TRAINERS ARE often quick to criticise the handicapper when they feel their horses are unfairly penalised by the ratings. More often than not, however, the handicappers’ decisions tend to be justified. That proved to be the case after Stephen Thorne – assistant trainer to Ado McGuinness and syndicate manager for owner Shamrock Thoroughbreds – appealed… Read more »
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