I feel so sorry for the Lad/Lass that looked after the horse and his owners who loved him too seeing him being so disrespected after he has passed away
I was thinking that. If you was an owner paying for your horse to be looked after and cared for.. Well to me this is discovering a family member's care home has been abusing them,you know what I mean? There has to be reprocutions. Ive worked in racing for 25yrs and this makes me so sad. Its upsetting and also brings MY sport, which I have defended all my life, in to disrepute
Well said Mick, but, in addition to sadness, racing fans everywhere will be feeling angry and disgusted. Anyone who truly loves horses would never do such a thing. That photo speaks of someone to whom it's merely business. Is that the look of a man who is hurt by the death of a horse he is paid to train and take care of? There is no excuse at all for it, and there has to be a full investigation into Elliott.
Are you disgusted at supporting an industry that breeds thousands of horses every year that hundreds upon hundreds of them are slaughtered because they are no good.? Or do you just bury your head in the sand at that part and be a drama queen over a guy sitting on a dead horse?????
@@sneezyfoster1523 Dont judge about something u have no clue of,hundreds of them are slaughtered is a lie,as i said words of somebody who thinks he knows it.
Mick Fitzgerald is a credit to himself and National Hunt racing. As a lifelong fan of the sport, thanks for your words Mick and summing up what I’d like think all NH fans feel.
I think Gordon Elliott is genuinely remorseful for what he did. It was disrespectful & very stupid & he’s going to have to live with the consequences. I don’t think his career will ever fully recover from this but he needs to show real humility now & accept his punishment without any complaint or objection. If he can do this then perhaps he’ll be forgiven in time.
Well said mick there is so much ignorance around horse racing and this will unfortunately set it back even further. I hope more people listen to this than look at the photo.
This story has probably opened a can of worms,totally sickened by it.I don’t buy Gordon Elliotts response to it.No excuses Gordon,the picture says it all.Throw the book at him.
Maybe take a look at the cruelty to LIVE horses in our cities especially Dublin and Limerick. I do NOT condone the act, but neither do I agree with the English horseracing board finding him Guilty without trial. He made a big mistake but then which of us have never made a mistake, "he who is without sin etc"
@@franryan7446 By 'mistake' you mean callous disregard for the body of a beautiful animal and posing for a picture with it, gesturing like a pathetic teenager. Umm that's not a mistake. It was a deliberate choice and he's clearly proud of himself in the picture lol. Now he's sorry because he's been exposed - in other words, sorry for himself, not for what he did.
Yeah, we do have a long history with horses, not all of it was for love though. There's another side to the Irish too - 'Put an Irishman on a Spit over a Roaring Fire, and you will always find 2 more Irishmen willing to keep turning the Spit' (paraphrase - George Bernard Shaw). A nation of Begrudgers comes dancing into the spotlight once again over an act of insensitivity!! Wahoo! Someone pass up the can of petrol quick - the fire is dying down!
@@fawltyoldboybasil.2178 As opposed to the brits who run foxes over 40 miles with hundreds of hounds chasing them while their heart is leaping from their chests with fear and exhaustion, Catch yourself on !
@@ShoJ369 Last time I was home there were still 3 organized Fox Hunting Groups in the Meath-Dublin area and God knows how many more in the rest of the country! So when you decide to get up on your pulpit to start throwing stones at the 'Brits' (based on YOUR assumption that I must be a Brit), you should take a few minutes to find out that there are no glass houses in your own backyard!
Unfortunately, this is going to seriously harm the image of horse racing, which already has a bit of an image problem. There will be long-term repercussions, however this might not be such a bad thing. An increased focus on certains aspects of the sport could bring badly needed changes, such as a ban on 2 year old racing.
I am amazed at Mick’s reaction. Not that I criticise in anyway, or disagree with a word he says. But to see this great man reduced to wiping away a tear is deeply moving. I refrain from comment on Gordon’s photo, I don’t know the circumstances, but to see the great Mick react like this confirms my own reaction. This will put our sport back a long way. It will give those who attack us the biggest ammunition ever. Gordon has now jeopardised our whole sport. Something that I know he wouldn’t want to do, but he has. Hold tight, this is going to get bumpy. But Mick, you are a great man and sportsman.
Sorry but making horses run and jump by whipping them is not a sport and should be banned ! It’s just a cruel way for humans to entertain themselves in a cruel and vile way !
@@pearljammer7689 you are absolutely clueless. Pls understand that horses love to run and jump. A horse will not run or jump if they dont want to. But there is no doubt cruelty go's on in horse racing. Doping, abuse, poor care ect ect
@@pearljammer7689 If you knew anything about racing you would not have written so much rubbish. These horses are not made to jump via the use of the whip. Neither are they made to gallop via use of the whip. Why are loose horses seen running around the track and jumping the obstacles with so much vigour. Try riding a racehorse on the gallops and you will find that they actually want to be there and are keen to cantor away, in fact they are restricted from galloping although they actually want to.
We all make mistakes and pay for them accordingly. His price should be the loss of licence and never to have anything to do with horses again. This was just arrogance and disrespect for the horse.
Explain how you came to this conclusion, if you can construct an argument to support that. The facts are simple - the HORSE DIED OF A HEART ATTACK. IT DID NOT DIE BECAUSE GORDON ELLIOTT SAT ON IT. So what exactly is the trainer guilty of here, that would justify him losing his entire business resulting in not only his employees losing their jobs but also those businesses in the immediate area who provide various services to such a large successful operation? So please lay it all out there. I find the sanctimonious bullsh1t being hysterically spewed all over the print and broadcast media (by former jockeys, trainers, pundits, and the Horse Racing Authorities in Great Britain & Ireland) to be hypocrisy of the greatest magnitude!! The only fault that can be laid at the feet of Gordon Elliott is INSENSITIVITY - that's all. The most he should get is a Month or Two Suspension, a Fine and, forfeiture of his percentage from purse money (Donate it to Animal Rights). His employees should not be penalized, the owners who stable horses with him should not be penalized, the punters who have already placed wagers on his horses for the big festivals should not be penalized - but that is exactly what will happen to them.
@@fawltyoldboybasil.2178 So, you'd be equally happy for a doctor to continue practicing if a photo of him sitting on one of his dead patients because it had a heart attack that had nothing to do with him? You're the one spewing bullshit, fawtyoldboyBasil, you are a knob.
Gordon Elliott is a legend,came from Notting made a name for himself treat his horses with upmost respect in his yard,made a big mistake that day,he didn't kill,hit abuse injury the horse maybe he was so upset that day he sat on the horse to phone the owner and didn't realize what he was doing,big mistake but the man is a great trainer and love animals like most people,look at Saudi prince done to his daughter and not a thing about it ,look at that other jockey who made a mistake,Gordon Elliott should get a hefty fine to help animal charity's but to lose his lovely hood for this would be a disgrace.
Can’t speak absolutely disgusted with this it’s just so sickening - what a thing to do & his explanation beggars belief- to think he’s in charge of the welfare of horses????😞
@@moodini99 You're asking why he's offended and you're offended every time anyone shows any anger at a disgusting photo. You're the one with the issue. Have you ever been tested for anything? Your emotions don't seem to be on the normal spectrum.
With his main owner Michael O'leary pulling out of racing over the next 2 to 3 years this may have finished Gordon Elliot career in horse racing. No excuse or apology will save his credibillity in racing now and if the racing authorities gives him only a ban and fine, the public will not forget his actions?
I have been fortunate enough to have a small part of horse ownership and through my time spent with trainers and yard visits i can honestly say these horses are loved and nurtured to be the best they can be, just like our children
Sitting on a dead horse, making peace sign and looking at the camera. Gordon said he was signaling to his employee to wait till he finish his call with a peace sign LOL. If he cared about horses he looks after it should be in life and in death. Blatant disregard and disrespect for the horse there, would you be ok with that?
