Why do horses in SA

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Why do horses in SA

13 years 2 months ago
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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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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

13 years 2 months ago
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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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Re: Re: Why do horses in SA

13 years 2 months ago
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Thanks. Holding thumbs for The Sharks tonight

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Re: Re: Why do horses in SA

13 years 2 months ago
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Me too! Just getting ready to go and watch with my owners and friends at the club now. Enjoy the game.

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Re: Re: Why do horses in SA

13 years 2 months ago
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Cape Town takes the biscuit in this regard. They go down extremely early, too much so in my ignorant opinion.

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