Haunui Farm Kings Plate Grp3 2026 - Alabama Lass throws the race.

[curious]

38 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said:

  But it does beg the question if your horse is hard up against the rail why would the Jockey hit it on the outside?

Probably on the assumption the rail would stop it veering in, so it would stay in a straight line.?

[Chief Stipe]

4 minutes ago, curious said:

Probably on the assumption the rail would stop it veering in, so it would stay in a straight line.?

Poor assumption as it doesn't stop horses veering into other horses!  Might have worked more in the old days when the rail was solid and I'm sure you have seen them come back with white battle paint on the rump or saddle cloth.  But then it didn't always work then either did it?  Hence the move towards safety rails.