We must question the professionalism of some commentators when they...."sheep-like" agree that the officials made the correct decision in this growing controversy.
I ask the question: .....Who benefited...certainly not the punters.....!
Where is the consistency in respect of previous similar occurences and potential future occurrences?
The officials have certainly opened a "pandoras box" of controversy which results in the complete undermining of public confidence in the way that NSW racing is being adminstered.
I, for one, will be monitoring their decisions in future similar occurrences.

Cheers.

I am particularly concerned when a particular commentator says:
"If I was a betting man......!
Where is his credibility.....?
If he doesn't bet then how can he express his opinion in an authoritive and credible manner....?
Let's face it....we punters are continually let down by these rather supercilious comments by some "commentators" who do not necessarily do their homework.
Come on fellas ...do your job and get it right......!

Cheers.

Who was that individual who appeared to mouth an expletive because his locks were being disturbed by a brisk breeze?
He then donned a cap which remedied his discomfort ..but what about an apology to the public?

Most of these commentators indrectly get paid by the TAB, so they would not give out the winners. Their strikes rate sits around 20%. I could do that myself.

Mr Quaddie,

Spot on.......!
I doubt if some of them would survive "on the punt!"
What about one bloke who doesn't even bet........!
Makes us wonder doesn't it?

Cheers.

Consider this: Commentators and tipsters are having to make selections on all races. Now that's a big ask!

My wife used to work for the Herald Sun in Melb. The race tipsters and commentators cover 1/2 a floor in the building and they have to tip 1st, 2nd and 3rd in 100's of races plus write all the comments. Try it and see how you go.

Most of them rarely bet because they know it's a mugs game as far as trying to stay in front of the bookies go.Except for the tall story tellers, most of us here would have to agree with them.

BR6,

the commentator tried his best to assure off-course punters that a "massive go" was on with a particular runner....but there was no way I would take any notice!
Result: this "hotpot" ran unplaced!
Fair dinkum...this bloke hasn't tipped a winner since "Noah was a boy!"
Work it out for yourself!
Perhaps he should enrol in the "Xanadu Academy For Tipping Excellence!"

Cheers.

Which commentator was that? Cause the race caller picked FUHRNATIC, which won.

I didn't back the Slipper winner but good luck to those that did.....!
HOWEVER,....in today's Daily Telegraph we witnessed the following quote:
"Undefeated filly who has been teamed up with 1995 Slipper winning hoop Glen Boss who should have no problems steering her into a winning position from the ideal draw."
"SHE.........?"
Sebring is a colt which undoubtedly is worth many millions of dollars after today's success!
Hmmmm........makes you/I wonder ... doesn't it.....hmmmm.....just call me "Mr. Mediawatch!"

Cheers.

Who is that character that we in Racing circles have named: "the angry dwarf?
He is as wide as he is tall.......!
His opinions aren't taken seriously by any regular punters.
If you followed his "horses to follow" you would be dining at the soup kitchens provided by those angels, The Salvation Army."
Ask him ...does he back the very runners that he tips.....I think not!

Cheers.