NSW racing was its worst again on Saturday...No photo-finish camera operative for the first race and a very contentious decision made to award the race to the outside horse when a dead-heat would have been a far better call. But the worry is that the crisis emerged at all. How is it that in a massive industry like racing we can get to the first race on a major card and someone discovers the camera isn't working? Aren't these things checked on the morning of a meeting? And what was the fault that
NSW racing was its worst again on Saturday...No photo-finish camera operative for the first race and a very contentious decision made to award the race to the outside horse when a dead-heat would have been a far better call. But the worry is that the crisis emerged at all. How is it that in a massive industry like racing we can get to the first race on a major card and someone discovers the camera isn't working? Aren't these things checked on the morning of a meeting? And what was the fault that caused the camera to be out of action for so long during the day? There are lots of questions to be answered.
That first race debacle was a shocker...The only footage available was from TV cameras anchored just past the post and, under the rules of racing, stewards have to be convinced the judges have made a mistake to overturn their decision, and with only the dubious footage available they were unable to do that.
The big switch...Rangirangdoo's spring plans have taken a twist...The smart 5YO will now target the Epsom Handicap (Grp 1, 1600m, Oct 3) instead of the Caulfield Cup following his impressive win over 15t00m at Rosehill.