Mikie i like the reallocation of stakes. Factoring in Acceptance Fees can change this a fair bit. I have used your table but taken out approximate acceptance fees for R4, R6, R10.
$40,000 for race winners on Cup Day would get Southlander's targetting Cup Day. There would be an extra dozen horses; Robyn's Playboy, Franco Santino, Paddyproudfoot, Pembrook Playboy etc etc.
I think you are right though. $50,000 for support races is probably needed for NI horses to come down for the carnival.
I need to magic up $66,000 for my stakes, while supporting the removal of Acceptance Fees.
Currently Alter to
Race 1 $25,000 $40,000
Race 2 $25,000 $25,000
Race 3 $25,000 $40,000
Race 4 $30,000 ($35K) $50,000
Race 5 $25,000 $40,000
Race 6 $84,000 ($100K) $85,000
Race 7 $170,000 $170,000
Race 8 $25,000 $40,000
Race 9 $25,000 $40,000
Race 10 $570,000 ($750K) $510,000
Race 11 $25,000 $40,000
Race 12 $25,000 $40,000
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$1,054,000 $1,120,000