Mr. Jason Morris:

In general terms, of some 4,900 owners, 3,600 won prize money. While the top trainers, owners and jockeys will earn more, it is spread among a large portion of those participating in the sport. We have high minimum values for our races in Ireland when compared with Britain. Our minimum value is €10,000, so we are conscious that our strap line is "Growing the grass roots, Winning the world over". That is the dual objective of our prize money strategy. We seek to ensure we continue to succeed internationally while, at the same time, growing the grassroots and helping those at the lower ranks that face challenges against some dominant stables.