@mgbjones500@AtTheRaces@joshapiafi Absolutely - considering GB racing prizemoney is on a par with Mauritius, slightly better than The Philippines & Thailand and about 1/3rd of Korea.
Everyone talking together won't fix that little problem.
@WeaverRacing@flutter61@alexdunn_racing@NewtonAbbotRace The apparent improvement in form of WINNING PADDY, which had never been placed, was considered. A Dunn comments that the gelding appeared to benefit from the step up to 3M 1F+ over fences, having previously contested a 2M3F hurdle at Taunton was noted ...
Pretty thin enquiry !
@LauraKingsays@John1986ire@RacingDubai It was our attempt at sarcasm -
the Derby draw was pathetic compared to what Dubai has been doing for decades. and look at Japan Cup, Melbourne Cup, Saudi Cup and many more
@RacingTV@JohnnyMurtagh@RishiPersad1 That week was a wonder - but in reality Choisir was not the best horse in Australia at that time by a long way and most of the RA winners since have been better horses.
@RacingPedigrees@J_Walter23 Not really - the Question becomes where is the Point of Change - 1mile, 2 miles,10F ?
the AUS whip rules actually (mathematically) permits excessive
5 before 100m (maybe 165m to 100m)
unfettered final 100m
Horse's stride 6.5m = 15 hits
so 5 + 15 = 20 which is excessive !
@RacingPost Impact of draw is immaterial
- it is simply a perfunctory part of Field composition but creates a focal point for promotion
- but 2 old men drawing black balls (2 colours) from grey bags is not a promotion - its sad.
Queensberry rules alright !
@corachsamason Both this and the @nickluck tombola theatre Barrier Draws were pathetic when compared to the slick, high quality productions seen in other parts:
@JRAVAN_info Cup, #TheEverest flashed onto the Sydney Opera House
@LauraKingsays Poker is their because his purchase price and owner's ego - won't run in first half of a very weak Derby.
Their inclusion doesn't assist the Race Entries Rating level - although their form deems they won't effect the Race Rating (first four)
@racingblogger It seems as if the establishment is clinging to driftwood - The Derby has its place but is very overrated as a producer of stallions (so many examples of failures)
Racing needs 'pearls' - look at vibe created @ Melb. & Japan Cup, HK Intern, Kentucky Derby, Arc, Durban July !
@AtTheRaces@MCYeeehaaa "... and if you win one of the other F1 Grand Prixs - you're inferior winning at Silverstone"
Just that analogy also stand for media persons ?