All runners to...same colour concept as the....WTF????????

[Chariots]

So basically what you are saying Triple is that administrators should just give up and not try to be innovative. I am not sure what rock you have been under but the product in the form that us diehard enthusiasts love is not getting the support of the punters to the extent required to preserve what we have let alone grow. Keep going down the current path by all means but you will be racing for ribbons in the not too distant futuRe.

[Danno]

G'day Ray,
mate I don't think anyone is saying that our administrators should just give up and go home, more that this particular "IDEA"? is NOT trying something different at all but a cheap and nasty copy of what someone else is doing. New ideas to market what we have/are is what we need for sure, but to change into something we are not in an effort gain short term attention??
My personal belief is that marketing strategy should be the games #1 priority, and anyone who knows anything on that subject will tell you "don't send mixed messages". I for one think this particular tripe was thought over a few too many beers and then refined throughout the subsequent hangover.
If you want people to believe in you and your product you DO NOT get wishy washy about what/who you are, the result if you do is a lack of trust in the eyes of the people your pitching to. I am not an expert on marketing but these are basics, pure basics and that is why cannot understand why this crappy, crappy proposal got as far as being aired, I am honestly completely bewildered!!!

Cheers,
Dan

[gutwagon]

If the turnover does improve on this race series how will they know if it was the greyhound colours, short breaks, short race distance or the extra publicity that caused the increase ? If they try to use the greyhound colours in all races they will have a war on their hands ! Is this what HRNSW really needs on the back of the crook stewards/drug scandal.
IMO the only good idea is the 20 min breaks between races .

[Triple V]

So basically what you are saying Triple is that administrators should just give up and not try to be innovative. I am not sure what rock you have been under but the product in the form that us diehard enthusiasts love is not getting the support of the punters to the extent required to preserve what we have let alone grow. Keep going down the current path by all means but you will be racing for ribbons in the not too distant futuRe.

[VVV] G'day Ray,
No, not at all. Far from it. Don't make the mistake of confusing a lack of enthusiasm for one or more of the ridiculous aspects of this idea with an across the board lack of desire for innovation. Also, be sure not to confuse actual innovation with that which is nothing more than an agreement to give a largely half arsed idea dreamt up by one or more of the shareholder beholding bozos at the TAB a spin.
Not all of this idea is bad, rather it's just that collectively it is.
A shortening of the gap between races is an EXCELLENT idea. I've long thought 1/2 an hour was too long. 20 mins is much better.
Horses wearing Large Numbered Colour Coded Saddle Cloths is also a good idea. I'd even go along with the Lycra skull cap covers of the same colour code etc. if that was thought to be a help BUT at the same time we MUST maintain the Owner's right to have his/her/their horse carry his/her/their colours.
The 1000m races, I think they're a bit of a wank myself but in saying that, they are no more no less of a wank than 2500m-2750m-3000m Standing Start events and we still have those rearing their ugly heads now & again.
No rock here mate...atop the odd soapbox now and again no doubt, but no rock.

[Triple V]

If the turnover does improve on this race series how will they know if it was the greyhound colours, short breaks, short race distance or the extra publicity that caused the increase ? If they try to use the greyhound colours in all races they will have a war on their hands ! Is this what HRNSW really needs on the back of the crook stewards/drug scandal.
IMO the only good idea is the 20 min breaks between races .

[VVV] I can't work out how they think anyone would be able to do the form on these shorter races? One of the big knocks the TAB surveys apparently revealed was that Harness Racing Form was thought by the average punter to be too hard to read...so the question follows as to how knocking 3 & a bit furlongs off the race distance makes the task of the Punter to decipher said form any easier? They'd tell us anything...TAB boffins, full of bullshit.

[Diablo]

Haven't read all posts on this topic but many owners and sponsors want to see their colours go around. The other aspect to consider is the race caller who has already logged colours to drivers from previous calls and will have to strain his brain a little harder.

[gutwagon]

With the mad rush to get to the lead in these 1000m races lets hope they don't have as much trouble on the first bend as the dishlickers do !! They might need a fleet of ambulances standing by, not to mention the damage to the horses

[doinmabest]

Greg,
My brain is well and truly strained already...lol.......It is something new and novel and I guess lets just see what unfolds....I get all the concerns but at least it is something a little left of centre that MIGHT just make a difference and it has succeeded in creating some interest within and outside the confines of this forum....

[Triple V]

Hey Fred, c'mon now, level with me here.
Seeing as how they're going to debase the whole thing by having a crack over 5 furlongs whilst wearing Dog colours...accordingly, are you going to roll with some of Ambrosoli's material and tout

...'The Windy Peak range' from De Bortoli's?

[Thevoiceofreason]

Hey Fred, c'mon now, level with me here.
Seeing as how they're going to debase the whole thing by having a crack over 5 furlongs whilst wearing Dog colours...accordingly, are you going to roll with some of Ambrosoli's material and tout

...'The Windy Peak range' from De Bortoli's?

Fred did many years at the dishlickers he will slide back in to no worries might even come with " the bunny to the boxes" just to remind you all it is one on those dog races.

Seriously though I am amazed how many negative comments this idea has raised, it is different it will create some interest in the sport on one of the quiet days and no doubt it will get publicity, all things good for the game.