An enquiry was held into the running and riding of WATER OF LEITH (IRE), ridden by Lauren Young and trained by Jim Goldie which raced in last position and appeared to be tenderly ridden in the home straight to run on strongly and finish fourth beaten by 2 lengths The rider and the trainer were interviewed and shown recordings of the race; the Veterinary Officer examined the gelding on two occasions post-race and had nothing to report. The rider stated that her instructions were to drop WATER OF LEITH (IRE) out to able her to get cover from a wide draw to allow her mount to settle having history of running keenly and stepping up in trip on this occasion and mount her challenge when the gaps appeared. Young explained that having obtained her ideal position at the rear of the field, WATER OF LEITH (IRE) settled well and was happily switched off. Young added that on turning into the home straight, the gelding was still travelling well into the race and knowing that her mount finishes its races with a strong surge, she waited for a suitable time to ask for an effort. She went on to explain that approximately 1 ½ furlongs out when she began to nudge WATER OF LEITH (IRE) along, she felt that SUB THIRTEEN to her outside had rolled in slightly, therefore she decided to not proceed further into that gap until she felt safe to do so. Having felt that she had clear running inside the final furlong Young asked WATER OF LEITH (IRE) for more of an effort and concluded that under the circumstances she believed that the gelding had obtained the best possible placing. The trainer confirmed the instructions and expressed his satisfaction with the ride considering that WATER OF LEITH (IRE) had to overcome a wide draw and had briefly ran to freely in the early stages. Young was suspended for 10 days for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure that her mount was run on its merits in that, having obtained clear running for a considerable distance approaching the one furlong marker she was slow to ask the gelding for its full effort despite the fact that WATER OF LEITH (IRE) was finishing its race off strongly.
wd goldie..even corrupting your female jocks now..whole game is fckn ran sid.
They want to seriously consider appealing that imo.
If they wanted to 'stop' it, all they had to do was let it run wide from the outside stall.
He was keen early, so she did well to get him cover and switched off, and here's the point, she has a quiet riding style (but it hasn't stopped riding at a 15% strike rate and bagging some decent handicaps).
she felt that SUB THIRTEEN to her outside had rolled in slightly, therefore she decided to not proceed further into that gap until she felt safe to do so
Which should have been enough for them to just note explanations.
And it's actually fair play to Goldie for standing by her in the inquiry because once a trainer says they're happy with a ride that the jock is about to be banned for, they're risking triggering a non-trier fine and the horse being banned from running for 40 days.
They want to seriously consider appealing that imo.If they wanted to 'stop' it, all they had to do was let it run wide from the outside stall.He was keen early, so she did well to get him cover and switched off, and here's the point, she has a quiet
Just read that the yard was chasing 100 winners for the year, which they had got earlier on the card with Krissy winning, but imo Water Leith would have been ridden cold even if they've been stuck on 99 cuz that is the way he tends to be ridden.
Just read that the yard was chasing 100 winners for the year, which they had got earlier on the card with Krissy winning, but imo Water Leith would have been ridden cold even if they've been stuck on 99 cuz that is the way he tends to be ridden.
GEORGE.B 28 Dec 25 16:58 They want to seriously consider appealing that imo.
If they wanted to 'stop' it, all they had to do was let it run wide from the outside stall.
fckn pmsl..what an idiotic comment..jimbob> so lauren,youre drawn 12...keep 12yds wide the whole race
GEORGE.B 28 Dec 25 16:58 They want to seriously consider appealing that imo.If they wanted to 'stop' it, all they had to do was let it run wide from the outside stall.fckn pmsl..what an idiotic comment..jimbob> so lauren,youre drawn 12...keep 12yds
The people that run racing are embarrassing not fit for purpoise clueless clowns...as said above,picked on a lady rider and ban her for 10days..ban justified as she never tried wotsoever but 10 days draconian. ive seen 3-4 rides from top male jockeys last couple of weeks that deserved bans and not 1 was even looked at.
The people that run racing are embarrassing not fit for purpoise clueless clowns...as said above,picked on a lady rider and ban her for 10days..ban justified as she never tried wotsoever but 10 days draconian.ive seen 3-4 rides from top male jockeys
Horse who has won ten times when held up, is, er, held up from the outside stall, on a night when it didn't look easy to come from too far back. Said horse who has conserved its energy with an energy-conserving ride and has been ridden no differently from how it usually is, catches the eye as it closes from off the pace under a 5lb claimer who has looked the opposite of Luke Morris in a finish.
There was nothing to warrant any ban.
fckn pmsl..what an idiotic comment..jimbob> so lauren,youre drawn 12...keep 12yds wide the whole race
IF they wanted to 'stop' it. They didn't.
