Double R Posted July 2, 2018 Posted July 2, 2018 I have the answer after contacting the club. On the recommendation of trainers and drivers, it has been decided to trial 1980 metre races for a period to see how they go. The programme for the 20th of July shows 1950 metres, but this is incorrect, they are 1980 metres. Hope this gives clarity for the change in distance. Cheers. Robert. 2 Quote
Brodie Posted July 2, 2018 Posted July 2, 2018 Have just noticed the 1980m races at Addington in the nominations, but you beat me to the punch Happy. You are doing a great job with your postings, BOAY’s gain and the other hasbeen sites loss, without doubt. As you know I prefer the longer distance races rather than the shorter sprints so well worth the effort to trial. Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted July 2, 2018 Author Posted July 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Double R said: On the recommendation of trainers and drivers, it has been decided to trial 1980 metre races for a period to see how they go. Good job, DR. Any particular reasons why they recommended it? Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted July 2, 2018 Author Posted July 2, 2018 29 minutes ago, Brodie said: Have just noticed the 1980m races at Addington in the nominations, but you beat me to the punch Happy. Its ok, Brodie, don't go and cry me a Rainy River, mate.? 1 Quote
Double R Posted July 2, 2018 Posted July 2, 2018 12 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said: Good job, DR. Any particular reasons why they recommended it? The club is open to ideas in light of the Jewels next Year. Cheers. Robert. 1 Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted July 2, 2018 Author Posted July 2, 2018 From Mr G. The question remains, why did they ask? What is the difference of 30 metres? (I'm just being picky, DR) Quote
Double R Posted July 2, 2018 Posted July 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said: From Mr G. The question remains, why did they ask? What is the difference of 30 metres? (I'm just being picky, DR) Hi Happy, A longer run to the first bend I would imagine the reason. It will be interesting to see what the outcome will be. Cheers. Robert. 1 Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted July 2, 2018 Author Posted July 2, 2018 15 minutes ago, Double R said: A longer run to the first bend I would imagine the reason. It will be interesting to see what the outcome will be. Be interesting to see if the reverse works with horses drawn 1 or on the inside not being able to keep up at the start. I presume 1950m was chosen for good reasons in the first place.? Quote
Double R Posted July 2, 2018 Posted July 2, 2018 9 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said: Be interesting to see if the reverse works with horses drawn 1 or on the inside not being able to keep up at the start. I presume 1950m was chosen for good reasons in the first place.? I recall many years ago at Addington, the 2000 metre mobile had a staggered barrier arm. Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted July 2, 2018 Author Posted July 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, Double R said: I recall many years ago at Addington, the 2000 metre mobile had a staggered barrier arm. Maybe it should be 1975m and split the two ? Quote
Double R Posted July 2, 2018 Posted July 2, 2018 Maybe, keep the Jewels at Ashburton instead!!!! 1 1 Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted July 2, 2018 Author Posted July 2, 2018 22 minutes ago, Double R said: Maybe, keep the Jewels at Ashburton instead!!!! That's funny. Quote
Newmarket Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 Not many runners in those fields, smallest that I can remember Quote
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