Repeated across the country this is Weasel, of all the people connected with racing the poor owner is the one most frequently kicked in the nuts.
I have been to New Plymouth and had a boiled egg offer in the owners after race function. Some of the best treatment of owners I have seen is at the likes of Tauherenikau, Wanganui, Hastings, Hawera, Timaru, Matamata.
Its time NZ racing produced a Gold, Silver, Bronze, annual membership card that guarantees you certain privileges on race day.
1 horse owned at 10% or more Bronze.
2-4 Owned at 10% or above Silver.
5 & above Gold Membership.