Brodie Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Does anyone know why most drivers at Alexandra Park when they are back in the field just sit there and wait until into the straight before getting serious? Yes I know you will be wide out on that home bend, but why don’t they move earlier. You clearly have next to no show if you are past midfield turning for home so just seems pretty futile even hitting them. Addington Racing leaves it for dead as a spectacle and betting medium!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Small fields don't help. Always next week to get a better draw too lol....when there are only 7 in a field you have a good chance of drawing by the rail sooner than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portfolio Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Over the last couple of months, I’ve seen more speed duels at Alex park than I have Addington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 6 minutes ago, Portfolio said: Over the last couple of months, I’ve seen more speed duels at Alex park than I have Addington. Is that because its rails or bust because you won't get cover sitting parked in smaller fields? I really don't know as don't watch the races up there much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Alex Park seems to have more even fields, whereas Addington have a few more favs that tend to lead and dominate. So I also agree, Alex Park seems more competitive than add. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 13 hours ago, Newmarket said: Alex Park seems to have more even fields, whereas Addington have a few more favs that tend to lead and dominate. So I also agree, Alex Park seems more competitive than add. Alexandra Park Racing is definitely boring racing compared to Addington as well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CrossCodes Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Agree, Auckland racing is boring apart from the premier nights when the Purdon team make sure there is no walking up front, which is why I like it when their horses are entered in races, they are their to win and always make sure it's a genuine run race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagship uberalles Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 On 8/06/2018 at 6:34 PM, Brodie said: Does anyone know why most drivers at Alexandra Park when they are back in the field just sit there and wait until into the straight before getting serious? Yes I know you will be wide out on that home bend, but why don’t they move earlier. You clearly have next to no show if you are past midfield turning for home so just seems pretty futile even hitting them. Addington Racing leaves it for dead as a spectacle and betting medium!!!! I know you're a fan of the passing lane Brodie, but in my opinion it has fucked up harness racing...I used to remember as a youngster at alex park seeing so many moves from the back of the field, clever drivers in the 80's doing lightning moves catching a leader napping etc...from the bell to the home turn there would be heaps of horses trying to get handy putting the pressure on....now they are just happy to sit back if not in the lead, trail or 3 back...I wish the passing lane was gone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Flagship uberalles said: I know you're a fan of the passing lane Brodie, but in my opinion it has fucked up harness racing...I used to remember as a youngster at alex park seeing so many moves from the back of the field, clever drivers in the 80's doing lightning moves catching a leader napping etc...from the bell to the home turn there would be heaps of horses trying to get handy putting the pressure on....now they are just happy to sit back if not in the lead, trail or 3 back...I wish the passing lane was gone!!! Personally like the passing lane because it opens up the field in the straight. Remember as a kid watching horses locked up in the trail never getting a run at Addington and nearly going over the hub rail. What I also liked back then was the push out rule I think being at any stage rather than the 1000m as it is now. I understand why we have it the way it is now but used to be good watching the oldies like Maurice Holmes able to get off the fence whenever he liked. With the speeds nowadays it would be dangerous if it was anytime as the drivers wouldn’t be expecting it the same as they do now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 21 minutes ago, Brodie said: Personally like the passing lane because it opens up the field in the straight. Remember as a kid watching horses locked up in the trail never getting a run at Addington and nearly going over the hub rail. What I also liked back then was the push out rule I think being at any stage rather than the 1000m as it is now. I understand why we have it the way it is now but used to be good watching the oldies like Maurice Holmes able to get off the fence whenever he liked. With the speeds nowadays it would be dangerous if it was anytime as the drivers wouldn’t be expecting it the same as they do now! and was no team driving back then to 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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