Did the Stewards walk the track before race one? Did horses gallop on the track prior to Race 1 as per the protocol? If they did were the Stewards there watching?
What would have happened if there had been an issue in race 1? Would the same heads be on the chopping block?
Thought I was going to get a good collect today but Robbie Holmes a serial offender at coming off the fence on the turn cost himself again not going up the fence on Cappaha and getting beaten by the horse behind him again. You would think the drivers would have cottoned on by now the fence at all costs is the place to be at Oamaru today.
Once you come off, you’re not just giving up ground, you’re handing momentum to the horse behind you who stays glued to the markers. No patience at all.
Respect to the interviewer as well! Her questions allowed MD to clearly explain the process that they went through, his role and the roles of the riders etc. All agree to ride the 1st race.