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I might be wrong but I'm sure I heard Sweeney say that the vet was late because no one had told her that the races started earlier because of an extra race , now if correct surely that would have been on the to do list .
Well even if they shut the drivers up around at the start Charlie , they sure as hell aren't gunna shut them up during the running. I learnt All my Swear words during the race running to improve my vocabulary . didn't even need to hit the wheels either , just a little squeeze here and there, can induce some fine words from your rivals 😅🤣
RACE COMMENTS Race 1 MURRAY CONTRACTORS 2200m The start of this race was officially delayed 18 minutes due to the late arrival of the Veterinarian.
The above from todays Woodville stipes report -
Shit happens I know - but do we need things like this on top of slippages and raceday abandonments?
Seems like racing in the CD can't catch a break at the moment 🫣
To be fair to Aaron White I dont think he has ever had to call something five back the fence.
Alex Park fields so small that "five back the fence" is simply called "single file"
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