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Don’t forget that all winners of qualifiers automatically get a run. So this may lead to more horses with rating below the previous ‘bottom’ getting in. I don’t think there will be many but it is something to be aware of.
I think the winners still have to be within the handicap or something daft like that.
I remember reading it and thinking it didn't really make sense, but just googled and then got fed up.
I think the winners still have to be within the handicap or something daft like that.
I remember reading it and thinking it didn't really make sense, but just googled and then got fed up.
Yeah they need to be in the handicap proper to get a run. So if The Wallpark runs, some of the lower rated ones may not get in. Someone put up a lower rated horse on a podcast I saw which wouldn't get in it The Wallpark ran and didn't mention the possibility of no run (albeit they'd probably just get balloted out and the bet refunded).
Yeah they need to be in the handicap proper to get a run. So if The Wallpark runs, some of the lower rated ones may not get in. Someone put up a lower rated horse on a podcast I saw which wouldn't get in it The Wallpark ran and didn't mention the possibility of no run (albeit they'd probably just get balloted out and the bet refunded).
That makes sense the way you've put it.
Not that good an incentive really.
Just gaining a preference over any horses on the same mark.
That makes sense the way you've put it.
Not that good an incentive really.
Just gaining a preference over any horses on the same mark.
I thought 'win and In' would mean they would have to race from outside their handicap mark, but were guaranteed a run. So those low rated animals would still have to race off the minimum weight even if they were entitled to more weight off, due to their marks. Clearly I've got that wrong then
I thought 'win and In' would mean they would have to race from outside their handicap mark, but were guaranteed a run. So those low rated animals would still have to race off the minimum weight even if they were entitled to more weight off, due to their marks. Clearly I've got that wrong then
Plenty of time for the BHA to change the rules again!
Not sure how many qualifiers there are but are there less qualifiers than runners allowed?
I thought 'win and In' would mean they would have to race from outside their handicap mark, but were guaranteed a run. So those low rated animals would still have to race off the minimum weight even if they were entitled to more weight off, due to their marks. Clearly I've got that wrong then
I must admit that was my take on it. To have a guaranteed place when you are already one of the 24 runners does not make sense to me. I suppose if you have the same rating as the 25 horse then it makes some (but not a lot of) sense.
Mystical Power
Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle, 33-1
He could run in the Red Mills Hurdle next week and will likely go for the Stayers' Hurdle if he travels over to Cheltenham.
Never before, has highlighting something so early, looked so smart, and been so pointless
Mystical Power
Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle, 33-1
He could run in the Red Mills Hurdle next week and will likely go for the Stayers' Hurdle if he travels over to Cheltenham.
Never before, has highlighting something so early, looked so smart, and been so pointless
Same price, half a year on
He is a serious EW bet though isn't he? Take the fav out and it's an awful race, truly awful.
He is a serious EW bet though isn't he? Take the fav out and it's an awful race, truly awful.
He'd be the exact opposite of what I'd consider a good each way bet. Could win, could pull up three out. The step up in trip could help, but he's been so awful that he could just be done.
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