Here's a Christmas wish that's essential for the sport's future: full commitment to Premier racing
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Festive wishes come in all different forms if novelty Christmas hits are to be believed, with Gayla Peevey obstinately demanding a hippopotamus and Spike Jones seemingly desiring only his two front teeth.
My own Christmas wish feels more achievable. In short, I want Premier racedays to be given a fighting chance of being successful and properly backed in the early stages.
The idea of investing in the sport's shop window makes perfect sense and, like many others, I was heartened to see British racing's leaders finally agreeing on the need for radical change given the status quo is clearly not working.
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