Gruff 2,798 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 Just dropped in for some lunch between jobs and had the misfortune of turning on trackside,what a joke that first 'race ' was,chris johnson among others are taking the piss.stick to the greyhounds or premier races when theyre racing for real money.where is the integrity unit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turny 1,224 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 Just dropped in for some lunch between jobs and had the misfortune of turning on trackside,what a joke that first 'race ' was,chris johnson among others are taking the piss.stick to the greyhounds or premier races when theyre racing for real money.where is the integrity unit? tell us more ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasman man 742 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 ....to the race in that it was run at little more than a hack canter. There were 2 warm fancies ,one was quite short on tote ,they were at back moved closer on turn , then got snookered in straight ,running on late for 3rd and 4th. Issue was there were just 7 horses in race ,along with slow tempo. In race 2 I watched Royal Lu which raced 2nd ,led in straight , got stitch but looked a chance for 4th but rider dropped hands well out from line....finished 6th .half-length from 4th. I guess things are just run at slower pace !!!....more relaxed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turny 1,224 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 ....to the race in that it was run at little more than a hack canter. There were 2 warm fancies ,one was quite short on tote ,they were at back moved closer on turn , then got snookered in straight ,running on late for 3rd and 4th. Issue was there were just 7 horses in race ,along with slow tempo. In race 2 I watched Royal Lu which raced 2nd ,led in straight , got stitch but looked a chance for 4th but rider dropped hands well out from line....finished 6th .half-length from 4th. I guess things are just run at slower pace !!!....more relaxed. How often do we see this - small fields - odds on fav gets snookered behind the leader - In Sydney it is classic, happens often Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilli 81 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 In race 2 I watched Royal Lu which raced 2nd ,led in straight , got stitch but looked a chance for 4th but rider dropped hands well out from line....finished 6th .half-length from 4th. In days gone by,a horse may have been outside a first three dividend bearing position,and a jockey/or driver could be 'very gentle' on his horse in the latter stages of a race,perhaps throw away a 4th placing..which may cost an owner a few hundred dollars!! These days,with First Four Betting,it could cost Punters $Thousands of Dollars. Charges and Penalties should be as prevalent and severe for offenders missing 4th,as for those missing any higher placing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laadeedaa 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 ....to the race in that it was run at little more than a hack canter. There were 2 warm fancies ,one was quite short on tote ,they were at back moved closer on turn , then got snookered in straight ,running on late for 3rd and 4th. Issue was there were just 7 horses in race ,along with slow tempo. In race 2 I watched Royal Lu which raced 2nd ,led in straight , got stitch but looked a chance for 4th but rider dropped hands well out from line....finished 6th .half-length from 4th. I guess things are just run at slower pace !!!....more relaxed. heard on trackside ride kc walters on royal hu dislocated his shoulder thats why he had to suddenly stop. Taken to hospital dave mcdonald said Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasman man 742 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 heard on trackside ride kc walters on royal hu dislocated his shoulder thats why he had to suddenly stop. Taken to hospital dave mcdonald said .....sounds like terrible bad luck. It just goes to prove...."One should always gather one's facts"....before ranting and raving !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,798 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 Wrong race gazza.Im ranting and raving about the contrived first,if you backed the two favs you were robbed blind.both forbes and johnson took rails positions in a small field with no pace,the forbes mount drew well with options at 3 and hasnt seen the fence in any previous runs,but not today.absolute cert beat if you were on.chris johnson had a better oppurtunity to make his run sooner as he was on a noted finisher who was always going to sit back,yet chose to put coup rotorua underneath a runner at the back of a small dawdling field.Was cruel to watch.1.44 mile on the dead 4 track summed it up.disgrace....roll on hawkes bay and ellerslie ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laadeedaa 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 Wrong race gazza.Im ranting and raving about the contrived first,if you backed the two favs you were robbed blind.both forbes and johnson took rails positions in a small field with no pace,the forbes mount drew well with options at 3 and hasnt seen the fence in any previous runs,but not today.absolute cert beat if you were on.chris johnson had a better oppurtunity to make his run sooner as he was on a noted finisher who was always going to sit back,yet chose to put coup rotorua underneath a runner at the back of a small dawdling field.Was cruel to watch.1.44 mile on the dead 4 track summed it up.disgrace....roll on hawkes bay and ellerslie ! Someone did have a moan about the Kc ride though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,798 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 I will watch that race soon. Moaning? Probably a fair description for those that punted their hard earned,they were bent over bigtime! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,798 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 K C Walters whip action looked to be asking for a dislocation,very unusual.certainly was trying though and you could clearly see when the arm went,actually looked a hope for 3rd at the time.you backed her you were unlucky but she did her best and thats all you can ask for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laadeedaa 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 KC is a bloke! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DICKSON CIDER 9 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 Wrong race gazza.Im ranting and raving about the contrived first,if you backed the two favs you were robbed blind.both forbes and johnson took rails positions in a small field with no pace,the forbes mount drew well with options at 3 and hasnt seen the fence in any previous runs,but not today.absolute cert beat if you were on.chris johnson had a better oppurtunity to make his run sooner as he was on a noted finisher who was always going to sit back,yet chose to put coup rotorua underneath a runner at the back of a small dawdling field.Was cruel to watch.1.44 mile on the dead 4 track summed it up.disgrace....roll on hawkes bay and ellerslie ! Forbes wasn't even riding at Wingatui yesterday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,839 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 Forbes wasn't even riding at Wingatui yesterday. Think Gruff meant Rory Hutchings DC. Several of his mounts were blocked/unlucky and arguably should have won. Bad luck or bad riding ? Probably depends whether you backed them.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Apprentice 1 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 Tenacious Jack in Brisbane yesterday. 6 horse field, snookered on the face the whole race and flies home for 2nd. Why don't these pea brains realise that you have to start getting out by the 800m - unless of course you want to stay snookered! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie 1,027 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 Tenacious Jack in Brisbane yesterday. 6 horse field, snookered on the face the whole race and flies home for 2nd. Why don't these pea brains realise that you have to start getting out by the 800m - unless of course you want to stay snookered! Or unless you can only sprint 200m and need a soft trip to do best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
