Dougie Costello on Folk Tune

[captaincool]

I watched the 17:30 Cartmel to see my NAP Folk Tune racing and was happy as he cruised round the course on the bridle for the whole race. But even going into the last Dougie Costello didn't move on the horse because he was apparently 'confident' enough in the horse's ability to pass Baraathan in front. He just rode him hands and heels well into the final furlong. It was an absolute disgrace of a ride and caused what was by a long, long way the best horse in the field to get beat. Think the commentator mentioned arrogance and throwing it away but that's not really good enough when many people have laid money down and are just cheated by a jockey not taking the race seriously. Did any other PL members see this ride? Am I talking through my pocket or justified?

[mileni4uk]

Re: Dougie Costello on Folk Tune Tough one. Obviously he thought he was on the best horse (which is probably true), but just didn't find as much as expected. Not to mention Cartmel is such a weird track. You can run a horse that is stone better at the weights and the course specialists will still find a way to beat him.