sunlineboy 131 Report post Posted April 24, 2010 Almost deadly! Lucky is the word for that debarcle. What was the starter thinking? Everytime an attendant goes to front I hope like hell they dont open the gates, but today they did! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodlobster 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2010 Almost deadly! Lucky is the word for that debarcle. What was the starter thinking? Everytime an attendant goes to front I hope like hell they dont open the gates, but today they did! Think exactly the same thing SLB...Imagine the attendants heart rate when the gates sprung open Very Very Lucky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilligaf. 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2010 What was the starter thinking? Probably thinking all were clear, or maybe what was for dinner tonite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunlineboy 131 Report post Posted April 24, 2010 She let them go quick, they were about 2/3 minutes behind.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesta 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2010 She let them go quick, they were about 2/3 minutes behind.. They were running late because the stupid ambulance people were sittin at the start (havin lunch) while a jockey lay injured in the birdcage...................... Then the race could not be started until they got back to the gates!! Oh then they kept driving not worrying about the attendant who got run over!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAIGHT STRIKE 37 Report post Posted April 25, 2010 is that what would happen if the tractor that tows the barriers around failed to start,say at Ellerslie/Avondale 2000m or 2200m start and the horses are turning for home !!! wouldnt be good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2010 is that what would happen if the tractor that tows the barriers around failed to start,say at Ellerslie/Avondale 2000m or 2200m start and the horses are turning for home !!! wouldnt be good. Nearly had debacle at Ashburton last year when there was a hitch moving the gates at the 2100 start! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Collis 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2010 Nearly had debacle at Ashburton last year when there was a hitch moving the gates at the 2100 start! Was that Aaron Freda, done a lovely roll. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
baillie 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2010 is that what would happen if the tractor that tows the barriers around failed to start,say at Ellerslie/Avondale 2000m or 2200m start and the horses are turning for home !!! wouldnt be good. the gates open in staying races for that reason... Always crosses my mind too, what if they couldnt move the gates..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoken up 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2010 Why is the starter always behind the gates in NZ? In other countries the Starter is on the side or in front of the gates, too avoid incidents like yesterdays. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fymrc 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2010 if my memory serves me correctly, the tractor wouldnt start at trentham one day.they pushed the gates inside the track after pulling down the running rail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnip. 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2010 Starting from behind is best , the starter can see all horses, they should have a man in front to give all clear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony McGovern 15 Report post Posted April 25, 2010 Starting from behind is best , the starter can see all horses, they should have a man in front to give all clear Agree with you 100% as I have stated in another thread on the same subject. The late J Mudford sorted that out years ago, and he was one of the best barrier riders/starters in his day. I'm sure Cameron George will sort it out and still let the starters remain in the place they are most comfortable. Maybe the assistant starter should take a bigger role and check all is clear and signal such to the starter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2010 Was that Aaron Freda, done a lovely roll. Yep, it was....probably it was fortunate he has been a gymnast as a youth, he is pretty resilient. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadnessG 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2010 is that what would happen if the tractor that tows the barriers around failed to start,say at Ellerslie/Avondale 2000m or 2200m start and the horses are turning for home !!! wouldnt be good. They start the tractor before the horses load. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmhood 1 Report post Posted April 25, 2010 Starting from behind is best , the starter can see all horses, they should have a man in front to give all clear It is fortunate for all that neither man nor horse was hurt. One thing for sure is that the starter will never let it happen again - will have learned from this. I was amazed that the ambulance went on it's merry way without checking this fellow over, or did they not see him - perhaps they were in radio contact????? Does anyone know know how the young jockey who fell in the birdcage is? He looked to have been concussed & pretty shocked from the stops he had while being supported inside. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2010 It is fortunate for all that neither man nor horse was hurt. One thing for sure is that the starter will never let it happen again - will have learned from this. I was amazed that the ambulance went on it's merry way without checking this fellow over, or did they not see him - perhaps they were in radio contact????? Does anyone know know how the young jockey who fell in the birdcage is? He looked to have been concussed & pretty shocked from the stops he had while being supported inside. He was riding work this morning, Kay, so obviously no major damage. Looked bad though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M 2 Report post Posted April 26, 2010 Interesting that the attendants skull cap fell of immediatley when he hit the ground suggesting it was not strapped up. On slow motion replay even more luckier than first appears. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsay carston 81 Report post Posted April 26, 2010 Over here in malaysia they have a guy on the outside of the track just in front of the barrier and he raises a green flag when the last barrier attendent gets out.the starter is on the inside abit in front of the gates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contentious 570 Report post Posted April 26, 2010 They were running late because the stupid ambulance people were sittin at the start (havin lunch) while a jockey lay injured in the birdcage...................... Then the race could not be started until they got back to the gates!! Oh then they kept driving not worrying about the attendant who got run over!!!!!! And the TAB gets very irate when a race is running late because it does not fit in with their Saturation policy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dublin Girl 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 Nearly had debacle at Ashburton last year when there was a hitch moving the gates at the 2100 start! Be interesting to see what happens at the 2500 start at Riccarton next weekend if it's still wet.....heavy gates and a tractor with not a lot of grunt on a wet track! I heard the tractor wasn't great at it's job last weekend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenacres 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2010 Be interesting to see what happens at the 2500 start at Riccarton next weekend if it's still wet.....heavy gates and a tractor with not a lot of grunt on a wet track! I heard the tractor wasn't great at it's job last weekend! Isnt it the same tractor that is used all the time.? How do you know it hasnt got alot of grunt??? Were you there or do you work behind the barriers ????So dont start blaming the tractor. Have a look at the person driving it, A carpenter never blames his tools Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
password 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2010 The tractor being used has enough power. The problem that could arise is grip on the wet surface. To get good traction you need weight and the right treads .The the tractor being used is a light tractor with turf tyres. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dublin Girl 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2010 The tractor being used has enough power. The problem that could arise is grip on the wet surface. To get good traction you need weight and the right treads .The the tractor being used is a light tractor with turf tyres. Thank you for pointing across the point better than me Password! Was thinking hard to try and word it right in the limited time I had hehe! Greenacres, it doesn't matter how I know, I just know! I have ways and means Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...