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Tuesday 13 November 2007

Lynch mentality not the answer

CONFIRMED cases of equine influenza (EI) at Darkes Forest and Helensburgh have ruined any chance of provincial harness racing returning at Bulli next month.

Some people were quick to blame a farrier who worked on various properties for spreading the virus. One reader even demanded retribution.
Although owners, trainers, drivers and many others who depend on the industry are having their finances stretched to the limit by the racing shutdown, vengeance is not the answer.

Peter Rixon, the owner-trainer-driver of Divisive, had hoped to start his four-time derby winner at Bulli on the way to resurrecting Victoria Cup and Inter Dominion campaigns in Melbourne.

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