New Posts For Thread: Interesting from racing post re jump horses fair starts non runnerhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31884889/interesting-from-racing-post-re-jump-horses-fair-starts-non-runnerCONFIRMED: Horses denied a fair start in jump races will be classified as non-runners following a BHA rule change set to come into force this seasonIs it possible they have brought this in to be able to say “well we responded to the concerns of all consulted race goers” as a future get out? Is it BHA window dressing?Or is that fanciful and cynical. For me, at the end of the day two thingshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31884889/interesting-from-racing-post-re-jump-horses-fair-starts-non-runner?post_id=564995049#564995049Is it possible they have brought this in to be able to say “well we responded to the concerns of all consulted race goers” as a future get out? Is it BHA window dressing?Or is that fanciful and cynical. For me, at the end of the day two thingsThu, 25 Sep 2025 11:39:52 -0500Chaos and anger will be the result. 5 runner race. Something whips round at start and loses lengths but, as is usual, starts and plods home in last place. Just after you have got to the front of the Arkle bar and paid for 2 bottles of Moet and 6 phttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31884889/interesting-from-racing-post-re-jump-horses-fair-starts-non-runner?post_id=564994905#564994905Chaos and anger will be the result. 5 runner race. Something whips round at start and loses lengths but, as is usual, starts and plods home in last place. Just after you have got to the front of the Arkle bar and paid for 2 bottles of Moet and 6 pThu, 25 Sep 2025 10:58:25 -0500Punters, prepare for battle - BHA's new non-runner rule is a nightmare waiting to happenThe latest rule change could leave stewards in a no-win situationauthor imageChris CookSenior writerMaughreen (last): her owners are not happy following the Mareshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31884889/interesting-from-racing-post-re-jump-horses-fair-starts-non-runner?post_id=564994839#564994839Punters, prepare for battle - BHA's new non-runner rule is a nightmare waiting to happenThe latest rule change could leave stewards in a no-win situationauthor imageChris CookSenior writerMaughreen (last): her owners are not happy following the MaresThu, 25 Sep 2025 10:27:53 -0500Asking the people who bet what they would prefer would be the right thing to do.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31884889/interesting-from-racing-post-re-jump-horses-fair-starts-non-runner?post_id=564994577#564994577Asking the people who bet what they would prefer would be the right thing to do.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:42:11 -0500Suppose you put an E/W bet on with the high street bookies8 runners your horse finishes 3rd then they say one horse is declared a non runnerYou thought you had a winning bet but no it is a loserhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31884889/interesting-from-racing-post-re-jump-horses-fair-starts-non-runner?post_id=564994565#564994565Suppose you put an E/W bet on with the high street bookies8 runners your horse finishes 3rd then they say one horse is declared a non runnerYou thought you had a winning bet but no it is a loserThu, 25 Sep 2025 08:36:20 -0500Sounds like chaos and one that will have everyone confusedhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31884889/interesting-from-racing-post-re-jump-horses-fair-starts-non-runner?post_id=564994287#564994287Sounds like chaos and one that will have everyone confusedThu, 25 Sep 2025 06:32:19 -0500R4 chaos.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31884889/interesting-from-racing-post-re-jump-horses-fair-starts-non-runner?post_id=564994125#564994125R4 chaos.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:53:33 -0500BHA head of stewarding Shaun Parker said: “This rule change provides clarity for participants and bettorsAll the clarity of a bucket of mud. This is the work of someone who never bets on horse racing seriously or even watches the sport.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31884889/interesting-from-racing-post-re-jump-horses-fair-starts-non-runner?post_id=564994055#564994055BHA head of stewarding Shaun Parker said: “This rule change provides clarity for participants and bettorsAll the clarity of a bucket of mud. This is the work of someone who never bets on horse racing seriously or even watches the sport.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:05:11 -0500Agreed adamskihttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31884889/interesting-from-racing-post-re-jump-horses-fair-starts-non-runner?post_id=564994047#564994047Agreed adamskiThu, 25 Sep 2025 03:58:39 -0500Wouldn't we all like to back horses and get paid out if it wins but a refund if it loses. What if there's good prize money for finishing 2nd 3rd or fourth? A can of worms, just get the starters to do their jobs properly.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31884889/interesting-from-racing-post-re-jump-horses-fair-starts-non-runner?post_id=564994037#564994037Wouldn't we all like to back horses and get paid out if it wins but a refund if it loses. What if there's good prize money for finishing 2nd 3rd or fourth? A can of worms, just get the starters to do their jobs properly.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 03:48:01 -0500