The reality Freda is that Kiwis are just not interested in race gambling anymore, the average Kiwi likes simplistic gambling like pokies, lotto and instant kiwis. The races are a long drawn out yawn over one of the busiest days of the week and no one has the time to sit through it today.
Look at Avondale yesterday, the racing was low class and bloody boring for even someone like myself.
Racings shelf life is 25yrs I think, drastic measures are needed and whilst what is proposed may not the be answer, something equally drastic is needed to even get to the 25yr mark. Some serious pain for many is reqd as is seen in many other industries to survive, adapt or die.