Ralph Beckett warned racecourses “do something about it – or we will” as the National Trainers Federation boss refused to rule out further strikes against prize money.
The final race of Newbury’s Weatherbys Super Sprint card last Saturday had to be cancelled after it failed to attract a single runner as trainers voted with their feet. And NTF president Beckett predicted Saturday’s boycott will prove the tip of the iceberg unless tracks increase their purses.
“Change is inevitable,” said Beckett. “In my opinion, the racecourses are holding on to quicksand. What they are holding onto is going to go, anyway. So, either get on with it – or we will. That’s what the bottom line is.”
