Death throes
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The difference is declared runners who then become nrs. For me and I dare say many others, it is galling to see, for example, a field of 10 declared on the eve of the race and then see that race carved up when four of them are declared nrs the next day. 3 places becomes two, a rule 4 just to rub it in.
How many of us have to study, then do our bets the night before? How many of us have the time to re-study on the day of the race, for whatever reason.?
On the subject of field sizes, you may well say that they wouldn’t have run anyway but the whole question of 48 hr decs, going reports by the clerks of the courses and the communication and veracity of those, is a vexed question which is blighting the whole chase scene.
How many of us have to study, then do our bets the night before? How many of us have the time to re-study on the day of the race, for whatever reason.?
On the subject of field sizes, you may well say that they wouldn’t have run anyway but the whole question of 48 hr decs, going reports by the clerks of the courses and the communication and veracity of those, is a vexed question which is blighting the whole chase scene.
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Well, thanks for your input.
Depends how you want to bet, depends what kind of racing you want to see.
For me, I manage to make an annual profit, small but profit nonetheless, by backing ew, using small stakes to gain modest but consistent profits. Three runner, win- only bets are not the way for me.
I suppose, looking at your post, that you’d be happy with entire cards made of of 3-6 runners.
Good for you - fact.
However, a more nuanced view might conclude that there are many, many other punters who don’t want to see skinny prices, skinny fields and actually enjoy the spectacle of larger fields and trying to pick a profit from that.
I can’t say I agree with your terse: ‘If you don’t like it, *** off’.
In my opinion, for the reasons stated above, it is a great shame that NH chase racing is taking such a hammering. If you don’t care, that’s your right so good luck, my friend��
Depends how you want to bet, depends what kind of racing you want to see.
For me, I manage to make an annual profit, small but profit nonetheless, by backing ew, using small stakes to gain modest but consistent profits. Three runner, win- only bets are not the way for me.
I suppose, looking at your post, that you’d be happy with entire cards made of of 3-6 runners.
Good for you - fact.
However, a more nuanced view might conclude that there are many, many other punters who don’t want to see skinny prices, skinny fields and actually enjoy the spectacle of larger fields and trying to pick a profit from that.
I can’t say I agree with your terse: ‘If you don’t like it, *** off’.
In my opinion, for the reasons stated above, it is a great shame that NH chase racing is taking such a hammering. If you don’t care, that’s your right so good luck, my friend��
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I seem to recall Kim Bailey railing against the earlier declarations because of the expense of unnecessary entry fees to his owners when horses have to be withdrawn. As a consequence owners are more cautious about committing which also adds to the pressure on field sizes.
You’re right: cat litter racing not my cup of test. I do bet occasionally on it but my love and understanding lies with NH chasing. Hence the post.
Regarding your ‘kitchen’ comment, due to the shortcomings I’ve highlighted, my betting has decreased so you might say I’ve been forced to stand in the kitchen doorway.