I really like the heat format interstate its exciting for me knowing that I will be on track Saturday at Menangle and will be watching 2 heats on track and the the other 3 all withing a short space of time something different. Its great for interstate horses to to have a go at qualifying with out the cost of coming to NSW. HOWEVER I am disappointing these are the only heats. It would have been great to have the second round of heats the following Saturday (Night 2 of the carnival) then the final 8 days later.
Disappointing only 3 horses in the NZ heat and 2 are guaranteed a final appearance. Bit unfair for the other heats who have full fields.