Have been reading this thread with interest, the various opinions and reports from down the country all no doubt correct in some form or another. the race controllers and convoyers are only human and have the best interests of both birds and fanciers alike, do they get it wrong ? of course they do at times . but surely every means at their disposal could and should be used , if thats using the guy Appleby or the weather forcasts then use them , . give the guys doing the job praise, I for 1 would never do it . give them the chance to get a clearer picture every race whether its a National or a club/ fed race.. . just out of interest We got 1/2 late on the second day in torrential rain.