You wanna hope Jim doesn't sue you for that 'corruption' slur in the opening post
Horse who has won ten times when held up, is, er, held up from the outside stall, on a night when it didn't look easy to come from too far back. Said horse who has conserved its energy with an energy-conserving ride and has been ridden no differently
10 days seems very harsh, yes horse finished with running but not a lot Lauren Young could have done, had to switch to find a gap when Ten Club made coming widest impossible and was then blocked again by Sub Thirteen 4th was best she could manage from that position imo Stewards picking on girl claimer when as mentioned more experienced jockeys get free rein(!) to do what they want on a daily basis
10 days seems very harsh, yes horse finished with running but not a lot Lauren Young could have done,had to switch to find a gap when Ten Club made coming widest impossible and was then blocked again by Sub Thirteen4th was best she could manage from
GEORGE.B 28 Dec 25 16:58 If they wanted to 'stop' it, all they had to do was let it run wide from the outside stall.
ewe wanna hope Rampton docs dont come a knocking.
GEORGE.B 28 Dec 25 16:58 If they wanted to 'stop' it, all they had to do was let it run wide from the outside stall.ewe wanna hope Rampton docs dont come a knocking.
wd goldie..even corrupting your female jocks now..whole game is fckn ran sid.
...Which could potentially see him sued and incur huge financial costs, suggests it's someone else who needs to watch out for the Rampton docs.
Only on the Betfair forum
Man who posts potentially libellous comment...wd goldie..even corrupting your female jocks now..whole game is fckn ran sid....Which could potentially see him sued and incur huge financial costs, suggests it's someone else who needs to watch out for t
GEORGE.B 28 Dec 25 16:58 If they wanted to 'stop' it, all they had to do was let it run wide from the outside stall.
man post the most ridiculous comment...Only in the betfair forum.
GEORGE.B 28 Dec 25 16:58If they wanted to 'stop' it, all they had to do was let it run wide from the outside stall.man post the most ridiculous comment...Only in the betfair forum.
Very harsh! The Horse is a very tricky type that needs kidding into thinking its not in a race. My only issue would be, why haven't connections run the horse more often over 6F? The last 2 races at that trip until the other night reads 11
Very harsh! The Horse is a very tricky type that needs kidding into thinking its not in a race. My only issue would be, why haven't connections run the horse more often over 6F? The last 2 races at that trip until the other night reads 11
6 from 50 tells the story..same as most h/cappers..but she did not ride it sat night to achieve best possible placing...seen plenty as bad/worse last few weeks that aint even been looked at. goldie is a tricky stable..he aint daft.
6 from 50 tells the story..same as most h/cappers..but she did not ride it sat night to achieve best possible placing...seen plenty as bad/worse last few weeks that aint even been looked at.goldie is a tricky stable..he aint daft.
A large % of its runs, would suggest it's not the most straightforward of horses. I doubt the horse, owner and trainer had any idea how it would run today.
Why not? Many run better for an apprentice A large % of its runs, would suggest it's not the most straightforward of horses. I doubt the horse, owner and trainer had any idea how it would run today.
No "cooperation" tonight. Not put in the race,no interest at all.1/2 f starts to luv tap it
Had horses with Katie for 3 years and runs all on merit, some just aren't very good, might fall in eventually but everything needs to go right. Take great exception to your post in fairness, as would she and the owners ursa major
They are in that grade for a reason, like her winner tonight they need everything to fall right to win. I'm sure Katie and the owners would take great exception to the allegations of cheating, had a horse with Katie that ran 13 times without winning and was still above her last winning mark, she could easily have gone down the other route but didn't.
They are in that grade for a reason, like her winner tonight they need everything to fall right to win.I'm sure Katie and the owners would take great exception to the allegations of cheating, had a horse with Katie that ran 13 times without winning a
hulk23 • December 29, 2025 5:22 PM GMT keep hearing his horses are "tricky".
if they're tricky why you putting Lauren Young on them ?
Because these types of Horses (the type that would have been binned a long time ago at bigger stables) can and do perform well for a more considerate style of riding
hulk23 • December 29, 2025 5:22 PM GMTkeep hearing his horses are "tricky". if they're tricky why you putting Lauren Young on them ?Because these types of Horses (the type that would have been binned a long time ago at bigger stables) can and do pe
Little really grates me for yards Luke harsh to be accused of having non tries. The work they put in with them is second to none. Ursa major are one of the best run syndicates out there. I can tell you with 100% confidence the stable is 100% straight, the owners are 100 % . straight. There is no one at lindean that lays horses or whose betting would have any influence on the markets
Aye imho your post clearly says it wasn't off. Little really grates me for yards Luke harsh to be accused of having non tries. The work they put in with them is second to none. Ursa major are one of the best run syndicates out there. I can tell you
Watching its replays thought i had seen something to hopefully make the horse run with an outside chance,looking for a decent priced winner in georges aw comp.
No financial interest.Watching its replays thought i had seen something to hopefully make the horse run with an outside chance,looking for a decent priced winner in georges aw comp.