CLASSIC-winning trainer Hugo Palmer has broken ranks and declared the concept of trainers being paid for TV interviews as a 'terrible idea'. Respect, Hugo. Respect. For those of you that don’t know, a group of trainers – currently unknown but definitely including Dan Skelton – want to be paid for TV interviews during race meetings.
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SIGN UP NOW. 18+ Ts and Cs apply. First month membership £1, then £3 per month unless you cancel at least 7 days before your next billing date. For more information contact help@thesun.co.uk. I know, I know. Bonkers. But that’s the truth. If only trainers knew how I often have to beg - on many different shows - to get them airtime and, in general, promote their business.
Yes THEIR business. Palmer contacted me after he read a message I put out on X, formerly known as Twitter, over the issue. "Just read your tweet about trainers' interviews - you are totally correct,” Palmer said. "This is an awful situation and a terrible idea. We, as trainers, have an interest, some would say a duty, to do our best to promote the sport.
