How many horses in the history of world pool have been deemed non runners post race under these type of rules? What other countries even use this type of rule? I'm asking as people are saying WP affected the decision. Also how did it affect the WP?
Are jockeys going to start pulling up soon after stalls open if they think some random infraction or event has occurred, like blindfolds, head hitting stalls, stumbles due to a stone or wind blows a bag over course, horse had a fly in its eye ect ect ect.
How many horses in the history of world pool have been deemed non runners post race under these type of rules? What other countries even use this type of rule? I'm asking as people are saying WP affected the decision. Also how did it affect the WP? A
One quote to show how terrible standards are and it gets your neck up!
It was the slowest Derby in over 40 years! Given his flop at Donny he had absolutely no chance.
It was 3.5 secs slower than the Coronation.
Exactly afterthought.
One quote to show how terrible standards are and it gets your neck up! It was the slowest Derby in over 40 years! Given his flop at Donny he had absolutely no chance. It was 3.5 secs slower than the Coronation. Exactly afterthought.
Just say on what platform you had it. Was it on BF or elsewhere? Simple enough to do if you had it. BTW,I like people winning but despise lying bullshatters. Naturally,you will be unable to prove your bet
Just say on what platform you had it.Was it on BF or elsewhere?Simple enough to do if you had it.BTW,I like people winning but despise lying bullshatters.Naturally,you will be unable to prove your bet
The Derby fav was never going to handle that going, 8 seconds slower than standard and the mega rich owner has landed a touch.
We had two favs yesterday that looked like non triers.
The Derby fav was never going to handle that going, 8 seconds slower than standard and the mega rich owner has landed a touch. We had two favs yesterday that looked like non triers.
Just post your P&L from yesterday. Simple enough to do unless you are a lying bullshatter,Delbert. Come on,as we know you like to prove that you are right. 1,000 against the Autistic loon doing so. Perhaps he is related to Hulk
Just post your P&L from yesterday.Simple enough to do unless you are a lying bullshatter,Delbert.Come on,as we know you like to prove that you are right.1,000 against the Autistic loon doing so.Perhaps he is related to Hulk
other than the owners having a bet and getting their money back,they cant have had much on went from 7 to 4 to 10/30, ande preumably would have backed XMA day o lost 25% of their winnings,lost any ante post bets, WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE TO AOB,COOLMORE,MOORE THE HORSE BEEN CALLED A NR ,WE ALL AW IT GET HAMMERED,WELL BEATEN,NOTHING IN BREEDING WORLDE,RATINGS etc changes that
other than the owners having a bet and getting their money back,they cant have had much on went from 7 to 4 to 10/30, ande preumably would have backed XMA day o lost 25% of their winnings,lost any ante post bets, WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE TO AOB,C
Hugo-Hackenbush 2026 - The Final Fling By Hugo-Hackenbush on 25 Apr 26 16:04 Irons has the best forum method,dont put a bet up but continue to claim being a long term winner,sorted
Hugo-Hackenbush2026 - The Final FlingBy Hugo-Hackenbush on 25 Apr 26 16:04Irons has the best forum method,dont put a bet up but continue to claim being a long term winner,sorted
Old Park Star wont in another race By Hugo-Hackenbush on 7 May 26 21:24 Irons has no problem posting a winning bet,but when it comes to posting a last 12mths or lifetime he seems to have a reluctance to do so. Just saying like.
Old Park Star wont in another raceBy Hugo-Hackenbush on 7 May 26 21:24Irons has no problem posting a winning bet,but when it comes to posting a last 12mths or lifetime he seems to have a reluctance to do so. Just saying like.
No amount of your Autistic deflection will work,Delbert. Post your "Claimed " P&L from yesterday (just to silence the doubters) of F/O Bullshatter. I can. Why cant you?
No amount of your Autistic deflection will work,Delbert.Post your "Claimed " P&L from yesterday (just to silence the doubters) of F/O Bullshatter.I can.Why cant you?
