Couldn't agree more Cheda.
They seem to be able to elevate some cat/crab/******/(insert any derogatory name you like) from half a world away.

The ABC had a small segment on "Insiders" the other day re the Jap horses.
Apparently in Japan they have an "A" and "B" system of racing their horses. ie: to graduate to the "A" class you have to earn your way thru the "B" ranks or some such thing.
Anyway, they interviewed a trainer who had a horse nominated for a "B" race, which, if it won, would elevate it into the "A" ranks.
When asked what he would do if the horse got beat and didn't get elevated, he said he would probably take it to Australia for the Melb Cup!!!!!!!