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Ridersonthestorm33 likes this post.
jum, RIO, hash, tofarkennard likes this post.
Its about his link to a known punter (who was being monitored) and his punting habits.
Just another example of a high profile participant eroding the confidence of the punting public.
savethegame, thefalcon, spinking likes this post.
The fact that he has stood himself ( or Godolphin insisted? ) down tends to make me think he may have had a few pennies on it :-?
If that's the case and as he has been spruiking the horse, & he also rode it, surely he should only cop a 1/4 of what Ollie received :-??
Individual`s punting activities tell a story these days, just a pity those in charge of integrity generally aren`t capable of joining the dots.
savethegame likes this post.
How'd they know the bet was placed on JMac's behalf then? Someone has dobbed
paraletic likes this post.
Godolphin acknowledges the
stewards' report that Racing NSW is investigating James McDonald for an
infringement of the rules of racing," the release said.
"His decision to step down from riding, pending the
"Prior to the outcome of this enquiry, and in order not to prejudice the findings, we will make no further comment."outcome of the investigation, is the right one. We will continue to
support him throughout this process.
While Godolphin made public its support, details continue to emerge
about the punter who is widely known by a sporting moniker he answers
to.
G1X.com.au understands the punter has been on the Racing NSW
stewards' radar for many months and stewards have spoken to jockeys
about him and their involvement with him.
It is understood the punter has been known to drive jockeys to
metropolitan and country racetracks as well as play golf with them and
socialise with them regularly.
G1X.com.au understands that the punter was at Randwick
trials on Tuesday when Racing NSW stewards whisked McDonald away to
attend an inquiry. McDonald’s mobile telephone is being forensically
analysed.
And, the punter was recently in Melbourne for the spring carnival.
Apart from his penchant for a sporting pursuit, flash cars and lavish
lifestyle, the punter has also made himself known in the betting ring.
It’s understood McDonald has engaged a Melbourne law firm to act for him in the yet-to-be-announced stewards’ inquiry.
G1X.com.au understands it may be some time before Racing NSW stewards finalise its investigation.
It is believed investigators have a proverbial mountain of telephone intercepts to trawl through.
Victorian stewards have no knowledge of the punter.
McDonald has been charged under Rule 83 (d) which states a jockey may
be penalised: “If he bet, or has any interest in a bet on any race, or
contingency relating to Thoroughbred racing involving a race in which he
is riding.”
The 34-time Group 1-winning jockey voluntarily stood himself down
from riding when told by Racing NSW stewards they were considering
exercising their power under Rule 8(z) by suspending his licence on the
basis that his ongoing participation would pose an unacceptable risk to,
prejudice or undermine the image, interests or integrity of racing.
Racing Australia introduced a set of tougher penalties relating to
what they view as serious breaches of the rules about three years ago
and a breach of AR83 (d) carries with it a mandatory two-year
disqualification.
Racing NSW stewards allege that McDonald had an “interest” in a bet
on Astern when the horse won on debut at Randwick on December 5, 2015.
Astern was backed from $4.60 to $3.50.
Racing NSW chairman of stewards Marc Van Gestel said information was
gleaned from a memorandum of understanding that exists between them and
law enforcement agencies.
https://www.g1x.com.au/news/racing/godolphin-throws-support-behind-mcdonald.
Obviously if he has agents in another name probably more difficult to police.
Spoke to a wagering operator who said they`ve had no notification.
Authorities pretending they have more power than they actually have.