Former NHA Chairman Larry Nestadt suggests that Graeme Hawkins has missed the point in his detailed response.
Dear Graeme
Thank you for your response , which I see is already in the public domain .
Unfortunately I believe you missed the point. This is about the principle of our major Grade 1 race, which unfortunately is always tainted by controversy to the detriment of all concerned.
The selection condition of the “Company” should be removed and to this end I have written to the Graded Races Sub-Committee as per my” open letter”.
Kind Regards
Larry Nestadt