After that Gordon Elliot should not be allowed to train horses ondley a prick of a human being would show such disrespect. both to the dead animal and it's owner makes me wonder what goes on in his yard the same man thinks his shit dose not smell Ann Murphy. Ireland
This photograph says everything about this vile man.It reminds me of a trophy hunter sat on his victim on safari. His excuse is total fabrication if he was just taking a phone call why the victory sign? The same sign he gave when Tiger Roll won the National can't see a way back from this nor should there be.If the horse can be identified I wouldn't be surprised if they sue.
Had so much respect for Gordon and what he'd achieved in the sport over the years and present but sorry he needs his license took off him after that,it makes you wonder what else is going on behind the scenes at his yard.
Probably just the same as what’s going on at every yard, there not all perfect, think how many of these trainers will be corrupted by there owners to have horses ready only for certain races, horses with form as 90PUF07F and never gone off shorter than 50/1 then suddenly on a Monday they win by 10L as the 3/1fav, it’s all happening at every yard and in my opinion that’s a bad image for racing aswell but everyone is turning a blind eye to that everyday
@@lukeaspley2314 I don’t know if your asking what I’m on about genuinely or your giving me the same reply multiple trainers give reporters when confronted about there funded betting accounts amongst other things 🤣 seems the phrases “what you on about” and “I don’t know what your talking about” are the get out of jail cards
Well said, Mick. Nice to see real emotion and someone who has integrity in this sport. Mick acknowledges the huge part these magnificent horses have played in his achievements and the absolute respect they deserve. What that "other man" was thinking defies belief. Absolutely disgusting.
If that photo is real he should be banned immediately, for life, for irreversibly damaging the image of the industry. An industry which has given him a good career and a good life might I add.
@@lewisdowsett8390 Lol he's replying with the same crap under nearly every comment to prove he's not a snowflake. Bless him. He thinks not caring makes him a big tough boy.
God bless you Mick. Your sincerity and compassion shines through. Gordon Elliot should be banned from UK racecourses for an indefinite period until he has proven he has the humanity to look after any animal in his care, dead or alive.
Elliot couldn't care less about the horses its all about money for him. The same can be said about the owners the o'learys, they don't care about their human passengers never mind horses. Ifeel sorry for the stable staff who love the horses. Life Ban for him.
Thought long and hard about this and now we know that the photo is genuine there really is no way back for Elliot..what new owner would trust this cruel man to take care of his horses..He may as well hand over to someone else because he will never recover from this,whatever way you look at it you could not imagine a more disrespectful treatment of a beautiful horse...
A completely tone deaf stunt that may be the real insight into this man's attitude toward these amazing creatures. You can't really love these animals and then your brain takes a vacation while you sit atop a dead creature. The old saying, "It isn't what your saying, it's what your doing." is more than appropriate here. Disgusting on so many levels.
Its a shame similar emotion is not applied to what happens to the horses once they are discarded by the sport. All the time they are in training, the care lavish on racehorses is exceptional. But once discarded, its quite another story.
You are correct, unless the horse was a star for the stable, then it will be grazing in a field for the rest of it's life, unfortunately they don't all become stars.
Totally agree once they stop racing what happens then? A lot of racehorses end up in French restaurants, that's a fact but nobody in racing would admit it, to a lot of people who own horses they are a commodity, do Coolmoor care? Only if the horse has a career at stud
Mick is so right, Shameful, sad day for racing, one man's shameful conduct shouldn't however cancel out the integrity and compassion of the 99% of men and women who look after the horses with total dedication and care.
I think its fair to say, Gordon Elliott will never hold a license to train horses ever again. This 'incident' has set racing back years. When you see the state of the staff at Bridge's yard with the loss of The Conditional or a lad/lass who for years have cosseted even a 40 rated horse, what he did beggars belief...
I saw the interview with David's daughter before that race. The girl was passionate about the Conditional. That's a yard that cares for their small string of horses. That's racing that's gd lads and lasses . Gordon has the same and no matter what happens next he has lost respect and a stables that he worked hard to build. No ban or fine will hit him as hard as Envoi Allen leaving in a horse box.
Had a share in a horse once and vet was putting him down as a mercy to the horse and I went walking across the fields crying I'm crying now I can still here that humane killer sound
@@helenaville5939 Go somewhere else. Idk why you have to say something so disrespectful. Many people care about the animals they look after, regardless of money. I honestly never met someone so insensitive.
Well said Mick you put a tear in my eyes been watching this sport since I was a kid so that’s a long time I adore horses and have witnessed some wonderful performances and appreciated the efforts of those who didn’t cross the line first . They give their best that gives us enjoyment in watching these marvellous creatures do what they do . All they ask for is that we look after them appreciate them , treat them with dignity, respect them , give them lots of love and attention , and yes I get terribly upset when something horrible happens in racing and then I say I’m not watching this sport any more but then I watch Dessie , Denman , Frankle etc and I can’t do that . So looking at what I’ve seen in the last two days has been in disbelief , horror , sad . I will carry on believing that good always diminishes crap .
That's the reaction of a proper horse person. Very well said Mick Fitzgerald, credit to your profession. My family have been involved in horse racing for over 120 years on the Curragh and nobody I know who works in this industry would even consider behaving this way, in fact they would be distraught at the death of such a beautiful animal. Its inhumane and degrading and I would refuse to have my horses trained by an animal like this. He has let himself and the industry down. He must go.
As a long time owner/breeder (in a small way and with moderate horses, not big winners) I can categorically state that isn't the case with most owners and trainers, who develop very strong bonds with their horses, be they champions, or the winners of a small race or two, or complete duffers on the racecourse, and do their best to find suitable homes for them after racing if they can't be kept by the owners. If a horse of mine died while in training I would be devastated and I certainly wouldn't expect the level of disrespect and callousness that Gordon Elliott showed.
Not acceptable, Gordon. That’s a disgusting photo. I hope he is punished. But he has apologised, and I think he just had a major lapse in judgement. If he was genuinely cruel to his animals he wouldn’t be so successful.
Well said Mick. I am sure most horse racing fans feel the same emotions. It's also difficult to understand that on one hand we have this brilliant and hugely respected trainer and on the other this photo. I still can't associate the two things which makes it almost absurd.
@@frankc3346 Your out on your own mate everyone has Is appalled by his action the big owners are taking there horses away from elliot Mr its oright to sit on a dead horse who just suffered a heart attack
Flogging a dead horse absolutely disgusting smug look on Gordon Elliot’s face. This type of ignorant attitude permeates Irish racing, I remember Ted Walsh uttering borderline comments on racehorse welfare on terrestrial TV a few years back. The gist of it being they’re ONLY animals and racing is a business. No one had the integrity to call him out on it. I wouldn’t leave my budgie with 90% of these charlatans.
This is the same as a carer smiling next to a dead patient they have to care for with a V sign. Absolutely gutted and ashamed on behalf of Gordon, the sport we love and these beautiful animals. These animals deserve better and i apologise to all innocent horses that die while training to win a trainer hundreds of thousands and even if the horse loses the trainers charge owners 500 Euros a week to train these horses. Absolutely gutted...
I will never bet on another horserace in my life . I cant believe that sick bastard hasn't got a lifetime ban yet . Just goes to show the authorities aren't as shocked that this goes on as we the public are.
@@moodini99 You're trying too hard to be edgy mate 🤣 We all get it, it's dead so you think people don't need to treat it with a bit of dignity. You don't see the point in behaving like mature adults rather than callous fools when something dies. Ok, well done you, you're so anti-woke and tough and definitely not a snowflake 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 here's a little trophy for you 🏆 Thankfully most people have a bit more decency than you and don't feel the need to defend the indefensible.
