Racing: Future of jumps far from over

Colin Alderson says he will be disappointed if the racing industry doesn't rally and try to get jumps racing reinstated following Racing Victoria Limited board's decision on Friday to end the sport after 2010.

Alderson, federal president of the Australian Trainers' Association (ATA) since 1997, has two jumpers, Hooker Road and Destiny Calls, in his team which he prepares in partnership with his daughter Cindy.

The Aldersons won with Testa Rossa filly Tio Rossa at Moonee Valley yesterday but the topic of conversation was jumps racing.

"It's sad to think that the decision was made by a group of people who are supposed to represent stakeholders of the industry," he said.

"I think it has to be investigated. We need time to let the dust settle, but from an industry point of view I think it's far from over."

Alderson said thoroughbreds were too strong and dangerous for children to ride and that they would inevitably end up at the knackery.

The Australian Jumps Racing Association meets tomorrow to discuss action ahead of Racing Victoria's AGM on Thursday.

AJRA president Rodney Rae said it was important to canvas all perspectives. Legal action and a call for a spill of the RVL board are options that have been mooted.

- AAP