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06-25-2008, 05:37 PM
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When I heard Alan Foreman say they would "do the right thing," I had presumed that meant own up to it if he thought he did it intentionally. So yes, I was expecting otherwise.
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06-25-2008, 05:42 PM
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To 'do the right thing' for his career, would be what he did today. He did what he thought gave him the best chance to resurrect his career if and when this thing blows over. Can't say I blame him.(for the letter, not the incident in question)
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06-25-2008, 05:49 PM
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Really though? I think more people would appreciate it if he came out, admitted he did it on purpose, and took his medicine. I actually think that might be better for his career in the long run.
It has to be a feather in his cap that Wolfendale is publicly supporting him.
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06-25-2008, 05:50 PM
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It is very easy to say this was intentional. Apparently, and I might be wrong, he did not hit her after the wire. That to me is one crucial point. If it was after the wire, it's an easy call. If it wasn't -- then there will be those who feel it was intentional and he is lying, and there will be those who feel it wasn't intentional. And so on.
I am not a jock. Maybe I am naive. My knee jerk reaction would be that a professional can control, and tell the difference between a swat at a shoulder and a swat at the face. I don't know. Maybe the situation isn't as obvious as initially thought. Maybe it was. Regardless, he should be punished. It's his responsibility to protect his mount's health, welfare and well being. Eric
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06-25-2008, 05:54 PM
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06-25-2008, 05:59 PM
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I don't know -- the kid (and I don't use that word disrespectfully) has been on horses for many years. How many times? 10,000? An accident? I don't know, I am starting to think that it's a tough "mistake" -- to make and for me to swallow. Shoulder? Face? I just don't know. Eric
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06-25-2008, 06:10 PM
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06-25-2008, 06:58 PM
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06-25-2008, 06:11 PM
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Well said?
Well said if you are an OJ Simpson apologist. How does one accidentally reposition the arm to where you hit the horse in the face, have the horse bolt five lanes over, and then accidentally hit the horse again, maybe even two more times, in the face??! I'll tell you how. If the glove don't fit, you must acquit.
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06-25-2008, 07:53 PM
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Personally, I LOVE where he says:
"As we were coming through the lane, I intended to hit her on the shoulder with my whip to keep her from continuing to lug in, and hold my position in 2nd." It took them over 48 hours to come up with this? A) In my many years of enjoying the sport, I have actually never seen a jockey who intended to hit a horse on the shoulder, nearly take out an eye. I'm not saying it never happened but I've never seen it in 32 years of watching. B) After the initial "lugging in" the horse had actually straighted out for about 4-5 jumps before he whacked her, the first time. C) When he hit her for the 2nd and 3rd time as they neared the wire, the 2nd place finisher had already passed them up with ease, so I'm not sure how he thought he was going to "hold...2nd". The ONLY thing he has going in his favor is nobody REALLY knows if it was an accident or not except for him. In the court of public opinion, he has already been convicted. I am one of those who has done so. But I don't think at this point that matters to him or his lawyer. The only thing that matters is getting this behind them, with as little punishment as possible. They'll hope the rest will take care of itself over time.
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06-25-2008, 06:14 PM
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Did anyone just hear Maggie Wolfendale call in to ATR?
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06-25-2008, 07:54 PM
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06-26-2008, 09:45 AM
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Maybe you comment on the show later on, as I said I am just listening Gary West now.
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06-25-2008, 08:47 PM
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Rose's press release
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