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So much for all weather – something of a misnomer.
Perhaps we could have them under the Trade Descriptions Act
haha ….. so the only reason for having these tracks has now gone… maybe they can turn them into giant childrens play centres
Whilst general updates have proved informative and invaluable in some cases for advance forecasts ahead of meetings (see Musselbugh thread for example) is there any need to clog up the board with threads with what are essentially news reports that can be gained elsewhere?
Whilst general updates have proved informative and invaluable in some cases for advance forecasts ahead of meetings (see Musselbugh thread for example) is there any need to clog up the board with threads with what are essentially news reports that can be gained elsewhere?
If it’s to take the slash out of sand-dancing, then I think it should be allowed, DJ.
Whilst general updates have proved informative and invaluable in some cases for advance forecasts ahead of meetings (see Musselbugh thread for example) is there any need to clog up the board with threads with what are essentially news reports that can be gained elsewhere?
Sorry David I did not realise you had become editor-in-chief of this forum
As Grasshopper suggests anything that debunks the myth that all weather racing really is all weather racing is worth posting.
Also bear in mind that some are able to access the forum at work but may not be able to access RP or Sporting Life sites due to the way the firewalls work, so by posting updates it does serve a purpose.
Im sure in America they would have races, Our Craig Braddick could let us know on that front but how can snow stop AW racing when even in the Pointing fields they would still race.
Any chance of some general news updates and a list of non-runners 3 times a day then for the poor souls that cannot access the RP site and Sporting Life website then.
Any chance of some general news updates and a list of non-runners 3 times a day then for the poor souls that cannot access the RP site and Sporting Life website then.
Yes – if somebody pays me I will happily provide the information.
Im sure in America they would have races, Our Craig Braddick could let us know on that front but how can snow stop AW racing when even in the Pointing fields they would still race.
Hi Neil:
Up-to 5-6 inches can be cleared on a dirt surface, before racing, but the track will be very sloppy and you would expect some scratches on the card and perhaps an abandonment after a few races if an incident occurs.
On a proper AW track, there is no excuse, unless the night before dumps in excess of 9 or 10 inches of snow on the track. And it is hard to believe that has happened at Wolverhampton.
9 or 10 inches of snow in one night would be considered an exceptional weather night and I live in a state known for attracting winter tourists who love to ski!
Last spring we frequently had 4-5 inches of snow and raced on the AW in Minnesota, where most of the time the temperature never got higher than freezing and often down to -10 at night. If the track was sloppy to begin with the surface quickly recovered and usually became good as the card progressed.
Craig
I must admit the meeting was called off before I set off for Wolverhampton so I did not get to see what was happening there first hand.
Looking at the pics on ATR at 11:00 there didn’t seem to be any actual snow on the track, however Fergus Cameron did say he was concerned about the shaded area in front of the stands, even though they were furrowing – so I suppose there could have been some false ground .
One thing that crossed my mind is the enclosures seemed to still be covered in snow and I wonder if there were any "health and safety" issues with regards icy surfaces in the enclosures
I must admit the meeting was called off before I set off for Wolverhampton so I did not get to see what was happening there first hand.
Looking at the pics on ATR at 11:00 there didn’t seem to be any actual snow on the track, however Fergus Cameron did say he was concerned about the shaded area in front of the stands, even though they were furrowing – so I suppose there could have been some false ground .
One thing that crossed my mind is the enclosures seemed to still be covered in snow and I wonder if there were any "health and safety" issues with regards icy surfaces in the enclosures
I do not buy into that, Paul. I mean what has been the low there -4 or something? We have weeks where it never gets above that and people are not slipping over all over the pavement and lets face it, Americans are not well known for their svelte physiques, are they?
Craig
Well, at least you didn’t have a wasted journey, Paul.
A few weeks ago, I turned up at Ludlow and they had abandoned. At the station, a bricklayer was merrily laying bricks and the sun was shining. I’d taken a chance, because the train left before the Inspection.
Then, in the summer, I travelled to York. The racing was off for a week!
I get the feeling that
a) some folk here seize any opportunity to criticise the AW
b) MANY folk here just love whingeing – about moreorless anything.Good luck to them all!
I forgot to make my point:
a) british racing isn’t run for punters.
b) the british weather is a terrible nuiscance.
I do not buy into that, Paul. I mean what has been the low there -4 or something? We have weeks where it never gets above that and people are not slipping over all over the pavement and lets face it, Americans are not well known for their svelte physiques, are they?
Craig
But we are talking Britain here – a few flakes of snow and the entire country grinds to a halt
I agree that threads like this shouldn;t be in Horse Racing section. Can’t we have a Speedway section for Wolves, Lingfield and Grate Leighs…..
I do not buy into that, Paul. I mean what has been the low there -4 or something? We have weeks where it never gets above that and people are not slipping over all over the pavement and lets face it, Americans are not well known for their svelte physiques, are they?
Craig
But we are talking Britain here – a few flakes of snow and the entire country grinds to a halt
Yep, No doubt the local Tescos and Asdas will have had people going in and panic buying Water,Bread,Milk etc as they usually do when it dip to -1c
Work wise i went in like a lot of people and while it has been very cold i still braved the elements, none of the local schools have shut and life has carried on as normal.
Not surprised it was called off. It was pretty snowy in these parts. My shoes got wet crossing Tesco car park with my trolley full of Mothers Pride.
On the subject of the Trades Descriptions Act, I was disappointed to find upon tuning into Kempton on Boxing Day, that not only were they racing on the wrong bit, but it turned out that there was no Hunting at all. I’d a good mind to send a stiff letter.
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