Saturday morning in Sydney (Australia), failing by one breath to win, TasteJérôme Reynier’s champion, missed out on an authentic feat during the Golden Eagle. Associated with Antonio Orani, who believed in it until the end, the offspring of Territories repelled all attacks, except one, that of another European, Lake Forestwho came to take away the palm in the final strides. But many turmoil took place in the last meters of the race and the entourage of Taste decided to lodge a complaint. After some discussions, the commissioners quickly approved the finish, while being harsh with the jockeys who made up the winning pair. First of all, Cieren Fallon, winner of this group I in the saddle on Lake Forrest and whose riding in the last 50 meters was described as reckless, was banned from riding for one month as well as a fine of AUS$100,000. Same observation for Antonio Orani, who also received a one-month layoff for having obstructed Stefi Magnetic about 75 meters from the finishing post. On the other hand, the Sardinian jockey got away with “only” AUS$30,000 fine and has, according to our information, already appealed this decision. To be continued!
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