eljay 1,719 Report post Posted August 2, 2019 Has anyone seen a schedule of heats that will be run. i.e. will there be 2 3 or 4 qualifying heats on each of the 3 nights of heats? And the big question may be will there be sufficient "suitable" horses to fill the heats. We really don't want northern maiden/1 winners being entered just to go round for the also ran stakes do we? It is no secret that the northern ranks are very thin and with no doubt the All Stars being dominant again in the bigger races would almost seem many south island owners/trainers will opt to stay home rather than make the costly trek north just to make up the numbers. Of course we want to see the best racing up here but will they get the numbers - we don't want to see three heats per night with only 7 0r 8 starters in each! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty 575 Report post Posted August 2, 2019 I have not seen the schedule of heats. I wouldn't mind seeing three heats being run, with 8 starters in each. I'd prefer that than having 12 starters, and a third of the field just making up the numbers, cluttering the race up. Similar to how the NZ Cup field is run. The club elect to run 15 horses even though 3-4 of them should never be considered "Cup class". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljay 1,719 Report post Posted August 3, 2019 3 pacing and 2 trotting heats per night I am told. They hoping for big influx from Aussie with the other cup carnivals being at roughly the same time. Noms close end Sept Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabbie 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 Hi All see attached - pacers - 3 heats and final, trotters 2 heats and final for the next 9 years (starting with last year in Melbourne) Prizemoney agreed by the hosting clubs for the three years to 2020 thetrots.com.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
