Interesting reading this post-
In my opinion, Sharks Bay deserved odds on status and in that field I think the Bookmakers got it right by opening him up at 4/10. He has run in far stronger races than this and a second to Our Giant is worth many merits. Clearly Silver was the unknown quantity in the race and on paper, was the only horse that stood a chance of toppling the top rating which he duely did. The question and answer is simple, did Sharks Bay run to its potential- the answer is no. The more I learn about this great game and the people involved, the more I realise it is clouded with many grey shadows. Where do Trainers, Jockeys, Owners draw the line, and that is a question that the RA, P and GC need to look at. Maybe make it compulsory for all trainers to give a statement about their horses straight after final fields are announced- Post it on Tabonline, Tabgold, Sa Horseracing, Ra website. Make it a new Rule that must be enforced and monitored- That is the only way to get info out, as if it just done by a journalist, they can be selective as to what they say.
This is just my point of view and in no way am I trying to be detremental to anyone concerned. My interests are purely of Racing becoming the sport it once was and as I have stated on other threads, changes and new ways of thinking have got to be introduced. COMMUNICATION is a key form of MARKETING and these need to be at the forefront of any discussions in management offices. I always hear, Owners stakes are down because of this and that, but they must remember that before the owners comes the punter- (in my wheel and cycle of thoughts) Because without the Punter, there will be NO stakes in this game. That is why if a 4/10 favourite is needing a run the public needs to know about it.
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