New Posts For Thread: "Irish" racing ruleshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/26030593/irish-racing-rulesNow I'm really confused.I thought there was a rule in Ireland that if the topweight was a non-runner, even on the day of the race, the weights were raised so that the second-top weight carried at least 11-7, if he were set to carry less.It's a rule IWould the Hennessy not stretch Mossbanks stamina?https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/26030593/irish-racing-rules?post_id=469755405#469755405Would the Hennessy not stretch Mossbanks stamina?Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:59:21 -0500A balls of a rule. U can't move the goalposts at the last minute. But it should have applied to the race yesterday.And yes I did back Psycho.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/26030593/irish-racing-rules?post_id=469754081#469754081A balls of a rule. U can't move the goalposts at the last minute. But it should have applied to the race yesterday.And yes I did back Psycho.Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:48:06 -0500Royal Blood the 3rd reserve had to race from 6lbs out of the handicap. The rules should be changed so that they go up if a reserve gets into the race when out of the handicap.In Listowel I heard Davy Russell was fit to be tied when Mossbank was withdhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/26030593/irish-racing-rules?post_id=469745517#469745517Royal Blood the 3rd reserve had to race from 6lbs out of the handicap. The rules should be changed so that they go up if a reserve gets into the race when out of the handicap.In Listowel I heard Davy Russell was fit to be tied when Mossbank was withdMon, 11 Oct 2010 12:44:34 -0500He's not low enough to make the cut for the Troytown or the Paddy Power off his current mark so his hands are tied in that respect. No option but to go for a conditions chase here or the Hennessy.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/26030593/irish-racing-rules?post_id=469744741#469744741He's not low enough to make the cut for the Troytown or the Paddy Power off his current mark so his hands are tied in that respect. No option but to go for a conditions chase here or the Hennessy.Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:37:52 -0500That should read Irish handicaphttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/26030593/irish-racing-rules?post_id=469735213#469735213That should read Irish handicapMon, 11 Oct 2010 11:26:31 -0500I'd be amazed if he retained the ability to compete in a Hennessy- I still think he should be aimed at a handicap as he's been given a real chance. First time out is my only interest.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/26030593/irish-racing-rules?post_id=469735113#469735113I'd be amazed if he retained the ability to compete in a Hennessy- I still think he should be aimed at a handicap as he's been given a real chance. First time out is my only interest.Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:25:55 -0500This was after Listowel Ben, not Limerick (yday). Did he say that yday ?? Either way, MH - what a top geezerhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/26030593/irish-racing-rules?post_id=469713057#469713057This was after Listowel Ben, not Limerick (yday). Did he say that yday ?? Either way, MH - what a top geezerMon, 11 Oct 2010 08:20:47 -0500I heard it was the Champion Chase at Down Royal?https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/26030593/irish-racing-rules?post_id=469712421#469712421I heard it was the Champion Chase at Down Royal?Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:14:55 -0500Next stop the Hennessey @ Newbury 4 Mossbank, pretty sure thats what MH said after his last no show @ Listowelhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/26030593/irish-racing-rules?post_id=469711549#469711549Next stop the Hennessey @ Newbury 4 Mossbank, pretty sure thats what MH said after his last no show @ ListowelMon, 11 Oct 2010 08:07:05 -0500I agree totally CH - personally think once the weights are out on the day of race that's the way they should stay.Avoids complications and like you say those who want to abuse the system, not the first time Mossbank has been pulled out in recent monthttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/26030593/irish-racing-rules?post_id=469641305#469641305I agree totally CH - personally think once the weights are out on the day of race that's the way they should stay.Avoids complications and like you say those who want to abuse the system, not the first time Mossbank has been pulled out in recent montSun, 10 Oct 2010 17:01:57 -0500