the the industry."
Phil O'Reilly
Principal Integrity Investigator
Racing and Wagering Western Australia
Perth, Western Australia


"I wanted to write and thank you personally and on behalf of the Asian Racing Conference Organising Committee for the hard work you have put in over the last few months. It is thanks to your dedication and good communication with both the participants of the Conference, and with the Organising Committee, that the Conference was such a success."
Frank Gabriel Jnr
Steering Committee
31st Asian Racing Conference
Dubai, United Arab Emirates