Stewards accountability

[Wiley]

This seems a long time coming. Hopefully other circuits will follow the example.

From today's Handicappers Edge at Brisnet.com

Consistency -- After being roundly criticized for controversial decisions from stewards during the Del Mar meet, the California Horse Racing Board changed their policy and now has the stewards explain themselves to the crowd. Bravo! Last week at Hollywood Park, two separate incidents (Wednesday and Saturday) occurred that had no impact upon the result of the race and both times the stewards allowed the order of finish to stand. That's a principle that should guide officials in Thoroughbred racing, and we're seeing more consistency from stewards in Southern California now that they are more accountable.

[Dr. Carter]

Now everybody can confirm their incompetence.

[kenwoodallpromos]

I have yet to hear how rulings can be made without someone getting PO'ed.
How much do stewards earn? maybe the perfect ones will work for the same price!

[Macdiarmadillo]

How much do stewards earn? maybe the perfect ones will work for the same price!
In California, $500 a day. For that, we should have some consistency, which the guys like Pederson that they fired had a little more of.

[midnight]

$500 a day?

Each?

I'm on the wrong side of the industry.

[JustRalph]

if they have to explain themselves......... I predict more horses staying up.

If they don't make a change.........they don't have to explain anything. Or maybe not? double edged sword .......how is the new rule worded?