I was once given privileged access at Newmarket 2 years ago which included a trip down to the start with the starter, one of the things I asked him about the loading and going off late etc - his response was that they really try to get them off on time and that there was even an unwritten contest goes on between starters all over as to who could get their races off nearest to post and that it was a matter of real pride to them to do so!spreadbetting wrote: ↑Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:08 pmI know, it's so frustrating , it's about time the BHA started fining courses who continually go off late with no excuse. Newmarket, the so called home of racing, act as if they're some American course going off whenever they please.PDC wrote: ↑Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:06 pmAmazing how Newbury have managed to get all the runner to start 5 minutes before the off for the last race of the day when it is home time for all the staff!
5 to 10 minutes late off all day and then surprise surprise last race of the day is 30 seconds late off. Joke!
Of course you wouldn't think it when you watch them!