chevy86 2,704 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 9 hours ago, talk said: David Ellis has said "He has given permission for Opie to ride 0.5kg over weight. So what happens if he shows up another 0.5kgs above the new "notified" weight? Do the stewards then get involved and pull the plug on him? because he is essentially 1kg overweight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,943 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 19 minutes ago, chevy86 said: So what happens if he shows up another 0.5kgs above the new "notified" weight? Do the stewards then get involved and pull the plug on him? because he is essentially 1kg overweight. Hopefully of course, as I think that the rules only allow you to be up to a half overweight, if the connections agree. I wouldn't put the house on it, but that's what has happened to me in the past! [Up to a half over.] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,341 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 14 minutes ago, Insider said: Hopefully of course, as I think that the rules only allow you to be up to a half overweight, if the connections agree. I wouldn't put the house on it, but that's what has happened to me in the past! [Up to a half over.] Correct. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanthegreat 1,123 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 Has the feel of a raceday back in the 70's and I'm really looking forward to the action. You can't help but see how exited our young Trackside team are about it analysing the "weights and measures " form etc. The only negative is the constant ringing in my ears.............. PUNTERS GRAVEYARD. So expect the unexpected !! Goodluck Caffers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus 429 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 At possibly great risk to myself I am willing to declare that I expect big things today from Hiflyer, Start Wondering, Rondinella and Eagle Bay. I doubt they will all win but should all be in the action at the business end of things at the Punters Graveyard!! Good luck, all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanthegreat 1,123 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 Yeah , I like the look of Rondinella and Eagle Bay in particular. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 Quite small fields of course so you would hope that gives the better horses a fair chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portfolio 728 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 Chambord been very unlucky last 2 Starts. Should have won last 3. $20 odd bucks real value Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portfolio 728 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Portfolio said: Chambord been very unlucky last 2 Starts. Should have won last 3. $20 odd bucks real value Only other bet I have a trentham today was Princess Saphire! Oh deary me, no luck. You have to feel for owners etc, horse was spot on, only undone by a below par ride. Yep, was my money talking, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad 1,554 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 Good to see some preliminaries down the down the welly straight, don't bother on the small courses unless the start point past the stand, just another slipping of a basic standard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbtab 95 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 The graveyard wins again some big disapointments today,RONDINELLA .LOVE AFFAIR,STARVOIA Portfolio 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 Didn't look good for Blathwayt, was he spooked by the crowd cheering?. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut 3,151 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 I saw him drop back and out heading out of the straight and I think he was still standing there as the horses came back at the finish as you could see the lower part of a horse with grey legs standing towards the outside just past the turn out but nothing was said at all. Belinda 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Zip 468 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 15 minutes ago, barryb said: Didn't look good for Blathwayt, was he spooked by the crowd cheering?. IMO they were crawling, so slow that those that were tugging changed strides more than normal......what idiot though would encourage the crowd to cheer? did the commentator encourage the crowd? as I didn't hear that. We're Doomed 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 16 minutes ago, Chestnut said: I saw him drop back and out heading out of the straight and I think he was still standing there as the horses came back at the finish as you could see the lower part of a horse with grey legs standing towards the outside just past the turn out but nothing was said at all. Broke down Maria. Couldn't be saved. Bloody shame, he was a great old warrior.... Belinda, ivanthegreat and We're Doomed 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut 3,151 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 Yes just heard them say on TS, very sad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 1 hour ago, La Zip said: IMO they were crawling, so slow that those that were tugging changed strides more than normal......what idiot though would encourage the crowd to cheer? did the commentator encourage the crowd? as I didn't hear that. Oh shit, I slowed it right down & the moment the crowd roar it is spooked and goes off stride, far too coincidental. it will be very interesting to see what is posted in the stipes report. A real shame as such a nice horse & always tried. hedley and We're Doomed 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 On 1/15/2018 at 4:44 PM, Fartoomuch said: 4 Patrick Erin is the worst placed horse going around at the moment. I've said that before on here and been chastised. Good luck to connections but you have to wonder how much it will be punished at its current rating should win. Lay of the day for me Thank god for Betfair Belinda 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy86 2,704 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 1 hour ago, La Zip said: .....what idiot though would encourage the crowd to cheer? did the commentator encourage the crowd? No noise until Tony Lee told the crowd to let rip! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 10 minutes ago, chevy86 said: No noise until Tony Lee told the crowd to let rip! Yes, I'm not a fan of that and never have been; let the horses go about their work rather than being fired up after the first few hundred metres. Catalano 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1MUE 1,877 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 Very unfortunate for the horse and the connections but the crowd would have cheered had Tony Lee encouraged them or not. Happens every year here (and at the Melbourne Cup) and I can't recall it creating an issue for the horses before now. napier 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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