The starts on the Grand National course

[Diamond Geezer]

Two races and two absolute shambles at the start and yet no bother with the starts on the Mildmay course. Can see big problems tomorrow if a false start arises, with only ninety yards to the first fence most of the field will have to run round the first and there will be quite a delay.

Twenty five out of twenty nine riders received a one day ban for their part in proceedings today, but what would be an ideal deterrent and what would the punishment be if it happens again tomorrow?

TV today suggesting a system with lights and if jockeys aren't ready at the off that's down to them but I reckon there's been a bit of gamesmanship from those at the back on both days and with forty runners tomorrow I can see problems.

 

[edgt]

Fair comment DG. Hard to resolve. THey need more of a walk in if anything from what I saw.

 

[Grasshopper]

Why doesn't the Starter just shout 'You've got 10 seconds' and then release the tape ten seconds later?

Shower of untold fannies.

 

[reet hard]

A 60 yard elastic band was always a daft idea.
Why don't they just draw a line on the ground, and anyone who crosses before flagfall is out? Wouldn't be near so keen to jockey for position then.

 

[Bar the Bull]

It is a shambles. And it is getting worse. I am a bit worried about this 90 yard start tomorrow as I think it will be worse than before.

 

[Desert Orchid]

They need to think seriously about disqualifying a horse if the rider is deemed to be at fault, as they do in athletics.

 

[LUKE]

It is a shambles. And it is getting worse. I am a bit worried about this 90 yard start tomorrow as I think it will be worse than before.

Boyles were6/4 a false start last night-now even money.

 

[Dave G]

I was just about to ask if anyone had seen a market for false start. It's almost guaranteed today.