The last race at Newcastle tomorrow is probably a good example of owner and trainers frustration with the system. In an effort to make up a race, the "untouchables" in the handicappers dept have decided to allow the mares concession plus junior drivers allowance to create a C2-C4 race. But look at the field C1-C5.
Race 8 GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE 5:32 PM C2 To C4. PBD/C. Prizemoney: $5,100 2030 METRES TRIFECTA, QUINELLA, EXACTA, 4TH LEG QUADRELLA, FIRST4 MOBILE START Form Horse Trainer Other Eng. Driver Class Hcp 1 26s73 BLACK BELT C J Harmey
Grace Grant (C)
C1 M0 FR1 2 83349 DARK DEFENDER P A Bourke
Polly Downing (C)
C2 M0 FR2 3 45s67 ULTIMATE TRUMP M A Formosa
Madelene Bond (C,cl)
C4 M0 FR3 4 72252 GLASSCUTTERSPIRIT S P Tritton
Brad Elder (C,cl)
C4 M0 FR4 5 94131 BLIZZARD OF OZZ A P Francis
Adam Francis
C3 M0 FR5 6 1719s SECOND MAJOR R E Roots Snr
Lauren Panella (C)
C3 M0 FR6 7 5571s HIT FOR SIX L G McDonald
Jackson McDonald (C,cl)
C5 M0 FR7 8 65353 HOLLYS FANTASY M N Howell
Martin Howell
C5 M0 FR8