I should know this by now...

[wb]

What is a TRI-banded race?

[MarcusMel]

Covers three weight bands - but I could be wrong :yikes:

[MarcusMel]

Can someone confirm my answer please!

[bigcumba]

I think you're right Marcus, not 100% sure though... at thos level it probably means the horses are crap, really crap, and dog food.

[wb]

All credit to the manager of Southwell racecourse 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.

[bigcumba]

Good of him to get back to you Wayne, I've always look at banded racing as somewhere between handicaps and non handicaps anyway because they are to a certain extent based on the horses official rating. That certainly sorts out the tribanded thing :)

[vegyjones]

Win2Win Fails to answer simple question shocker!!!

Good on you for your persistence Wayne!

[andyp]

Wayne, sorry i have only just seen this post :rolleyes: ... you should have just asked me, as i know the answer...

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.

:wink :D :pk1


:iagree:

[wb]

Thanks Andy!

this clarifies my query however should I have further queries please do not hesitate to contact you.

:)

[andyp]

:laugh

Exactly, glad i could help! I am almost getting as helpful as that vegy bloke! :yikes: