2Piper 408 Report post Posted December 13, 2015 In Race 3 last night this starting point was used and it nearly produced a disaster for horse and driver. Horses need more time to balance up before a change of direction than what was given to the participants in this event especially when a standing start is used. There is a greater chance of breaking horses . Hope they do away with this stating position forever.. WhoKnows, richie, Jafa and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoKnows 791 Report post Posted December 13, 2015 Totally agree. If it ain't broke, don't fix it! They persist with the mile racing even though no one seems to want it, and that starting position last night was quite dangerous right on the bend and the 2 horses that got cleaned up were lucky not to go over the outside fence. Jafa 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar 80 Report post Posted December 13, 2015 plus you've got absolutely boozed idiots yelling at the horses.......is this really an experience you want to see at the races Jafa 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackSprat 947 Report post Posted December 13, 2015 Why not make it a mobile start too, and complete the farce? Who comes up with these "brilliant" ideas? lonestar and Jafa 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
basil dean 1 Report post Posted December 13, 2015 All designed to capture the crowd who are over the fence at that starting point. Totally nuts I agree. Not dissimilar to the crazy start point for the mile at Addington. Some very odd decisions in the sport at times. Great win Costa Del Magnifico though. Looked thrown in to a C1 race to be fair as a 4 race winner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNRYAN 62 Report post Posted December 13, 2015 I don't mind the mile start point at Addington. Nothing wrong with it. Most of the qualifying heats used to be 2400 stands at Addington. At the end of the day don't you all think that every race depends on the trainers? They nominate for these races don't they? Then it is up to the club to decide whether they made more money from them and then go from there. Race Café posters really do hold themselves in a very high regard on all racing topics. There are lots of races. You don't have to bet on all of them if you don't like them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNRYAN 62 Report post Posted December 13, 2015 8 hours ago, WhoKnows said: Totally agree. If it ain't broke, don't fix it! They persist with the mile racing even though no one seems to want it, and that starting position last night was quite dangerous right on the bend and the 2 horses that got cleaned up were lucky not to go over the outside fence. "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" Yep ah ha that's why stakes are crap and the racing board and HRNZ are cutting back on race meetings over the next few years. Nothing broken? I think It's good that they are trying different things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNRYAN 62 Report post Posted December 13, 2015 Look at the mile racing in North America on the mile tracks. They start the race at the winning post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar 80 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 21 hours ago, JOHNRYAN said: Most of the qualifying heats used to be 2400 stands at Addington yep but back then they had a birdcage and didn't have boozed punters yelling at them..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNRYAN 62 Report post Posted December 21, 2015 I'm surprised there was anyone there at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Piper 408 Report post Posted December 23, 2015 it was Xmas at the races meeting so many there to celebrate the holiday season with workmates etc. I've been to Addington a few times throughout the year and having room for the ordinary punter has been lacking on quite a few occassions as private functions have limited access for us regulars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Piper 408 Report post Posted April 14, 2017 Hope they build a new stand for the public as I will not go to Cup Day, just like last year (2016) I will stay home. A huge tent is not very accommodating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Report post Posted April 14, 2017 Sorry, but as far as I know there is no stand being built. A motel complex is being built where the old stand was! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
