smitt 12 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 If the charges against K Morton are dismissed or found Not Guilty should the Head of NZTR resign ? Thoughts .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpole 483 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 If the charges against K Morton are dismissed or found Not Guilty should the Head of NZTR resign ? Thoughts .... pray tell me why?? if every police officer who lost in court resigned we wold not even have a police force aquaman 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,076 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 pray tell me why?? if every police officer who lost in court resigned we wold not even have a police force Because the JCA agreed this was a complete waste of industry resources and the charges should not have been brought? And that the JCA found some of Mr. Purcell's evidence "curious"? http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/71860910/judicial-chiefs-dismiss-all-charges-over-kevin-mortons-critical-website-posts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess 1,244 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Will be raising a glass to you tonight Midget. We all knew this was a nonsense from the beginning. I'm glad the stress and unnecessary angst is at an end for you and commonsense prevailed (eventually). Best wishes J Black Kirrama, gubellini and von Smallhaussen 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the shue25 145 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Well done to morty,truth comes out in the end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearco 125 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 What a relief. Congratulations Kevin for the courage and composure you exhibited. A good example of how the Davids can still challenge and unseat the Goliaths. Now the focus turns on the governance of this great industry that we all love. I must say that after 30 years of breeding and racing horses, I was prepared to say 'no more' in the light of the unseemly behaviour of those salaried fools who run the industry. We need be proud of thoroughbred racing again. For this to happen, a number of people should exit the industry, making way for people who can exhibit common sense and integrity in the stewardship of a once-great and now sadly diminished industry. Nearco inside edge, Grego, Swoopa and 9 others 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis2 1,078 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Yes sacked for incompetence. Well done Morty and team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpole 483 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Because the JCA agreed this was a complete waste of industry resources and the charges should not have been brought? And that the JCA found some of Mr. Purcell's evidence "curious"? http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/71860910/judicial-chiefs-dismiss-all-charges-over-kevin-mortons-critical-website-posts Because the JCA agreed this was a complete waste of industry resources and the charges should not have been brought? And that the JCA found some of Mr. Purcell's evidence "curious"? http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/71860910/judicial-chiefs-dismiss-all-charges-over-kevin-mortons-critical-website-posts I have read all the reports etc and spoken to people who were present. Perhaps if the charges are dismissed he might get a written warning and a green card Leggy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slam dunk 1,317 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 There is something wrong with the system. Everyone agrees the charges were flippant and a waste of time and resources. Then why are we hearing all this talk about massive costs. There has to be a mechanism that enables hearings to be held before all these dubious costs mount up. Lawyers themselves when sued go to court to get unrealistic security for costs that prevent themselves being sued and therefore allow them to operate with immunity. Anyone should be entitled to seek justice. Lawyers and the legal profession should not exploit that right. Black Kirrama 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Firstly,Thank you everybody for the emails and phone calls of support pre and post of this hearing I must point out that Mr Neal was never the target,it was just in my view that he didn't handle the Touche incident as well as he could have.I do respect him and never wanted to infer that he was incompetent in his overall performance as a Steward. I,like the majority of Cafers and fellow racing participants of our Industry just want it to flourish,so I believe it is time to move on and turn the page behind this. I will do so by renewing my licence,which i had let lapse until this was finalised and continue to support the Industry by supplying some horses to race and enjoy Racing and continuing to socialise with the great people we are lucky enough to have in our Industry. Finally,to the people the contributed to my Legal Expenses and Thank You i would like to know if you agree if costs are awarded that the donations go to the Injured Jockeys Fund or if you would like the funds refunded,if you could PM,i will do what you decide. Thank you. Irish, elbow, Swoopa and 13 others 16 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Great stuff Morty. Goodonya mate. Now someone needs to be held responsible for this whole fiasco....two names come to mind. Black Kirrama, elbow and the shue25 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclipsed 245 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 One of those stories that, in fifty years time, a D McCarthy would write about and you'd shake