Question. Something to read over your morning coffee..

[TheAvenger]

What does it mean when a racetrack announcer says that "the rail is out" so many feet, yards etc. at a particular track? I know it has to do with track condition, but more specifically?

Regards,

Glenn

[maverick1993]

Bascially the inner part of the track cops the most wear. They can move the inner rail out for it to recover. This happens in all turf tracks i think . But wouldnt be a factor on your sandy beach tracks.
Usually suits front running horses early in the day. The champion Sunline was suited by the rail being out in her 2 coxs plate wins.

[TheAvenger]

Excellent answer, most thought provoking. Thank you.


Glenn

[rebeccian]

The link below goes to an example of how a field size may have to be reduced when the rail is out. This link is for Hawkesbury Racecourse but I guess the same happens on most Australian racecourses. The link is: http://www.atchorses.com.au/track_information.htm