Strict discipline
From ALLAN BROWN Melbourne
After the address given them by the chief steward, Mr J. J. Ahern, before they go out for the race, riders in the Melbourne Cup this afternoon will have little ground for complaint if they cause trouble during the running and suffer the consequences of a suspension. A strict disciplinarian, Mr Ahern said yesterday that he would be assembling all riders before the race to remind them of their obligations under the rules. He would be insisting, he
said, that the jockeys observe the following — That they are two lengths clear before crossing — there is often a rush to the inside for the first bend.
That once into position they do not “grab” their mounts and ease suddenly. That they do not shift in or put on to the line of any other runner. That from the home turn they are watchful for tiring horses dropping back through the field. That even if it costs them their chance they must immediately correct any wayward movement of their mounts.
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Press, 7 November 1978, Page 23
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