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Body language of horses was a great read for any handicapper, and covers a subjective area , that is rarely put into print. From what I understand the biggest advantage o attending any race meeting in the UK is the access to high-speed Wi-Fi .
A good friend of mine,who has spent his entire life around horses is an expert in this field. From what I understand, trying to learn the art of understanding horse’s body language and behaviour is not something you learn in a few weeks or months. You need to be around horses morning night and noon, for years on end. To the extent you are able to identify one horse from the other as well as you are able to identify people’s faces, if not better.
You can learn the basics and fundamentals, however to be a master at this art we probably should have started 40 years ago. This doesn’t change the fact, nor should it deter you from pursuing this fascinating subject. But to turn this interest into a realistic long-term edge over the market, is indeed a long shot.
I take the stand that jockeys should not be tested for appetite suppressant substances, as they bare no difference on the result. I felt the Detroit ban to be morally un just.
I seem to recognize this poster under another name, but may be getting paranoid after spending too much time in the Lounge. His style and poor spelling remind me very much of someone else. I won’t bother getting Inspector Gamble on the case, as it now appears that he can’t solve a Teatime Teaser or Sun crossword.
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Which brings us back to the original posted observation, and from that, perhaps we can agree that a little leniency in this department can be reasonably understood.
I would just like to point out that I, by no means advocate the use of of drugs(illegal) in or out of the horseracing industry. However given the circumstances of a jockeys day-to-day life, in some cases, at certain times, one can understand why a jockey may self prescribe appetite suppressant substances. It is for this reason I felt Detori’s band was harsh and unnecessary.
I take the stand that jockeys should not be tested for appetite suppressant substances, as they bare no difference on the result. I felt the Detroit ban to be morally un just.
I really don’t see why jockeys need to be tested. Ok breathalysed, but why test for anything else. Not being funny, but why doesn’t anyone on here or in the BHA try keeping their natural body weight at around 40% what it should be. Then perform demanding sporting tasks. IT CAN’T BE DONE, and the horses doesn’t run faster by the way.
Why do everything behind closed doors, it isn’t very democratic. Yet we like to believe there is a fundamental difference between the Indian Horse Authority and our own. The examples are different yet the principal is the same.
People wonder why newcomers are reluctant to follow racing, if people who do follow racing can’t get to the bottom of things what is the point?
I really am not surprised , those of you from horse backgrounds will know just how much dope is in polo for example. The availability isn’t an issue.
Yeah andy nice idea, but coming back to reality , it doesn’t always happen. I see horses run deliberately, and under instruction to bring down the rating every day. It is a reality of sport not just racing.
And they reason why my sandwiches taste much better than your oh so gourmet meal is because I can see what you will be betting on after you have seen it.????, because I have the gift baby……hahaha
Drone, whilst you are sitting down in the restaurant and paying through the nose , I am sat in the corner paying penny corkage on my "sandwhiches" , little does anyone know mine are lined with foie gras!
Horses running tactics are chopped and changed depending on
1st the other horses,
2nd, the track,
3rd, the horse its self,
and 4th do they want to win?Rob, I discovered them on lay the odds.com with not much success. The Canary Wharf link was a dead end, and the elite bet link led to a guy eventually answering his phone, only to tell me he wanted a full months rent upfront! Joker.
So after a little further reading and before deciding to get on the train to Cardiff, I discovered that sis is often behind betfair live video.
As I am only focusing on jumps season this year, the remote advantage of two seconds seems somewhat di looted. In addition, I’ve discovered that time advantage, is no substitute for race analysis. So I had a bit of a go on a dodgy Internet connection, and after numerous very small trades focusing on the Galway meeting, I finished today 8 quid up woooohoooo.Still yet need to learn my way around this one click software and familiarising myself with the colours will certainly boost progress.
I was thinking of taking my laptop to the bookies for the RUK meeting , as they are advertising free Wi-Fi @Ladbrokes near me.
Anyone attempted to bet in the run shop on he exchanges?
There be no studbook and there would be no formbook, farmers and the children running around a field on the and backs of horses would receive little public interest and probably end up resembling something like Polo, which only those who play would know about. However what the jockey says in regards to the punter having some sort of ownership over the rider is quite correct.
Irritating to watch is big Macs tactless style of delivering a possibly interesting question.
Let’s look at this in an abstract manner for one quick moment, by removing Ruby Walsh from the argument and replacing this position with anyone of us. Then implying ownership over the individual and likening that individual to some piece of public property……… yes you are going to get very annoyed very quickly.
Not a great way to structure a question that could have been the beginning of a very interesting debate. Most definitely a cheap and very blatant way of rubbing someone up the wrong way.
Thank you all for your feedback, I found the Google trick works very well especially the jockeys who are not so well known, and I also found the BHA link very helpful for the better known riders.
Stuart Machin maintains a professional tone and manner which allows the race watcher and listener, to reflect more clearly and accurately on the race in hand. I personally would describe his commentary style as dry, perhaps others hold preference to other commentators, however the brandishing of dull is impolite and unnecessary.