Bob Brogan wrote:
Karma wrote: Based purely on betting movements, i suspect Smith might be a little hesitant to say they chucked Muzi on the "wrong " one , got the price and Yodalicious will not be green and will shit in....
Morning Bob,
Gavin does not read forums such as this, but I do, so an “insider” factual response to this persistent line of thought, if I may? :
“Karma replied the topic: Fairview Friday
Based purely on betting movements, i suspect Smith might be a little hesitant to say they chucked Muzi on the "wrong " one , got the price and Yodalicious will not be green and will shit in....”
Firstly, Gavin will almost always put the stable “away-jock” on a client’s horse, in preference to one of his own. Secondly, Gavin will almost always put an apprentice jockey with a claim, on a horse he believes can benefit from the claim, in order to get the best possible result from that horse. Thirdly, unlike in many other stables, the stable “away –jock” will also not ride a horse that has reputation of being difficult, unless a top horse. Local work riders who have experience with such horses will almost always get the ride. Decisions are not made in order to fool the punter, but for the best outcome for the owners, horses, and jockeys. If this is a crime, then so be it!
If Yodalicious can win I will be shouting for her, as will I for Steady Breeze, if she is in a winning position.
Regards
Andrew Smith
(In my personal capacity, and not as a spokesperson for the stable).
