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There's only one clown here....joined 05/10/11
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Well said Bob.
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i think the clowns are the bha ....making british racing a laughing stock....
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Good luck with that project,differentdrum.
You've obviously never heard of the dreaded European Court of Human Rights. ![]() |
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lawyers in clover over the next few days..RULES will be changed as they would be unlikely to win or even defend them at the Euro Court...
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Could be a case in Europe but I think it would be more for losing the riding fee, bit of a grey area one that if challenged.
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Soumillon went to work this morning and finished the day out of pocket.
fụck rules, we're talking employment legislation. |
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yes the rules are ridiculous!! shoot them!!!
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Yes, well said Bob - pro-whip stereotype I presume? This forum must be honoured if your previous 1,390 posts were as good as that one.
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50 large + loss of a further 5 days income, plus possibly missing out on the prestige of being Champion Jockey in France. All because of 1 extra strike with an air-cushioned whip.
Thank god for Britsh Justice, imo. |
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And a knighthood for murder.
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Remember the Jockey Club/BHA took a torpedo from the EU courts over trying to claim copyright on UK racecards. Well I think this might just be another one they will suffer a reverse on.
The financial penalty is out of proportion to the offence and on the face of it, would seem to be out of kilter with even a loose notion of natural justice. |