MRC Chairman's statement.

The Chairman asked Fin Powrie to give his opinion. He said, "Mr. Chairman. I would like to clarify that Appu's statement that he finished 3/4 length behind the winner is technically wrong. He has finished 3/4 length plus a neck behind in third place. Lyra has come from behind and was not punished by his jockey in the latter stages of the race. There was no contact between the two horses. In my considered opinion, the objecting horse would not have beaten the winner. The objection lacks merit."

The Chairman’s rejoinder
“Apart from relying on the TV which can sometimes be misleading because of the angles from which the pictures are taken, one also has to rely on the opinion expressed by the Stipes who base their reasoning on what they actually saw during the running of the race, without the aid of the TV. One of the Stipes who was in the patrol car was of the view that the interference was severe and made a material difference to the outcome.”


Whatever be the angles of the TV, the Chairman’s statement that the patrol stipe could have a much better view than the head - on angle of the TV (Top frame) is utter rubbish.

If a Chairman could make a blatant malaise statement, the races conducted by MRC should also be ------------.