What a farce.
The same thing happened with Albadr in 2019, at Kempton. The result was changed before the weigh-in.
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jamesedwards
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Crazyskier
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When is the winner of a race NOT the winner of the race? DOH!jamesedwards wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2026 10:23 amThe official winner of the race is Fiskardo.
But bookmakers pay out on the declared winner at the point of 'weighed in' so for betting purposes the winner was Ksar D'oudairies.
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Thanks, that makes sensejamesedwards wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2026 10:23 amThe official winner of the race is Fiskardo.
But bookmakers pay out on the declared winner at the point of 'weighed in' so for betting purposes the winner was Ksar D'oudairies.
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Took a look.
18 months ago, it was initially rated 106 running, in a Group 2. (Hugo Palmer trained)
Yesterday, rated 62 in a Class 6. (Stella Barclay/A.Culhane trained) - First ever run in a Class 6.
Reckon the jockey booking was seen as a positive, but the form book didn't support it in anyway.
The on-course market looked to have gone crazy, hedging their liabilties at any price available from 13/2 onwards. (I Am Maximus - esque)
Re-watched the race. Hold up tactics look favoured, but there will obviously be risks at getting a clear run. If I were being cynical, it's a way of getting the mark down from a unfavourable mark, but it can sour the horse's attitude.
If I were race planning, I'd find a Class 5 or Class 6 race on a course that favoured prominent runners and race it more prominently. It might appreciate having a clear view and enjoy its racing again. If so, it's on a great mark to go on a long winning sequence, like some recent flat handicappers have done.