SOMETIMES it happens that there are horse owners who run coupled entries in a major race. In that case, its jockey must, in fairness, ride the horse out and allow it to finish on merit. Philracom, however, reminded the stewards that “there is no rule prohibiting the imposition of a penalty on erring jockeys in case of coupled entries.” A stern warning was also issued to the stewards. I’m a firm believer in horses running on their own merits, even the case of coupled entries. I don’t hold with the “rabbit” tactic; coupled entries should be run to double your chances of winning and placing.

Source: The Standard July 11, 2017 12:22 UTC