New Posts For Thread: Racing should stop trying to cater for people it will never attract...https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28509203/racing-should-stop-trying-to-cater-for-people-it-will-never-attractMost apt line of the week imvhoI would like to the numbers that complained via the bbc about the whipping in the grand national ??I was told it was only slightly above the number of whips, would love to know the numbers considering the millions of viewers.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28509203/racing-should-stop-trying-to-cater-for-people-it-will-never-attract?post_id=509959309#509959309I would like to the numbers that complained via the bbc about the whipping in the grand national ??I was told it was only slightly above the number of whips, would love to know the numbers considering the millions of viewers.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:17:00 -0500With the self destruction currently being instigated by the BHA and supported by out of touch one offs like Big Mac racing's biggest battle will be retaining it's traditional support rather than attracting new - grim days.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28509203/racing-should-stop-trying-to-cater-for-people-it-will-never-attract?post_id=509959221#509959221With the self destruction currently being instigated by the BHA and supported by out of touch one offs like Big Mac racing's biggest battle will be retaining it's traditional support rather than attracting new - grim days.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:14:35 -0500I still don't think that there has been a major public outcry over the previous whipping rules. This change has somehow evolved out of the adverse publicity over dead horses in the Grand National, and whip usage has somehow been thrust forward as rachttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28509203/racing-should-stop-trying-to-cater-for-people-it-will-never-attract?post_id=509959159#509959159I still don't think that there has been a major public outcry over the previous whipping rules. This change has somehow evolved out of the adverse publicity over dead horses in the Grand National, and whip usage has somehow been thrust forward as racThu, 13 Oct 2011 16:13:12 -0500The reports findings showed they don't harm horses, they still want to nearly outlaw them. Pretty soon racing will be goverened by the same people who police the olympic walkers, watching a magnified picture to see if both of their feet were in the ahttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28509203/racing-should-stop-trying-to-cater-for-people-it-will-never-attract?post_id=509958643#509958643The reports findings showed they don't harm horses, they still want to nearly outlaw them. Pretty soon racing will be goverened by the same people who police the olympic walkers, watching a magnified picture to see if both of their feet were in the aThu, 13 Oct 2011 16:03:59 -0500jimboyle17 Jim BoyleAs a trainer my horses welfare is paramount. These air cushioned whips DO NOT HARM HORSES. Crazy rule & punishments totally disproportionateHave any of the RSPCA crowd even seen one of these whips, they dont even leave a mark onhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28509203/racing-should-stop-trying-to-cater-for-people-it-will-never-attract?post_id=509957623#509957623jimboyle17 Jim BoyleAs a trainer my horses welfare is paramount. These air cushioned whips DO NOT HARM HORSES. Crazy rule & punishments totally disproportionateHave any of the RSPCA crowd even seen one of these whips, they dont even leave a mark onThu, 13 Oct 2011 15:44:52 -0500tonypaley Tony PaleyThis just in: #RichardHughes will be on BBC Radio 4 Today programme live tomorrow 7.25amI wont be getting up Naphttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28509203/racing-should-stop-trying-to-cater-for-people-it-will-never-attract?post_id=509956983#509956983tonypaley Tony PaleyThis just in: #RichardHughes will be on BBC Radio 4 Today programme live tomorrow 7.25amI wont be getting up NapThu, 13 Oct 2011 15:33:16 -0500ThurloeThbreds Jess StaffordWe have used Richard Hughes for the past 15 years and FULLY support him today. Lets hope the BHA do something about this rule immediately.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28509203/racing-should-stop-trying-to-cater-for-people-it-will-never-attract?post_id=509956951#509956951ThurloeThbreds Jess StaffordWe have used Richard Hughes for the past 15 years and FULLY support him today. Lets hope the BHA do something about this rule immediately.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:32:29 -0500Agree with BJG...............for oncehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28509203/racing-should-stop-trying-to-cater-for-people-it-will-never-attract?post_id=509956903#509956903Agree with BJG...............for onceThu, 13 Oct 2011 15:31:37 -0500spot on bjg, i wonder are viewer numbers and turnover up since the new public friendly rules have been introduced. eeeeeeeeeeh no, way down id say. i wouldnt trust them to walk my doghttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28509203/racing-should-stop-trying-to-cater-for-people-it-will-never-attract?post_id=509956819#509956819spot on bjg, i wonder are viewer numbers and turnover up since the new public friendly rules have been introduced. eeeeeeeeeeh no, way down id say. i wouldnt trust them to walk my dogThu, 13 Oct 2011 15:29:57 -0500I have a fruit and Veg shop, I've decided to get rid of the banana, apple and orange stands and replaced them with a bassoon stand, I'm hoping more orchestral musicians will buy my aubergines.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28509203/racing-should-stop-trying-to-cater-for-people-it-will-never-attract?post_id=509956637#509956637I have a fruit and Veg shop, I've decided to get rid of the banana, apple and orange stands and replaced them with a bassoon stand, I'm hoping more orchestral musicians will buy my aubergines.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:26:58 -0500