I did not see this until very late (maybe they were hiding it)

Bonnington: Quality over quantity harness racing's way forward

https://www.thetrots.com.au/news/the...s-way-forward/

I am not really sure what he is on about
Is he trying to say we are going for Quality this weekend as opposed to the gallops on Vic Derby and Golden Eagle day?!

He is starting to sound a bit defeated:
"And the biggest loser of the three current codes is always the trots."

"Quantity is great, and financially rewarding, but quality – and thoughtful programming – are far more likely to push harness racing’s long-suffering barrow."

Not that I really blame him. I think the fight may be lost (our opportunities squandered) and we really only exist in our own little fish bowl
It probably only matters to those that want to make a career out of it. After all as a fan you can be a fan of anything you like - go karting, ice hockey, ... and get enjoyment from it.
I suppose it depends on being able to keep things going to a sufficient extent to retain enough fans because like 'clubs' of any sort you need a certain number of members or else things decline, eventually into oblivion.
(LOL this forum is probably a case in point)

If US harness also has no profile then days like Maryborough and tying in with European trotting may be our only hope of relevance even if it is to a European viewing audience once again

I just don't know that I would have come out swinging today JB