Should jumps racing be banned?

The latest injuries at when a stray race horse leapt into a crowd of spectators at Warrnambool in Victoria this week have re-ignited the debate about jumps racing. People against it say the sport is too dangerous for jockeys, members of the audience and the horses, while people in favour say accidents are so rare it's not worth considering a ban. What do you think?

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