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The racing industry has largely lost its mainstream appeal and faces chronic issues, its new minister has been warned. The Department of Internal Affairs, which provides policy advice on racing, said in its briefing to Craig Foss this week that thoroughbred racing in particular faces challenges. Foss has replaced the retiring John Carter as Racing Minister.
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Most of what Craig Foss has stated is blah, blah, blah. Nothing that we haven't heard from previous racing ministers over many years. The exception being Winston Peters.
The most relevent and perhaps the most interesting comment was: "A reputable racing statutory body operating gaming machines on racing premises for racing purposes could potentially address the public concern surrounding pub and club gaming machine profits funding racing stakes"
Maybe, just maybe, the new minister IS listening to Harness Racing. But no one should be holding their breath.......................