This was raised for discussion last night at the HRV Consultitive meeting at Shepparton. The breeding season would stay the same but the racing season would change from January 1 to December 31. There are scheduling problems with the Breeders Crown. It is too close to the Vicbred Sires Finals and IMO this years attendance at the BC was very disappointing. The weather in August does not help . If it was to be held in the warmer months ( say Nov ) attendance would pick up and HRV could build a carnival around the event. This initiative obviously needs further discussion but provides a win/win situation on many fronts with the opportunity to review current programming.