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They asked Ryan Moore! WTF did they think he would say? What would he have said if he had got up to win? Will Coolmore give him a bonus for expunging this defeat from Benvenuto Cellini's stallion page?
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From https://www.racingpost.com/news/reports/derby-favourite-benvenuto-cellini-declared-a-non-runner-after-stalls-drama-leading-to-major-rule-4-deduction-on-winning-bets-a4BNa9a4qHrs/
Explaining the decision, BHA head of stewarding Shaun Parker said: "Soon after the horses left the starting gates we were notified that the favourite had his left hind leg on the running board just before the start, which resulted in him not being able to jump on terms with the field. He was standing on three legs when the stalls opened.
"We then considered the fact that, in terms of our rules, he had been denied a fair start. Having got evidence from Ryan Moore that he wanted to go forward with the horse, we noted that he was very slowly into stride and was second-last shortly after the start and was really on the back foot from the start. His race had basically, in our view, been negatively affected.
"On that basis, in terms of Rule H6, we can then declare a horse a non-runner."
Explaining the decision, BHA head of stewarding Shaun Parker said: "Soon after the horses left the starting gates we were notified that the favourite had his left hind leg on the running board just before the start, which resulted in him not being able to jump on terms with the field. He was standing on three legs when the stalls opened.
"We then considered the fact that, in terms of our rules, he had been denied a fair start. Having got evidence from Ryan Moore that he wanted to go forward with the horse, we noted that he was very slowly into stride and was second-last shortly after the start and was really on the back foot from the start. His race had basically, in our view, been negatively affected.
"On that basis, in terms of Rule H6, we can then declare a horse a non-runner."
I wonder if they get a refund of entry fees?
What hope is there when Shaun Parker the BHA's head of stewarding is clearly clueless? Surely he should be relieved of his duties.
What hope is there when Shaun Parker the BHA's head of stewarding is clearly clueless? Surely he should be relieved of his duties.
When interviewed Shaun Parker said if the horse still won the result would stand but was incapable of saying what would happen if the horse was placed and prize money in The Derby goes down to 10th place.
Wouldn't we all like to back a horse like that, paid out if it still wins but a refund if it doesn't.
Wouldn't we all like to back a horse like that, paid out if it still wins but a refund if it doesn't.
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