BGP came out of nowhere and have been a positive for racing.
News stories on mainstream media showing racing in a fun and positive light.
All of the marketing dollars available to The TAB couldn’t drum up what BGP achieved.
Did the TAB allow them to place outrageous bets - yes.
Did Ellerslie and other Clubs open their arms willingly to get their participation - yes
Bottom line for mine is that sceptics bark loud however BGP attracted new participants to racing whether that be punting,owning or simply participating in something they’d never done previously.
Who else is actively encouraging this type of involvement successfully ?