Keneperu 358 Report post Posted February 26, 2021 H R N Z has to come down harder on these young desperados with now a J Alford accused of doping. It seems now a weekly occurence the sport gets bad press. Life bans needed if proven guilty. Show some balls HRNZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted February 26, 2021 Some people criticize the RIU, but just imagine where we would be without them trying to stamp out all the crims. I don't know any of these trainers and drivers involved but I imagine some of them can't be all that bright? Surely there should be some sort of intelligence and integrity criteria associated with getting a trainers licence. Pam Robson, Navitas and Keneperu 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJESTIC 182 Report post Posted February 26, 2021 The North Canterbury area seems to be most popular area where these young trainers who are drugging horses come from. There is obviously a lot more going on. Question how did RIU cotton onto Alford. Has some one been watching (spying) ready to pounce when the needle comes out. Punting and money seems to be part of the drive. Woodham stated in an interview with O'Connor that he wants to introduce "Code Of Conduct". Sooner the better and leave no stone un turned. JJ Flash 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Value Bell 251 Report post Posted February 26, 2021 Pie Robertson said a independent committee would be appointed for the RIU. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,135 Report post Posted February 26, 2021 Will it be The Star or The Press which reports this latest potential issue first?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted February 26, 2021 3 hours ago, JJ Flash said: Will it be The Star or The Press which reports this latest potential issue first?? I suppose it is good the media still notices harness racing; it used to be quite big in Canty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,135 Report post Posted February 26, 2021 9 hours ago, We're Doomed said: I suppose it is good the media still notices harness racing; it used to be quite big in Canty. Martyn must be on hols as Sam has written up the story on Stuff which is presumably The Press. How dumb is this clown, good on the board suspending him immediately and the Grass for doing the game a great service Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keneperu 358 Report post Posted February 26, 2021 Front page of Press. Interesting to see a list of the "Desperados "who have dragged the industry to rock bottom over past few years ! When it comes to doping though the ones caught are the dumb ones. The smart ones get away with it!!! Hopefully their day will come and the sooner it's an even playing field for all the better. Would be a disaster if we end up like the "blue magic" days and people take their own lives. JJ Flash 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haymaker 8 Report post Posted February 27, 2021 stewards doing a bad job for a long time. Real questions are where are the young trainers learning it from & how does it take a hidden camera to get caught. Clearly race day testing not working. JJ Flash 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsvman 294 Report post Posted February 27, 2021 Should be a no 2nd chance rule once caught doing something like this or like the m Kerr debacle it should be life time bans clean up the game hedley, Keneperu, JJ Flash and 1 other 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton 150 Report post Posted February 28, 2021 Agree, let's get rid. I note the defenders of the numerous others being caught for varying offenses staying quiet on this one. No ... "yeh but his or her life has not been good" or other reasons etc. Probably because it is becoming very apparent it is everywhere. Keneperu 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,135 Report post Posted February 28, 2021 12 hours ago, Everton said: Agree, let's get rid. I note the defenders of the numerous others being caught for varying offenses staying quiet on this one. No ... "yeh but his or her life has not been good" or other reasons etc. Probably because it is becoming very apparent it is everywhere. Long Owner very quiet Keneperu 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...