Agreed. Unfortunately the cretin Delbert intervened in an attempt to show how smart he is,as aleways. The Forum is unanimous on the outrageous travesty with the exception of Leif the Brainless
Agreed.Unfortunately the cretin Delbert intervened in an attempt to show how smart he is,as aleways.The Forum is unanimous on the outrageous travesty with the exception of Leif the Brainless
This was a serious thread re the future of British horseracing. I will say no more.
You've mistakenly assumed this is a forum for 'serious' conversation Ironside is mentally deranged and bored out of his tiny mind. It joined April last year and is already averaging 1 post every hour, of every day of every week & of every month. Sad sack appears to have no life outside of this asylum. I blame his DWP workcoach who in his duty to find indolent neverdowells gainful employment has failed dismally.
The future of the BHA is in the hands of the BHA - BAU Provision for such a determination made regarding the non-runner decision was in the rule book. Had the incident occurred in Hong Kong among other jurisdictions the same decision would have been made.
It's out of punter's control, so move on. Nothing to see here.
This was a serious thread re the future of British horseracing. I will say no more.You've mistakenly assumed this is a forum for 'serious' conversationIronside is mentally deranged and bored out of his tiny mind.It joined April last year and is alrea
Come on Leif, you must know by now that every thread gravitates to:-
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- its just that some are quicker to get there. This one had a fair run at around 86 before it reached saturation.
Come on Leif, you must know by now that every thread gravitates to:-The contents of this post have been hidden for this blocked user. [Manage blocked users] - its just that some are quicker to get there. This one had a fair run at around 86 before it
So,that will be everybody on the thread disagrees with the BHA's decision but,Leif the Brainless says,its outside our control and lets move on. That same attitude explains why our Country is in the state it is. Also,making his usual ludicrous DWP accusations on an anonymous Forum as usual The decision was an utterly ludicrous affront to the betting public and only the cretin Leif the Brainless knows best
So,that will be everybody on the thread disagrees with the BHA's decision but,Leif the Brainless says,its outside our control and lets move on.That same attitude explains why our Country is in the state it is.Also,making his usual ludicrous DWP accus
The stall handler spotted that the hoss had its leg trapped. He was about to alert the starter but in that split second the stalls were opened. On another day the race would have been delayed. On that basis (the horse was identified as being at a disadvantage) the decision to declare the jolly a nonner was the correct decision. Gie ya head a wobble.
The stall handler spotted that the hoss had its leg trapped.He was about to alert the starter but in that split second the stalls were opened.On another day the race would have been delayed.On that basis (the horse was identified as being at a disadv
If you were standing in a bookies, one comes out the stalls slowly and someone starts shouting it had it leg stuck on the frame of the stalls I want my money back.
You'd be thinking f**k me, no wonder nobody comes in these places anymore with complete cnts like that in here.
But alas, he is correct.
If you were standing in a bookies, one comes out the stalls slowly and someone starts shouting it had it leg stuck on the frame of the stalls I want my money back.You'd be thinking f**k me, no wonder nobody comes in these places anymore with complete
The horse's leg was not "trapped",it was placed there by the horse and any disadvantage was caused by itself. Any sane person would accept that it wasn't a faulty start. However,Leif the Brainless also posted on the RP Upgrade thread that it was fine. The other 459 posters who actually use the Site disagreed. An utter moron who lives to disagree
The horse's leg was not "trapped",it was placed there by the horse and any disadvantage was caused by itself.Any sane person would accept that it wasn't a faulty start.However,Leif the Brainless also posted on the RP Upgrade thread that it was fine.
This was a serious thread re the future of British horseracing. I will say no more.
Pair of K hunts, another decent thread soiled.
Really? Seems there’s bias here and no one can call out the multiple thread destroyer in case he shadows them.
