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Trots fans, especially those who bet big on the pacers and trotters, will testify that a good driver is worth a great deal in a tight finish, or in a race where tactics play a key role.
Many and varied are the views on the importance of the so-called Demon Drivers. Those who are firm believers in the 'good drivers, good winners' maxim will claim that a top-notch driver is akin to a top-notch Grand Prix motor-racing ace like Nigel Mansell.
Paul Wishe, 33, has been following harness racing from his schooldays in Melbourne. He now lives in Sydney, runs a business consultancy and bets 'semi-professionally' on Sydney and Melbourne trots meetings.
Harness racing has its own vernacular, so much so that a lot of punters don't understand half what's said or written about the sport. Even harness racing's official website admits as much.
No analysis of harness-racing could begin without a close look at the
impact of the barrier draw. There are two aspects of harness-racing
which are crucial - one is the draw, the other is the start itself.
Most
harness races are now started from the mobile, a car with extending
arms from the rear. It lines up the field, moving, and then, at the
starter's discretion, releases the field at the race starting point.
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