Matamata Trials 14 January 2025

[Chief Stipe]

The question that should be asked is who was the Steward on course.

[Special Agent]

Gary Stewart in charge at Matamata.

Brady Jones in charge at Te Rapa.

[Chief Stipe]

9 minutes ago, Special Agent said:

Gary Stewart in charge at Matamata.

Brady Jones in charge at Te Rapa.

So if a rider at an official trial didn't ride up to standard why shouldn't they be called out for it?

[curious]

21 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said:

So if a rider at an official trial didn't ride up to standard why shouldn't they be called out for it?

Especially when it was dangerous.

[curious]

They seem to be tightening up on this too.

J Fawcett RESPOND
Easing the pace 1000 metres [Rule 638(4)]
N Parmar MANORBIER
Easing the pace 1000 metres [Rule 638(4)]

[Special Agent]

3 hours ago, Chief Stipe said:

So if a rider at an official trial didn't ride up to standard why shouldn't they be called out for it?

I'm not saying they shouldn't.  Just asking if anyone has seen it policed at the trials on the same terms as race day before.

I don't believe there should be a "win at all costs" mentality, even if trying to sell.

[Special Agent]

For instance, the whip rules also apply to trials and jumpouts and I've never seen a Stipe take a rider aside there either.