GBGB to meet GOBATA over prize-money

I'm very pleased to hear the GBGB have agreed to meet Martin White from GOBATA to discuss the possibility of more prize-money coming into the sport. Martin has tried for two years to meet with GOBATA without success. It took a very brave stance from some trainers to all stick together and threaten a strike action. 


We all put our jobs at risk to help trainers up and down the country. Hopefully in the meeting the GBGB will listen to our cries of help and take notice how bad things are in the sport. Trainers are going bankrupt every day, can't afford to feed their dogs and themselves properly. Owners are walking away from our great sport duck to the lack of prize-money in open and graded racing. 


I would just hope something comes out of the discussions and I would like to thank my fellow trainers who stood firm under the immense pressure. We have all learnt from the experience and stance and it has shown the true colours of certain people you can trust. Unfortunately there are certain trainers and media representatives who only think about themselves.