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Originally Posted by the_fat_man
Really? That's why there are so many successful coaches that were star players.
You make this up as you go along?
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successful coaches were ALWAYS former players, and not geeks who just watched films. nice try changing the premise. being a star is not the essential ingredient for being a good coach, but having played the game is a must.
correct me if i'm wrong, but in your case you have probably never ridden a thoroughbred once, let alone raced them, it certainly hasn't helped you much in terms of common sense or laws of physics. a horse breaking quickly can dump the rider in numerous ways no matter how much you prepare and anticipate.
just one question, is your concern for the rider, or for the bettor? I'm pretty sure the whole reason you brought this up was because of the wagering side. I just want to point out that if a rider acted more defensively in order to not get dumped, and fully anticipated getting dumped each time, that it would be a detriment to his chances of winning the race. the jockeys that are best for the bettors are the ones that don't hesitate or anticipate being dumped but instead put fear aside and break sharply with the horse and get into position.