It’d be nice just the one time if someone stepped in when he starts up and said , “Not again,”
This was a serious thread re the future of British horseracing. I will say no more. Pair of K hunts, another decent thread soiled.Really? Seems there’s bias here and no one can call out the multiple thread destroyer in case he shadows them. It
I’ll tell you all who else didn’t do their job, which despite all the posts no one has mentioned.
The stalls handlers that we hear so much about.
If you load a horse surely you see that it’s got its leg up?
A catalogue of mistakes in the premier race one after another.
British racing is a bit of a joke as I’d said earlier.
I’ll tell you all who else didn’t do their job, which despite all the posts no one has mentioned. The stalls handlers that we hear so much about. If you load a horse surely you see that it’s got its leg up? A catalogue of mistakes in the premie
Almost every thread you post on descends into a playground quarrel. The forum is a shadow of its former self anyway, so why not call a truce and not constantly have a pop at each other. Asking to show a post of a bet is pointless, easily edited unless it's a photo and even that can be worked on. As for the other, posting snippets after the event (not necessarily on this thread) doesn't help your credibility.
Good luck to both.
Delashay/Uptheirons,Almost every thread you post on descends into a playground quarrel. The forum is a shadow of its former self anyway, so why not call a truce and not constantly have a pop at each other. Asking to show a post of a bet is pointless,
Andrew-In-Sweden • June 3, 2026 7:46 PM BST impossible123 03 Jun 26 14:35
56.6kg
9 stone 2 lb is 58.06 kg
That was your contribution to the Epsom Derby thread, trying to belittle a poster that you don’t like and not for the first time.
So get off your moral high ground about how the forum has deteriorated and in future stick to your own thread if you’ve nothing positive to add yourself.
Andrew-In-Sweden • June 3, 2026 7:46 PM BSTimpossible123 03 Jun 26 14:35 56.6kg9 stone 2 lb is 58.06 kgThat was your contribution to the Epsom Derby thread, trying to belittle a poster that you don’t like and not for the first time.So get off you
The stall handler did notice, Dela. He was just getting his hands on the rear gate when they were sent off.
Also, Hector Crouch, said he heard R.Moore shout "no" to the starter a split second before the gates opened.
The stall handler did notice, Dela.He was just getting his hands on the rear gate when they were sent off.Also, Hector Crouch, said he heard R.Moore shout "no" to the starter a split second before the gates opened.
Thanks for clearing that up Brandy, I’d asked others and no one had confirmed these things.
I’m not of the opinion that it should have been declared a non runner, we’ve all backed horses who’ve reared in the stalls or pecked on jumping.
Normally that bad luck is reserved for me it seems at times!
Thompson apologises.
Thanks for clearing that up Brandy, I’d asked others and no one had confirmed these things. I’m not of the opinion that it should have been declared a non runner, we’ve all backed horses who’ve reared in the stalls or pecked on jumping. Norma
'Delashay', the poster is still terribly aggrieved and offended because I objected to him posting incessant 'lay' bets on a discussion thread for self-interest.
'Delashay', the poster is still terribly aggrieved and offended because I objected to him posting incessant 'lay' bets on a discussion thread for self-interest.
I’m aware of that Impossible, sadly it seems a few harbour grudges.
Thompson I’d ask , Should this guy be sacked or should they be looking into another non trying fav in the Derby?
*apologies please carry on your debate. I’m aware of that Impossible, sadly it seems a few harbour grudges.Thompson I’d ask , Should this guy be sacked or should they be looking into another non trying fav in the Derby?
The worst officiating in the Derby since the 1913 Derby.
There is no mention in the BHA rules about jockey tactics. The Stewards may declare a horse a non-runner where: In a Race started from starting stalls, a horse is denied a fair start, and its chances are materially affected ...
We heard that if Benvenuto Cellini finished first he would have been the winner. Did his slow start, losing at most two lengths, cause him to lose the race by 26 lengths? The horse was not denied a fair start by a person (the starter; or a stalls handler) or a failure of the stalls. If a stalls handler had blocked the horse exiting the stalls then that might be "denied a fair start".
