Anne, your story is, unfortunately too true,too often.
I know some others on this forum will roll their eyes as I bang on once again about the plight of owners in this game.
The owners of the horses pay to present the racing product! And they pay and pay and pay! they are often the unsung heroes..accolades being distributed to drivers,trainers and breeders in around about that order.
The sports administators have, rightly or wrongly had a tighter focuss on punters whims than that of owners since I can remember!
I hope someone who cares to make a difference, reads your thread Anne, the game has been neglecting it's most important patrons for too long.
Cheers,
Dan