The TAB has a lot to do with it as well. If TABcorp gets its way they'll determine what, where and the type of races we'll bet on. 5 or so years ago no sunday racing, up till about 12 months ago sunday racing ended at about 2 or 3:00 WA time now it's 7/8:00. TOO MUCH RACING!!

Why would new people or even regular punters bother going to the track when better facilities and comfort are offered at pubtabs. A few years ago Ascot: Admittance $6-10, racebook $2.00, Can of light beer +$4.00, crappy tasting hamburger $6.00. There's $16.00 minimum 1 person and you haven't even had a bet yet. Unlike footy racing is not seasonal if they want crowds/families every week raceclubs have to do more to attract people.

Some of the ideas about actual racing are good but ESTABLISHMENTS are slower than a nudist trying to climb a barbwire fence when it comes to ....CHANGE.(Ahhh scarey)

Cheers