Johnny V: Innocent victim of Maragh payback?

[randallscott35]

Johnny was just emotional at the time. The Rajiv I know would never do such a thing but would surely middle move wide into any pace scenario and come up wanting late.

[my miss storm cat]

I want to say there's no way on earth he or any professional would do such a thing, take a risk like that, potentially endanger other jockeys or horses but I'm suddenly trying to figure out if I'm being naive in thinking this way.

In my heart of hearts though no. No way.

[Riot]

Velazquez is completely unprofessional to make such an accusation in public. The stewards will sort it out Wednesday. If Johnny still has a problem after that, he can physically fight Rajiv in the hall outside the stewards room, so we can read about that.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Riot

Velazquez is completely unprofessional to make such an accusation in public. The stewards will sort it out Wednesday. If Johnny still has a problem after that, he can physically fight Rajiv in the hall outside the stewards room, so we can read about that.

Maybe Angel can get in a few punches as well

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Riot

Velazquez is completely unprofessional to make such an accusation in public. The stewards will sort it out Wednesday. If Johnny still has a problem after that, he can physically fight Rajiv in the hall outside the stewards room, so we can read about that.

Rajiv would probably throw a punch prematurely and punch some valet in the face.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Rajiv would probably throw a punch prematurely and punch some valet in the face.

Ain't that the truth. No clock in that head.

[3kings]

Originally Posted by Riot

Velazquez is completely unprofessional to make such an accusation in public. The stewards will sort it out Wednesday. If Johnny still has a problem after that, he can physically fight Rajiv in the hall outside the stewards room, so we can read about that.

If Velasquez thinks this is what happened than he should have beat the crap out of him on Saturday. I think he has a right to go public with it if asked. Why is this unprofessional? I would want people to look at and form their own opinions not just the stewards. If incidents like this became more public it would prevent people from giving mounts to riders who use such horrible judgement.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by 3kings

If Velasquez thinks this is what happened than he should have beat the crap out of him on Saturday. I think he has a right to go public with it if asked. Why is this unprofessional? I would want people to look at and form their own opinions not just the stewards. If incidents like this became more public it would prevent people from giving mounts to riders who use such horrible judgement.

So let's hear more from Barry Irwin. It should all be public on the NBC telecast of the Belmont. That's great for racing.

[3kings]

Originally Posted by Riot

So let's hear more from Barry Irwin. It should all be public on the NBC telecast of the Belmont. That's great for racing.

How are these two item related? What does Irwin being a blowhard have to do with this. Velasquez was asked on a conference call on Sunday morning and gave his opinion about the Belmont Stakes. He was not giving his opinion on the state of the game. I'm for more transparency in the sport, not hiding things from the Public. I thought for sure with your political lean, more transparency would be better.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by 3kings

How are these two item related? .

Wow. Seriously? Because they are both speaking publicly about the sport, and making public allegations of illegal activity.

[pointman]

Originally Posted by Riot

Velazquez is completely unprofessional to make such an accusation in public. The stewards will sort it out Wednesday. If Johnny still has a problem after that, he can physically fight Rajiv in the hall outside the stewards room, so we can read about that.

Maybe the stewards should drug test both of them.