2-time Melbourne Cup winning jockey suspended for chalk plunge on rival horse

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Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

It's pretty bad.

I'd like to hear more information about the circumstances of the race and see a replay of it.

If he stayed out of everyones way and gave the horse he rode every chance -- the suspension at 10 months is fair to harsh.

If he stiffed his horse -- or he tried to tactically influence the race -- make an example of him.

Regardless of the ride, they should have made an example of him.