Posted by Anon on May 11, 2008, 9:01 pm
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Sorry to disagree but Jockeys ignoring the starter and lots of argey bargey going on does needs to be addressed.

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Posted by MB on May 11, 2008, 9:57 pm, in reply to "(no subject)"
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I agree that Jockeys ignoring the starter is not acceptable, however, Mr Jarvis who has been starter for many many years has the power to inform the stewards of any bad behaviour, and the stewards have the right to fine the jockeys for not listening to the starter. As that did not happen, it seems that Mr Jarvis was ok with what ever happened. Also a Steward would have been present at the Start, well Stewards always used to be at the start. This subject seems to be getting out of hand.

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Posted by Nick pearce on May 12, 2008, 2:33 pm, in reply to "Re: (no subject)"
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Why are people getting upset about the starts, they have been the same all season. If Howard is not happy he would of said something by now. The problem is when myself, Stuart ( CHAMP ) Robinson, James Owen and others all want to make the running what else do you expect. What everyone seems to forget its not a jolly around for most of us. Its our jobs to do the best for our owners. So untill you get a saddle and join us leave us to do our jobs.

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Posted by CL on May 12, 2008, 8:14 pm, in reply to "Re: (no subject)"
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Hey Nick....hope the Shaftesbury Avenue mob don't read your last posting..."It's our jobs"... P2P was supposed to be amateur....my dictionary says that means One doesn't get paid to do the job. If the situation has changed...perhaps we can suggest a lot more people, and I'm not talking jockeys,start to observe the sport and its requirements, in a more professional manner, instead of expecting things to be the same as twenty or more years ago? Priorities have changed for a lot of people, not least those that pay the bills...and personally, I think these people have a right to have their opinions listened to and acted upon.

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Posted by Nick pearce on May 13, 2008, 8:17 am, in reply to "Re: (no subject)"
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Anyone who thinks pointing is a amateur sport are only kidding them selves. Im payed as you are chris to train horses for owners. If we were amatuer trainers we should be doing it for free. My original post was concerning grandstand jockeys. This area seems to be filled with them.

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Posted by DS on May 13, 2008, 10:16 am, in reply to "Re: (no subject)"
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8:17am today, Pearcey does this mean that you have no work to do? Shouldn't you be in the yard by now, or has Little Trodgers shut down for the season? Overpaid amateur trainer methinks.....??!? He he he he

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Posted by Nick pearce on May 13, 2008, 3:28 pm, in reply to "Re: (no subject)"
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4 still into run. Up and ridden out by 9 to hot to ride out after half 9. Having a break before i start in the garden.

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