Racetrack attendances - or lack of them - continue to nag away at the sport's image and future. Veteran scribbler Max Presnell is among the worried racing diehards. In his SMH column, Max opines: 'Rosehill on Saturday prompted suggestions of teleracing, oncourse spectators not required. ''I've never seen a lower attendance on such a good day,'' a grey nomad reflected. And most of the racegoers were closer to the nursing home than kindergarten for what was an attractive winter meeting. Racing wit
Racetrack attendances - or lack of them - continue to nag away at the sport's image and future. Veteran scribbler Max Presnell is among the worried racing diehards. In his SMH column, Max opines: 'Rosehill on Saturday prompted suggestions of teleracing, oncourse spectators not required. ''I've never seen a lower attendance on such a good day,'' a grey nomad reflected. And most of the racegoers were closer to the nursing home than kindergarten for what was an attractive winter meeting. Racing with only the necessary people in attendance would have advantages. Look at the boost in prizemoney with no staff required.
Administration of Queensland racing is in a shambles at the moment...Perhaps it's time for the State Govt to step in and do something about it? We now have to witness the odious spectacle of a public brawl between the State's biggest club and Racing Queensland. It's not good enough. Is it time to lay the blame at someone's feet?