Unfair Racing

There have been some strange stewarding decisions at the races this weekend.

Nothing new in that I suppose, but it has rattled my cage.

How is it, in the 21st century, that major decisions in racing, which is a multi-million pound business, are left in the hands of unpaid amateurs?

Is it not time that professional stewards were appointed to ensure the rules are applied consistently?

For the full background to what happened please take a look at the following page on my web site.

http://www.ors-racing.co.uk/Stewards.html

The stewarding issues above could have a bearing on the destination of the flat jockeys championship, which culminates this coming Saturday at Doncaster. As I write this Jamie Spencer is one winner ahead of rival Seb Sanders. If the first stewarding decision had not been made the scores would have been reversed. It is exciting seeing such a finish to the season, I just hope the final outcome is not decided in the stewards room.

With the end of the flat season comes the start of the jumping season. I must admit I do prefer jumping over the sticks. We have a fantastic variety of courses in this country and the most enjoyable days out are to be had at our diverse jumps courses. This week I will be racing at Plumpton (what a lovely name) just north of Brighton, then off to Exeter to watch the seasonal debut of my current favourite horse Voy Por Ustedes, Wednesday and Thursday will be a couple of days at Huntingdon, with a “day off” Friday and a trip back to the west country and the delightful Wincanton on Saturday.
I make that 1,100 miles driving – better get some Red Bull!!!