It is reliably learned that Jockeys after a meeting with stipendary stewards decided not to accept rides for this weekend on 13th and 14th October, 2018 at Pune. The reason known for this is they are doing to oppose the suspension of jockey C S Jodha and as a protest they decided to do so. In this connection the jockeys association of India also given a letter to the secretary of RWITC on 10th October, 2018 that they will not accept the rides. More updates if any may pl. be submitted.
8 Replies
Eric said ...
13-Oct-2018
Suspension of a Jockey only raises the question Is the jockey only responsible for losing a race? No,when a horse performs well and wins accordingly it is due to a team effort where trainer,riding boys,diet of the horse and getting the maximum fitness so that the horse performs accordingly.Likewise all concerned should be also responsible for a horse low performance and not the Jockey only.The Jockey relies on the information given to him by the trainer and assistants therefore in my opinion all should be investigated at the same time.
Skpal1 said ...
11-Oct-2018
Rarely does a jockey hook a horse on his own. Most of the time he follows the directions give by the trainer and the owners. Not absolving the jockey completely but the trainer and owners should also go for a longer vaccation, unless they can prove that the jockey was the sole responsible party.
Just For Racing said ...
10-Oct-2018
Speculations not happening.RWITC know their job.
Arvinder Singh Paul said ...
10-Oct-2018
It has come to my knowledge that better sense has prevailed and they have decided to withdraw the strike.
Chakravarthy said ...
10-Oct-2018
Irony is that ,he is suspended and they are all in arms against the club ,trying to extract there pound of flesh for wrong doing
Sam Nayar said ...
10-Oct-2018
The strike has been called off and I would love to see Pioneer and Desperado fight
Godzilla said ...
10-Oct-2018
Matter resolved for the time being. Races will take place unless some other issues crop up.
S C Sharma said ...
10-Oct-2018
Latest update in the jockeys not accepting rides issue is jockeys representatives discussed the matter with RWITC Chairman and got fresh assurance that their grievances and matter related to their concerns will be properly looked into and necessary suitable measures will be taken at the earliest. Now they requested their member jockeys to accept the rides and cooperate with the club in smooth conduct of races in the interest of one and all. This is for your information.