Lisa-Jane Graffard@ljgraffard

@gerlyonsracing I can’t imagine how you all felt yesterday. So much work goes into bringing horses to the races in such great condition. I’m so sorry for you all, but the main thing is both jockey and horse are ok. Siskin can put this behind him.

Shane Anderson@Globalgallop

Just another erosion of tradition because of an appetite to take the quick commercial route. Breeders need to ask if it’s actually good for the overall breed to make so many carbon copy races with inflated levels of prestige versus having actual diversity? [On proposals to reduce the distance of the Grade 1 Victoria Derby in Australia to 10 furlongs]

Tim Hinchion@thinchion

I really think the horse racing industry is missing a trick by not promoting sales to racing enthusiasts not involved in the bloodstock industry. The excitement when a top lot is about to enter the ring is fantastic and it is an opportunity to educate as well as further promote the opportunity for ownership. There is so many different aspects of a day at the sales and many regular racegoers I feel would truly enjoy the experience.