I got pretty emotional listening to mick Fitzgerald on the welfare of the horses he is so right , I've got shares in race horses and no what it's like to lose a horse especially the stable lad or lass they are heartbroken unfortunately G. Elliott maid a mistake and unfortunately he's got to be given a big ban there's no excuses for what he's done
Emotional? You only care if he or she dies because it means your money goes up in smoke. You put money in to see a return didn’t you? Or is it because you are super rich and just want to look after the horse? It’s one or the other. Put your money into something more noble than the corrupt ‘sport’ of horse racing.
He was trying to save the horse,,, whats wrong with you... he was asking the vet for next steps he should take trying to save that animal,,, then someone decided to take his picture, what was he suppose to do
He should be totally and utterly ashamed of himself, it is absolutely disgusting, he shouldn't be allowed to train anymore, he obviously does care at all for these horses.
Nothing about Kate Harrington getting a black eye in a fight up in elliots yard where a huge party was taking place, no masks or social distancing either
That Mick Fitzgerald is such a hypocrite. The entire sport is abominable. I look at horses quietly living their lives in the New Forest and in the field behind where I live and that is how horses should live, not being whipped and trained to jump over man-made hurdles, risking their lives and sustaining horrible injuries.
Elliot was trying to save his life,,, he was on the phone with the vet asking for advice... then someone decided to take his selfie and he started smiling by a mistake 😞
@@aleemch3567 he was going to bring him back to the yard he got a call accidentally sat on the horse unknown to him and one of the lads took a photo of him
A friend of mine who lives in the Meath area, and who is a big fan of racing, more than me, I'm just a casual punter,he would be fairly well up on local stables,told me a few years ago that a well known trainer,not Elliott actually rode a horse into the river Boyne and drowned him, just to get rid of him, wasn't going to win races.
I'd love to hear his "emotional" comments on the fate that awaits the majority of racehorses when they retire. I'd suggest these people loving racing, not horses.
Yeah we bought one !!’ Total head shy little wreck ! Had her years now ! Love her to bits ! It’s not a nice world the racing world unless they winning big titles !
If my horse was in his care I would take it out immediately no way is this man should train horses and his training licence revoked that image is deplorable
Disgusting photo. They should ban him for life I have totally given up on Irish racing. Punching and doping horses, is bad enough, but this is absolutely sickening
I think 2weeks ban would be sensible ,,, he's not doing anything wrong there,,, trying to save that horse... he was on the phone with the best vet in Ireland asking him for advice, the horse was struggling to breath, so he had to put some pressure on horse's belly and chest... then someone decided to take his picture and Elliot smiled by a mistake, that's his only crime, he's smiling at the camera!!
@@aleemch3567 you should go and read his statement, instead of making excuses. the horse was already dead. he just lost a horse, lets smile at the camera for his mates. In case you missed it here its is. * “I was standing over the horse waiting to help with the removal of the body, in the course of which, to my memory I received a call and, without thinking, I sat down to take it.**
@@subfreeze9354 yeah he lost a horse,,, means he's not going to receive training fees amd he's not going to make nothing in prize money from this horse... he's not happy, he was really sad,,, smiling on the camera doesn't tell the whole story,,, his feet are on the ground, so he's not putting too much weight on that horse
@@aleemch3567 its dead mate. your whole point is illogical. it doesnt matter what he was feeling , his fees. Nobody cares. what people care is the wellfare and respect these horses deserve in life and in death. STOP making excuses for what goes on in his head.
@@subfreeze9354 Do you think he's suppose to be crying in the photo? Do you think these horses are like pets to trainers and jockeys or something? A horse dying in the yard would be similar to people dying in hospitals around doctors. They are so fucking use to it. Get over yourself drama queen
Heartfelt words but It’s also hard not to think some of the panic about the photo is also about the worry of damaging the face of a highly lucrative sport.
"Trying to get family's into racing and teenagers see this ??????" - Have you been living in another dimension? Horse Racing is not a Family Sport - never has been. It exists primarily on the revenue from gambling.
@@fawltyoldboybasil.2178 Hey Basil brush tell me why do the racing fraternity and broadcasters drum it in on every televised race day they want more families and teenagers coming to race courses. They have fun fares on course live bands??????? Give yourself a shake.
@@kevinhughes2440 Hey genius - how often do you go to race course with your family? Can't be that many meetings since most places only allow the horses, jockeys, trainers, handlers, stewards since the COVID outbreak!! But no doubt you are there in spirit. Fun Fairs at how many courses how often? What do you think is happening? The Derby is being run every 24 hours at every race course? Live Bands - same question? Some 'Sport' for all the family if it takes a Fun Fair & Live Bands at every race meeting to get people to go. Racing has been in a slow decline for years everywhere - the USA, Great Britain, Ireland, France. The number of meetings have decreased because the courses cant attract enough sponsorship to begin with. Throw in the steep rise in Insurance Costs not only for the actual racing itself but also the rise in disorderly conduct at a number of high profile meetings due to alcohol. The Irish Racing Authorities made the decision to cut the number of races every year because the quality was so awful that 'Real Sporting Families' couldn't be bothered going - Fun Fairs & Live Bands regardless. If you are going to present an argument, at least have some knowledge of the situation racing is in.
@@fawltyoldboybasil.2178 I live 3miles from Newcastle race course throughout June july there's live bands on fun fair rides bouncy castle clowns ECT all catered for family's. The highlight being the Northumberland plate. Have a nice day old boy life's too short.
You know what. David Elsworth about 15 years ago had a horse running in a chase & the horse sadly fell & broke it's leg. When David arrived to supervise things the horse gave him a hopeful look of what David described as a "ok boss, what do I do now" kind of look. It left him broken hearted as he knew the horse would have to be put down & he decided to give up training national hunt horses because that event affected him so much. Compare that integrity & empathy displayed by David Elsworth to what Gordon Elliott has shown in that picture & you'll understand why people in the racing industry & wider are very, very angry at his disgusting behaviour.
Shocking!! how will impact racing viewership?? For me to see one of the top trainers doing this when I’m lead to believe on @skysportsracing and ITV racing how much the trainers love there horses and this man is doing this when they have just died! Maybe even for you in a race.
i will never see racing in the same light if he does not lost his licence. Elliot must be made example of or otherwise repercussions will be far reaching.
Fitzy completely right and justified in his emotional response. I assumed that it was a hoax that it would soon be highlighted as such but unfortunately with the statements/pictures confirming this as true it really is shocking. Anyone who TRULY loves horses would not get themselves into a situation like this full stop, it just simply wouldn’t happen. Theres fooling around and then there are hideous acts like this which show a complete disrespect for that deceased animal. The fact this has happened could be indicative of other serious underlying issues within that yard that only they are privy to. Hopefully after the IHRB have fully investigated this case a proportionate ban is handed out and deservedly so. Shameful.
To Mick ,you made me so emotional listening to you.we loves these horses and the sport and people this industry supports.this has made me angry and upset the trainer has done this regardless of the when and where it happened.
This is a truly despicable scenario, but it exemplifies his contempt and disrespect for the animals upon which his reputation has been built. What I would like to know is who took the photo and why was it leaked now? As for Gordon Elliot there is no coming back from this, on a human level I have a smidgen of sympathy because nobody will associate themselves with him either now or in the future for a long long time, BetFair have just pulled the plug. Karma is a Bitch.
Why dont you produce ONE PIECE OF EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT your claims about Gordon Elliott? Just one (apart from the Horrendous Appalling Bestial Cannibalistic Psychopathic Drug Induced Murderous Rampage Photo).
i was actually more shocked to see Mick Fitz pull horses in certain races where they had a penalty kick, then claim on live tv that he never did anything wrong as a jockey and now he is judging Gordon Elliott.
