As I was watching the 2009 National Driving Championship at Fraser Downs, all I could think about was how much fun it was. How, I was thinking, can you possibly sustain this fun 107 days a year?

Je suis une personne de chiffres. Écrivez-moi une histoire – je suis content. Faites-moi un dessin – je le suis encore plus.

I am a numbers person. Write me a story – I’m happy. Draw me a picture – I’m happier. Show me a spreadsheet – I’m thrilled.

Imagine coming home to a horse – a horse that wasn't there when you left. It's a funny, quirky mystery with a surprising ending you won't want to miss. By Bob Carson

It's tough to gauge the state of the industry on words alone. We need a quantitative measure.

The popularity of animal welfare and animal rights groups has grown immensely in recent years, and looking forward, it's an issue we'll have to consider.

In a passionate, poignant, critical editorial, outspoken writer and owner Andrew Cohen returns to literary activism with a piercing look at where harness racing really stands. By Andrew Cohen

n this imaginative episode of BLOODlines, you'll meet a 2047 colt with a stunningly creative pedigree and roots in this era's champion horses.

We've turned the tables this year and put the questions to you – owners, drivers, trainers, breeders, racetrack managers and horseplayers from coast to coast. What is the state of our industry?