The Australian Jockey (AJC) says it is surprised and disappointed by Patinack Farm's decision to quit Warwick Farm but wishes Nathan Tinkler's operation well.The big-spending Tinkler will move the 80 horses he has in training at Warwick Farm off the track by November, saying he is unhappy with the lack of action in upgrading facilities at the south-west Sydney racecourse.Patinack Farm chief executive Peter Beer said their horses would be dispersed to facilities at Hawkesbury and the Gold Coast a

The Australian Jockey (AJC) says it is surprised and disappointed by Patinack Farm's decision to quit Warwick Farm but wishes Nathan Tinkler's operation well.

The big-spending Tinkler will move the 80 horses he has in training at Warwick Farm off the track by November, saying he is unhappy with the lack of action in upgrading facilities at the south-west Sydney racecourse.

Patinack Farm chief executive Peter Beer said their horses would be dispersed to facilities at Hawkesbury and the Gold Coast as well as Flemington in Melbourne.

"We were assured when we signed a lease in 2009 by the AJC that Warwick Farm was to receive a major overhaul to become the premier training facility in Sydney," Beer said.

"Despite a $1 million investment by Patinack in the Warwick Farm stables, they and the track conditions continue to be poor."

Beer also expressed disappointment no provision had been made for Patinack in the plans for the upgrade of Randwick.

The AJC said the announcement had come as a surprise with the club offering to talk to Patinack as recently as last week.

"We note Patinack Farm's announcement today that they are moving their operations out of Warwick Farm with some surprise as an offer was made last week for us to further consider options together," an AJC statement said.

"This offer remains open.

"In regards to the Randwick stables, the AJC has no current vacancies. In our discussions regarding the new stabling complex we have committed to offering current Randwick trainers the opportunity to take a position within these stables.

"If they choose not to take up that offer the AJC would welcome an application from Patinack Farm.

"However, if a decision has been taken, the AJC wishes Patinack well for the future and acknowledges the importance of their investment in our great sport and our shared passion for racing and the wonderful thoroughbred."

The AJC said it was disappointed Patinack used the announcement of its move to criticise the pace of the work at Warwick Farm.

"The Australian Jockey Club is advanced in its implementation of the masterplan for Warwick Farm but Patinack's desire to have everything done immediately is unachievable," the club said.

The AJC said it had spent $20 million over the past three years with plans to spend another $25 million over the next three years to upgrade facilities for trainers and racegoers.

"Some of the further improvements at Warwick Farm are funded by commercial deals with long lead times making it hard to work within the timeframe sought by Patinack, but our work is well advanced and will see Warwick Farm continue to improve."