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07-06-2007, 09:44 AM
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Dettori suspended 14 days for excessive whipping
Posted: Thursday, July 05, 2007 6:15 PM
Dettori suspended 14 days for excessive whipping by Tony Smurthwaite Godolphin stable jockey Frankie Dettori incurred a 14-day ban from the Horseracing Regulatory Authority's disciplinary panel after it considered the 25 strikes of the whip he gave Ramonti en route to a victory in the Queen Anne Stakes (Eng-G1) at Royal Ascot in June. The hearing was referred by the Ascot stewards as they deemed the seven-day maximum they were able to levy was insufficient for the offense. Dettori was banned from July 13-26 inclusive. He is thus free to return on the day before the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Stakes (Eng-G1) at Ascot, where at the time of the hearing he was due to ride Vodafone Epsom Derby (Eng-G1) winner Authorized. Dettori admitted to being in breach of the whip rules, but confessed that in the heat of the moment he had only one thought in his mind. Ramonti had only a short head to spare over Jeremy in winning the Queen Anne, his first victory since the Godolphin operation recruited him from Italy. "At the time, I thought I was doing what was right to win the race," Dettori said, adding that Ramonti was an "experienced older horse who did continue to respond for the use of the whip.” "I am extremely sorry about the whole thing and ask for the penalties to be as lenient as they can." A report from Godophin veterinary experts claimed that Ramonti had suffered no obvious ill effects after the Queen Anne.—Tony Smurthwaite Tony Smurthwaite is a European-based Thoroughbred Times correspondent (Reprinted from the Thoroughbred Times website) ================= At what point does it become abuse? Are there any guidelines about this? 
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07-06-2007, 10:29 AM
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A ban he thoroughly deserved. His actions were horrible for Ramonti, not only did he hit the horse too many times, but he did it without giving the horse time to respond after each smack.
An awful display by an awful jockey
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07-06-2007, 11:08 AM
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They should give Ramonti a whip.....
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07-06-2007, 11:19 AM
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 Ummmm, well! Again, welcome sir and i'll assume you ARE a sir???
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07-06-2007, 12:12 PM
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Keep on topic people!!
It was a disgusting ride from Dettori, and i feel sorry for the poor horse. For many years jockeys have been getting away with this even though it is aginst the rules. I'm glad that the stewards are now starting to make sure this sort of riding is cut down on. This should be done in the US, also.
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07-06-2007, 12:22 PM
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07-06-2007, 01:24 PM
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Anyway......
Back towards the subject, Frankie rode Mariotto to victory at Sandown today, that race wasn't good for my bank balance, but it did help my seven stars stable. How are you doing in yours mmsc?
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07-06-2007, 04:10 PM
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By Tom Peacock and Martin Kelly, PA Sport Frankie Dettori and Peter Chapple-Hyam are experiencing conflicting emotions as Authorized puts his record on the line in Saturday's Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown. While the pair were both a bundle of nerves before the Vodafone Derby, the colt's staggering five-length victory at Epsom has seen his jockey in a more relaxed mood. "I'm more excited than nervous," said Dettori. "With the Derby, it was an unknown quantity, but now we know how good he is, I'm just looking forward to the race. "I rode him in work last week and he was great, and the ground and the track will suit him. "We'll have to see what happens. Take nothing away from George Washington and Notnowcato, it's going to be a good, tough race." It will be the first time Authorized has taken on his elders and he drops back from a mile and a half to 10 furlongs, close to the distance over which he landed the Dante Stakes at York. Much is being made of this clash with George Washington, who had his first start of the season when staying on strongly into fourth in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot last month. Last year's 2000 Guineas winner had returned to training after failing at stud. "We will soon find out just how good we really are," reported Chapple-Hyam on his website. "Everything is good as gold. "As far as the ground is concerned, I wouldn't want too much more rain. Coming back in trip should be fine - he seems to have sharpened up mentally. "As for myself, yes there are nerves. But I just want the horse to win for himself and everyone connected to him. "With George Washington and Notnowcato as well as the other three-year-olds we will have to be on our mettle. But, as I said, I have been happy with Authorized's progress." George Washington's trainer Aidan O'Brien is responsible for half of