More nonsense has erupted over whip use and Corey Brown is the target this time...Latest reports say he is expected to be investigated for illegal use of the whip on Shocking at the finishing post in Tuesday's Melbourne Cup. The Sydney Morning Herald says Brown faces a hefty fine or suspension if a stewards' inquiry finds his ''celebratory gesture'' and alleged unnecessary use of the whip breached controversial new rules on whipping. Well, what a joke this is...haven't racing club officals and s
More nonsense has erupted over whip use and Corey Brown is the target this time...Latest reports say he is expected to be investigated for illegal use of the whip on Shocking at the finishing post in Tuesday's Melbourne Cup. The Sydney Morning Herald says Brown faces a hefty fine or suspension if a stewards' inquiry finds his ''celebratory gesture'' and alleged unnecessary use of the whip breached controversial new rules on whipping. Well, what a joke this is...haven't racing club officals and stewards got better things to attend to? Racing continues to shoot itself in the foot, egged on by extremists in the animal rights movement.
The VRC Oaks has a certain scent...Most bookmakers are so over-exposed with Faint Perfume that punters have virtually no chance of getting any value out of her, except through skilful use of the exotics. In latest fixed odds betting, FP was around the $1.60 mark.