New Posts For Thread: Why not two flat meetings today rather than jumps? Give 'em a day off after yesterday.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30476763/why-not-two-flat-meetings-today-rather-than-jumps-give-em-a-day-off-after-yesterdayShould be able to let their hair down and relax the night after the National instead of thinking about getting to Ffos Las and Market Rasen the day after.All geldings?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30476763/why-not-two-flat-meetings-today-rather-than-jumps-give-em-a-day-off-after-yesterday?post_id=544295859#544295859All geldings?Sun, 12 Apr 2015 08:42:25 -0500the jumps staff don't have families (nap)https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30476763/why-not-two-flat-meetings-today-rather-than-jumps-give-em-a-day-off-after-yesterday?post_id=544294239#544294239the jumps staff don't have families (nap)Sun, 12 Apr 2015 07:00:32 -0500There's very little Sunday racing on the flat,even in summer.One of the excuses given is that trainers like to allow their staff to spend the day with family.How come there are plenty of jumps races on summer Sundays?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30476763/why-not-two-flat-meetings-today-rather-than-jumps-give-em-a-day-off-after-yesterday?post_id=544294183#544294183There's very little Sunday racing on the flat,even in summer.One of the excuses given is that trainers like to allow their staff to spend the day with family.How come there are plenty of jumps races on summer Sundays?Sun, 12 Apr 2015 06:55:50 -0500Incorrect, I'm afraid.They need levy support and raceday infrastructure assistance which may not be forthcoming.The off course bookies basically decide who can race on Saturdays.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30476763/why-not-two-flat-meetings-today-rather-than-jumps-give-em-a-day-off-after-yesterday?post_id=544293863#544293863Incorrect, I'm afraid.They need levy support and raceday infrastructure assistance which may not be forthcoming.The off course bookies basically decide who can race on Saturdays.Sun, 12 Apr 2015 06:31:37 -0500Correct me if I'm wrong as my grasp of things may be out of date, I was under the impression it was up to the individual courses to bid/dictate what fixtures they wanted...?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30476763/why-not-two-flat-meetings-today-rather-than-jumps-give-em-a-day-off-after-yesterday?post_id=544293345#544293345Correct me if I'm wrong as my grasp of things may be out of date, I was under the impression it was up to the individual courses to bid/dictate what fixtures they wanted...?Sun, 12 Apr 2015 05:38:47 -0500You will find that jump racing will be sidelined from now on. Today's program is typical of what will occur on Sundays through until November. Saturdays are sacrosanct to the high street bookmakers and Sundays of little relevance in terms of turnoverhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30476763/why-not-two-flat-meetings-today-rather-than-jumps-give-em-a-day-off-after-yesterday?post_id=544293213#544293213You will find that jump racing will be sidelined from now on. Today's program is typical of what will occur on Sundays through until November. Saturdays are sacrosanct to the high street bookmakers and Sundays of little relevance in terms of turnoverSun, 12 Apr 2015 05:16:43 -0500Because it is the flat season, might be reason enough.That's the flat season that doesn't count until whenever it was they decided it counted from, of course.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30476763/why-not-two-flat-meetings-today-rather-than-jumps-give-em-a-day-off-after-yesterday?post_id=544293053#544293053Because it is the flat season, might be reason enough.That's the flat season that doesn't count until whenever it was they decided it counted from, of course.Sun, 12 Apr 2015 04:45:52 -0500Should be able to let their hair down and relax the night after the National instead of thinking about getting to Ffos Las and Market Rasen the day after.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30476763/why-not-two-flat-meetings-today-rather-than-jumps-give-em-a-day-off-after-yesterday?post_id=544293031#544293031Should be able to let their hair down and relax the night after the National instead of thinking about getting to Ffos Las and Market Rasen the day after.Sun, 12 Apr 2015 04:41:47 -0500