Gulfstream run-ups

[SG4]

Does Gulfstream post or announce the run-ups for any of their turf races beforehand or can you only learn this afterwards in the charts?

[cj]

http://www.gulfstreampark.com/racing/handicapping/turf-run-ups

[jay68802]

I do not think they announce it before hand, and what the charts report is more of a guess than fact.

[cj]

I do not think they announce it before hand, and what the charts report is more of a guess than fact.

They do at the link I provided. There isn't racing today or it would already be updated. Usually have a few days in advance.

[Tom]

What does Timer 121 and Front Gap 4 mean?
Gap looks like it might be important - 45 ft difference between 3 and 4?

From Saturday

Race 6 1m ( 84ft Rail ) Timer 121, Front Gap 4, Run-Up 256ft
Race 8 1m ( 84ft Rail ) Timer 121, Front Gap 3, Run-Up 211ft

[cj]

What does Timer 121 and Front Gap 4 mean?
Gap looks like it might be important - 45 ft difference between 3 and 4?

From Saturday


I think the Timer number is which set up they use for Trakus for that race, and Gap 4 is where the gate is brought onto the course. They tell you the run up anyway so don't think it really adds much for handicappers. It is for the gate crew.

[SG4]

Thank you! Pleasantly surprised to see this available

[Thomas Roulston]

Thank you! Pleasantly surprised to see this available


Me too. Now if only tracks would make equally available what the distance between the finish line and the first turn is.