Thousands of under 35's sign up to Thoroughbred Racing!

[Chief Stipe]

12 hours ago, curious said:

That's a 5 day game. Also one of younger people's complaints that I've heard is that racing is boring because it only lasts a few minutes then you have to wait half an hour for the next one.

That's oncourse surely?  On Trackside you have back to back racing on two channels!  About one race run per ball bowled.  Or 103 per one Mark Richardson style batsman runs.

12 hours ago, curious said:

I heard another similar complaint from a group of corporate professionals that had their Xmas function at the races on Friday, even though they were well entertained with food and drink in between races.

That's easily fixed turn the TV up in the marquee!!  Sounds like they're the type that are easily bored although I guess you bored them with your negative views and complaints on NZ Racing.

[Special Agent]

Maybe more thought needs to go into how the Christmas race day functions are sold.  What are the customers expectations?  And what are the racing club hosts providing?  Unless the clients are really into racing there's a bit of effort required to keep everyone punting and entertained.  I've often given cheap combination bet options for racing newbies.  If they get a $12 return for a $6 bet early in the day they are hooked.