New Posts For Thread: Geldings in Group 1 raceshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28516179/geldings-in-group-1-racesnot exactly fair is it ? I think the BHA should have this on their radar next.No problem at all. Should be able to run in all Classics.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28516179/geldings-in-group-1-races?post_id=510069553#510069553No problem at all. Should be able to run in all Classics.Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:22:07 -0500allowed in the kentucky derby. dont see the problem.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28516179/geldings-in-group-1-races?post_id=510069479#510069479allowed in the kentucky derby. dont see the problem.Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:17:56 -0500but the best horses should be able to beat all comers (errrr)https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28516179/geldings-in-group-1-races?post_id=510069413#510069413but the best horses should be able to beat all comers (errrr)Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:14:58 -0500gelding doesn't improve all horses but it can settle a horse who regularly has his mind on other things. I think there are a few G1 races where geldings are not allowed, mainly because of the breeding side of things.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28516179/geldings-in-group-1-races?post_id=510068561#510068561gelding doesn't improve all horses but it can settle a horse who regularly has his mind on other things. I think there are a few G1 races where geldings are not allowed, mainly because of the breeding side of things.Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:27:45 -0500Not sure how the breed gets improved by colts not having to beat the best geldings aroundhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28516179/geldings-in-group-1-races?post_id=510034769#510034769Not sure how the breed gets improved by colts not having to beat the best geldings aroundSat, 15 Oct 2011 10:42:41 -0500The problem i suppose some might have is that 'black type' races , particulary Group 1s, are meant to identify those that will improve or at least maintain the quality of the breed, which this one won't be contributing towardshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28516179/geldings-in-group-1-races?post_id=510034649#510034649The problem i suppose some might have is that 'black type' races , particulary Group 1s, are meant to identify those that will improve or at least maintain the quality of the breed, which this one won't be contributing towardsSat, 15 Oct 2011 10:40:41 -0500not got a problem with it....he's a horse, it's a race, what's the problem?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28516179/geldings-in-group-1-races?post_id=510034453#510034453not got a problem with it....he's a horse, it's a race, what's the problem?Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:37:10 -0500Quick As You Like Joined: 10 Jan 06Replies: 367 15 Oct 11 16:33 if it wasn't an advantage then why do it ?Not every horse responds well to been gelded.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28516179/geldings-in-group-1-races?post_id=510034391#510034391Quick As You Like Joined: 10 Jan 06Replies: 367 15 Oct 11 16:33 if it wasn't an advantage then why do it ?Not every horse responds well to been gelded.Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:36:20 -0500They would surely only have done it if they thought he'd be no better than listed/Gr 3 classCan't have made that much difference, looking at his early form he doesn't seem to have been a problem horse, consistent in 10k listed type races.They must hahttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28516179/geldings-in-group-1-races?post_id=510034383#510034383They would surely only have done it if they thought he'd be no better than listed/Gr 3 classCan't have made that much difference, looking at his early form he doesn't seem to have been a problem horse, consistent in 10k listed type races.They must haSat, 15 Oct 2011 10:36:08 -0500Has only been allowed in the last few years , a difficult one to answer , quality of the race compromised to placate breeders.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28516179/geldings-in-group-1-races?post_id=510034347#510034347Has only been allowed in the last few years , a difficult one to answer , quality of the race compromised to placate breeders.Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:35:11 -0500