Just saw on the harness.org.au site some of the details of the strategic plan announced today at Maryborough. Can firstly say that I think the new state government seem to walking the walk in terms of industry support. Secondly, this strategic plan is Ken latta's first opportunity stamp his brand on the industry so I applaud the fact he is willing to try some different things in regard to differentiating the Vic industry through this trotting proposal. However, I am concerned that investment/concessions for trotters in this plan will come at the expense of the pacing side of the sport. For example, "stake money allocation to rise from 17 to 25% of total distribution" and vicbred 2yo finals for fillies and colts. $500,000 trot race. Unless the government are specifically funding these initiatives I can only see such promises being funded by the pacers... Leading to less earning opportunities for a large pool of elite pacing horses and heavily subsidised earning potential for a small pool of mediocre trotters.