Ch2 ODDS AND ENDS - not big enough for a thread of their own

[Messenger]

Philadelphia Man returning as a late 9yo after more than 2½ yrs off (he has had 2yrs off before)

[Messenger]

Having its 24th start for its 6th trainer (a family connection to the owner had 2 goes) Always Flashing won R1 at Melton today by 44m
Do you think he might stay in the McDonough stable now?

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...ic#MXB13061810

[Dot]

RWWA trialing increased gate speed at despatch point to test for a reduction in gallopers in the score up and after the start.

http://www.harness.org.au/media-room...?news_id=37483

Curious does anyone know what the despatch speed is in other states, and if this should be uniform or adjusted for the track? Whilst a reduction in gallopers is obviously highly desirable I am thinking the increased speed would also see an increasing advantage to being drawn an inside gate, and if the data obtained will/should also be analysed for this.

[Messenger]

Races 7 & 8 from Shep last night are well worth a look

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...ic#SPC15061803

[Messenger]

I was supposed to go to Horsham trots today but after leaving a plug in the sink of the upstairs bathroom last night AND the tap 'running', I have spent all day ripping up carpet and drying floors etc etc

Then if things couldn't get any worse I just checked out the results
The following snip was an email from a couple of days ago and would have compelled me to have a little flutter

A 'running' double would have to be it

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...&fromstate=vic

[Messenger]

There are 11 races at Maryborough today with the first starting at 11.11 !
There is only one number 11 going around for the day
R10 No.11 Myrtle Vale is my omen tip (& has form) for the meet

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...ic#MHC21061808

[Greg Hando]

And got the bickies Kev albeit at $1.40.

[Messenger]

And got the bickies Kev albeit at $1.40.

Late scratching of the favourite in what was only ever going to be a 2 horse race, made her super short Greg

[David Martin]

Hi everyone,


In a separate forum, and possibly in this one, HRV have been asked to provide a live list of concession drivers (as opposed to just publishing it in the Harness Racers). Fo those interested, please refer to the list now available at:


https://www.thetrots.com.au/for-part...ssion-drivers/


Cheers, David

[Messenger]

I reckon it has been a while since Geelong had a meet with 94 runners

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...&fromstate=vic