I am resurrecting this thread because it is very relevant to couple of threads that are attracting some debate lately, namely Breeders Challenge Day And Thoughts on Menangle and Holy Database Batman.
As I said in the first post in this thread, althought titled :Why has HRA not supported a National Owners forum to discuss major issues? It is really a report on THE MAJOR PROBLEMS IN AUSTRALIAN HARNESS RACING
With Ray's consent I am reproducing this report over a few posts. It is now a couple of years old but for those who never read it, I think you will find it thought provoking