FAULTY GEAR.
It is really remarkable how often one sees faulty or broken gear after a race, and on many occasions such has cost an owner a good, stake. Besides the loss to the owner, backers of a performer whose gear has broken are also penalised. The fact cannot bo denied that many Jockeys are not very careful about their saddles, bridles, etc., and a fair number of thorn rarely examine such closely before even an Important race. If a very severe fine were Inflicted (instead of the paltry pound) in cases where an owner and backers are deprived of winnings through a rider’s faulty gear coming apart, it would cause the riders concerned to examine all leathers and bags before saddling for a race.
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Waikato Times, Volume 108, Issue 18168, 5 November 1930, Page 9
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125FAULTY GEAR. Waikato Times, Volume 108, Issue 18168, 5 November 1930, Page 9
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