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richard-westwood reacted to azzybear in Racing Chat-Tuesday 19th September September 19, 2023

mereside diva 4.10 ew

richard-westwood reacted to Sporting Sam in Racing Chat-Tuesday 19th September September 19, 2023

I think the other helper with the flat is the draw. (and of course the weights I pointed out that kells (win bet) was a draw data horse yesterday to punters on a “where did that improvement come from thread?” and the reply was “well he didn’t win that because of the draw, did he?”
You cannot help people. the draw data simply identifies the horse in the draw.

the answer to that useful statement is
You can lead a horse to water but a pencil must be lead.

richard-westwood reacted to Sporting Sam in Racing Chat-Tuesday 19th September September 19, 2023

@richard-westwood you were one horse out in the 7:30 last night. the winner was the subject of a lengthy stewards last timeout I’ll paste it up here. The Racecard normally flags up when a horse reaches a last winning mark (61) but didn’t unfortunately but karrenaah won at Galway July 21 and down to that mark last time out they threw in a “schooler” and the stewards jumped on it, but only noted the answers.
The racing post used to flag these up in signposts but no longer do ( bookies asked them not to perhaps?)
Typically I didn’t spot this before the race. You have to trawl through each horse in a race one by one to find a stewards note but it can be very rewarding.
Stewards Report
Permission was given for Nikki's Girl (IRE) to go early to post and to wear a red hood to the start and for Kaaranah (IRE) to wear a red hood to post.
An enquiry was held into the running and riding of Kaaranah (IRE), ridden by Jonathan Fisher and trained by John Butler, which settled towards the rear before encountering a troubled passage and staying on under hands and heels riding to finish eighth of ten runners, beaten 3½ lengths.
The rider was interviewed and shown recordings of the race.
The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of Kaaranah (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities, however he noted the gelding was slightly unlevel behind.
Fisher stated that his instructions were to jump out and settle where Kaaranah (IRE) was comfortable and after finding the rail quickly from stall 4, was happy with his early position despite being rearward.
He indicated that in his opinion the early pace was even, however Kaaranah (IRE) was still inclined to run a little freely going out for the final circuit.
Fisher explained that approaching 3 furlongs out he elected to stay tracking NIKKI’S GIRL (IRE), placed third, on the rail as it was travelling stronger than the winner Equion (GB) which was one off the rail and under pressure, preferring to secure an economical run rather than potentially having to course 3 wide in order to make his challenge, if Equion (GB) didn’t give him a tow into the race.
A short distance later after committing to ride for luck, he had been shuffled back when obliged to check off the heels of NIKKI’S GIRL (IRE) and that the gelding had then been a little outpaced initially when the tempo increased approaching the home bend.
He added that it was originally his intention to search for inside runs down the home straight, however it quickly became apparent that things were very congested near the far rail and for this reason he decided to mount his challenge down the centre of the track.
He further added that approximately 1 furlong out Pysanka (FR), unplaced, had wandered right-handed in front of him and whilst that runner had been clear, it left Kaaranah (IRE) which was staying on disappointed for clear running and cost him momentum in the process.
Thereafter, he elected not to switch wide around BARNEY’S ANGEL, placed fourth, and potentially unbalance his mount as there was just sufficient room for him to squeeze between that runner and Pysanka (FR) over the concluding stages.
The Stewards noted Fisher’s explanation

richard-westwood reacted to kensland in Racing Chat-Tuesday 19th September September 19, 2023

Double
Uttoxeter
4.55. Sacchoandvanzetti 10/3
3.45. Polish 11/2 2nd
singles & double
stk 6.00 rtn78.00
Good luck all

richard-westwood got a reaction from Sporting Sam in Racing Chat-Tuesday 19th September September 19, 2023

410 red
Impeller. 8.0 13.5
Mereside diva 7.8 18.0
Secret guest 7.6 9/1
JoJo rabbit 7.5
Jojo is fav and fancied by bookies but it's his first shot at 6f so leaves him vulnerable and worth taking on according to figures ....keep stakes small I'll try 1pt wins top 2. And 1pt Ew secret 😀

richard-westwood got a reaction from Bedlam in Racing Chat-Monday 18th September September 18, 2023