"Raceguard was the source of a lot of information and intelligence, but Crimestoppers has a much better chance of reaching people who may be in a position to provide useful information," he said.
"Furthermore, calls are answered by trained professionals who can disseminate the information, whereas Raceguard was just an answerphone.
Those trained professionals will need plenty of patience and a sense of humour if some of the more vivid imaginations active on the Betfair chatroom decide to get in touch with Crimestoppers.
Seldom does a day go by without some leading jockey or trainer being branded as crooked and, however the new initiative fares, the City of London Police investigation into racefixing remains the single biggest racing story of 2005.
A total of 27 people including top jockeys like Kieren Fallon, Robert Winston and Fergal Lynch remain on bail as an investigation which has already cost millions continues.
Bail has already been extended until October, though insiders suggest the probe could well drag on into 2006.
