Passing a new law will not stop drivers betting anymore than the laws are stopping jockeys betting.
Seems to me a s we are getting more professinal that maybe thought shoud be given to banning registered drivers from punting like there counterparts Jockeys.
Yes i realise a lot are not pros but also quite a lot of bush jockeys arent as well but still cant be seen placing a bet.
is this one way to wipe out the corruption thats seems now days to be common place in sport.
I had a young driver argue with me how great betfair is can lay a horse to lose a race.
I know this seems radical but something has to be done or Harness will just fade away to nothing.
Passing a new law will not stop drivers betting anymore than the laws are stopping jockeys betting.
This is a no brainer for me if you want to be a driver you cant bet its that simple.
It should be compulsory they bet. Only in their races and on their own drive.
I reckon when connections advise of a change in driving tactics, they should also advise if they are going support the animal in the betting ring.
[QUOTE=Gtrain;17362]It should be compulsory they bet. Only in their races and on their own drive.[/QI agree
I agree, every driver should have to put say $50, on there horse, that way we will akk get a run for our money! You watch races change then!!!!!
From my understanding, drivers ARE NOT permitted to bet. Your young driver is an idiot for talking out loud.
As awful as it sounds, it doesn't matter if there was a rule against them betting, all drivers would (and do), and if you think jockeys don't, your dreaming. ALL jockeys bet and some in very large demoninations.