SHOULD MET BETTING BE SUSPENDED

As i mentioned speculation is what ante post is about

Hong kong for Mr Millard would know better

There is a rule in Hong Kong regarding importing horses with a certain amount of runs. Not sure if the maximum starts is 15 or 17.

I am sure the question was raised before but this money must be going into a trust/kitty ?

Would it not be ethical or fair to use some towards compensation for smaller trainers whom have had their lifes ruined overnight?

Not sure what the plan is, but should be a consideration to help them get back on their feet.

Another alternative might be to let them keep the horses at a drastically reduced reserve price.

Dave at this stage Markus Madoff has not had been formally charged, however this is just a matter of time. Whilst we are in this window, unless something has been agreed to privately, all monies received from the sale of assets ( he has bombs in properties as well ), will be for his account.

If I were a Jooste trainer believe me the unraced 2 year olds, sick lame and lazy, and lesser talented nags, would be on a truck to Klawervlei. This scenario is high risk and when MM terminates trainers will be holding the can. The vultures are already circling and I have been reliably told many suppliers are insisting on COD for Jooste horses. Who can blame them?

What i dont undesrtand is that jooste is a billionaire, surely he wont not sort out his horses.The fact that he might be selling off all his assets means he knows what is comming.Same as when van vuuren sold off all his horses he did so as he knew what was about to erupt.
As for the support of trainers i might sound harsh but stuff them,they operate their own business.,have business ethics, worry about all their owners and not just the super rich and famous.If you train somebodys horses you must be prepared for the day they leave.Can anyone remember the first timer that marshall and mj brought out and were told not to let on about how ready it is so that brugman can back it,thee was a post here a year or two ago.Trainers must run their own business and fend for themselves, when taking in a horse they give their terms and conditions, in most cases they have to give credit so they must have contracts in place.In my business i cant stand with a cup and expect my industry to help me if i make mistakes or get sucked into a thinking i have a huge customer that will be there forever and i dont need to look after the rest.

The money for these horses probably isn't even being exchanged in this country. Going into bank accounts all over the world and will have disappeared by the time Jooste really has to face the music.

i really hope Tara Laing gets support from other owners.
she has a stunning job in PE with the Jooste horses and will be most directly impacted if Jooste gets out of racing.

Sylvester wrote: i really hope Tara Laing gets support from other owners.
she has a stunning job in PE with the Jooste horses and will be most directly impacted if Jooste gets out of racing.

Im sure she will get full support, she has proved herself and is better than plenty trainers out there.Maybe she will be better off.

I’ve seen a whatsapp message where Nico K breaks the news that Edict will race in Hong Kong

is he not a senior manager at a bookie with antepost Betting available ?

Sure they would have scratched if they had inside info?

Bob Brogan wrote: I’ve seen a whatsapp message where Nico K breaks the news that Edict will race in Hong Kong

is he not a senior manager at a bookie with antepost Betting available ?

Sure they would have scratched if they had inside info?

To be fair, it ain't scratched till it's withdrawn. Sale could fall through, AHS could break out, people can change their minds... You actually can't "believe" anything until you see proof.

I agree, but can can we not open a market “with a run”?

Bob Brogan wrote: I agree, but can can we not open a market “with a run”?

Wsb are offer money back in free bets if your horse gets scratched. Something for nothing