THERE is no shortage of coverage in the media at the moment for matters to do with racing and the industry, and one of these in particular has potential for far reaching consequences.

The plight of trainers in Ireland was highlighted in this paper some time ago, and the perilous situation many find themselves in financially has not eased. Decisions yet to be made could hit them even harder if there is a failure to have a better understanding of the work practices that have built up over generations within the industry.