the eight runners. Seamus Heffernan takes over on the enigmatic colt from regular partner Mick Kinane, who will be aboard Vodafone Derby 10th Admiralofthefleet, with Colm O'Donoghue partnering Archipenko. Fran Berry takes the ride on Yellowstone. The four-year-old tackled this trip for the first time when sixth in the Breeders' Cup Classic last autumn and O'Brien will check on ground conditions in Esher before deciding if all four of his runners go to post. O'Brien said of George Washington: "He is in great form. He came out of Ascot well and has done a couple of pieces of work since then, which we have been very happy with. "We were worried when we took him into the parade ring at Ascot as we didn't know what to expect with him, having been away at stud, but he behaved well and took it on the chin. "He was very fresh during the early part of the race but was staying on late, as he did at Goodwood last year after a break." Sir Michael Stoute's Notnowcato, winner of last year's Juddmonte International, was also successful in the Tattersalls Gold Cup on his seasonal reappearance. He had to settle for third on his last outing, in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot, but Stoute said: "My horse is in great shape, but the Derby winner looks very good. George Washington is trying a mile and a quarter again so it is a good race. "Saying that, I think my horse has a great each-way chance and I will be disappointed if he's not in the first three. "My horse is just as good this year as he was last year and he is probably running to about the same mark. "He won the Tattersalls well on ground that suited. He beat Dylan Thomas that day and the third horse was three or four lengths back, and I don't think he gets the credit he deserves. "The ground will suit my fellow, but it will suit the favourite too. "Three-year-olds have to be good to win the race - it is tough for them, but this three-year-old (Authorized) could be an exception." Champery will be employed to set the pace for Authorized, while Clive Brittain believes his globetrotting contender Kandidate should not be underestimated. The five-year-old has not been seen since finishing fifth in the Singapore Airlines International Cup. "I love these two-horse races as it looks as though there are two horses in the race and nothing else there," Brittain told At The Races. "But let them be there as he (Kandidate) has never been in better form than he is at the moment. "It wouldn't be the wildest thing for me to go and win it." Sandown's clerk of the course Andrew Cooper said the round course going would remain good to soft, soft in places but expects the track to continue drying out, with no rain forecast. Reprinted from The Sporting Life website.
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07-06-2007, 04:15 PM
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I think I have 37 points or something embarrassing like that. you?
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07-06-2007, 04:18 PM
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I have...... 50 points (imagine banana dancing here)
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07-06-2007, 04:20 PM
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Good for you!
Caradak had damned well better be ready for the big Fall campaign. Love how Army of Angels, who I adore but didn't use, is like the 2nd highest point-getter for the year. Must go smack myself again.....
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07-06-2007, 04:30 PM
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 Although he isn't at the same barn as Caradak, so he couldn't be entirely sure.One good thing for me is that Desert Authority is now doing two canters......!!!!!!!! So, do you want any blue pics next week? When i say blue, i mean Godolphin Blue ofcourse 
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07-06-2007, 04:32 PM
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Thanks! Let me try to figure out who the sexy boyz in royal blue are gonna have there.....
 I heard Caradak is getting ready..... damned well better be true! Have some other nice ones (in my 7 stars) but they're never active at the right time.....
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07-06-2007, 04:39 PM
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I have the same problem. Actually, i better go and check i did have Mariotto as an 'active' horse....... probably not though! At least they will all have a good jock up for those 14 days Dettori is banned for, i think Brock will agree with that comment, too
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07-09-2007, 02:33 AM
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I don't think the Count likes him much..... he seems to slow down with Frankie up.
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07-09-2007, 04:21 AM
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07-09-2007, 03:18 PM
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I feel like defending my boy Frankie here. When they start giving jockeys here in the US a few days for excessive whipping, then I may be more sympathetic. just my oponion
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07-09-2007, 03:28 PM
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Dettori won't be getting any ESPY for jockey of the year after this incident!
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