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Eight Belles' jockey should not be suspended as her death was not due mainly to his actions. Eight Belles' death was due to inbreeding, bad training practices inherent in Thoro...read more
The accident at this year's Derby was tragic and detracted from the excitement of a magnificent win by Big Brown, but I do not see any reason to blame Eight Belles' jockey for i...read more
Just like any other athlete or sports team, the race horse industry is composed of many players ; the owners, the trainers, the jockeys, the track officials, the spectators, the...read more
Eight Belles was the victim of a profession, not a rider, and though I am in no position to act as judge and jury, I've seen enough in the news to feel anguish for the animal. H...read more
by Linda Ellis
No, I do not think the jockey should be suspended... He was being paid to ride Eight Belles but he was not responsible for her care. If blame is to be placed, it should ...read more
by Kate Manning
Ah, the great horse racing debate continues! Should Eight Belles' jockey be suspended ..? In my opinion, absolutely not! I am not opposed to PETA's objectives - protecting anima...read more
by Bill Whitney
What a stupid question this is. Why in the world should the jockey be suspended for something that is utterly and completely out of his control. That sounds like some idea fro...read more
One of the most noble acts we can do as humans is speak for those who have no power. It also can be difficult and unpopular, even dangerous. People who have a financial intere...read more
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