Hi Danno,
I think it is a good thread mate & very relevant.
It is crucial for the continued survival of the sport that the lower levels of the racing fraternity are catered for,as it plays just as an
important role as the upper echelon.
Up here in QLD the top few stables dominate the scene but to the authorities credit they have provided us with a broad range of programmed racing & conditioned racing that allows us Neville Nobodys to be competitive & enjoy our chosen sport at our selected meetings.
They have obviously looked at the whole region,the pool of licensed participants,the horse pool & have attempted to program races strategically to keep everyone in the game
which I think they have succeeded in doing in recent times.
Yes I have to take time off work & do some travelling but it is either that or give it away.We would all love to race where we want to but we have to be realistic.