I have almost zero interest in horse racing. I can not believe what has been going on for the last few days regarding this matter. Yes he did a stupid thing. I think it was careless rather than malicious, but I think a huge fine would be the way to go. He is already deeply damaged by the affair. Some people are questioning the motives of whoever released the photograph. Irrelevant. I heard one rather well spoken lady on the radio talking about how he should be metaphorically hanged drawn and quartered, before declaring that she was involved in the industry herself. No one, with the exception of those involved in the retirement care of these horses, has clean hands in this industry. One stroke of a whip is more injurious and cruel to a horse than what Elliott did. When the screens go around a horse on the track to protect little old dears in the stand from having to see it shot, where’s the outrage. If the shooter then sat on the horse, that would make it worse? Let’s face it, it’s a barbaric sport, full of social climbers and forelock tuggers, and with the superwealthy at the top, including gangsters, and many others involved in human rights abuses. Yet the industry still accepts subsidies running to billions, not to mention tax breaks. Of all the animal lovers I have heard pontificating over the last few days, I have not heard a single one ask the question as to the circumstances of the horses death. Was he ran beyond his capacity? Had he an unidentified condition? Was he (or she) old? All more important than what happened to him post mortem. The “damaged” horse racing industry will have its sacrificial lamb, then it will be business as usual. What a superficial world we are living in.
This is what happens when MONEY is the ONLY concern. All major sports have been sadly, taken over by the interests of BUSINESS and "BIG MONEY". SPORT just becomes the vehicle!
I sincerely don't think I want to carry on watching and having a bet anymore,I've been a racing fan for 20 years and it just feels wrong everything about it has made me have a look at myself this picture has done me in
@@lewisdowsett8390 You have the same type of bigoted thinking as Hitler, so yeah it makes sense. If you think it's wrong to take a pic with a dead horse, then you're small-minded like Hitler was. But not a genocidal maniac, of course
Great ambassador for racing Mick Fitzgerald is ,so heart felt and loving feeling he has for horses . Well said Mick you are what jockeys should aspire to . Hope owners keep a wide birth from Gordon Elliot ,somehow I don't think he'll come back from this . If you read this Mick ,just to say thanks for Rough Quest memorable day that ,for the win I mean .
Shocking!!!!!, love these horses, and very sad indeed when we lose them, and Gordon just happily sat there? 😢 No emphaty, lost my respect towards Gordon, what is he truly like then? Can't believed what I saw!!!!! Despicable!!!!
A 'sport' that exists for no reason other than lining the pockets of betting companies, punters, riders and of course, the trainers. If as many racing drivers or boxers died as horses do when raced, boxing and motor racing would be banned. We simply do not value the life of animals the way we value the life of human being. A quite incredible reality especially when considering just what animals do and have done for humanity. Caring for horses and having them as pets is wonderful. But any coward who jumps on the back of an animal and makes them jump fences as a means of earning a living is the lowest form of a human. None of these so called trainers would be doing this so called job if it wasn't for the money. If they really really loved the horses, they'd never put them through exertions even if there was 5 percent chance of death.
I don’t understand what the man was thinking, but I hope down the line a second chance. Horses are amazing and graceful animals, when they have to be put down it so sad. There’s nothing to smile about
Well said Mr Fitzgerald, showing true class and compassion on behalf of the great majority, which is a fantastic and caring British and Irish horse racing fraternity. This photo indeed was horrific and sad and a very poor portrayal. Thankfully this is an isolated incident and should undoubtedly raise concern, but mustn’t drag down the racing industry. The individual or any individuals involved must be brought to justice and reprimanded accordingly.
I just feel sorry for all the stable lad,s and lasses, who do nothing but love and care for there horse,s.
@@eilih2558 eilish I have a feeling that if you got your hand,s on gordon Elliott he,d have a lot more to worry about than a likely ban.
I feel so sorry for the Lad/Lass that looked after the horse and his owners who loved him too seeing him being so disrespected after he has passed away
I was thinking that. If you was an owner paying for your horse to be looked after and cared for..
Well to me this is discovering a family member's care home has been abusing them,you know what I mean? There has to be reprocutions.
Ive worked in racing for 25yrs and this makes me so sad. Its upsetting and also brings MY sport, which I have defended all my life, in to disrepute
Apparently it was a giggenstown horse and the owners have already given their public support to Elliot, they are both as bad as each other 😡
@@johnmurphy7316 bore off
Don't be a snowflake. It's dead. It's only a horse
@@moodini99 and you are only a sad troll playing with yourself
Well said Mick, but, in addition to sadness, racing fans everywhere will be feeling angry and disgusted. Anyone who truly loves horses would never do such a thing. That photo speaks of someone to whom it's merely business. Is that the look of a man who is hurt by the death of a horse he is paid to train and take care of? There is no excuse at all for it, and there has to be a full investigation into Elliott.
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Are you disgusted at supporting an industry that breeds thousands of horses every year that hundreds upon hundreds of them are slaughtered because they are no good.? Or do you just bury your head in the sand at that part and be a drama queen over a guy sitting on a dead horse?????
@@sneezyfoster1523 I’ll join Mr Elliot thank you
@@sneezyfoster1523 Dont judge about something u have no clue of,hundreds of them are slaughtered is a lie,as i said words of somebody who thinks he knows it.
Mick Fitzgerald is a credit to himself and National Hunt racing. As a lifelong fan of the sport, thanks for your words Mick and summing up what I’d like think all NH fans feel.
Pull the other one .Crocodile tears.
He is. Also managed to talk about this without going for pile on. Proper good man.
I think Gordon Elliott is genuinely remorseful for what he did. It was disrespectful & very stupid & he’s going to have to live with the consequences. I don’t think his career will ever fully recover from this but he needs to show real humility now & accept his punishment without any complaint or objection. If he can do this then perhaps he’ll be forgiven in time.
What a snob. It's fine. Nothing wrong with the pic
@@johnmurphy7316 you're right. So obvious. Pathetic reay
Shame he didn't talk about the man involved rather than just the situation
Crocodile tears
He couldnt, as he said they were not aware of all the facts, Mick Fitz is a gentleman and one of the finest of horsemen of our time.
@@alancross2826 they were aware at that stage it was real
Shame he didn't talk about how the horse died - and how many of his horses have gone the same way.
Well said mick there is so much ignorance around horse racing and this will unfortunately set it back even further. I hope more people listen to this than look at the photo.
Well done for airing your views. I appreciate you covering this awful story.
This story has probably opened a can of worms,totally sickened by it.I don’t buy Gordon Elliotts response to it.No excuses Gordon,the picture says it all.Throw the book at him.
Maybe take a look at the cruelty to LIVE horses in our cities especially Dublin and Limerick. I do NOT condone the act, but neither do I agree with the English horseracing board finding him Guilty without trial. He made a big mistake but then which of us have never made a mistake, "he who is without sin etc"
@@franryan7446 the EHB haven't found him guilty of anything yet
@@franryan7446 He has admitted it and they have the photo.
Exactly that
@@franryan7446 By 'mistake' you mean callous disregard for the body of a beautiful animal and posing for a picture with it, gesturing like a pathetic teenager. Umm that's not a mistake. It was a deliberate choice and he's clearly proud of himself in the picture lol. Now he's sorry because he's been exposed - in other words, sorry for himself, not for what he did.
I’m so glad we’ve got people like mick looking after These beautiful animals ... disappointing day for horse racing 🏇🏽
Well said Mick - don't let Elliot & Rob James (another disgusting act) get away with mocking dead horses
Irish people have a deep affinity and love of horses, Gordon Elliott should consider a new career as a booking agent for Pontins
Yeah, we do have a long history with horses, not all of it was for love though. There's another side to the Irish too - 'Put an Irishman on a Spit over a Roaring Fire, and you will always find 2 more Irishmen willing to keep turning the Spit' (paraphrase - George Bernard Shaw). A nation of Begrudgers comes dancing into the spotlight once again over an act of insensitivity!! Wahoo! Someone pass up the can of petrol quick - the fire is dying down!
@@fawltyoldboybasil.2178 As opposed to the brits who run foxes over 40 miles with hundreds of hounds chasing them while their heart is leaping from their chests with fear and exhaustion, Catch yourself on !
