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

[Messenger]

I am into my 'forgetful' 60's - should I have known/remembered that last year's Terang Cup winner Messini is deceased?

[aussiebreno]

First meeting at the new Wagga track today. Official opening next month.

[Messenger]

Ararat Cup night on Friday
I wonder why the pacers cup isn't over 2570m - maybe as a point of difference from other cups?
With only 2 on the 2nd line they should all still have their chance

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...s/?mc=AR220219

[Messenger]

Kev being a smart arse here
Vic Rule changes

http://www.harness.org.au/media-room...?news_id=39645

It includes:

When placing an exotic bet (quinella, trifecta, first 4 etc.) a horse not trained by the trainer cannot be selected to finish ahead of a horse trained by them

Order does not matter in Quinellas fellas

It would seem to mean no more box trifectas / first 4's for trainers

[Dot]

Dot being more of a smart arse Kev- they’re national rule changes not Vic rule changes.

[Messenger]

The time between races at Hamilton today is far too long especially in the 2nd half of the program - there will want to be plenty of entertainment on track
We have up to 42 minutes between races
If all races had only 30 minutes between them the 9 race program would be over 52 minutes earlier - closer to 4hrs than 5

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...s/?mc=HM030319

I know you are going to tell me that it is all about getting Sky1 time
I doubt I will go now. If the temp is over 30° at 11am it will be a no-no

[Yabbie]

The time between races at Hamilton today is far too long especially in the 2nd half of the program - there will want to be plenty of entertainment on track
We have up to 42 minutes between races
If all races had only 30 minutes between them the 9 race program would be over 52 minutes earlier - closer to 4hrs than 5

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...s/?mc=HM030319

I know you are going to tell me that it is all about getting Sky1 time


I doubt I will go now. If the temp is over 30° at 11am it will be a no-no

Race times are dictated by Sky - regardless of whether Sky1 or Sky2

[Messenger]

To me, Sky having so much power is fundamentally wrong
It seems like they are Coles or Safeway - telling the producer 'if/when/how much'

[Messenger]

Mostly 40 minutes between races at Horsham tomorrow

[Messenger]

I am not sure how the points were awarded for the Drivers Challenge but it must have been close between Gary Hall Jnr and Chris Alford

http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...s/?mc=HS110319