Extra Races???

Good morning Clan.

Because of the 22 night meetings lost and the impending age change (40 days!),
what are the chances of some additional meetings being carded?

I understand that there will be a large amount of 4yr old maidens for instance with very little oppoprtunity to run.

Therefore how about an extra meeting (7 races?) each week alternating between Turffies and the Vaal?

Although we all know that stakes need to rise to around R100k p/race - imvho in regard to these extra races, they could be run for say R60k as the alternative of sending to PE and finding it even harder to get in a race and running for R35k is an even worse scenerio!

What say the Clan?

Respectfully, Jim.

if they put more races,means i gotta spend so much more time with stavro,and im gonna end up killing my mate.

As an aside, is it true that the local trainers only get a certain amount of runners p/week from their strenght?

If that is so, I read recently that the locals in Durban are asking for a greater percentage or even locals only racing - would that be a consideration for our local Trainers here too?

I personally, don't agree with restricted 'local' races (unless restricted by others = recipricated), however the increasing of runners for local Trainers should be looked at, and running an additional weekly meet would certainly go a long way to addressing the issue.

Respectfully, Jim

Jamster, you an optimistic man for thinking Phumelela would entertain extra races.
They sold our racecourses to cut down not increase.
And of course now they going to blame the Turfontein night racing objectors for our woes.

Jess you know me mate - the glass is always half full - lol!

But hey, don't forget 'we' still have 4 courses:

2 @Turffies (inner/outer) + 2 @Vaal (sand/Turf), so noting to worry about, hey?

Thanks for everything Jess, enjoyed my stay - having a quick snooze, then prob watch footie in Hotel Bar, unless other 'plans'are afoot. . .

Ouzo, Jim.

Very insightful on the '4 courses' Jim.
Not sure if you got the sms message.
Will try contact you again tomorrow before you leave.
Thanks for your support and investment in SA horseracing.
Ouzo, mate.