The ARB's stand is not good for the industry. Punters will lose confidence in the product if the current rules stand as they are. The change put up by the Jockeys gives every horse a chance to win the race and not be subjected to "what ifs". There is no grey area unlike the current scenario.

I have benefited (Deer Valley) when the jockey has surpassed the current rule as well as lost (Typhoon Tracy) when the winning jockey also surpassed the current rule. How did I feel - both elated and let down!

I feel it is idiotic that, at the most important time in the Racing calendar, we are "trialing" this rule. This should have been done over the less important Summer months and then the results could have been discussed and (obvious) changes made before the Autumn racing began.

What is next on the ARB's agenda disqualification and relegation to last of horses/jockeys that "break" this rule?

This will be the time I give up the punt.