The immortal words of performer, "Kamahl" which he utilized so well during his performances over several decades and endeared him to every audience.
It nauseates me when some sycophant media commentator asks "why isn't this individual accepted by the racing public?"
Well, the answer is simple...since the days of George Moore, "Miracle" Mal, and then "the dazzler" the racing public have been "spoiled"/blessed with seeing the absolute "champion" riders displaying their skills on a weekly basis.
Accordingly, they will not accept anything but perfection from the current crop of riders and that is the way it should be......!
Also, in today's tough economic times why should they risk their ever dwindling cash reserves on anything other than the optimum of performance excellence...ie not to see horse's chances "absolutely slaughtered?"

Cheers.

My apologies...for failing to include a certain L."Mick" Dittman in the list of champion riders who have dominated Sydney racing over the last few decades.
I can assure everyone that punters were very confident that "The Enforcer" would give his mount(and their wagers) every possible chance of winning!
Yet, today, his robust riding style would not be tolerated in this "politically correct" society in which we live.
Aaah, those were the days when "Mick" would ride two or more winners virtually every raceday!
That is why the current crop of riders are under so much scrutiny!

Cheers.

Yep, and everything good old Mick rode was guaranteed to be way unders because everyone climbed aboard!

crash,
Yep, ur right there...but if u/me are receiving regular divs aren't we happy?
ie. in positive POT mode, that's why I used to invest 1x7.

Cheers.

Racegoers are "unkind" because they expect optimum performance from very well-rewarded hoops.
These "battlers" outlay their money in tough times and expect optimum effort from their preferred riders and feel let down when particular hoops under-perform.
What's wrong with that....after all they pay the hoops' wages!!

Cheers.