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Old 21st September 2006, 03:56 PM
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As I have highlighted in this thread, the punting public owes a lot of gratitude to the Stewards, principally in Melbourne and Sydney.
However, the job is not done!...........there are still many instances of jockeys who appear to(how shall we say it.......?) not always ride their mount(s) out fully to the line.
Remain vigilant because without the scrutiny of these "integrity police" where would we, ie. the betting public be?
I can answer that question myself....we would be up that proverbial creek without a paddle!
In closing, Newcastle R4 today, several horses were inspected at the barrier and some were withdrawn. One of the inspected horses was declared fit to run...that horse being Onion which duly finished strongly to run third paying $1.5plNSW. While I am of the belief that "when in doubt....they are out" I respect the officials' determination on this occasion.

Cheers.
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