@@ShoJ369 Last time I was home there were still 3 organized Fox Hunting Groups in the Meath-Dublin area and God knows how many more in the rest of the country! So when you decide to get up on your pulpit to start throwing stones at the 'Brits' (based on YOUR assumption that I must be a Brit), you should take a few minutes to find out that there are no glass houses in your own backyard!
@@ShoJ369 I deplore fox hunting but horse racing is all about bloody greed
Irish people have a deep affinity with making money out of horses is more accurate.
Unfortunately, this is going to seriously harm the image of horse racing, which already has a bit of an image problem. There will be long-term repercussions, however this might not be such a bad thing. An increased focus on certains aspects of the sport could bring badly needed changes, such as a ban on 2 year old racing.
I am amazed at Mick’s reaction. Not that I criticise in anyway, or disagree with a word he says. But to see this great man reduced to wiping away a tear is deeply moving. I refrain from comment on Gordon’s photo, I don’t know the circumstances, but to see the great Mick react like this confirms my own reaction. This will put our sport back a long way. It will give those who attack us the biggest ammunition ever. Gordon has now jeopardised our whole sport. Something that I know he wouldn’t want to do, but he has. Hold tight, this is going to get bumpy. But Mick, you are a great man and sportsman.
We'll said
crocodile tears
Sorry but making horses run and jump by whipping them is not a sport and should be banned ! It’s just a cruel way for humans to entertain themselves in a cruel and vile way !
@@pearljammer7689 you are absolutely clueless. Pls understand that horses love to run and jump. A horse will not run or jump if they dont want to. But there is no doubt cruelty go's on in horse racing. Doping, abuse, poor care ect ect
@@pearljammer7689 If you knew anything about racing you would not have written so much rubbish. These horses are not made to jump via the use of the whip. Neither are they made to gallop via use of the whip. Why are loose horses seen running around the track and jumping the obstacles with so much vigour. Try riding a racehorse on the gallops and you will find that they actually want to be there and are keen to cantor away, in fact they are restricted from galloping although they actually want to.
We all make mistakes and pay for them accordingly. His price should be the loss of licence and never to have anything to do with horses again. This was just arrogance and disrespect for the horse.
Explain how you came to this conclusion, if you can construct an argument to support that. The facts are simple - the HORSE DIED OF A HEART ATTACK. IT DID NOT DIE BECAUSE GORDON ELLIOTT SAT ON IT. So what exactly is the trainer guilty of here, that would justify him losing his entire business resulting in not only his employees losing their jobs but also those businesses in the immediate area who provide various services to such a large successful operation? So please lay it all out there.
I find the sanctimonious bullsh1t being hysterically spewed all over the print and broadcast media (by former jockeys, trainers, pundits, and the Horse Racing Authorities in Great Britain & Ireland) to be hypocrisy of the greatest magnitude!! The only fault that can be laid at the feet of Gordon Elliott is INSENSITIVITY - that's all. The most he should get is a Month or Two Suspension, a Fine and, forfeiture of his percentage from purse money (Donate it to Animal Rights). His employees should not be penalized, the owners who stable horses with him should not be penalized, the punters who have already placed wagers on his horses for the big festivals should not be penalized - but that is exactly what will happen to them.
@@fawltyoldboybasil.2178 good reply.
@@fawltyoldboybasil.2178 So, you'd be equally happy for a doctor to continue practicing if a photo of him sitting on one of his dead patients because it had a heart attack that had nothing to do with him? You're the one spewing bullshit, fawtyoldboyBasil, you are a knob.
@@fawltyoldboybasil.2178 Don't worry i'am sure you'll get your stake back. You sure are one heartless fucker
Gordon Elliott is a legend,came from Notting made a name for himself treat his horses with upmost respect in his yard,made a big mistake that day,he didn't kill,hit abuse injury the horse maybe he was so upset that day he sat on the horse to phone the owner and didn't realize what he was doing,big mistake but the man is a great trainer and love animals like most people,look at Saudi prince done to his daughter and not a thing about it ,look at that other jockey who made a mistake,Gordon Elliott should get a hefty fine to help animal charity's but to lose his lovely hood for this would be a disgrace.
Can’t speak absolutely disgusted with this it’s just so sickening - what a thing to do & his explanation beggars belief- to think he’s in charge of the welfare of horses????😞
Wow. You're a bigot. The horse was already dead. Why does it offend you?
@@moodini99 You're asking why he's offended and you're offended every time anyone shows any anger at a disgusting photo. You're the one with the issue. Have you ever been tested for anything? Your emotions don't seem to be on the normal spectrum.
Don't employ and shun him at any event
With his main owner Michael O'leary pulling out of racing over the next 2 to 3 years this may have finished Gordon Elliot career in horse racing. No excuse or apology will save his credibillity in racing now and if the racing authorities gives him only a ban and fine, the public will not forget his actions?
Far as I'm concerned, no way back for the horrible man,
It's just a dead horse. Don't be a snowflake
@@moodini99 I like snowflakes they are pretty and are all different,
I have been fortunate enough to have a small part of horse ownership and through my time spent with trainers and yard visits i can honestly say these horses are loved and nurtured to be the best they can be, just like our children
Sitting on a dead horse, making peace sign and looking at the camera. Gordon said he was signaling to his employee to wait till he finish his call with a peace sign LOL. If he cared about horses he looks after it should be in life and in death. Blatant disregard and disrespect for the horse there, would you be ok with that?
@Subfreeze You haven't considered that it could be a 'two minutes' sign, as in "Give me two minutes", rather than a peace sign, as you describe...
@@Penguin_of_Death You havent considered that is two mins sitting on a dead horse you just spend some time training entrusted to you by its owners
think him grinning gives him away
6.00 tonight the cheltenham ATR show is on live. on you tube...will be interesting what barry Geraghty says
After that Gordon Elliot should not be allowed to train horses ondley a prick of a human being would show such disrespect. both to the dead animal and it's owner makes me wonder what goes on in his yard the same man thinks his shit dose not smell Ann Murphy. Ireland
This photograph says everything about this vile man.It reminds me of a trophy hunter sat on his victim on safari. His excuse is total fabrication if he was just taking a phone call why the victory sign? The same sign he gave when Tiger Roll won the National can't see a way back from this nor should there be.If the horse can be identified I wouldn't be surprised if they sue.
What would they sue for
Had so much respect for Gordon and what he'd achieved in the sport over the years and present but sorry he needs his license took off him after that,it makes you wonder what else is going on behind the scenes at his yard.
Good point
Probably just the same as what’s going on at every yard, there not all perfect, think how many of these trainers will be corrupted by there owners to have horses ready only for certain races, horses with form as 90PUF07F and never gone off shorter than 50/1 then suddenly on a Monday they win by 10L as the 3/1fav, it’s all happening at every yard and in my opinion that’s a bad image for racing aswell but everyone is turning a blind eye to that everyday
@@truthhurt9835 What are you on about? Have you got an example?
@@lukeaspley2314 I don’t know if your asking what I’m on about genuinely or your giving me the same reply multiple trainers give reporters when confronted about there funded betting accounts amongst other things 🤣 seems the phrases “what you on about” and “I don’t know what your talking about” are the get out of jail cards
@@truthhurt9835 All I'm asking is horses with that record which have them gone on to win 4/1
Well said, Mick. Nice to see real emotion and someone who has integrity in this sport. Mick acknowledges the huge part these magnificent horses have played in his achievements and the absolute respect they deserve. What that "other man" was thinking defies belief. Absolutely disgusting.
Real emotion ? U don’t know this guy ! Pure acting
If that photo is real he should be banned immediately, for life, for irreversibly damaging the image of the industry. An industry which has given him a good career and a good life might I add.
