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The following notice is shown on the BHA site page for today’s fixture at Stratford – can anybody explain what a toe board is?
BHA Notice – Hurdle 2 (2nd hurdle in the back straight) will have a trial Toe Board in use for this fixture supplied by Duralock.
I presume these are the same as take off boards seen along the bottom of chase fences.
The more I know the less I understand.
Nah. White hurdles are nicknamed “chids”: Constitution Hill Distractors.
I always thought the foot of a hurdle or fence was a take-off board, so I have no idea what a toe board is. 🤷♂️
Courtesy of Google AI:
In National Hunt (NH) jump racing, a toe board at the base of a hurdle or plain fence serves as a visual take-off guide and ground-line indicator that helps the horse spot the obstacle and judge where to jump. (Ref: Irish Horseracing Regulation Board)
Visual Cue: It provides a clear, low-level line of sight so the approaching horse can accurately index the start of the jump rather than misjudging the shadow or dimensions of the barrier. (Ref Easyfix Equine)
Take-Off Accuracy: By marking the precise ground line, it encourages the horse to take off at the correct distance from the obstacle.
Modern Design: Newer padded and artificial hurdles (such as those by EASYFIX Equine) integrate high-impact plastic toe boards angled around 60 degrees, which also assist ground staff in setting the correct angle and maintaining safety and consistency across the flight. (Ref: Easyfix Equine)
“Courtesy of Google AI:”
Must be right, then.
All hail artificial intelligence.
Based upon the results drawn by artificial intelligence, Constitution Hill would have won the Champion Hurdle in every year until he was retired.
You can’t argue with AI.
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