The BHA rules say "may declare a horse a non-runner" not "must declare a horse a non-runner"
The error was two-fold (1) the horse was not denied a fair start (2) its chances were not materially affected
The worst officiating in the Derby since the 1913 Derby.There is no mention in the BHA rules about jockey tactics.The Stewards may declare a horse a non-runner where: In a Race started from starting stalls, a horse is denied a fair start, and its ch
The horse was declared a NR for one reason..NOT because it was Coolmore owned but purely because the bha are terrified of falling out with the Hong Kong world pool..Royal Ascot next week will be fun and games
The horse was declared a NR for one reason..NOT because it was Coolmore owned but purely because the bha are terrified of falling out with the Hong Kong world pool..Royal Ascot next week will be fun and games
"I was introduced to a boy in a wheelchair. He was a former jockey. I asked if he's had a fall and it all went quiet. Later, someone told me that he's won on a horse he wasn't meant to win on. They snipped the back of his tendons. He never rode again." Walter Swinburn on his time in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong World Pool ..."I was introduced to a boy in a wheelchair. He was a former jockey. I asked if he's had a fall and it all went quiet.Later, someone told me that he's won on a horse he wasn't meant to win on. They snipped the back of his tendo
Any comment from yourself on the stalls handlers NOT doing their job?
No, i wasn't really interested in the Epsom Derby anyway except for a few lays of Item. I rarely post on other threads anyway, occasionally due to time constraints and several are simply a collection of childish bickering anyway as i pointed out. I have a WhatsApp group with quite a few BF posters anyway, some of the better ones and we actually discuss racing without having a pop.
Impossible123
the poster is still terribly aggrieved and offended because I objected to him posting incessant 'lay' bets on a discussion thread for self-interest.
I certanly am not aggrieved, or even remotely offended, in fact i do not give one iota. My reason for posting a reponse to your comments occasionally is the same as others, complete hogwash. As for my lay threads being self-interest, sure they are, i've been posting them since 2018.
DelashayAny comment from yourself on the stalls handlers NOT doing their job?No, i wasn't really interested in the Epsom Derby anyway except for a few lays of Item. I rarely post on other threads anyway, occasionally due to time constraints and sever
The key point of this horse case is not 'did it have a fair/equal start' - it obviously didn't, but around 30% of all runners have that problem from starting stalls for various reasons/behaviour.
The key points are: Why did this happen (horse behaviour only) and did it stop it running a race with a winning chance (no, it was around midfield during the race, if it stayed on powerful it could have won or placed).
Both of these issues mean there is no way it should be declared a NR. Basically on the 'why' that is even written into their rules. But why have rules if you can just ignore them.
The key point of this horse case is not 'did it have a fair/equal start' - it obviously didn't, but around 30% of all runners have that problem from starting stalls for various reasons/behaviour.The key points are: Why did this happen (horse behaviou
was just unlucky, the stalls handler did notice and was going towards the stall to sort it out, at the same time Moore noticed it and according to Hector Crouch was shouting no, no when he let them go
was just unlucky, the stalls handler did notice and was going towards the stall to sort it out, at the same time Moore noticed it and according to Hector Crouch was shouting no, no when he let them go
Racing is a complete and utter joke - banging on about 'fair chance' in a stupid case like this, while turning blind eyes to constant criminals and con artists in jockeys and trainers daily in racing...
Racing is a complete and utter joke - banging on about 'fair chance' in a stupid case like this, while turning blind eyes to constant criminals and con artists in jockeys and trainers daily in racing...
Between the end of the race and before the "non-runner" decision was announced twenty minutes after the race was there any contact between the BHA/Brant Dunshea/Epsom stewarts and the World Pool?
Between the end of the race and before the "non-runner" decision was announced twenty minutes after the race was there any contact between the BHA/Brant Dunshea/Epsom stewarts and the World Pool?
