bowles10 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Ok, he took the wrong course but followed the racing rail & yes, he should have known but he will get his ban now (i think i heard 12 days?) but those idiots booing him when he mounted his next ride are just pure idiots we do not need just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuleBritannia Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Re: Barry Geraghty The ride was a shocker, and he knew right away he done wrong. He shook his head when taking the wrong course, much out of frustration at himself I would guess. Should have known better. He will also feel he merits his ban, as he is one of the most honest down to earth jocks in the game. As for the idiots booing him, what can I say? They simply aren't racing fans!! They are speaking with their wallets.... True racing fans will appreciate that this sort of incident is a freak and Barry Geraghty is still one of the top jocks around, despite a shocking error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete10 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Re: Barry Geraghty Yes Bowles 12 day ban a bit harsh , As for the fools booing stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartd14 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Re: Barry Geraghty I have sympathy for Geraghty here. I was on the horse, and yes,it was a stupid mistake. However, he is a brilliant jockey and tbh, we all make mistakes. Is a 12 day ban fair, yes, I think it is and he will accept that. Guaranteed he will be more annoyed with himself than getting the ban. As for the idiots, I share the general opinion. Ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Boy Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Re: Barry Geraghty The Booing was not needed and looked more for the cameras benefit, I don't think his mistake merits any number of days being banned, Fair enough he made an error which resulted in his horse being out of contention and which probably gave backers a sickly feeling but all was needed was for him to apologise and let the man get on with his job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mileni4uk Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Re: Barry Geraghty The Booing was not needed and looked more for the cameras benefit' date=' I don't think his mistake merits any number of days being banned, Fair enough he made an error which resulted in his horse being out of contention and which probably gave backers a sickly feeling but all was needed was for him to apologise and let the man get on with his job.[/quote'] And he did that. I'm sure owners and trainer have forgiven him quite easily. Only public and authorities will punish him with booing and a ban. He cost me a lot of money today, but I can't fault him. He's one of the best jockeys out there. Anyone can make a mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyHills Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Re: Barry Geraghty I'm afraid to say he deserves his ban, its not the first time an Irish Jockey has failed to get to know an unfamiliar racecourse over here. Its unprofessional, simple as that. Its only harsh when something happens in a race that alters the course and its unexpected, like when they have to go inside or outside a fence when its damaged. I cant remember anyone going the wrong way at Wetherby before? Good of him to come and talk to the press afterwards though, takes some doing I imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris34 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Re: Barry Geraghty Admittedly he should have known better but surely that corner should have been dolled off or something personally it looked easy to do as they came round the bend just following the rail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyHills Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Re: Barry Geraghty I'm not sure if it usually is Chris, nobody has said thats the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris34 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Re: Barry Geraghty Yeah it just looked dodgy from me point of view (which doesnt mean a lot i know lol im still learning about this nh scene all this different routes lol!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartd14 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Re: Barry Geraghty Admittedly he should have known better but surely that corner should have been dolled off or something personally it looked easy to do as they came round the bend just following the rail! I thought the same tbh. Bad course design IMO. Obviously Geraghty should have known the course before the race like any normal jockey, but it did seem a bit too easy just to go right round. There was meant to be someone standing there to guide them as well according to RUK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Re: Barry Geraghty I have sympathy for Geraghty here. I was on the horse, and yes,it was a stupid mistake. However, he is a brilliant jockey and tbh, we all make mistakes. Is a 12 day ban fair, yes, I think it is and he will accept that. Guaranteed he will be more annoyed with himself than getting the ban. As for the idiots, I share the general opinion. Ridiculous. Agree with all of these comments. Mrs McG, hearing me swearing at the TV, asked if I'd get my money back :lol. Those who booed him on his return, and continued to boo before the next race, were embarrassing. No better luck in the big race for me, with Ollie Magern getting caught by those 2 in the Charlie Hall - really cracking race though, that confirmed why NH racing is more thrilling than the Flat :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fintron Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Re: Barry Geraghty denis o'regan did the same last year didnt he? Or was it him that rode a finish a circuit too soon. I feel sorry for the punters, as has been said above, he should know the course. Contrast that with the jockey that was one step ahead of his colleagues at cheltenham and legally cut a corner, think it was in a cross country race? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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