How many times has the poor suffering betting public heard the excuse:
"it missed the start....and was never a chance!"
I ask the intelligent punter ...how come this always seems to happen to well-fancied runners?
Aren't these jockeys very well-paid professionals who should compensate for the fractious behaviour of their mounts in the barriers?
Therefore, why isn't action taken when this "excuse" is used as justification for the non-performance of well-supported runners?
I look forward to any opinions.
I also encourage punters to nominate the particular race in which they feel these events may have occurred......NB. without naming specific runners/riders.

Cheers.
Cheers.