Does anyone know how much was refunded on BC courtesy of the stewards? Were the lucky sods big hitters? I got nothing as my bets were antepost here. I think this is terribly unfair.
Does anyone know how much was refunded on BC courtesy of the stewards? Were the lucky sods big hitters? I got nothing as my bets were antepost here. I think this is terribly unfair.
I did not win or lose. I did not bet on the race. You can tell me to move on but no one is listmning to you. The BHA / Epsom stewarts made a ridiculous decision. My guess is the people who pay for racing (the owners and betters) do not want this stupidity to continue.
I did not win or lose.I did not bet on the race.You can tell me to move on but no one is listmning to you.The BHA / Epsom stewarts made a ridiculous decision.My guess is the people who pay for racing (the owners and betters) do not want this stupidit
Not at all the point here - this is gross incompetence or misuse of rules for racing. Bordering on illegality where layers could lose but not win in this financial case. Not just a few punters moaning that their horse got a bad ride, ffs.
Groupthink from puntersNot at all the point here - this is gross incompetence or misuse of rules for racing. Bordering on illegality where layers could lose but not win in this financial case. Not just a few punters moaning that their horse got a bad
An added article, this time trainer:https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/william-haggas-doesnt-agree-with-decision-made-to-deem-benvenuto-cellini-a-non-runner-following-the-derby/232560
I'm sure a case can be made for making the horse a non-runner but the overriding issue is if you start making non-runners of horses who have suffered misfortune by the action of others, it will make a total mockery of the betting industry. Crazy decision.
I'm sure a case can be made for making the horse a non-runner but the overriding issue is if you start making non-runners of horses who have suffered misfortune by the action of others, it will make a total mockery of the betting industry. Crazy deci
It should revert back to the original rules, if the horses are in the gates they are runners once the gates open - if they/jock messes it up then that is part of the race.
It should revert back to the original rules, if the horses are in the gates they are runners once the gates open - if they/jock messes it up then that is part of the race.
i backed the fav ante post and ive got no complaints about losing , but it really has put me off ante post, if i had waited to day of the racemarket i would have had a full refund, secondly the odds were better on the day , i would have had guaranteed odds with bookmakers ,so no more backing ante post for me ,
i backed the fav ante post and ive got no complaints about losing , but it really has put me off ante post, if i had waited to day of the racemarket i would have had a full refund, secondly the odds were better on the day , i would have had guarante
Interesting interview with Simon Nott and Brett today. Brett said he paid for a pitch in the centre of the course for Oaks and Derby day. Epsom predicted 8-10,000 people would turn up, free of charge. On the Friday just over 400 turned up. He took 23 bets all day. Horrendous stuff.
Interesting interview with Simon Nott and Brett today.Brett said he paid for a pitch in the centre of the course for Oaks and Derby day.Epsom predicted 8-10,000 people would turn up, free of charge.On the Friday just over 400 turned up.He took 23 bet
Ante post is dead. As you say ellsjohn you back something at 5-2 a week earlier hoping he doesn't fall down a hole and just runs. Goes off at 3s. You don't get any concessions. Best leave all bets until the day.
Ante post is dead. As you say ellsjohn you back something at 5-2 a week earlier hoping he doesn't fall down a hole and just runs. Goes off at 3s. You don't get any concessions. Best leave all bets until the day.
What do you know Delbert? You cannot post any bet you have ever had on here. At the front end of the Market you are likely to get at least the same on the day unless,of course,you are privy to Inside Info
What do you know Delbert?You cannot post any bet you have ever had on here.At the front end of the Market you are likely to get at least the same on the day unless,of course,you are privy to Inside Info
John as you follow AOB you’re probably best not to back those AP, as you know when he has multiple entries you could be on the wrong one, see it drift and watch the stablemate get pummelled.
As the favs odds were 2/1 since he won the trial at Chester all bets should be refunded AP or not as his odds were consistently the same until the day of the race. With the rain that came it was no surprise to see him drift.
