Why do horses in SA

Dave Scott
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Why do horses in SA

13 years 2 months ago

Go to the start a lot earlier than in other racing centers ?
In the UK they go down, go behind then come back, we are at the start for 10 mins?

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Craig Eudey
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Re: Re: Why do horses in SA

13 years 2 months ago

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Apparently to give the people/punters a chance to have a bet. Most money goes on late. Anyway thats what I was told. I would like to load 2 mins after getting to the start. Just enough time to check the saddle etc.

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Re: Re: Why do horses in SA

13 years 2 months ago

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Craig, what's the negatives ( if any ) for the horse having wait say 6 min or longer?

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Re: Re: Why do horses in SA

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Once they are used to racing they know they are about to race and most start to get uptight when they get to the pens. You will see most a sweating more 2mins after getting there than when they 1st arrive. In some countries they circle in front of the pens until time to load and then go around the back and straight in. They seem more settled that way.

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