He's admitted it's real it's a horse called Morgan owned by giginstown Micheal o Leary I believe
Okay, Hitler. Calm down. It's only a dead horse. People like you belong in the 1950s. There was nothing wrong with the photo
@@moodini99lonely still live with mum troll alert
@@lewisdowsett8390 Lol he's replying with the same crap under nearly every comment to prove he's not a snowflake. Bless him. He thinks not caring makes him a big tough boy.
@@youneverseeanoldmaneatinga7416 lol what an absolute tool
God bless you Mick. Your sincerity and compassion shines through. Gordon Elliot should be banned from UK racecourses for an indefinite period until he has proven he has the humanity to look after any animal in his care, dead or alive.
Elliot couldn't care less about the horses its all about money for him. The same can be said about the owners the o'learys, they don't care about their human passengers never mind horses. Ifeel sorry for the stable staff who love the horses. Life Ban for him.
How long has this appalling behaviour been going on? There's another video of a jockey climbing aboard a dead horse moments after it died.
Thought long and hard about this and now we know that the photo is genuine there really is no way back for Elliot..what new owner would trust this cruel man to take care of his horses..He may as well hand over to someone else because he will never recover from this,whatever way you look at it you could not imagine a more disrespectful treatment of a beautiful horse...
Cruel man? It's a dead horse, you snob. You can't be cruel to something that's dead. Ridiculous thing to say
@@moodini99 Boy you are warped. A warped troll. No more.
Well said mick.
A completely tone deaf stunt that may be the real insight into this man's attitude toward these amazing creatures. You can't really love these animals and then your brain takes a vacation while you sit atop a dead creature. The old saying, "It isn't what your saying, it's what your doing." is more than appropriate here. Disgusting on so many levels.
Disgusting? No. It's a dead horse. Shameful that so many bigots are complaining about this
Its a shame similar emotion is not applied to what happens to the horses once they are discarded by the sport. All the time they are in training, the care lavish on racehorses is exceptional. But once discarded, its quite another story.
Agree but at least that poor dead horse is highlighting the truth about racing rip
You are correct, unless the horse was a star for the stable, then it will be grazing in a field for the rest of it's life, unfortunately they don't all become stars.
Totally agree once they stop racing what happens then? A lot of racehorses end up in French restaurants, that's a fact but nobody in racing would admit it, to a lot of people who own horses they are a commodity, do Coolmoor care? Only if the horse has a career at stud
It's so sick. him and Rob James... there's a big problem
Fair play Mick! :) It is distressing and saddening. I'm not surprised you were getting emotional talking about this.
I would not be happy if that was my horse!
Mick is so right, Shameful, sad day for racing, one man's shameful conduct shouldn't however cancel out the integrity and compassion of the 99% of men and women who look after the horses with total dedication and care.
Shhh. Enough snobbery now. It's only a dead horse.
@@moodini99 Lol human emotion really triggers you doesn't it, big boy?
I think its fair to say, Gordon Elliott will never hold a license to train horses ever again. This 'incident' has set racing back years. When you see the state of the staff at Bridge's yard with the loss of The Conditional or a lad/lass who for years have cosseted even a 40 rated horse, what he did beggars belief...
Why were he going don't talk nonsense 🤔
I saw the interview with David's daughter before that race. The girl was passionate about the Conditional. That's a yard that cares for their small string of horses. That's racing that's gd lads and lasses . Gordon has the same and no matter what happens next he has lost respect and a stables that he worked hard to build. No ban or fine will hit him as hard as Envoi Allen leaving in a horse box.
Had a share in a horse once and vet was putting him down as a mercy to the horse and I went walking across the fields crying I'm crying now I can still here that humane killer sound
Using an animal for financial gain? Sounds like you were crying for your financial loss.
@@helenaville5939 Go somewhere else. Idk why you have to say something so disrespectful. Many people care about the animals they look after, regardless of money. I honestly never met someone so insensitive.
Give that man a hug
Well said Mick you put a tear in my eyes been watching this sport since I was a kid so that’s a long time I adore horses and have witnessed some wonderful performances and appreciated the efforts of those who didn’t cross the line first . They give their best that gives us enjoyment in watching these marvellous creatures do what they do . All they ask for is that we look after them appreciate them , treat them with dignity, respect them , give them lots of love and attention , and yes I get terribly upset when something horrible happens in racing and then I say I’m not watching this sport any more but then I watch Dessie , Denman , Frankle etc and I can’t do that . So looking at what I’ve seen in the last two days has been in disbelief , horror , sad . I will carry on believing that good always diminishes crap .
Bravo fitzy, let's hope nobody in racing nobody attempts to defend this now nobody..
How can anyone defend it....... He's a disgrace
Bunch if daft snobs. It's only a dead horse. Not a person. Can't believe people were actually offended. Silly prudes
@@marttyler2569 How can anyone condemn it? It's only a dead horse. Idiot snobs getting offended by nothing
@@anttee90 Cool it, Hitler. Keep your snobby, small-minded trolling to yourself. Mug
@@anttee90 Sure. But we'll have to meet half way. Maybe a KFC followed by a knife fight. You won't sit on shit. Pussy. lol
That's the reaction of a proper horse person. Very well said Mick Fitzgerald, credit to your profession. My family have been involved in horse racing for over 120 years on the Curragh and nobody I know who works in this industry would even consider behaving this way, in fact they would be distraught at the death of such a beautiful animal. Its inhumane and degrading and I would refuse to have my horses trained by an animal like this. He has let himself and the industry down. He must go.
Horses are good animals, we always see them used in wars and labouring..show some humanity towards all animals. 😡🤬
Where are you Mr.Mcoy..What's your opinion..Your silence is deafening..greatest jockey my arse.
Yes, they do care about these horses but only when they’re winning. Once they start losing they’re dog food.
As a long time owner/breeder (in a small way and with moderate horses, not big winners) I can categorically state that isn't the case with most owners and trainers, who develop very strong bonds with their horses, be they champions, or the winners of a small race or two, or complete duffers on the racecourse, and do their best to find suitable homes for them after racing if they can't be kept by the owners. If a horse of mine died while in training I would be devastated and I certainly wouldn't expect the level of disrespect and callousness that Gordon Elliott showed.
The creature dead that gave him a living.!
Shameful.!
Not acceptable, Gordon. That’s a disgusting photo. I hope he is punished. But he has apologised, and I think he just had a major lapse in judgement. If he was genuinely cruel to his animals he wouldn’t be so successful.
Well said Mick. I am sure most horse racing fans feel the same emotions. It's also difficult to understand that on one hand we have this brilliant and hugely respected trainer and on the other this photo. I still can't associate the two things which makes it almost absurd.
The BHA gives 2 former crooked jockeys that got caught cheating trainers licences. Think that shows the corruption in all racing!!!!!
Sad story there is just no excuse what so ever Gordon elliot has shown his true colours
Shut up Patrick
@@frankc3346
I take it you dont condone the picture of elliot looking like he just shot a big game animal
FRANK C
@@patricksmith3432 it’s quite pathetic you and others are saying that Patrick it is a dead horse on the gallops nothing to do with trophy hunting
So it's ok to do that then in your eyes
MR BIG GAME HUNTER FRANK C
@@frankc3346
Your out on your own mate everyone has
Is appalled by his action the big owners are taking there horses away from elliot
Mr its oright to sit on a dead horse who just suffered a heart attack
Flogging a dead horse absolutely disgusting smug look on Gordon Elliot’s face. This type of ignorant attitude permeates Irish racing, I remember Ted Walsh uttering borderline comments on racehorse welfare on terrestrial TV a few years back. The gist of it being they’re ONLY animals and racing is a business. No one had the integrity to call him out on it. I wouldn’t leave my budgie with 90% of these charlatans.
Well said Eamonn
Elliott only cares about the money and sitting down for phone calls good man mick
This is the same as a carer smiling next to a dead patient they have to care for with a V sign. Absolutely gutted and ashamed on behalf of Gordon, the sport we love and these beautiful animals. These animals deserve better and i apologise to all innocent horses that die while training to win a trainer hundreds of thousands and even if the horse loses the trainers charge owners 500 Euros a week to train these horses. Absolutely gutted...
