The Vaal Thursday 27/3/14

Top Jock,Top Ride

I can see why Welsey is an apprentice.. What an ass.

whoah Wrote:

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> who saw gunter unsaddle after his winning ride and
> then the groom fiddle with his saddle and remove
> his breastplate? maybe putting lead back in
>
> no one is supposed to touch a saddle nevermind
> remove items from a jockey until he is weighed in
>
> nha gives Khumalo 2 months but ignores this
> blatent breaking of a rule on national TV


Disturbing

No doubt top top ride by the winner.. Just bitter the 3 cud not run in the top 4 and close my 60/1 trebble.

whoah Wrote:

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> who saw gunter unsaddle after his winning ride and
> then the groom fiddle with his saddle and remove
> his breastplate? maybe putting lead back in
>
> no one is supposed to touch a saddle nevermind
> remove items from a jockey until he is weighed in
>
> nha gives Khumalo 2 months but ignores this
> blatent breaking of a rule on national TV

I have raised this same issue in the past - no person should have physical contact with the jock or any of his equipment until he/she had weighed in!
Unfortunately regulation is limited to taking specimens and the odd ,and inconsistent,exuberant show of authority(eg Khumalo)
I am all for stronger regulation but the lack of consistency is a concern!