The article "Lights on at Money Valley" (Herald Sun , Jul 26) was a magnificent advertisement for Moonee Valley but as hard as I looked I saw nothing for the punter. A $75,000 luxury car for the trainer who horses win more than one million dollars at the night meetings, a $30,000 cash prize for the jockey whose mounts win more than one million dollars at night meetings and the introduction of a 55 second challenge for the fastest horse over the new 955m course would win the trainer a $

The article "Lights on at Money Valley" (Herald Sun , Jul 26) was a magnificent advertisement for Moonee Valley but as hard as I looked I saw nothing for the punter. A $75,000 luxury car for the trainer who horses win more than one million dollars at the night meetings, a $30,000 cash prize for the jockey whose mounts win more than one million dollars at night meetings and the introduction of a 55 second challenge for the fastest horse over the new 955m course would win the trainer a $55000 car and the jockey a $10000 watch.

The ride of the night earns the jockey $500 and an $85000 bonus for any trainer who trains the winner of the 3yo Alister Clarkes Stakes-Wfa Cox Plate double is also on the agenda as well as other jockey and trainer incentives. According to MVRC Chief Executive, Michael Browell, the club has "dared to be different" and different it has become because the initiatives will benefit owner, trainers and jockeys tremendously but what about Mr/Ms Punter?

Is there anything like a few $500 free bets or prizes for a punter or two or is there anything like a tipping contest where a common pool is won by the best tipster on the night? What about a few free tickets to the Cox Plate or even a free seasons ticket or two? What about a seasons ticket with reduced costs per meeting? What about, what about, what about????

It constantly amazes me the punter is so often forgotten in promotions yet where are the clubs without them? Just watch the crowds drop anywhere and the first thing lamented is all the outside competition racing has to contend with but nought is mentioned about incentives to head trackwise.

Personally, Moonee Valley is my favourite track by a good two lengths. I love the closeness of the track, the undercover facilities and the nooks and crannies of the grandstand but if I just had a few serious incentives to go I would be there more than just a couple of times per year.

Listen up, Moonee Valley. What about some bonuses for the punter?