Pottsie 56 Report post Posted October 28, 2019 Sadly Glory Days has had to be withdrawn from Melbourne Cup Nominations due to injury. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustyngrizzly 1,700 Report post Posted October 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Pottsie said: Sadly Glory Days has had to be withdrawn from Melbourne Cup Nominations due to injury. Do you know if she is coming home or will she race later on in Aus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsie 56 Report post Posted October 28, 2019 A relation owns her and has said she probably wont race again until the Autumn. Patiti and crustyngrizzly 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 Marmelo is out of Cup so I’m picking D Oliver will be on Constantinople... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 9 hours ago, Trump said: Marmelo is out of Cup so I’m picking D Oliver will be on Constantinople... Ispolini out too , sounds like Hughie Morrison is very unhappy and is going to appeal. He makes quite a good case on the surface according to the RP report .Sounds like in future if anyone bringing out a horse it would need a pre export scan immediately before departure to compare against . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 Remember Kiwi? My Vet mate is adamant that Kiwi had an issue. He said that the VRC will not take any risk of a “suspect” horse coming down and bringing half the field down in the process. The consequences of such a happening and the damage such an incident could cause is unimaginable - not to mention the bad publicity and legal nightmare if it was found that they had let a lame horse start. First and foremost, I think the Vets have every right to ensure the safety of the field, especially the horses and riders. No doubt it’s fuel for the conspiracy theorists but that’s the way it works. Pam Robson 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,863 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 Its a no win situation for the vets...if they dont scratch them and something happens then who is responsible??? Tough call for anyone to make a lot of factors go into it...I for one would hate to have that job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 27 minutes ago, Trump said: Remember Kiwi? My Vet mate is adamant that Kiwi had an issue. He said that the VRC will not take any risk of a “suspect” horse coming down and bringing half the field down in the process. The consequences of such a happening and the damage such an incident could cause is unimaginable - not to mention the bad publicity and legal nightmare if it was found that they had let a lame horse start. First and foremost, I think the Vets have every right to ensure the safety of the field, especially the horses and riders. No doubt it’s fuel for the conspiracy theorists but that’s the way it works. Totally agree about the safety and tough decision . I think the arguement will be 1) New equipment and experience using it 2) interpretation of the scan , a highly respected vet with many years experience viewing scans is at odds with findings 3 ) what level of scrutiny are the home team under , are scans in place at all the locations horses trained . If safety surely they should, is every piece of work viewed by authorities . In that case Wondonga Monday maidens should be under same protocol. I'd be interested Godolphin take on it , I think they will suck it up and move on a huge organisation and it's just a minor irritant to them in worldwide operation, of course Ispolini might be more clear cut situation . A minefield . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckenzie 607 Report post Posted October 31, 2019 They'll be extra cautious this year after deaths in the race in the last few years. Any injuries in the race will be the headline news afterwards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted October 31, 2019 57 minutes ago, mckenzie said: They'll be extra cautious this year after deaths in the race in the last few years. Any injuries in the race will be the headline news afterwards. He's got one of the world's best equine surgeons who deals with multi million buck bloodstock daily saying nothing wrong with scan . Doubt they will backtrack but he's not just moaning with no backup to it . Racing can get so super ultra cautious and so scared of its own shadow it will end up eating itself without any help from anti racing coalition . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted October 31, 2019 Added to the Marmelo situation , you've got one of best jockeys in world saying nil wrong with workout . He's got a young family , employs people no doubt to support his business of riding who rely on him , highly respected throughout racing , he don't appear to have a worry about riding Marmelo on Tuesday . All very odd . Godolphin being very diplomatic about it all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,824 Report post Posted October 31, 2019 18 hours ago, Red Rum said: Added to the Marmelo situation , you've got one of best jockeys in world saying nil wrong with workout . He's got a young family , employs people no doubt to support his business of riding who rely on him , highly respected throughout racing , he don't appear to have a worry about riding Marmelo on Tuesday . All very odd . Godolphin being very diplomatic about it all. Very odd that they ( including vets ) all watched him gallop at full tilt during the week. Why allow that if there is a problem....?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