Bookies good will, now don’t make me laugh!
John as you follow AOB you’re probably best not to back those AP, as you know when he has multiple entries you could be on the wrong one, see it drift and watch the stablemate get pummelled.As the favs odds were 2/1 since he won the trial at Cheste
i was thinking of backing these for r ascot ante post, bow echo around evens, daryz prince of wales 6/4, trawelman 4/1, venertian sun 2/1 and true love 2/1, , bow echo imo will be odds against on the day, daryz will drift if even running, trawelerman looks non runner, venetian sun i reckon will drift and true love already gone out to 4 on here . well see next week
i was thinking of backing these for r ascot ante post, bow echo around evens, daryz prince of wales 6/4, trawelman 4/1, venertian sun 2/1 and true love 2/1, , bow echo imo will be odds against on the day, daryz will drift if even running, trawelerm
John True Love is now second Fav for the Commonwealth Cup she’s been cut again today.
Daryz is coming, he hasn’t improved his rating this year and might drift on the back of that and if the going is fast.
I’d hold fire and wait as you say as you’re only talking fractions.
John True Love is now second Fav for the Commonwealth Cup she’s been cut again today. Daryz is coming, he hasn’t improved his rating this year and might drift on the back of that and if the going is fast. I’d hold fire and wait as you say as yo
Trawler will have to defy a 243 day break, I know Gosden’s said that he’s getting on and wants to keep him fresh but he’ll have to start thawing him out soon!
Trawler will have to defy a 243 day break, I know Gosden’s said that he’s getting on and wants to keep him fresh but he’ll have to start thawing him out soon!
stu • June 8, 2026 1:35 PM BST The key point of this horse case is not 'did it have a fair/equal start' - it obviously didn't, but around 30% of all runners have that problem from starting stalls for various reasons/behaviour.
The key points are: Why did this happen (horse behaviour only) and did it stop it running a race with a winning chance (no, it was around midfield during the race, if it stayed on powerful it could have won or placed).
the only consideration is was the horse denied a fair start? of which the answer is no
the horse's own behaviour contributed to not getting a fair start completely different
stu • June 8, 2026 1:35 PM BSTThe key point of this horse case is not 'did it have a fair/equal start' - it obviously didn't, but around 30% of all runners have that problem from starting stalls for various reasons/behaviour.The key points are: Why
the.mad.dog.man08 Jun 26 19:47Joined: 11 Dec 01 | Topic/replies: 9,171 | Blogger: the.mad.dog.man's blog so if a horse refuse to start will it be a n/r now
No
the.mad.dog.man08 Jun 26 19:47Joined: 11 Dec 01 | Topic/replies: 9,171 | Blogger: the.mad.dog.man's blogso if a horse refuse to start will it be a n/r nowNo
BHA doubles down on Derby non-runner in face of growing backlash RP says it all another cycle of pap like a dying government no credibility marginal power after these shenanigans chuckles behind the scenes and disbelief racing needs a clean sweep again.
BHA doubles down on Derby non-runner in face of growing backlash RP says it all another cycle of pap like a dying government no credibility marginal power after these shenanigans chuckles behind the scenes and disbelief racing needs a clean sweep aga
with access to a phone BOG,extra place,s, etc not sure how much business on course bookies expected to do with people only attracted to come by there been a fairground pop concert Ibiza,etc vibes hardly any view of the actual races on the Fri apparently what little bets were taken were from 2 large families present, if they,d had a good day the bookies were fooked anyway, any punters could do all their business online and spend their time with their family enjoying the facilities that attracted them to go in 1st place, to a punter the cheapest tkts in the stands would be miniscule in comparison to travel,eating,drinking costs for the day
with access to a phone BOG,extra place,s, etc not sure how much business on course bookies expected to do with people only attracted to come by there been a fairgroundpop concertIbiza,etc vibes hardly any view of the actual races on the Fri apparentl