Happy Sunrise Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 52 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Woops! I thoroughly enjoyed watching it after the predictable harness races last night. Drama. ? 1 Quote
curious Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Happy Sunrise said: I thoroughly enjoyed watching it after the predictable harness races last night. Drama. ? They can certainly put on a show! 1 Quote
Murray Fish Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 anyone managed to read the stipes report? I couldn't get it to open! Quote
billy connolly Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 Was it 2400 or 3400 metres ? If a horse does an extra half lap pre race WITHOUT the jock a half-baked vet scratches it, if a horse does an extra half lap pre race WITH the jock a half-baked vet lets it start ! Quote
Chief Stipe Posted January 1, 2020 Author Posted January 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, Murray Fish said: anyone managed to read the stipes report? I couldn't get it to open! I just read it. Doesn't say hell of a lot except inquiry ongoing and starter was stood down for last two races. 1 Quote
curious Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 10 minutes ago, Murray Fish said: anyone managed to read the stipes report? I couldn't get it to open! A false start was declared after it became apparent PINMEDOWN had not been loaded into its barrier stall. ROGER THAT immediately returned to the Birdcage and was declared a late scratching at 4.38pm with all remaining horses returning to the start to undergo veterinary examinations. SENTIMENTAL MISS and JUSTAMAIZ were subsequently declared late scratchings on veterinary advice at 4.42pm. As a result this race started 16 minutes late at 4.49pm...... Following the race an investigation was opened into the circumstances surrounding the starting incident with the starter Mr T Harrison being stood down from his duties for the remaining two races. After taking evidence from a number of parties the inquiry was adjourned to a later date. 1 Quote
holy ravioli Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 Goodbye Gripper....you push the button after all the horses are in the...stalls...muppet.? 1 Quote
SLB2.0 Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 Shouldn't have been a false start. Just scratch Pinmedown, much better than the alternative. Quote
holy ravioli Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 Jockeys declared it a false start by pulling up in the...running.AFAIK. Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 So what happens in gallops when there is a false start? Is there a person with a flag 200m down the track with a flag or something similar? Up to the Clerk of the course? How could they run so far? Quote
Chief Stipe Posted January 1, 2020 Author Posted January 1, 2020 Well the starters comments about the head gear are wrong..... Quote
billy connolly Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Happy Sunrise said: So what happens in gallops when there is a false start? Is there a person with a flag 200m down the track with a flag or something similar? Up to the Clerk of the course? Basically the buck stops with the RIU/Stewards. There should be adequate backup systems in place so that jockeys are immediately made aware there is an issue - ie: as well as a siren going off there should be TWO clerks of course stationed at TWO different points post start to signal the false start. There is absolutely no point in having clerks of course parading behind barrier stalls pre race. 1 Quote
Freda Posted January 2, 2020 Posted January 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Well the starters comments about the head gear are wrong..... Yes, I deleted my day's racing, read the b/S about the red hood, but couldn't go back to check. Didn't want to post without having correct facts...but clearly, told lies. Can forgive a human error but not porkies. Quote
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