God Bless you Mick. You have a good heart.
As always your a class act mick !!! Well said.
I will never bet on another horserace in my life . I cant believe that sick bastard hasn't got a lifetime ban yet . Just goes to show the authorities aren't as shocked that this goes on as we the public are.
If you love them, you don't sit on them when they are dead!
Speak for yourself. If it's dead it's dead. Nothing wrong with the pic
@@moodini99 You're trying too hard to be edgy mate 🤣 We all get it, it's dead so you think people don't need to treat it with a bit of dignity. You don't see the point in behaving like mature adults rather than callous fools when something dies. Ok, well done you, you're so anti-woke and tough and definitely not a snowflake 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 here's a little trophy for you 🏆
Thankfully most people have a bit more decency than you and don't feel the need to defend the indefensible.
@@youneverseeanoldmaneatinga7416 Edgy? Online? Lol. Nah, prick. There's no such thing. Daft kid
I got pretty emotional listening to mick Fitzgerald on the welfare of the horses he is so right , I've got shares in race horses and no what it's like to lose a horse especially the stable lad or lass they are heartbroken unfortunately G. Elliott maid a mistake and unfortunately he's got to be given a big ban there's no excuses for what he's done
Emotional? You only care if he or she dies because it means your money goes up in smoke. You put money in to see a return didn’t you? Or is it because you are super rich and just want to look after the horse? It’s one or the other. Put your money into something more noble than the corrupt ‘sport’ of horse racing.
Mick fitz is clearly an example of a man who loves and respects horses - not Gordon Elliott... ☹️
Nah he loves horses really, just showing off infront of his mates
Not defending his actions though he needs to be punished
@@therobbieunited they dont no
He was trying to save the horse,,, whats wrong with you... he was asking the vet for next steps he should take trying to save that animal,,, then someone decided to take his picture, what was he suppose to do
@@aleemch3567 i echo your comment there mate , people who dont know there elbow from there hole about horses abusing him on Twitter and its sad to see
No need for it. Deserves all he gets.
He should be totally and utterly ashamed of himself, it is absolutely disgusting, he shouldn't be allowed to train anymore, he obviously does care at all for these horses.
Nothing about Kate Harrington getting a black eye in a fight up in elliots yard where a huge party was taking place, no masks or social distancing either
The guy loves to party when he isn't sitting on poor dead horses with a sickening grin on his face
It's all happening up there
That Mick Fitzgerald is such a hypocrite. The entire sport is abominable. I look at horses quietly living their lives in the New Forest and in the field behind where I live and that is how horses should live, not being whipped and trained to jump over man-made hurdles, risking their lives and sustaining horrible injuries.
I love racing and liked Gordon. I hope he gets arrested for it. It’s bull if not. Get those horses away from him
Elliot was trying to save his life,,, he was on the phone with the vet asking for advice... then someone decided to take his selfie and he started smiling by a mistake 😞
He was attempting to resuscitate the animal by bouncing on it
Arrested for what exactly? Just making up laws now?
Get arrested for what exactly drama queen?
@@aleemch3567 he was going to bring him back to the yard he got a call accidentally sat on the horse unknown to him and one of the lads took a photo of him
A friend of mine who lives in the Meath area, and who is a big fan of racing, more than me, I'm just a casual punter,he would be fairly well up on local stables,told me a few years ago that a well known trainer,not Elliott actually rode a horse into the river Boyne and drowned him, just to get rid of him, wasn't going to win races.
I'd love to hear his "emotional" comments on the fate that awaits the majority of racehorses when they retire. I'd suggest these people loving racing, not horses.
Yeah we bought one !!’ Total head shy little wreck ! Had her years now ! Love her to bits ! It’s not a nice world the racing world unless they winning big titles !
If you cared about horses you wouldn't be exploiting them for money to begin with.
However, it’s what happens from the moment a horse passes. That’s when how the connections REALLY feel about the deceased can emerge very swiftly.
If my horse was in his care I would take it out immediately no way is this man should train horses and his training licence revoked that image is deplorable
Mick like all of us animal caring people says it all really...... ban Elliot. Horrible cruel bastard that he is.😡😡😡😡
How is this situation 'CRUEL'?
Disgusting photo. They should ban him for life
I have totally given up on Irish racing. Punching and doping horses, is bad enough, but this is absolutely sickening
I think 2weeks ban would be sensible ,,, he's not doing anything wrong there,,, trying to save that horse... he was on the phone with the best vet in Ireland asking him for advice, the horse was struggling to breath, so he had to put some pressure on horse's belly and chest... then someone decided to take his picture and Elliot smiled by a mistake, that's his only crime, he's smiling at the camera!!
@@aleemch3567 you should go and read his statement, instead of making excuses. the horse was already dead. he just lost a horse, lets smile at the camera for his mates. In case you missed it here its is. * “I was standing over the horse waiting to help with the removal of the body, in the course of which, to my memory I received a call and, without thinking, I sat down to take it.**
@@subfreeze9354 yeah he lost a horse,,, means he's not going to receive training fees amd he's not going to make nothing in prize money from this horse... he's not happy, he was really sad,,, smiling on the camera doesn't tell the whole story,,, his feet are on the ground, so he's not putting too much weight on that horse
@@aleemch3567 its dead mate. your whole point is illogical. it doesnt matter what he was feeling , his fees. Nobody cares. what people care is the wellfare and respect these horses deserve in life and in death. STOP making excuses for what goes on in his head.
@@subfreeze9354 Do you think he's suppose to be crying in the photo? Do you think these horses are like pets to trainers and jockeys or something? A horse dying in the yard would be similar to people dying in hospitals around doctors. They are so fucking use to it. Get over yourself drama queen
Heartfelt words but It’s also hard not to think some of the panic about the photo is also about the worry of damaging the face of a highly lucrative sport.
Elliott should be banned if he does this in front of a camera what is he really like behind the camera 😡
Exactly! 👍
My thoughts exactly.
Well said mick much love ❤️❤️❤️
Well done Mick. This has put racing back year's. Trying to get family's into racing and teenagers see this ??????
"Trying to get family's into racing and teenagers see this ??????" - Have you been living in another dimension? Horse Racing is not a Family Sport - never has been. It exists primarily on the revenue from gambling.
@@fawltyoldboybasil.2178 Hey Basil brush tell me why do the racing fraternity and broadcasters drum it in on every televised race day they want more families and teenagers coming to race courses. They have fun fares on course live bands??????? Give yourself a shake.
@@kevinhughes2440 Hey genius - how often do you go to race course with your family? Can't be that many meetings since most places only allow the horses, jockeys, trainers, handlers, stewards since the COVID outbreak!! But no doubt you are there in spirit. Fun Fairs at how many courses how often? What do you think is happening? The Derby is being run every 24 hours at every race course? Live Bands - same question? Some 'Sport' for all the family if it takes a Fun Fair & Live Bands at every race meeting to get people to go. Racing has been in a slow decline for years everywhere - the USA, Great Britain, Ireland, France. The number of meetings have decreased because the courses cant attract enough sponsorship to begin with. Throw in the steep rise in Insurance Costs not only for the actual racing itself but also the rise in disorderly conduct at a number of high profile meetings due to alcohol. The Irish Racing Authorities made the decision to cut the number of races every year because the quality was so awful that 'Real Sporting Families' couldn't be bothered going - Fun Fairs & Live Bands regardless. If you are going to present an argument, at least have some knowledge of the situation racing is in.
@@fawltyoldboybasil.2178 I live 3miles from Newcastle race course throughout June july there's live bands on fun fair rides bouncy castle clowns ECT all catered for family's. The highlight being the Northumberland plate. Have a nice day old boy life's too short.
