i think that betfair should contribute its fair share to the industry.
the chipping away at the industry by other gambling means has reduced the racing industry to the low level of attendances.
off course tabs, pokies, internet gambling and probably the feeling that racing doesnt offer enough chances of winning has lowered the public interest.
i am not enamoured with the dominance of the golden slipper by two trainers,
i dont think the conflict of interest of close relationships of bookmaker/trainers would stand up to scrutiny anywhere else,
inconsistent performances like the exercise gallop of our hero on saturday doesn't help the image, but enough whinging
i believe betfair (i only know of it in this forum) should pay its fair share.
i support privatising the tab's from a public perspective. example.
i bought an airline ticket to canberra a few weeks ago and 20% of the ticket was made up of taxes (federal) and thats without the government having to own a plane or a bus or an airport, what a great position to be in.
the same applies to tab's the govt and industry skim off the top to ensure that both keep operating. an interloper such as betfair would not be welcome.
good luck with your debate.