It's not often they get the recognition for their toils in a very demanding industry but let me congratulate the officials for "sticking to their guns" and alerting the racing public to a change of tactics in upcoming races.
eg. in the upcoming race in Sydney, stewards have alerted punters that Mosso, is to be ridden off the pace. It is another tool to assist punters in their final decision. It may not be punters' "nirvana" but it is much appreciated.
As Mr Murrihy stated in yesterday's press, that it was vital to alert punters of such changes so they keep faith in the racing game. "If those punters lose confidence in the races, we'll have no industry at all."
Once again, salutations to the "tuned-in" officials.

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As I said in my post, this information does not "guarantee" success with Mosso running down the track.
However, in the longrun, it should be a useful tool to be utilised by punters.
Was the run of Orange County disappointing? Not necessarily if you listened to the comments of it's trainer this morning....whilst not giving a "go slow" warning about this runner, he indicated that it had been in the paddock for the last two weeks and would derive great benefit from it's hit-out today.

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SR4 today(26.7.06-2:47p.m.EST) I was on Kilcornan which unfortunately struck it's head on the barrier and after a vet's examination was withdrawn. Frustrating?...yes!...but, I commend the stewards for protecting punters' interests. In my case, this action has protected my funds which I will reinvest later in the program.As I have said repeatedly...."when in doubt...take out!"
Congratulations to the stewards...keep up the good work!

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I heard a comment from a person who is well and truly beyond his "use-by" date that Stewards should not have access to jockeys' telephone records in the days leading up to racedate.
As pointed out to him, this is common practice in Hong Kong and why shouldn't it become common practice here to ensure the 'integrity of racing."
Keep up the good work officials!

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I have been closely following the unfolding of several recent steward's inquiries and wish to express my admiration for the impeccable manner in which the officials have addressed the issues, reviewed relevant evidence and made decisions which can only be seen as fair in the circumstances.
The interests of the betting public are of supreme importance and these "guardians of integrity" are to be encouraged and admired.
For a job which rarely receives many accolades let me, for one, congratulate you in your endeavours and keep up the good work!

Cheers.

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.