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  • 06-05-2006 11:40am
    #1
    wb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,752 ✭✭✭


    Does anyone know what a TRI-banded race is?

    Seen one on the AW at wolves the other day, and just wondered how is it different than normal banded racing.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    fade2black
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,937 ✭✭✭fade2black


    Each year there are thousands of horses who can't contest handicaps because their ratings are just too low. These horses then get "banded" together (This is as good a reason as any as to why it's called banded racing) into this regional racing. I would imagine that this tri banded milarky is just a.......well.....actually Im scratching my head here...

    Lemme think about it and get back to ya...


  • #3
    mchurl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 992 ✭✭✭mchurl


    I've always wondered that myself


  • #4
    wb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,752 ✭✭✭wb


    Fair Play to the manager of Southwell, who took the time to get back to me on this:
    Dear Wayne,

    As you may well be aware there are 3 "bands" within Banded racing A, B and C.
    A Tri-Banded race is for three year olds only in bands A, B or C with a weight allotted according to which band the horse is in.
    I hope this clarifies your query however should you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

    Kind Regards

    So it is similar to handicapping, but it is not actually considered a handicap race.


  • #5
    mchurl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 992 ✭✭✭mchurl


    Chhers for clearing that up


  • #6
    fade2black
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,937 ✭✭✭fade2black


    Gotta love when people take the (usually) short time to get back to people about things like this. You'd actually be surprised with how much you can find out by just asking. Last year and once did year I've contacted the Pipe, Nicholls and Mullins yard looking for information and they've duley obliged.

    Well done Wayne.


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