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FEATURE : DECEMBER 2009 - JANUARY 2010
THE WINNERS
The O Awards created a lot of interest during its inaugural run in the 2008 Pune Racing Season and during the 2009 Season it definitely gained momentum. As the award basis differs from that of the RWITC the champions may differ in various categories. The award ceremony this year took place in the paddock during the last day of racing of the 2009 Pune Racing Season.
Points - 22.50
Points - 25
Points - 20
Points - 47
(Elected by public vote)
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Handicapping... time for a rethink
–by Anil Mukhi
It’s really hard to say why many of those in charge of the Indian Turf are so resistant to change. The world is changing around them, so if they cling on to outdated concepts, they are sure to be left behind – ultimately to join the ranks of the extinct! Meanwhile, by exhibiting lack of foresight, these persons – be they committee members, stewards or officials – are contributing to the shackling, if not the demise, of the Sport of Kings in India.
meant that Indian punters can now study, watch and wager on international races. Whether such wagering is legal is immaterial – most wagering in India is believed to be “under the table” anyway. It is the attraction of viewing better class horses, competing fairly under close professional scrutiny that is the draw. This trend will only accelerate. Within a decade, if not sooner, it will be possible for a punter to “tune in” to any race in any part of the world and bet on it. If the choice is between putting down a hundred rupees on a maiden race at Newmarket vs. a 00-26 handicap at Ooty, it’s not difficult to guess which one will be the grateful recipient of the turnover.
Need for a Classification System
Horses vary widely in ability. Without a classification system, the best horse in a field of randomly-selected runners would almost always triumph and such outright superiority would ensure that little or no financial gain could arise from wagering on such a horse, as there could be hardly any doubt of the result.
There would thus be a gross mismatch in ability of different horses entered in a ...
Present Structure * Deleterious effects of current classification system * A New Classification System * Claiming races * Allowance races * More maiden races* Advantages
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