Oops posted before I saw the Stewards withdrawal notice. That'll teach me to not just look at the video replays.
What does it take to draw the attention of the starter? He wasn't observant firstly to see how far back #1 was and then to miss JH's hand go up (well before the release). I know he doesn't make many wronguns but this was a shocker. Certainly not as bad as the standing starts in NZ
When was the last time they called a runner a non-starter, I wonder it's possible in this instance. Or did that happen?
Oops posted before I saw the Stewards withdrawal notice. That'll teach me to not just look at the video replays.
But thanks for drawing it to our attention Steve - I had only seen the race finish
Greg Sugars was a Champion harness racing person