New Posts For Thread: BHA statement expected in next hourhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28511035/bha-statement-expected-in-next-hourin response to jockeys' detailed concerns and Mondays threatened strike actionConversely Headmaster Hughes has had more goes at it than any other jockey and realises the difficulties when in full flight and riding a finish. He realises this is a trap for 'all' jockeys and is prepared to fall on his sword for the sake of his fehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28511035/bha-statement-expected-in-next-hour?post_id=510003677#510003677Conversely Headmaster Hughes has had more goes at it than any other jockey and realises the difficulties when in full flight and riding a finish. He realises this is a trap for 'all' jockeys and is prepared to fall on his sword for the sake of his feFri, 14 Oct 2011 16:44:12 -0500It is not possible to abide by these ridiculous rules its a matter of luck.Excellent post by Brigust yet again.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28511035/bha-statement-expected-in-next-hour?post_id=510003351#510003351It is not possible to abide by these ridiculous rules its a matter of luck.Excellent post by Brigust yet again.Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:35:25 -0500Actually, to be fair to you brigust, Hughes must think that too!!https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28511035/bha-statement-expected-in-next-hour?post_id=510003149#510003149Actually, to be fair to you brigust, Hughes must think that too!!Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:29:40 -0500it is ironic that it is hughes who has been the biggest culprit so far.......but i do understand where the jockeys are coming from....i think it would be much fairer on them if the rules were adjusted to a set of guidelines that the jockeys wouldn'thttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28511035/bha-statement-expected-in-next-hour?post_id=510003023#510003023it is ironic that it is hughes who has been the biggest culprit so far.......but i do understand where the jockeys are coming from....i think it would be much fairer on them if the rules were adjusted to a set of guidelines that the jockeys wouldn'tFri, 14 Oct 2011 16:26:50 -0500You obviously assume he's incapable of adjusting his riding with practice, though?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28511035/bha-statement-expected-in-next-hour?post_id=510002869#510002869You obviously assume he's incapable of adjusting his riding with practice, though?Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:22:20 -0500Nope, intelligent debate would do if that's possible.It's very easy to argue the exact opposite of what you're saying. Hughes gets very publicly done for 6 in the final furlong on Monday...then, rather amazingly, repeats the feat on Thursday. Surelhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28511035/bha-statement-expected-in-next-hour?post_id=510002825#510002825Nope, intelligent debate would do if that's possible.It's very easy to argue the exact opposite of what you're saying. Hughes gets very publicly done for 6 in the final furlong on Monday...then, rather amazingly, repeats the feat on Thursday. SurelFri, 14 Oct 2011 16:21:17 -0500Plus:Paul Hanagan (champion elect): 23 rides with 12 no. at 10/1 or bigger.Hughes rode 5 winners and 10 placed.De Sousa rode 4 winners and 7 placed.Buick rode 5 winners and 2 placed.Hanagan rode 1 winner and 3 placed.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28511035/bha-statement-expected-in-next-hour?post_id=510002725#510002725Plus:Paul Hanagan (champion elect): 23 rides with 12 no. at 10/1 or bigger.Hughes rode 5 winners and 10 placed.De Sousa rode 4 winners and 7 placed.Buick rode 5 winners and 2 placed.Hanagan rode 1 winner and 3 placed.Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:18:02 -0500Since the new rules jockey's rides have been as follows:Richard Hughes: 32 rides with only 3 no. at 10/1 or bigger.K Fallon: 12 rides with only 3 no. at 10/1 or bigger.De Sousa: 28 rides with 13 no. at 10/1 or bigger.W Buick: 21 rides with 6 no. at 1https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28511035/bha-statement-expected-in-next-hour?post_id=510002647#510002647Since the new rules jockey's rides have been as follows:Richard Hughes: 32 rides with only 3 no. at 10/1 or bigger.K Fallon: 12 rides with only 3 no. at 10/1 or bigger.De Sousa: 28 rides with 13 no. at 10/1 or bigger.W Buick: 21 rides with 6 no. at 1Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:16:09 -0500And I thought you would pull me up on my spelling, Sir. If you cannot see that someone in the firing line more often than others is more likely to get 'shot' then I feel sorry for you, Sir. Or are you simply looking for an argument?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28511035/bha-statement-expected-in-next-hour?post_id=510002423#510002423And I thought you would pull me up on my spelling, Sir. If you cannot see that someone in the firing line more often than others is more likely to get 'shot' then I feel sorry for you, Sir. Or are you simply looking for an argument?Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:10:49 -0500More finishes means more likelihood of being involved in breaking the rules. You are not gonna whip a horse too much at the back of the field or if you are sitting at home. Presumably his point is that over time, others will fall foul. Seems logicalhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28511035/bha-statement-expected-in-next-hour?post_id=510002343#510002343More finishes means more likelihood of being involved in breaking the rules. You are not gonna whip a horse too much at the back of the field or if you are sitting at home. Presumably his point is that over time, others will fall foul. Seems logicalFri, 14 Oct 2011 16:08:31 -0500