Azzie / Semela - I find this a bit strange

Not sure why they have sent ( with the help of Bonski) to all the media/websites

In my opinion they protest too much

This was the hottie of the day, i watched the USO build up where it showed its last race

The horse was last and ran on strongly in a poor field ( i think Alistar said the race where nobody wanted to win) as the first 2 were shifting about at the finish

So i am sure the plan would have been to hold up and come with strong run up the long Vaal straight?

Instead the horse basically ran out at the first bend, looked a difficult ride and ran in snatches, would like to see Strydom on board next time and all the punters can all get the money back

....watched this race from the sales with a few trainers....it seemed like the bit had twisted and got locked.... or if a soft bit was damaged....hence the lack of control.....however the stipes report did not reflect if the equipment was checked post race.... and instead have opened an enquiry.....Mike was not on course.... as I saw him just before the race.....

Stable must have backed it and told everyone it wont lose.To me it looked like the horse wasnt in the mood, i dont think anyone could have gottent him to place.If they are going on like this i would presume they will never use this rider again, but instincts tells me that within couple of months the tears will be flowing in a interview praising this rider for being the best,underated blah blah, seen it all.the usual

The jockey was still holding the horse at the 100m mark and then decided to ride.Very suspicious this ride.To me there was no way the jockey even wanted to run a place .

I really doubt that the rider would endanger his life by purposely riding in such a reckless manner - There were enough opportunities in running where he could have been seriously injured - Way easier to sit way back as is this horse's normal habit and let him go too late if you want to make him no good

BATMAN wrote: Stable must have backed it and told everyone it wont lose.To me it looked like the horse wasnt in the mood, i dont think anyone could have gottent him to place.If they are going on like this i would presume they will never use this rider again, but instincts tells me that within couple of months the tears will be flowing in a interview praising this rider for being the best,underated blah blah, seen it all.the usual

Years ago Strydom rode National Currency in the Cape Flying Championship which finished third behind Eli's Game. Azzie said Strydom never came to work the horse and ride to instruction. After the race Azzie stated that Strydom will never ride for him again....

We've heard this many a time before......it's just a trainer speaking his mind while actually being disappointed.

Most trainers would just kick his ass, not use him again and move on

The way this video was sent to me, Sporting Post and flighted on tellytrack just doesn't sit right with me.

They are also condoning blaming jockeys for every ride

I am not connected to the Azzie stable in any way ... I can understand why they acted in this way .... there has been quite a few opinions doing the rounds insinuating that the stable is 'not trying' as far as hot favorites are concerned ..... so they probably felt that they had to produce some evidence to counter these rumours .... and I know they have been quick to blame jocks in the past ....but in this case it seems they were "damned if they did and damned if they didn't" ...

It was a very suspicious ride and hes been taken off the azzie runner tomorow...

in my opinion there was something wrong with the bit in the horses mouth all trainerr fault