Dear editor,

While I seemingly enjoy the somewhat lavish attention/publicity being heaped upon me, I do nevertheless have one rather important question to which I seek an answer; What is my fate when my racing days are over?

Will I enjoy the ranks of the approximately 18,000 horses per annum of all types (gallopers, trotters, pacers, hacks, etc) who end their days in the knackery?

Where is my home when I can no longer race?

I would appreciate a publicised hard print response to this legitimate query in your editorial page. I await with eagerness the same.

Dr JENNIFER O’SHANNESSY,

for Spirit of Bendigo,

Kangaroo Flat