Should a trainer be sponsored by a bookmaker ?

ruffian
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Should a trainer be sponsored by a bookmaker ?

14 years 3 months ago

Is this ethically ok ? Surely we have to take everything a trainer like Sean Tarry says with a pinch of salt ?
First timer backed like no tomorrow, but on tv he didnt sound keen.
What happens when he tips a horse strong ? Do the racing authorities review the books of his sponsor ?

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14 years 3 months ago

#122675

Should a punter be sponsored by a bookmaker?

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14 years 3 months ago

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One or 2 have to get past you ruffian lol X(

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Barry Irwin
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14 years 3 months ago

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Bookies being associated with horsemen on any level is a recipe for disaster if racing wants to be taken seriously by the public.

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14 years 3 months ago

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I am more concerned when bookies sponsor jockeys.

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Barry Irwin
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14 years 3 months ago

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Kabz, I include jockeys as horsemen.

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Re: Re: Should a trainer be sponsored by a bookmaker ?

14 years 3 months ago

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Agreed Barry.

Was posting with regard to the thread headline.

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14 years 3 months ago

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Surely the authorities should look to protect the integrity of racing at all costs ?
Even the appearance of wrongdoing can do major damage to the public's perception of the industy.

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14 years 3 months ago

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so where does it end then ruffian,should bookmakers be allowed to own horses then?

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14 years 3 months ago

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Good point Pirates. Not sure where the line is drawn, but what I do know is the more above board racing is, the better for the punter.

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14 years 3 months ago

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How does a sponsorship of a trainer or jockey work? I assume they receive cash for some service they supply, rather than for information?

Although I can't imagine the sponsored trainer or jockey telling his sponsor "Sorry mate, but I just can't tell you that!" LOL

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14 years 3 months ago

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Hollywood provides its sponsored trainers with grooms' kit and horse blankets. It is an advertising medium, there is nothing remotely sinister or underhand going on.

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