Gai Waterhouse believes everyone will benefit if Canterbury racecourse is opened for morning track work on a weekly basis.
Last month the Australian Turf Club (ATC) announced that Canterbury would become available to trainers during the spring carnival, as part of a strategy to "maximise use of Sydney's racing and training assets."
The first set of gallops were held on the outside section of the course proper on Tuesday morning and Waterhouse says the initiative makes for an excellent training alternative.
"It worked in a massive way. I'm a great advocate for it. I can't understand why once a week Canterbury isn't open," Waterhouse told Sky Sports Radio.
"They could charge a gallop fee there and I think they'd make a nice little earn.
"It gives them a raceday experience by getting on a float and being in the raceday stalls.
"And it's a lovely way for the public to come and see."
Training officially ceased at Canterbury in 1998 but NSW Trainers Association CEO Glenn Burge has said there are "continuing discussions with the ATC which may lead to more high-level use of the facility."
