New Posts For Thread: is jump racing already less enjoyable now as a spectacle?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28608947/is-jump-racing-already-less-enjoyable-now-as-a-spectacleSince the whip changes, several races have alread been lost by horses where their jockeys evidently feared to use the whip. Others horses which needed encouragement during a long race, have simply been left to fade in the distance for the same reasoSeeing as this "Public Perception" is based on one event per year why not give the RSPCA a bigger Bone to chew on and tell them that the Grand National, as it is, will be abolished, a a new kinder race called "The New National" will be bornRedesign Lhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28608947/is-jump-racing-already-less-enjoyable-now-as-a-spectacle?post_id=511560801#511560801Seeing as this "Public Perception" is based on one event per year why not give the RSPCA a bigger Bone to chew on and tell them that the Grand National, as it is, will be abolished, a a new kinder race called "The New National" will be bornRedesign LSun, 23 Oct 2011 04:45:04 -0500I said the same thing a few days ago. I have been to Cheltenham every year for the last 8 or 9 years. sadly I dont think I will go this year. its just not the same. your forever thinking, "has he got any of his 8 left for the finish" I am now expecthttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28608947/is-jump-racing-already-less-enjoyable-now-as-a-spectacle?post_id=511560189#511560189I said the same thing a few days ago. I have been to Cheltenham every year for the last 8 or 9 years. sadly I dont think I will go this year. its just not the same. your forever thinking, "has he got any of his 8 left for the finish" I am now expectSun, 23 Oct 2011 04:23:59 -0500I said the same thing a few days ago. I have been to Cheltenham every year for the last 8 or 9 years. sadly I dont think I will go this year. its just not the same. your forever thinking, "has he got any of his 8 left for the finish" I am now expecthttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28608947/is-jump-racing-already-less-enjoyable-now-as-a-spectacle?post_id=511560183#511560183I said the same thing a few days ago. I have been to Cheltenham every year for the last 8 or 9 years. sadly I dont think I will go this year. its just not the same. your forever thinking, "has he got any of his 8 left for the finish" I am now expectSun, 23 Oct 2011 04:23:55 -0500Totally agree lacson,the BHA have done such damage to the public perception of our sport with these ill judged new rules,not only has the non racing media's reporting of whats going on given rise to the general public having a poor perception of thehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28608947/is-jump-racing-already-less-enjoyable-now-as-a-spectacle?post_id=511558365#511558365Totally agree lacson,the BHA have done such damage to the public perception of our sport with these ill judged new rules,not only has the non racing media's reporting of whats going on given rise to the general public having a poor perception of theSun, 23 Oct 2011 03:02:09 -0500Was at Stratford yesterday the place was packed with people who didnt give a t oss about the racing,the only time interest was high was when the 2 horses died.Thats what racing for change and the BHA have done to this great sport.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28608947/is-jump-racing-already-less-enjoyable-now-as-a-spectacle?post_id=511558259#511558259Was at Stratford yesterday the place was packed with people who didnt give a t oss about the racing,the only time interest was high was when the 2 horses died.Thats what racing for change and the BHA have done to this great sport.Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:55:57 -0500Lacson, Thank you for expressing exactly how I feel. I gave up betting on the flat some time ago, worn down by the sheer volume of racing, the crushing sameness of the cards, the mediocrity of many of the people involved. But I'd never given up on juhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28608947/is-jump-racing-already-less-enjoyable-now-as-a-spectacle?post_id=511558075#511558075Lacson, Thank you for expressing exactly how I feel. I gave up betting on the flat some time ago, worn down by the sheer volume of racing, the crushing sameness of the cards, the mediocrity of many of the people involved. But I'd never given up on juSun, 23 Oct 2011 02:42:13 -0500Who voted that Steer and Roy should 'speak' on 'our' behalf?Who or what has given them the right to bring the sport into disrepute?Two weeks ago the the whip or 'jockey's aid' wasn't a public issue, then suddenly it's all over the focking place and thttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28608947/is-jump-racing-already-less-enjoyable-now-as-a-spectacle?post_id=511551735#511551735Who voted that Steer and Roy should 'speak' on 'our' behalf?Who or what has given them the right to bring the sport into disrepute?Two weeks ago the the whip or 'jockey's aid' wasn't a public issue, then suddenly it's all over the focking place and tSat, 22 Oct 2011 19:51:16 -0500You are NOT wrong.Your appraisal is first class, and correct.Unfortunately, the 'Whitehall type Mandarins' that run racing are more concerned about a few - yes, I repeat, A FEW - 'Antis' and woolly-minded 'Welfare worshippers'.However, the tide appeahttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28608947/is-jump-racing-already-less-enjoyable-now-as-a-spectacle?post_id=511551399#511551399You are NOT wrong.Your appraisal is first class, and correct.Unfortunately, the 'Whitehall type Mandarins' that run racing are more concerned about a few - yes, I repeat, A FEW - 'Antis' and woolly-minded 'Welfare worshippers'.However, the tide appeaSat, 22 Oct 2011 19:35:40 -0500A refreshing and well thought out post from someone who rarely posts and is clearly a genuine enthusiast for the sportWell done and I agree entirely with your sentimentsUnfortunately the BHA are in the process of destroying the sport we lovehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28608947/is-jump-racing-already-less-enjoyable-now-as-a-spectacle?post_id=511550621#511550621A refreshing and well thought out post from someone who rarely posts and is clearly a genuine enthusiast for the sportWell done and I agree entirely with your sentimentsUnfortunately the BHA are in the process of destroying the sport we loveSat, 22 Oct 2011 19:02:59 -0500Superbly written and reasoned,one of the best threads written for many months.I am in full agreement with the content.VWD lacson.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28608947/is-jump-racing-already-less-enjoyable-now-as-a-spectacle?post_id=511550569#511550569Superbly written and reasoned,one of the best threads written for many months.I am in full agreement with the content.VWD lacson.Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:01:11 -0500