Integrity IS the main reason for the decline in this industry. It always will be.
IMO it is beyond repair.
15 years ago I posted that unlike the galloping & greyhound industry , the huge percentage of harness racing punters have a direct connection to the industry whether it be a trainer or driver, so for everyone that leaves the industry they take between 10 & 20 punters.
I did some market research on this & it supported my thoughts.
I think that the level of participation is to low be be revived.
No defibrillator can bring this baby back .