Let's face it....
Our racing officials have proved themselves up to the task and they should be commended for their efforts.
Job well done so far.....although...it isn't over yet!
Any other supporting comments out there...please contribute!

Cheers.

MR3 today, the "hot" favourite, Muzza's Star, became "cast" in the barrier stalls and after an inspection by stewards was duly withdrawn.
The commentator reflected after the race that officials: "are damned if they do and damned if they don't(meaning scratching short-priced runners which are suspected of being injured)."
Well, I have nothing but commendation for the stewards!
Sure, it is inconvenient....sure, the betting market is in upheaval....but....the punters' interests have been protected and they survive to bet later on today's program instead of potentially doing their money "cold."
"When in doubt...take 'em out!"
Job well done by the officials.

Cheers.

Warrnambool R4,

I backed two runners in this race: 3 Karimabad(fav.) and 11 Sir Walter.
Karimabad was injured at the barriers and was subsequently scratched and Sir Walter was just beaten for 3rd place.
However, I have nothing but congratulations for the stewards who made the correct decision and scratched Karimabad even though it was a well-fancied favourite.
Job well done and restores faith in an industry currently reeling from one crisis to another. By protecting punters' interests the officials have ensured the betting public will wager confidently into the future.
As per my adage: "when in doubt....take them out!"

Cheers.

Launceston R7,

well-fancied runner Britomart was scratched at the barrier and it was possibly a very courageous/controversial decision by the officials but I support their decision wholeheartedly!
"When in doubt.......take them out!"
Sure, some disgruntled punters will whinge/disagree....but they will still have their money to invest later on instead of possibly "doing their money cold!"
Congratulations to the stewards!
I know that the general betting public support the stewards' decision unreservedly!

Cheers.

SR3,
5 Euro Chic 2nd $4.2plNSW
this horse played up badly at the barriers and was given a cursory inspection by officials and allowed to start and I won on the race.
However, I reiterate my contention that at the barrier..."if there is any doubt...take it out!"
TIP:
SR5 1
get on....!

Cheers.

MR3 I was on Nos. 1 & 10 but at the barrier No. 1 Almoneef became "cast" and after a steward's inspection was duly withdrawn(No. 10 duly won).
Although it was favourite I commend the officials for their action.
"When in doubt...take them out!"

Cheers.

Now come on:
MR4,
the video clearly showed No.5 Going Spending interfering with No.6 Spot The Line and appearing to "take the running" of No.2 Snappy Tom(3rd)...we'll see what unfolds.
NB. Even if connections of the place-getters do not lodge a protest the stewards are empowered to do so on their behalf.
I am looking for consistency here as I forlornly remember the Takeover Target fiasco(in Sydney) last year when he lost a "Black Type" race on protest for purportedly taking the running of another horse.
I just heard a protest 3rd vs 1st has been lodged(sht 1/2hd, 3/4len).
I am looking for consistency here.
Well, I/we didn't get it did we...and I personally am furious with this decision!
They are fair dinkum kidding because the only consistency of the officials is their very own inconsistency!
I suppose it all matters whether the incidents occur in Sydney or Melbourne.
It also appears that certain riders in Melbourne are "Koala Bears...!"
The long-suffering betting public is truly sick of this...!

SR4,
I am totally sick of this......!!!
No.2 Hip Hop Dancer needed to be replated at the barriers,
and what happened...it ran unplaced...!!!!
When are these stewards going to get the message....."when in doubt...take them out.....!"
The punting public is sick of this anomaly, especially as the TAB will not allow the punter to cancel their bet.....!!!!!
NSW Racing is in crisis and many of the punting public doubt if they....ie. mgt.. have the expertise/judgment to deal with important issues...!
Please, a clean broom to clear this current quagmire of "indulgence!"
The long-suffering betting public will not tolerate this "rubbish" for too much longer....!!!!

how many long shot winners have the blinkers off for the first time this preparation. remember sirmione and efficient last year makes it hard to follow any form when this occurs.
i wonder if any has records of the number of times this type of thing occurs.

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laurie

I must admit that at today's Newcastle meeting I truly believe the officials "went missing."
Some of the races were more akin to rodeo events with horses rolling around like a pinball machine.
Some well supported runners were literally "knocked-out" of calculations and played no further part in the respective finishes.
I must say that imo a rating of < 2 out of 5 would be my assessment.
So, where does that leave we punters......?
I'll answer that myself: "Up the proverbial creek without a paddle....!"
We need a new broom.......!

Cheers.