WD TO SAM TWISTON-DAVIS...............PULLED THE HORSE OUT

thought nigel was there , he chased it out, could well have been his shout

Yes  -totally agree - starters usually allow them to piss about at the back despite it being clear that they ain't budging. They then declare them a runner. Full marks to whoever made that decision.

cost me a right few quid as i had backed the winner and layed it in running not knowing it was a non runner (no pictures

UL Dave , but in similar situations, whoever decided to WD was the right call.

dave d You are not alone.