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its because the jockey couldnt claim - but i would agree that taking the quality of the jockey into consideration when handicapping is never usually done so why do it in this instance.
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Only a ****ing idiot takes the jockeys claim into account. Brampour simply isn't as good as Grandouet. I know who I'd be backing in a match bet.
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its handicapping a la Yes Minister
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also it was good of the owners to let the young lad keep the ride when he couldnt claim - but who would do that now knowing the handicapper will punish them for it.
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