if my horse lines up at starting orders but does not race is this a non runner?

primary 2 · 08-10-2016 4:17pm #1

i backed one of those horses in the 4 50 that lined up at starting orders but turned and didnt race,would this be classified as a non runner?

bb12 · 08-10-2016 4:19pm

it's a Refuse to Race...don't know how the bookies handle it though

tayto lover · 08-10-2016 4:21pm

If he comes "under orders" and refuses to race you lose your bet.

the groutch · 08-10-2016 5:04pm

some bookmakers have been known to refund such bets at their own discretion, but are under no obligation to do so.

Avatar MIA · 08-10-2016 5:06pm

the groutch wrote: »

some bookmakers have been known to refund such bets at their own discretion, but are under no obligation to do so.

Are they under obligation to do anything, even to pay winning bets?

primary 2 · 08-10-2016 5:40pm

they were all out ready to go and then my horse and another turned around and the rest of them just went off so what do ye think?

BumperD · 08-10-2016 6:28pm

You lose your money but check with the bookmaker in case they are offering a concession refund

Francie Barrett · 08-10-2016 8:22pm

If a horse lines up but digs its heels and refuses to run at the stalls or tape, then your bet is a loser (assuming it hasn't won).

convert · 08-10-2016 8:54pm

If the horse came under starters orders, but didn't/refused to start, I would expect you'd lose you bet unless the bookie offers a concession at their discretion.

slimshady007 · 09-10-2016 7:58am

In a lot of these cases the big bookies will offer a refund depending on the price, usually in the form of a free bet (happened me a few times). If it was a short priced runner or a one they'd taken a lot of bets on they'd be less likely to offer a refund as they can't apply a rule 4 deduction to the remainder of the field.

if my horse lines up at starting orders but does not race is this a non runner?

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