New Zealand raises minimum weights

[Alan07]

NZTR announced Tuesday that it is raising the minimum weights for many of its races by one kilogram, or 2.2 pounds. The increase applies to all handicap races, including those with black-type status as well as non-black-type races at set weights for 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds.

http://drf.com/news/new-zealand-raises-minimum-weights-many-races-22-pounds

[my miss storm cat]

Good idea, no?

[_ed_]

I'm really happy about this. One of my least favourite things to hear when I'm at the races is the announcement that a jockey is "unwell" and won't ride for the rest of the day. Anything that makes it easier for them is good news.

[my miss storm cat]

There's no way this comes in time for Opie to ride Katie in the Telegraph, right?

Just wondering cause I thought I had seen somewhere that Corey was stood down and well does this change it for Opie or is it too late?

[_ed_]

I hadn't heard that.

But I don't think it does - Katie's weight is 53, and I've never seen Opie ride at anything lower than 55. :(

[my miss storm cat]

That's a shame for him.

Corey seems like he'll be just fine...

http://formguide.cyberhorse.com.au/index.php/2011011447762/Australia/Brown-Stood-Down-At-Canterbury.html