14 Quotes by Des Gleeson


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    I can't elaborate further but there are a couple of things we really need to address.

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    If a rider appeals against a suspension in, say, a Cox Plate, the right to ride on Derby Day at Flemington a week later and in the Melbourne Cup will be at the discretion of the Appeals Board.

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    He shifted ground but it was only minimal. It was not enough to warrant a suspension.

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    His strength is his biggest asset. I still think he uses the whip too much and I've told him that. He's so good hands and heels.

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    He's over-competitive. He's met the riding skills panel and demonstrated to me at a meeting last week he fully understands where he's gone wrong in the past.

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    We allow a stay only if riders are declared for a race, and that includes the Melbourne Cup.

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    The issue of horse welfare is of paramount concern for us. We regard this is as a very serious breach of the rules of racing.

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    I had several talks with Craig while he was disqualified, and I knew from the determination he showed me he would be giving it his best shot.

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