Gold Cup on a Saturday
Gold Cup on a Saturday
All comers, all grounds, all beaten!
This perfect mix of poetry and destruction.
Being a lover of hcaps i thought the 24hr decs really helped.wednesday dinner time weknew where everything was running.
I liked whisky sour and blow by blow and they were both in 3 different races so it helped once known where they were running.
Yes 48 hour decs were a massive help, and a very sensible move. Let's hope the trainers don't start moaning and get it reversed.
Let's hope it is rolled out across all NH racing.
Illegitimi non carborundum
Yes, I agree Maurice. The argument against is the potential for change in going leading to small fields. My argument is show a genuine vets certificate or face a worthwhile fine.
You clock watchers may find this of interest
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The older I get the better I was.
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Days 3 & 4
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Desert Orchid (20th March 2018), Maruco (20th March 2018)
They've done it for a while, for the major NH races and for Sundays.
There's no real reason they can't do it for all races; the majority of non-runners are for going changes, and the bulk of them wouldn't run anyway. One suspects the reason they don't is jump racing's not as attractive for intenational bettors, but how do they know, unless they try?
From the local rag
More details have been revealed about the way the British Horseracing Authority will investigate equine deaths at the Cheltenham Festival.North Hill Harvey, Dresden, Sandsend, Mossback, Some Plan and Report To Base could not be saved after injuring themselves at last month's flagship meeting.Following the tragedies, the sport's ruling body announced it would consider what happened in a bid to reduce the risk to horses competing at the track.
This will not only look at The Festival but the racecourse's other fixtures throughout the year, of which there are eight individual meetings.
What are the aims of the review?
- Adopt an evidence based approach to further British racing’s commitment to improving equine welfare
- To further reduce risks to horses racing at future Cheltenham Festivals and more broadly Cheltenham racecourse
- Demonstrate openness and transparency by publishing a review which seeks to continuously improve
- Utilise appropriate and relevant expertise to inform the review process
What will be looked at in each case?
- The courses
- Obstacles
- Participant factors
- Starts
- Safety factors
- Race tempo
- Programming and race conditions
- Veterinary aspects
The review will be led by Brant Dunshea, the BHA’s Director of Integrity and Regulatory Operations and coordinated by Emma Marley, Head of Racecourse Operations.It will also incorporate relevant internal and external experts to assist the process, including the RSPCA and World Horse Welfare.The review is expected to be concluded in summer 2018 ahead of the start of the new jumps season in the autumn.
“As the sport’s independent regulator, the BHA has shown throughout its history that it is committed to taking measured, scientific, evidence-based steps to improve welfare standards," said Mr Dunshea.
"This has been shown in recent years by, for example, the comprehensive review of the Grand National which was published in 2011, and the ongoing improvements to racecourses which have contributed to the sport’s fatality rate falling by a third in the last 30 years. It has been extremely positive to note the manner in which Cheltenham and others in the sport have welcomed this review, which is reflective of the fact that everyone in British racing puts the welfare of its participants as the number one priority.”
The existing penalties for misuse of the whip, which are also being reviewed, will be discussed by the BHA Board before the scope and timing of the project is finalised.
jinnyj (5th April 2018)
Finally decent ground, would imagine it would be good all over with the forecast.
Looking forward to spending a couple of days in the sun up there.
Some cracking, competitive-looking racing from Chelts tomorrow.
"Beat the price and lose. It's what we do".
SlimChance, March 2018
Anyone else going?
Yes, it usually is a really good card. But the ground is usually good too!
Illegitimi non carborundum
It will be by tomorrow! My money is them having to water after racing Weds!
Last edited by tiggers1972; 17th April 2018 at 10:51 AM.
Desert Orchid (17th April 2018)
Aye
Might see you up there then.
I had a look and and right at the top of the page Poetic Rhythm.
Paddy Brennan thinks a lot of him and pointed him out as his best chance at the festival.
It wasn't to be but this is much less demanding.
He's an EW price so could be a solid bet to nothing.
Poetic Rhythm. 5/1 ew
Formely Fist of Fury
Had a look through race earlier, Tanlic, and came to pretty-much the same conclusion.
Last edited by Grasshopper; 18th April 2018 at 12:54 PM.
"Beat the price and lose. It's what we do".
SlimChance, March 2018
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