Sky Racing correspondent Robert Cooper is hoping for a dry start to a new year that could be vital for our sport

Happy New Year! It looks sure to be an interesting one as we emerge from the winter shadows. This could be a make or break year for racing with many issues at stake; the affordability saga has to be resolved pronto and as the days become lighter we eagerly await the reaction and consequences to the ‘new dawn’ breaking over the 170 ‘Premier’ fixtures tailored to showcase our wonderful sport, and get the turnstiles clicking. It’s not on...