Quote Originally Posted by p plater View Post
Adam thanks for that but what an utter disgrace that the 2 top Grand Circuit performers and million $ earners last season, not to mention proven standing start horses at the top level can fall foul to such a race condition.
So much for seeing the Best race the Best.
It's up to owners to qualify their horse for a standing start race, however both horses would more than likely cop a 30m handicap in the Hunter Cup so I guess this is why they didn't nominate, however Blackie and Elsu did it I believe from 30....?