Dunn: Assiniboia disagrees with regulator’s race review

“I’d like to start by pointing out from the outset that we understand and fully respect the rights and responsibilities that our governing body has to determine that it did in relation to this race. At the same time, I want to define and recognize our rights as Darren Dunn, CEO of Assiniboia Downs, says.

“Our interpretation of the race is that the horse, King Witt, to our knowledge, may have previously exhibited trends in the way it navigated the turn home and drove the early section of the racecourse. led the jockey to believe that there was a possibility that a repeat of those tendencies, the safety of other horses and jockeys in the race was in jeopardy and that this was reflected in his actions, express his concern.

And, while we will always support and encourage riders’ efforts to stay safe in the saddle for themselves, their riders and the horses in the race, in the opinion In our opinion, it is necessary to make a distinction when these actions occur and then affect the probable and probable final outcome of the race through one’s overreaction. At that point, in our opinion, he influenced the final outcome of the race and the order of the finish.

“We believe that, while it is possible to consider and understand his safety intentions, more importantly is the need to protect the betting public in ensuring racial integrity. remains intact and rider Sheldon Chickeness’ excess compensation should be met with a substantial disciplinary determination against him.”