With all the hullabaloo that has gone on with jumps racing really nothing has changed.

It still remains the poor relation to flat racing; if there has been any change at all it is not very conspicuous.

That is best illustrated with the prize money offered for both the Australian Hurdle, and Steeplechase meeting, tomorrow.

It remains the same as it has for years, no apparent signs of change, still hanging by a thread.

Jumping is a winter sport, it has to be recognised and if it is going to prosper it will only happen with additional prize money.