Brodie Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 They do take large win bets that they want to take going by Trackside! Exactly my point, they offer the odds and therefore should be prepared to take the bets! The fact is that some punters they don’t want while others they want with wide open arms! The 4.5k bet was not value, and the TAB knew that and bet would’ve been from a welcomed punter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Portfolio said: But should the stipes not ask the question why he did not come off rails early when 4 deep? I agree with you on that. Drivers have a responsibility to take all reasonable steps to ensure their drives get the best opportunity. Given the horse in question was known to have shown sufficient ability to be driven in a positive way combined with the tote support meant the question regarding tactics should have been asked. I don't however think that should have lead to any penalty,as poor judgment calls by drivers happen a lot. I don't think any of us really think Thornley is dishonest. Edited January 3, 2019 by the galah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taku Umanga Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Tell 6 hours ago, the galah said: I agree with you on that. Drivers have a responsibility to take all reasonable steps to ensure their drives get the best opportunity. Given the horse in question was known to have shown sufficient ability to be driven in a positive way combined with the tote support meant the question regarding tactics should have been asked. I don't however think that should have lead to any penalty,as poor judgment calls by drivers happen a lot. I don't think any of us really think Thornley is dishonest. Tell that to John Kriechbaumer ......straight up guy on a very average horse - amateur driver gets hammered but the professional get zilch! J Kriechbaumer (HIGHVIEW JUSTICE)[Rule 868(2)] - Failed take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure horse given full opportunity.Suspended from 05/01/2019 until 31/07/2019 inclusive. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 11 hours ago, Taku Umanga said: Tell Tell that to John Kriechbaumer ......straight up guy on a very average horse - amateur driver gets hammered but the professional get zilch! J Kriechbaumer (HIGHVIEW JUSTICE)[Rule 868(2)] - Failed take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure horse given full opportunity.Suspended from 05/01/2019 until 31/07/2019 inclusive. The Stipes in both Islands are pathetic by picking on the AMATEURS! Which part of amateur do the Stipes not get??? This is just another example of the Stipes picking on the easy prey and for what reason? Seven months is ridiculous as there are just as bad drives in most races and nothing is damn well said!!! Maybe amateur races should be taken off the punting platform?? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Agree with you brodie, its a joke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 21 hours ago, Brodie said: Exactly my point, they offer the odds and therefore should be prepared to take the bets! and they do don't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 28 minutes ago, Rangatira said: and they do don't they Yes but with huge limitations Ranga!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Brodie said: Yes but with huge limitations Ranga!! makes perfect sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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