Rhinestone_Cowboy
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I understand that they may not be at risk of getting a race injury, but horses are rarely fit and well enough to race at their best every weekend as they are constantly getting niggles or minor issues.
So without doubt the withdrawal season is going to hot up soon, as trainers need to announce stuff they normally don't bother with.
Thats why this time of year always seems littered with injury, as they're simply reporting them more. And people like us are listening intently, other punters who don't bet antepost won't even notice as much.
Been meaning to say this is a great point Q. Last year was my first proper full season of antepost betting on the Festival and couldn't believe how many non-runners there were in the last few weeks. Fortunately, the decent ones in my antepost book stayed fit and duly obliged so came through unscathed although in hindsight I think I was a bit fortunate. This year I have backed far more horses to minimise the risk so am better prepared. Fingers crossed though the non-runners in these last few weeks are minimal