Should late jockey changes be penalised?

[Aidymac]

I backed Lucky Mellor last night solely because Neil Callan was down to ride the horse, i had a good e/w bet on it and now all of a sudden Callan is not riding it and Adam Kirby is up on it!! Im sure when people are looking for value in a race, the jockey is one of the things they look for.. So should there be some form of clause for the punter or some form of sanction for the owner/trainer if there is a late jockey change? I would not have backed this horse if Callan was not riding it.. :wall Just wondering what peoples views are

[zoolander]

Re: Should late jockey changes be penalised?

I backed Lucky Mellor last night solely because Neil Callan was down to ride the horse, i had a good e/w bet on it and now all of a sudden Callan is not riding it and Adam Kirby is up on it!! Im sure when people are looking for value in a race, the jockey is one of the things they look for.. So should there be some form of clause for the punter or some form of sanction for the owner/trainer if there is a late jockey change? I would not have backed this horse if Callan was not riding it.. :wall Just wondering what peoples views are

Good point, i think the punter should have the option to: Cancel the bet Continue with the bet at the initial price when placed Continue with the bet at the new price(if greater) because of the jockey change. I too backed this horse and Callan was a big factor, Adam Kirby is a more than capable jockey so im not too frustrated, could have been a lot worse.