Hi James,

A "Packer" type intervention would involve common sense innovations like :-

a) Dividend bonuses for people that attend racetracks (e.g. equivalent to 10% takeout not 18%)
b) Single national tote
c) Industry owned broadcasting channel dedicated to Harness
d) Ability to race on Saturday afternoons independent of other codes
e) National streamlined administration where one entity controls basics such as registrations and prizemoney distribution
f) Attain critical mass of attendance where bookies can once again operate
g) Good food and people paying to get in
h) Participants getting a decent return

Alas, I have almost given up hope - it appears the HRA and the states have one priority and that is to protect their turf. The statewide legislation mess is just too hard to untangle.