Quote Originally Posted by Chariots View Post
I have followed this thread with interest and it is obvious that amongst the posters we have:

Defenders of the indefensible
Those that have an inherent resentment of authority
Those that are crying for blood and do not acknowledge that there is a process that must be followed or natural justice laws come into play.
Those with an axe to grind or a giant chip on their shoulder
A small number of posters who can see the bigger picture and are prepared to allow those running the inquiry to take their time to get it right.

I had no intention of posting until l read the comments about the Newcastle race. I do not follow Nsw Harness Racing closely so I had a look at the replay of the race in a question. Unles I am missing something I cannot see what more the driver on the short price favorite could have done other than get out and carry it.
Awesome first post Ray u came flying out of the barrier, dominated the race and put all and sundry in their box, i would love to put names to each of your descriptions but some people may get a little too offended...

Trotter, r u serious when u say " Reins tight bit right up in his mouth horses head on his chest mouth open."?
Mate i wasnt on track, but i have watched the replay and particularly the last 150m a few times and that horses reigns were slack, he was being driven out for the most of the straight, the earplugs were pulled at the top of the straight, his head was nowhere near his chest at the finish, it was stretched out as in flat out speed, his mouth was not open, and as for "bit right up in his mouth" (as opposed to NOT right up in his mouth) thats a ripper.