Are the punters made aware before they place their bets?

[andyod]

He did the weight on Cougar Mountain in the July Cup, but weighed in 1.6lbs heavy after being beaten a neck on Tapestry in the Irish Oaks, when his featherweight tack also slipped badly. – See more at: <!– m –>http://www.independent.ie/sport/horse-r … S6KGa.dpuf<!– m –>
Referring to Joseph O’Brien the rider of Tapestry.

[The Young Fella]

I’d worry about his decision making abilities if starving himself to do this weight. A person can’t be near their best mentally in that kind of condition.

[andyod]

Both O’Brien and Spencer got beaten by a handicapper in the A.Million.Most interesting ride I have witnessed so far by Joseph on the BC winner.

[stilvi]

Must admit I am wondering why they seem so bothered about the possibility of O’Brien putting up a pound over if Australia really is as good as the market suggests.

[yeats]

I’d worry about his decision making abilities if starving himself to do this weight. A person can’t be near their best mentally in that kind of condition.

It didn’t do Fred Archer’s riding any harm, although he did end up shooting himself.

[andyod]

Ballydoyle did not make a fuss about overweight.

[The Young Fella]

Well done to Joseph. He handled all the interviews about food and wasting very well too when that subject must have been the last thing he wanted to talk about.

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