the galah Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) I didn't back this horse,but you would have to feel sorry for those who made it a hot favourite today. Previously I have posted on gavin smith pulling his horses out of the race when he thinks he is beaten,suggesting that it was only a matter of time before this unpredictable driving would get in some ones way. Well he was at it again today by the looks of it,completely confusing di caprios driver who,quite understandably, had not expected smith to take him out of the race as smith steered his horse wide as di caprio was improving to his outside. It was always going to happen sooner rather than later. . Edited March 10, 2019 by the galah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Kidd Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I tipped the horse out strongly for the second day at Blenheim after an unlucky run on the first day which followed a superb second at Rangiora. Third was the best he could do but then won his next three starts. Yesterdays race was completely set up by Linton Shard for the winner to come from the first two, neither of which I backed. The back runners had no hope so credit to the winner. Di Caprio ran on best of the back runners but never threatened. Not sure what happened with Feel The Money but on the face of it was very disappointing. Turn the page on that result. Must admit, Gavin Smith is one of my top three least favourite drivers. Gets beaten so often when I expect him to win and farks up my bet when I don't take him more than most. Not a fan of Scott Phelan and Jonny Cox either for exactly the same reasons. They are my spoilers. No question on their driving ability but other aspects are not so well received by this punter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 I agree it was unlikely he would have won from where he was,but given the ground he made up he may have gone close,and certainly would easily have run 3rd . The point is should drivers have to factor in whether a fellow driver will all of a sudden change direction in front of them. That's what happened here,and it certainly was not di caprios drivers fault. To me it was a clear case of unnecessary interference. Personally I don't know why 1 or 2 drivers do it,and why the stipes have done nothing about it. Safety was not a factor. The other factor is was it a case of them driving. I don't think that was smiths intention,but why is it ok to pull out and let others through some days and not others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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