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McGruddy and Wolfe to face stewards
Shaun McGruddy and Steve Wolfe were questioned as to the tactics they adopted on Tiger Pete on Saturday which paid off in the 1300m McKenna Hampton Handicap with a convincing victory.
Tiger Pete has generally gone back from widish gates but pushed forward with conviction on Saturday to grab the one by one position.
The Wolfe runner was heavily supported from $4.40 to $3.50 and started from barrier 9.
That was not the only drama in race 5 as Aaron Rogers on third placed In Faith, fired in a protest against both Tiger Pete and Shady Bet. He subsequently withdrew the protest however and was fined for making a frivolous objection.
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TheDiva 15 Aug | Posts: 11782
Just a question related to this topic.Are stewards obligated to notify punters when connections have advised that there are to be changes to riding tactics?Assume this is the case as we do occasionally hear on-course announcements but can anyone confirm this. ...
dungy 15 Aug | Posts: 9217
Im with Diva thought it was a very good ride thats were it ends
Rodent 15 Aug | Posts: 6914
Mr Wolfe explained that he issues no firm instructions to Mr McGruddy as he believes riding tactics are best left to the discretion of his ridersStewards took no action other than to remind Mr Wolfe of his obligations to inform Stewards as early as practicable...
Import 14 Aug | Posts: 77
Just a question related to this topic.Are stewards obligated to notify punters when connections have advised that there are to be changes to riding tactics?Assume this is the case as we do occasionally hear on-course announcements but can anyone confirm this.
RIO 14 Aug | Posts: 14798
So do the stewards get charged and fined for a frivolous investigation as the jockey did for a frivolous protest??? At least the apprentice had enough sense to withdraw his protest!!!!!In amongst the obvious sarcasm above i really do commend the stewards for i...
TheDiva 14 Aug | Posts: 11782
Tuesday, 14 August 2012MEDIA RELEASEThoroughbreds � Adjourned Stewards� Inquiry � Belmont Saturday, 11 August 2012 � TIGER PETE (Jockey S. McGruddy).RWWA Stewards today completed the adjourned inquiry into the reason for TIGER PETE (S. McGruddy) being ridden o...
DamienWyer 14 Aug | Posts: 7451
Isn't each race run on it's own merits ?
littleboyblue 13 Aug | Posts: 407
better in my pocket that anyone elses
Import 13 Aug | Posts: 77
Seems more concerning when questions aren't asked about rides/tactics that are detrimental to a horse's chances. A certain amount of versatility in tactics in relation to barriers, speed etc is positive as long as the horses chances are enhanced by the changes...
TheDiva 13 Aug | Posts: 11782
Add to that.....prefer the stewards ask questions and get answers they are satisfied with, rather than ask no questions at all.