Ghost Of Christmas Past
June 25th 2008 06:50
There were a few suspensions in England recently for excessive use of the whip - something which is monitored and heavily policed in Great Britain. The debate surrounding the necessity for, and use of the whip, is also something being discussed under the wider banner of the congressional hearing (The State of Thoroughbred Horseracing and the Welfare of The Thoroughbred Horse) currently convening in the US.
(photo Al Berhman AP)
To further highlight the plight (apparent, perceived, or manufactured) of US horseracing, jockey Jeremy Rose has just been suspended for a period of six months after a stewards’ hearing on the 24th of June. His crime was to be found guilty of whipping his mount (Appeal To The City) to the face at a meeting at Delaware Park on the 23rd of June.
Not the publicity needed at present. But perhaps racing in the US needs to find a bottom before being able to move forward with positive measures and a new focus.
The stewards’ concluded that Jeremy Rose “engaged in extreme misuse of the whip during the stretch run while on the horse Appeal To The City.”
Appeal To The City experienced haemorrhaging around its eye due to contact with the whip.
The stewards’ have also made Jeremy Rose responsible for all veterinary bills required for care and treatment of the horse, in addition to the demand that Rose attend an anger management course in that six month period.
While Rose is only suspended in Delaware it is expected that all other jurisdictions will reciprocate the ban imposed. In an ironic twist Jeremy Rose’s penalty will lapse on the 24th of December, Christmas Eve. A Christmas present, or ghost of Christmas past?
Previous to this infringement Rose has had an impressive riding history which includes the honours of the Eclipse Award in 2001, as the top apprentice jockey, and winning two legs of the Triple Crown in 2005 (Preakness and Belmont Stakes) aboard Afleet Alex.
This act appears totally out of character. A mind-fade, a madness, a vent of frustration completely inappropriate.
In the Preakness Stakes Jeremy Rose was a hero when Scrappy T (the runner-up) reacted to the left handed whip action of Ramon Dominguez at the top of the straight and cannoned straight into Rose and Afleet Alex. His horse was skidding to his knees, sending Rose Forward and out of the saddle, but somehow managed to find stability and balance and Rose was flipped back into the saddle. An acrobatic act and act of serendipity.
Once he has been the victim of a wayward whip action that had the possibility to kill him (but did not, and made him a hero in the process). This time the villain with a reckless act of the whip. The outcome to this is less certain.
Jeremy Rose will be Appealing To The Stewards.
Here is the race that resulted in the suspension. The first video is the race replay, and inconclusive (as many side on views of racing are):
This appears to be a stewards or patrol film. The incident is obvious here, but does appear to be an act of foolish frustration right on (or near) the finish post. Admittedly she did give him a tough ride - but he should know better. Watch her jump sideways in fright on contact:
Here is a video of Jeremy Rose aboard Afleet Alex. Impressive horse (and jockey, on this occasion):
Watch Afleet Alex and Jeremy Rose in an amazing recovery:
Jeremy Rose winning Preakness Stakes
(photo Al Berhman AP)
To further highlight the plight (apparent, perceived, or manufactured) of US horseracing, jockey Jeremy Rose has just been suspended for a period of six months after a stewards’ hearing on the 24th of June. His crime was to be found guilty of whipping his mount (Appeal To The City) to the face at a meeting at Delaware Park on the 23rd of June.
Not the publicity needed at present. But perhaps racing in the US needs to find a bottom before being able to move forward with positive measures and a new focus.
The stewards’ concluded that Jeremy Rose “engaged in extreme misuse of the whip during the stretch run while on the horse Appeal To The City.”
Appeal To The City experienced haemorrhaging around its eye due to contact with the whip.
The stewards’ have also made Jeremy Rose responsible for all veterinary bills required for care and treatment of the horse, in addition to the demand that Rose attend an anger management course in that six month period.
While Rose is only suspended in Delaware it is expected that all other jurisdictions will reciprocate the ban imposed. In an ironic twist Jeremy Rose’s penalty will lapse on the 24th of December, Christmas Eve. A Christmas present, or ghost of Christmas past?
Previous to this infringement Rose has had an impressive riding history which includes the honours of the Eclipse Award in 2001, as the top apprentice jockey, and winning two legs of the Triple Crown in 2005 (Preakness and Belmont Stakes) aboard Afleet Alex.
This act appears totally out of character. A mind-fade, a madness, a vent of frustration completely inappropriate.
In the Preakness Stakes Jeremy Rose was a hero when Scrappy T (the runner-up) reacted to the left handed whip action of Ramon Dominguez at the top of the straight and cannoned straight into Rose and Afleet Alex. His horse was skidding to his knees, sending Rose Forward and out of the saddle, but somehow managed to find stability and balance and Rose was flipped back into the saddle. An acrobatic act and act of serendipity.
Once he has been the victim of a wayward whip action that had the possibility to kill him (but did not, and made him a hero in the process). This time the villain with a reckless act of the whip. The outcome to this is less certain.
Jeremy Rose will be Appealing To The Stewards.
Here is the race that resulted in the suspension. The first video is the race replay, and inconclusive (as many side on views of racing are):
This appears to be a stewards or patrol film. The incident is obvious here, but does appear to be an act of foolish frustration right on (or near) the finish post. Admittedly she did give him a tough ride - but he should know better. Watch her jump sideways in fright on contact:
Here is a video of Jeremy Rose aboard Afleet Alex. Impressive horse (and jockey, on this occasion):
Watch Afleet Alex and Jeremy Rose in an amazing recovery:
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