You know what. David Elsworth about 15 years ago had a horse running in a chase & the horse sadly fell & broke it's leg. When David arrived to supervise things the horse gave him a hopeful look of what David described as a "ok boss, what do I do now" kind of look. It left him broken hearted as he knew the horse would have to be put down & he decided to give up training national hunt horses because that event affected him so much.
Compare that integrity & empathy displayed by David Elsworth to what Gordon Elliott has shown in that picture & you'll understand why people in the racing industry & wider are very, very angry at his disgusting behaviour.
He didnt seem to be affected when he was doping his horses tho
A moving anecdote about the trainer of the great Desert Orchid. Thanks for posting.
Shocking!! how will impact racing viewership?? For me to see one of the top trainers doing this when I’m lead to believe on @skysportsracing and ITV racing how much the trainers love there horses and this man is doing this when they have just died! Maybe even for you in a race.
Don't like the pic? Tough. As if he cares. Bigoted snowflakes are wasting their time complaining
i will never see racing in the same light if he does not lost his licence. Elliot must be made example of or otherwise repercussions will be far reaching.
Fitzy completely right and justified in his emotional response. I assumed that it was a hoax that it would soon be highlighted as such but unfortunately with the statements/pictures confirming this as true it really is shocking. Anyone who TRULY loves horses would not get themselves into a situation like this full stop, it just simply wouldn’t happen. Theres fooling around and then there are hideous acts like this which show a complete disrespect for that deceased animal. The fact this has happened could be indicative of other serious underlying issues within that yard that only they are privy to. Hopefully after the IHRB have fully investigated this case a proportionate ban is handed out and deservedly so. Shameful.
Game over Gordon bye bye 👋
gigginstown are sticking by him which i find very surprising
Don't surprise me
Bless Fitzy and the horses! What the hell has gone on? Very unfortunate indeed!
To Mick ,you made me so emotional listening to you.we loves these horses and the sport and people this industry supports.this has made me angry and upset the trainer has done this regardless of the when and where it happened.
I see you took my
Email off the comment 1 rule for the Saudi and one for you know who is Mike Fitzgerald Irish or British
Mick Fitz is a gentleman and one of the finest of horsemen we have seen in our times.
Mr Elliott needs a long long ban !
What happened? Spill the beans.
@@rachaeldavie4215 he was pictured sitting on a dead horse ( I think it’s fake)
@@mjmurphy1775 It's not fake,
Gordon Elliott has apologised and come out with a ludicrous story.
Check his Twitter !
Behave everybody is due a 2nd chance.
@@ianjeremy4471 maybe but you have to say how likely is it he sat on a dead horse on his gallop
This is a truly despicable scenario, but it exemplifies his contempt and disrespect for the animals upon which his reputation has been built. What I would like to know is who took the photo and why was it leaked now? As for Gordon Elliot there is no coming back from this, on a human level I have a smidgen of sympathy because nobody will associate themselves with him either now or in the future for a long long time, BetFair have just pulled the plug. Karma is a Bitch.
Why dont you produce ONE PIECE OF EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT your claims about Gordon Elliott? Just one (apart from the Horrendous Appalling Bestial Cannibalistic Psychopathic Drug Induced Murderous Rampage Photo).
i was actually more shocked to see Mick Fitz pull horses in certain races where they had a penalty kick, then claim on live tv that he never did anything wrong as a jockey and now he is judging Gordon Elliott.
Only true punishment is to have his training license revoked permanently and have him investigated by the RSPCA.
I have almost zero interest in horse racing. I can not believe what has been going on for the last few days regarding this matter. Yes he did a stupid thing. I think it was careless rather than malicious, but I think a huge fine would be the way to go. He is already deeply damaged by the affair. Some people are questioning the motives of whoever released the photograph. Irrelevant. I heard one rather well spoken lady on the radio talking about how he should be metaphorically hanged drawn and quartered, before declaring that she was involved in the industry herself. No one, with the exception of those involved in the retirement care of these horses, has clean hands in this industry. One stroke of a whip is more injurious and cruel to a horse than what Elliott did. When the screens go around a horse on the track to protect little old dears in the stand from having to see it shot, where’s the outrage. If the shooter then sat on the horse, that would make it worse? Let’s face it, it’s a barbaric sport, full of social climbers and forelock tuggers, and with the superwealthy at the top, including gangsters, and many others involved in human rights abuses. Yet the industry still accepts subsidies running to billions, not to mention tax breaks.
Of all the animal lovers I have heard pontificating over the last few days, I have not heard a single one ask the question as to the circumstances of the horses death. Was he ran beyond his capacity? Had he an unidentified condition? Was he (or she) old? All more important than what happened to him post mortem.
The “damaged” horse racing industry will have its sacrificial lamb, then it will be business as usual. What a superficial world we are living in.
This is what happens when MONEY is the ONLY concern.
All major sports have been sadly, taken over by the interests of BUSINESS and "BIG MONEY".
SPORT just becomes the vehicle!
I sincerely don't think I want to carry on watching and having a bet anymore,I've been a racing fan for 20 years and it just feels wrong everything about it has made me have a look at myself this picture has done me in
Don't watch it then. Hitler
@@moodini99 don't even make sense but cheers for taking time out of your busy life to write that lol
@@lewisdowsett8390 You have the same type of bigoted thinking as Hitler, so yeah it makes sense. If you think it's wrong to take a pic with a dead horse, then you're small-minded like Hitler was. But not a genocidal maniac, of course
@@moodini99 wtf so you think it's tight as a top trainer to pose on a dead racehorse and do a peace sign???? Wow
@@lewisdowsett8390 It's better than sitting on a live horse. Poor animals. As if they like having humans sat on their backs being forced to run.
Lifetime ban and should not be allowed with 100 metres of animals
Great ambassador for racing Mick Fitzgerald is ,so heart felt and loving feeling he has for horses .
Well said Mick you are what jockeys should aspire to .
Hope owners keep a wide birth from Gordon Elliot ,somehow I don't think he'll come back from this .
If you read this Mick ,just to say thanks for Rough Quest memorable day that ,for the win I mean .
My initial reaction was 'sh** this is going to affect profits...'
Disingenuous nonsense.
At heart of this is MONEY.
Shocking!!!!!, love these horses, and very sad indeed when we lose them, and Gordon just happily sat there? 😢 No emphaty, lost my respect towards Gordon, what is he truly like then? Can't believed what I saw!!!!! Despicable!!!!
Where’s ruby and mccoy no we’re to be seen
A 'sport' that exists for no reason other than lining the pockets of betting companies, punters, riders and of course, the trainers. If as many racing drivers or boxers died as horses do when raced, boxing and motor racing would be banned. We simply do not value the life of animals the way we value the life of human being. A quite incredible reality especially when considering just what animals do and have done for humanity. Caring for horses and having them as pets is wonderful. But any coward who jumps on the back of an animal and makes them jump fences as a means of earning a living is the lowest form of a human. None of these so called trainers would be doing this so called job if it wasn't for the money. If they really really loved the horses, they'd never put them through exertions even if there was 5 percent chance of death.
My thoughts in a nutshell. Thank you
Ace comment. Ever word true. I distrust the entire horse racing 'community'.
I do love my horses like my kids and I have allot of respect for you mr Fitzgerald I believe myself they're giving us life give us feed
Its beyond shameful and can not be put down as a mistake it's beyond that
I don’t understand what the man was thinking, but I hope down the line a second chance. Horses are amazing and graceful animals, when they have to be put down it so sad. There’s nothing to smile about
Well said Mr Fitzgerald, showing true class and compassion on behalf of the great majority, which is a fantastic and caring British and Irish horse racing fraternity.
This photo indeed was horrific and sad and a very poor portrayal.
Thankfully this is an isolated incident and should undoubtedly raise concern, but mustn’t drag down the racing industry.
The individual or any individuals involved must be brought to justice and reprimanded accordingly.
'fantastic and caring horse racing fraternity'. Pffff! What BS you talk.