I think I've finally identified a noteworthy difference between us, Maurice, one of many, no doubt!
I'd say that you, in common with many who love a minority/niche sport, are fiercely loyal to it and care deeply about its future.
Racing has a host of such unpaid ambassadors, and they are often at their most active on Grand National Day, holding forth and encouraging family and friends to have a bet and take an interest in the game they love.
Not I.
That stuff never interested me.
I will confess that, in 1981, having backed Aldaniti ante-post at 16/1, when asked about the race the day before by my best friend's impossibly-cute gf, I did put a bet on for her and actually went to the bookies and got paid out on Grand National day and took the cash round her house.
But that was a one off 44 years ago - for a girl who was as Hot as Hades 
- and I haven't had the remotest interest in selling the sport to anyone since.
I actually avoid telling people I'm even interested in the game - outside my two main betting associates/collaborators I seldom discuss racing with anyone at all.
You're just a better person than selfish old me!
