TurnipOrange

Shatin 1200 is absoutly flat, and races are run a breakneck speed. Ellersile has 120m uphill run from the barrier then you a turning all the way till the 380 straight , thats why races here are run slower.

From what I understand 11m out to where the old Ellerslie running rail used to be. Appartently they used 11m of the inside track to form the new Ellerslie

Both HK tracks are Strathayr and do not have a penetrometer reading just G, GF, GY, Y,

In a word YES When 65 rating gallopers can run 1.10.8 for 1200m , In my mind thats perfect. I never heard one complaint about the track yesterday, Better to have some give so as your horses does not jar up! I think a Soft 5 at ellerslie is different to a soft 5 on most tracks, It dosent cut out as much for obvious reasons

Dont know what all you guys are going on about, Track was absolutley perfect for this time of the year. Well done Ellerslie!

The Phantom, The Phantom Chance

30 Minutes between races is easy too achieve, Jockey should be allowwd to weigh out for the 2 races ahead, Just means jockeys may need 2 saddles

What was he meant to do, Jump over top off them!

I was a maiden, Im sure Persian Sun wasnt

I was a maiden and won my first race, 1975 Summer Cup Ellerslie

Wouldnt it be 45 Degress from the inside running rail !

As this is going to be a New track, could we make it right handed like Te Awamutu

Alert the Starter, Isnt it his job to see all horses standing before he pushes the button

I watched it in slow motion, horses arse was on the ground and rider hanging on to the side of the stalls before the gates opened!

Horse was on its arse , jockey was off to the side hanging on to the stalls, all before the gates opened How can the starter see whats going on standing on the side of the barrier, He should take a look at Gary Phillips and Sir Tony where they stand for starting races