your head in disbelief that it ever came to be. Good use of the funds Morty. Cheers DB elbow and Black Kirrama 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Kirrama 1,513 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 My brother Lee, thinks you should train Son of Civics and Celebrity Miss as a reward for proving the "I raced Ninety" Pansy Bloke ,totally wrong. Good on you. Rev biff, Ohokaman, elbow and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Revell,i thank you for the offer,but your brother does a sterling job with his horses and is a G1 Trainer.I am what is known as a hobby trainer and want to keep it that way. I must say,i think that Lee would be a great panelist on a Racing Show,as he is excellent speaker and always comes across in a professional manner when asked to do an interview and in the last 6 months his judgement has been spot on. Ohokaman 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpole 483 Report post Posted September 9, 2015 Congratulations on a very good result. The RIU have got a lot to answer for. It should cost them plenty. .I was surprised that lawyers Bell gully were not involved elbow 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacher 15 Report post Posted September 10, 2015 Well done. A victory for commonsense. It appears that you have emerged unscarred Kevin, and I wish you well in your continued contribution to racing. You were always, for me, the most stylish of hoops, and you've shown some style in this win too! Ashoka and TOM(the other Molloy) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM(the other Molloy) 1,774 Report post Posted September 10, 2015 Well done. A victory for commonsense. It appears that you have emerged unscarred Kevin, and I wish you well in your continued contribution to racing. You were always, for me, the most stylish of hoops, and you've shown some style in this win too! 'the most stylish of hoops'? Don't lay it on too thick. Karen has to live with this bloke you know. He is bad enough now without being told that sort of thing. Ashoka and Tauhei Notts 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted September 10, 2015 Very astute observation by The Teacher there Tom and he will be on my Christmas Card List ,whereas you have gone way down the list.lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2Admin2 Report post Posted September 10, 2015 Very astute observation by The Teacher there Tom and he will be on my Christmas Card List ,whereas you have gone way down the list.lol Yeah well I can remember you and another cheeky little bugger riding against max Skelton and graeme mein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meomy 971 Report post Posted September 10, 2015 Does anyone have the link to the interviews with Peter Early on Radio Trackside over the timeframe this case has been ongoing? It would be helpful to have it all in the same location as we are sure those both inside and out of the racing industry internationally may be interested in the full chronological order of events to view it in context. We haven't been able to locate the links or facebook page belonging to Trackside Radio where we would reasonably expect to source them, then again maybe that's because of the suns location interfering with the Grass Valley installed equipment they rely on these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM(the other Molloy) 1,774 Report post Posted September 10, 2015 Very astute observation by The Teacher there Tom and he will be on my Christmas Card List ,whereas you have gone way down the list.lol I must say too Morty how many people commented to me how dashing you looked at the hearing(as per the photo plastered all over the press ever since). Butter wouldn't melt in his mouth was the general consensus. No wonder poor old Greg never had a hope Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted September 10, 2015 No wonder poor old Greg never had a hope Yes and they were told as much after the last telephone conference and Mr Dale wrote to them saying exactly that and asked for the charges to be dropped. They replied with a firm no and of course the Lawyers time clock continued to rake in our Industry dollars. Perhaps Mr Godber and Mr Purcell will pick up the tab for Legal Expenses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM(the other Molloy) 1,774 Report post Posted September 10, 2015 Yes and they were told as much after the last telephone conference and Mr Dale wrote to them saying exactly that and asked for the charges to be dropped. They replied with a firm no and of course the Lawyers time clock continued to rake in our Industry dollars. Perhaps Mr Godber and Mr Purcell will pick up the tab for Legal Expenses. Yes one does occasionally wonder whether these lawyers encourage their clients to pursue hopeless cases to generate a few more chargeable hours What say you Rumpole and the other legal types on this forum? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashoka 1,179 Report post Posted September 10, 2015 TOM (the other zzzzz)... They could answer...but then they would have to bill you. Cheers. Ashoka bloke, elbow and TOM(the other Molloy) 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacher 15 Report post Posted September 11, 2015 I'm sure Kevin would agree, retrospectively, that he probably took a great deal of care to 'look good' in the saddle, and was probably, with zzz, Jim Collet, and only a couple of others, realised that looking the part, marketing if you like, was important. It was a new philosophy and practice in those days, and I would sometimes just watch to see what those guys were doing in a race. One thing though, I thought zzzzz was a better judge of pace! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
