Today's Horse Racing
In Australia they would have been well through loading whilst the horse was being re-shod, even seen them load them all up if one is behaving well like that one was then they can just slot the reshod horse in. In the UK they don't even bring the horses round the back of the stalls 
I used to think they were loaded at random on who was ready etc but a Starter at Newmarket once told me that there is in fact always a loading order (usually based on how well they loaded previously) and that each night they enter the details of how a horse behaved/loaded into a national database which dictates the order they then get assigned to be loaded next race (some of the bigger name Jockeys will try and dictate when they get their horse loaded but usually they are ignored).PDC wrote: ↑Sat Sep 22, 2018 3:19 pmIn Australia they would have been well through loading whilst the horse was being re-shod, even seen them load them all up if one is behaving well like that one was then they can just slot the reshod horse in. In the UK they don't even bring the horses round the back of the stalls
Only in certain circumstance will they change the order meaning even if one of the first due in decides to play up that will often have a knock-on effect on those remaining
It just shows how backwards our industry is compared to worldwide. ATR did a feature on the loading process recently which explained what you describe and thought it was world leading. IMO it is trailing the world. It is good to have a plan but it is like going into battle with one, as soon as the battle starts you have to adapt to the circumstances.
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Is anyone else experiencing really bad lag ?
It certainly doesn't seem the most efficient way of doing something so simple as the delays testify toPDC wrote: ↑Sat Sep 22, 2018 3:40 pmIt just shows how backwards our industry is compared to worldwide. ATR did a feature on the loading process recently which explained what you describe and thought it was world leading. IMO it is trailing the world. It is good to have a plan but it is like going into battle with one, as soon as the battle starts you have to adapt to the circumstances.
From what I remember, the main order was odd numbers first, low to high, followed by even numbers, presumably to give the first horses in a bit of space. Then they make modifications to the order based on horses previous behaviour, trainers requests, etc. It's quite an advantage to go in last in a big field.Dallas wrote: ↑Sat Sep 22, 2018 3:37 pmI used to think they were loaded at random on who was ready etc but a Starter at Newmarket once told me that there is in fact always a loading order (usually based on how well they loaded previously) and that each night they enter the details of how a horse behaved/loaded into a national database which dictates the order they then get assigned to be loaded next race (some of the bigger name Jockeys will try and dictate when they get their horse loaded but usually they are ignored).
Only in certain circumstance will they change the order meaning even if one of the first due in decides to play up that will often have a knock-on effect on those remaining
I've always thought in the UK the starter is a bit over lenient with horses refusing to go in while the others wait.
After getting stung by a few sharp moves recently I've started putting trades in well away from the action to try and catch them in the right place. It's beginning to pay dividends. 
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7.45 Wolves
Possible back to lay here
Couple of things to check
Pour Lamour looks a fair back to lay or place bet
Its times are as good as the field and has less weight than last best runs
Check out last run at wolves.
Well held up. ran on
Dont usually bet on all weather
This looks ok for trading
Possible back to lay here
Couple of things to check
Pour Lamour looks a fair back to lay or place bet
Its times are as good as the field and has less weight than last best runs
Check out last run at wolves.
Well held up. ran on
Dont usually bet on all weather
This looks ok for trading
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