tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post2903365814808179465..comments2024-02-01T00:37:24.768-05:00Comments on PTP: Direct Line from Judges to the PublicPull the Pockethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05082676049275768769noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-38831454227947304672009-03-20T00:15:00.000-04:002009-03-20T00:15:00.000-04:00Why not broadcast inquisitions? IMHO. Because when...Why not broadcast inquisitions? <BR/><BR/>IMHO. Because when it comes to excuses, the judges have "heard-it-all". And it would only be a matter of time before the public also became weary/sceptical of those same worn out explanations and felt their intelligence was being insulted. <BR/><BR/>Action/motivation based on public preconceptions (whoever misinformed)?<BR/><BR/>Are horse handlers public politicians first, or should they be faithful the interests of the animal & it's owner?Chairman Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00015099243984286142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-17855806656525508812009-03-18T11:37:00.000-04:002009-03-18T11:37:00.000-04:00Thanks Scott, I started a topic about it and I agr...Thanks Scott, I started a topic about it and I agree.Pull the Pockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082676049275768769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-58768531921825122402009-03-18T09:11:00.000-04:002009-03-18T09:11:00.000-04:00Purdon got six weeks by the way - http://www.news....Purdon got six weeks by the way - http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25207633-11088,00.html<BR/><BR/>If it was any other race then I'd agree with it, but in a heats & final series, I think the penalty is a bit harsh.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15580349973739747085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-90936247160347565232009-03-17T17:30:00.000-04:002009-03-17T17:30:00.000-04:00Clap..ClapThe logic of your argument is frightenin...Clap..Clap<BR/><BR/>The logic of your argument is frightening, but you are being rather gentle.<BR/>Inherent in your arguement is the fear/possibility that a driver(s) isn't trying, or at the very least the PERCEPTION that they aren't trying.<BR/><BR/>It is interesting to point out the Eight Bells incident force the industry to deal with the PERCEPTION that the game was cruel to animals, as a result pressure from various interest groups. To this point the industry has taken a number of steps to combat the PRECEPTION, and rightfully so.<BR/><BR/>Yet the industry is reluctant to address the PRECEPTION of the HORSEPLAYER and the potential HORSEPLAYER, the industries lifeline.<BR/><BR/>Where's the logic in that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-73977673129277746012009-03-17T12:37:00.000-04:002009-03-17T12:37:00.000-04:00I emailed the CTO and the tech team at PTP. They s...I emailed the CTO and the tech team at PTP. They said "what in the hell is he talking about", so I took that as a no. :)<BR/><BR/>That is amazing you still have that file. I remember that incident like it was yesterday.Pull the Pockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082676049275768769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-77210159469182352602009-03-17T12:09:00.000-04:002009-03-17T12:09:00.000-04:00I still have that audio file of Trevor going after...I still have that audio file of Trevor going after Hamilton in Middleton. Not sure if the techs here at PTP can get it up, but if anybody wants it, I can send it.<BR/><BR/>later,<BR/><BR/>Louis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-90083678456668170862009-03-17T03:12:00.000-04:002009-03-17T03:12:00.000-04:00It is wild how I see in the UK some guy will get i...It is wild how I see in the UK some guy will get interviewed by the judges for not riding out a horse, but in NA a guy who goes to dead last with a 2-5 shot, comes late and comes third it is met with a "that's racing" answer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-46722474515963500372009-03-17T02:21:00.000-04:002009-03-17T02:21:00.000-04:00I watch an NFL game and a bad call is shown over a...I watch an NFL game and a bad call is shown over and over again, discussed, and the next day the refs address it. In this day and age with twitter and all the rest there is no excuse for leaving a chalk who does not pull, or whatever it may be unaddressed. We have the technology to rebuild it.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/><BR/>Steve AustinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-78254980513767527782009-03-17T00:59:00.000-04:002009-03-17T00:59:00.000-04:00Leave the employees out of it then. Just have the ...Leave the employees out of it then. Just have the driver interviewed by a judge and the judge reports on air the conversation. It lets the bettors know that everyone in the world did not see the most obvious thing that everyone else did, and it is not some dirty little secret.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-59604186164729628452009-03-16T23:54:00.000-04:002009-03-16T23:54:00.000-04:00The problem is, the talking heads are paid by WEG ...The problem is, the talking heads are paid by WEG and are afraid to say anything even slightly controversial. I remember about 3 to 4 years ago, Trevor Ritchie was drivibg a horse in one of the winter series that had won a division of the first leg racing near the front all the way. In the next leg, as the chalk, he dropped straight to the back and never really threatened. Mike Hamilton made mention of it after the race and showed an isolated replay that basically showed that the horse was just out for a little exercise that night. When Ritchie won the final, he was interviewed and went NUTS on Hamilton on national TV. They haven't said a peep that is even slightly controversial since. Blanchard asks the exact same questions every interview, his favorite being "Tell me, what is your horse's greatest weapon at this point?".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-30695682319842581792009-03-16T23:25:00.000-04:002009-03-16T23:25:00.000-04:00Did you notice what Austrailian judges did to Mark...Did you notice what Austrailian judges did to Mark Purdon when he finished second with Auckland Reactor? He could be suspended for a bad drive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-80826881099519366762009-03-16T22:42:00.000-04:002009-03-16T22:42:00.000-04:00The Darlins Delight drive was a classic. I'm a fan...The Darlins Delight drive was a classic. I'm a fan of Gingras, but that was brutal. And for what reason? It isn't as if he hasn't used her twice before. <BR/><BR/>While Gingras' drive made me wonder, Sears' drive on Dragon Island was enough to make my blood boil being that I had bet that horse. I've always contended that I'd rather lose first over than sit in 3rd or 4th and never get free. It is especially tough to swallow when said sit in horse is a logical contender and low to medium odds. <BR/><BR/>On a better note, how about this Oscar Oscar? Ever see one go 150 and change in his debut?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-62855931337035627482009-03-16T20:08:00.000-04:002009-03-16T20:08:00.000-04:00the sport will always be treated by the general pu...the sport will always be treated by the general public as one where the results of certain races are arranged unless the authorities are prepared to be as open and as forensic in investigation as the financial markets. In fact, in light of recent Wall St incidents, it should be even more stringent. If the industry wants MY MONEY, they must value it and show that I am at least getting a fair run for money. Every element of doubt must be removed.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15580349973739747085noreply@blogger.com