Des Gleeson
Des Gleeson
ground shifted
He shifted ground but it was only minimal. It was not enough to warrant a suspension.
clearance ride
If he comes here with a clearance and there's nothing untoward in our discussions, then he will be able to ride in Melbourne.
fully gone last meeting met riding skills week wrong
He's over-competitive. He's met the riding skills panel and demonstrated to me at a meeting last week he fully understands where he's gone wrong in the past.
assured error minute rest taken
If we thought for one minute it was anything more than an error of judgment, rest assured we would have taken action.
couple elaborate further
I can't elaborate further but there are a couple of things we really need to address.
breach concern horse issue paramount regard rules serious welfare
The issue of horse welfare is of paramount concern for us. We regard this is as a very serious breach of the rules of racing.
boss talk today
I had a talk to him and his boss (Lee Hope) today when they called in.