New Posts For Thread: JIM BESThttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30657853/jim-bestTrainer Jim Best set to face non-trier charges BY MARK SCULLY 3:30PM 24 FEB 2016 TRAINER JIM BEST could face a lengthy disqualification in relation to non-trier charges following the run of Echo Brava at Plumpton on December 14 and Missile Man at TauGUILTY on all countshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30657853/jim-best?post_id=548049831#548049831GUILTY on all countsFri, 11 Mar 2016 08:46:39 -0600You just say you disagree with the charge. Instead, the trainer has sought to save his own skin by hanging the jockey out to dry, right after he'd done the dirty work for him. If I was the jockey I'd feel more than a little peeved at the lack of loyahttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30657853/jim-best?post_id=547925773#547925773You just say you disagree with the charge. Instead, the trainer has sought to save his own skin by hanging the jockey out to dry, right after he'd done the dirty work for him. If I was the jockey I'd feel more than a little peeved at the lack of loyaFri, 26 Feb 2016 12:40:00 -0600Does the fact he let the same jockey ride a second non trier almost immediately after blaming him for the first one not weaken his defence?It should if logic has any bearing on the outcome.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30657853/jim-best?post_id=547925757#547925757Does the fact he let the same jockey ride a second non trier almost immediately after blaming him for the first one not weaken his defence?It should if logic has any bearing on the outcome.Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:38:01 -0600Couple of things. If a footballer was being investigated for throwing a game would he still be allowed to play while under investigation? Secondly the supposed instructions given to the jockey are exactly what happens, ie purposely run into hurdles thttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30657853/jim-best?post_id=547925739#547925739Couple of things. If a footballer was being investigated for throwing a game would he still be allowed to play while under investigation? Secondly the supposed instructions given to the jockey are exactly what happens, ie purposely run into hurdles tFri, 26 Feb 2016 12:34:58 -0600Always blame the jockey, One Nation? No point both getting in trouble. He pushed his luck doing it a second time straight after being done for the first one. For what it's worth I think Venetia and Coleman had a couple of handicapping runs at Warwickhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30657853/jim-best?post_id=547925611#547925611Always blame the jockey, One Nation? No point both getting in trouble. He pushed his luck doing it a second time straight after being done for the first one. For what it's worth I think Venetia and Coleman had a couple of handicapping runs at WarwickFri, 26 Feb 2016 12:22:25 -0600will the winners in this case be the punters??https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30657853/jim-best?post_id=547925555#547925555will the winners in this case be the punters??Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:14:26 -0600The polite thing to do when you get done for a non-trier is to stand by your jockey. Best took the cowardly option and is now reaping the consequences.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30657853/jim-best?post_id=547922097#547922097The polite thing to do when you get done for a non-trier is to stand by your jockey. Best took the cowardly option and is now reaping the consequences.Fri, 26 Feb 2016 04:35:33 -0600I see, thanks again blackbarn.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30657853/jim-best?post_id=547919941#547919941I see, thanks again blackbarn.Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:49:51 -0600Don't think it is the sons who throw their weight about, both are only about 10 stone wringing wet ... it is the father Leon who rules the roost.Has allegedly been involved in numerous scrapes, arguments and scuffles over the years with local trainerhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30657853/jim-best?post_id=547919651#547919651Don't think it is the sons who throw their weight about, both are only about 10 stone wringing wet ... it is the father Leon who rules the roost.Has allegedly been involved in numerous scrapes, arguments and scuffles over the years with local trainerThu, 25 Feb 2016 17:25:51 -0600Meant to add that among other things Sloppy Scully (quoted in the original post) got the maximum penalty for offence A30 wrong as the max disqualification is 3 YEARS not 3 months. I note Scargill is handling the story now, so things are getting a lhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30657853/jim-best?post_id=547919327#547919327Meant to add that among other things Sloppy Scully (quoted in the original post) got the maximum penalty for offence A30 wrong as the max disqualification is 3 YEARS not 3 months. I note Scargill is handling the story now, so things are getting a lThu, 25 Feb 2016 16:59:30 -0600