Omakau feature races - 2000 metres?

[Brodie]

The two big races at Omakau p. $40k each are over  2000 metres!

Wondering why they programmed them over the sprint distance rather than the 2600 metres which would be better viewing and attract more wagering?

Not sure why these clubs want to program races over these sprint distances?

If you are iut 5he back st Roxburgh then you can forget about it!

[mikeynz]

Looks like Omakau might give the Mot a shake for turnover, 12 races v 13 might be the difference, that big on course crowd of holiday makers are boosted the tote figures, that's why I say this meeting should have stakes boosted and let Alexndra  Park move the Cup or just accept southerners won't go.

Wagering for a 2000m race best of the holiday circuit, you really need those 8 runners.

Edited 5 hours ago by mikeynz

[mikeynz]

Possibly the exotics at the Mot especially the 10000 guaranteed first 4 that were carried over in some races probably boost the Mot over Omakau but the win pool in the main race today is only beaten strangely by the race before, Kaikoura, Westport,The Mot and Omakau and possibly Richmond, once use too, top the turnovers for racedays away from Addington and probably beats most of them too.

Edited 1 hour ago by mikeynz