D Butt and that Whip

[Addington]

Race 4

D Butt (MASTERLY) [Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip free of the rein and with more than a wrist flicking motion. Fined $500.

 

Fined probably twice his driving fee but does he not watch races anymore given new whip  rules have been around for some time. Arrives back in birdcage and throws his whip away  in full view of everyone. 

[Field Commander]

46 minutes ago, Addington said:

Race 4

D Butt (MASTERLY) [Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip free of the rein and with more than a wrist flicking motion. Fined $500.

 

Arrives back in birdcage and throws his whip away  in full view of everyone. 

Was he signaling he no longer needs it?

Gem of a drive if it was his last.

[Mardy]

2 hours ago, Field Commander said:

Was he signaling he no longer needs it?

Gem of a drive if it was his last.

Maybe Davy was saying that it's a stupid rule,so he just tossed it away,seeing as it can't be used like it used to be?.

[Lightning Blue]

Was just learning David Butt was NZ's leading trainer a few times early this century (training in partnership with wife Catherine) How good are they then??

3 or 4 NZ Trainers Premiership wins (Catherine the first female to ever top the list) until about 13 years ago when Marky boy teamed up with Grant Payne (and then Nat) to dominate from then on. But what a terrific effort and record for David and Catherine.

To be leading the nation he must be fantastic horseman , there was a bit more whip driving in those days . would be hard to adjust your style in your later years I spose.

[Addington]

25 minutes ago, Lightning Blue said:

Was just learning David Butt was NZ's leading trainer a few times early this century (training in partnership with wife Catherine) How good are they then??

3 or 4 NZ Trainers Premiership wins (Catherine the first female to ever top the list) until about 13 years ago when Marky boy teamed up with Grant Payne (and then Nat) to dominate from then on. But what a terrific effort and record for David and Catherine.

To be leading the nation he must be fantastic horseman , there was a bit more whip driving in those days . would be hard to adjust your style in your later years I spose.

That coincided with their move to Woodend beach. Had 3 barns going 1 being breakers/pre- trainers and the other 2 racing or near racing. Employed lots of staff whilst at the same time buying up some nice parcels of land out that way

[brown fox]

Perhaps the Stipes should give serial offenders 12 months whip ban for both Drivers and Jockeys😁

[Addington]

Certainly doesn't need the money from horses. Although does lease barns to others.

Edited December 30, 2021 by Addington