What is a standing start?

[Ludwig]

I am confused. I thought a standing start meant just that___a standing start.

But in so many of these races, some are standing, some are walking, some are rolling, some seem to be close to racing.

So which is it? What do the rules say? And why does it appear that anything goes?

[Rangatira]

1 minute ago, Ludwig said:

I am confused. I thought a standing start meant just that___a standing start.

But in so many of these races, some are standing, some are walking, some are rolling, some seem to be close to racing.

So which is it? What do the rules say? And why does it appear that anything goes?

Depends on the starter.

[Brodie]

5 hours ago, Ludwig said:

I am confused. I thought a standing start meant just that___a standing start.

But in so many of these races, some are standing, some are walking, some are rolling, some seem to be close to racing.

So which is it? What do the rules say? And why does it appear that anything goes?

Anything goes Ludwig!

When  punting on standing starts, punters just have to take their chances!

To be fair they tend to be better in Canterbury than they used to be, but that wouldnt be too hard.

The best drivers seem to know how to get the advantage by walking up rather than standing.!

Edited May 15, 2022 by Brodie

[Ludwig]

21 minutes ago, Brodie said:

Anything goes Ludwig!

When  punting on standing starts, punters just have to take their chances!

To be fair they tend to be better in Canterbury than they used to be, but that wouldnt be too hard.

The best drivers seem to know how to get the advantage by walking up rather than standing.!

I've just read the stewards report from today's meeting. No mention, obviously, of the starts, but race 7, the stewards were concerned about the position of Sam Thornleys right foot.!!!! Big issue!!!?

[Rangatira]

15 hours ago, Ludwig said:

the stewards were concerned about the position of Sam Thornleys right foot.!!!! Big issue!!!?

hmmmmm the foot out of the sulky thing, not a biggie unless he is doing it often.

 

Questions like this are quite common of late

Race 8

OPAWA LOUIE - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver K Cameron advised that the gelding had appreciated a drop back in class from recent racing and had capitalised on a favourable run throughout.

I am thinking they accepted his explanation given they made no further comment.

So my question is given K Camerons entirely reasonable and obvious response why was the question even asked.

[Chief Stipe]

1 hour ago, Rangatira said:

hmmmmm the foot out of the sulky thing, not a biggie unless he is doing it often.

 

Questions like this are quite common of late

Race 8

OPAWA LOUIE - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver K Cameron advised that the gelding had appreciated a drop back in class from recent racing and had capitalised on a favourable run throughout.

I am thinking they accepted his explanation given they made no further comment.

So my question is given K Camerons entirely reasonable and obvious response why was the question even asked.

Because you will get some of the public (disgruntled punters) asking why the question wasn't asked.  It has become a tick the box thing however still not consistent.

[Brodie]

3 hours ago, Rangatira said:

hmmmmm the foot out of the sulky thing, not a biggie unless he is doing it often.

 

Questions like this are quite common of late

Race 8

OPAWA LOUIE - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver K Cameron advised that the gelding had appreciated a drop back in class from recent racing and had capitalised on a favourable run throughout.

I am thinking they accepted his explanation given they made no further comment.

So my question is given K Camerons entirely reasonable and obvious response why was the question even asked.

Think the wet track was the reason!

[Rangatira]

2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said:

Because you will get some of the public (disgruntled punters) asking why the question wasn't asked.  It has become a tick the box thing however still not consistent.

Those punters should really not be betting.

But in the interests of turnover I strongly suggest they make use of the excellent info on the 0900 number

[Ludwig]

1 minute ago, Rangatira said:

Those punters should really not be betting.

But in the interests of turnover I strongly suggest they make use of the excellent info on the 0900 number

I know several 0900 numbers, but She who must be obeyed has warned me off using them.😀