Originally Posted by
Danno
I'm inclined to disagree with you all,
Firstly, a consolation race is "exactly" that...had no luck in the heats, heres another chance to earn some $$ for being involved in the series. The arguement that 6th to 10th in the final should get more than the winner of a consolation is basically the work of elitists...it's a consolation...what about the horses that are very talented but were "shortened up", "knocked over" or just had no luck in running at all???? Have the owners of those horses not paid up for the series?? have they not paid up for their training/vet/farrier etc, etc.....people, take a moment, the world is not designed just for your benefit.
In relation to the horses that were included late,how can you validly claim they have had a "free shot" they have obviously paid their fees to be included in the series, but you people would deny them the chance to get something back??, these horses were not laying around in the paddock, the owners of these horses have incurred similar costs to yours so where do you think they have not earned the right of inclusion????
Greed is a growing issue in our society, as is elitism.