A member of the public complained to racing’s ruling body that Phil Kirby’s staff were shown riding without body protectors
The power of social media lies not only with the tweeter, as one trainer found when photographs posted online by his business were used against him in disciplinary proceedings. Phil Kirby has been fined by the British Horseracing Authority for failing to ensure his staff wear body protectors when riding his racehorses, a problem that came to light only because a member of the public noticed it while looking at the social media output of Kirby’s stable.
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Galardo who is being prepared for a summer jumps campaign. Ridden here by Joe pic.twitter.com/rcoH4LxYZg
Galileo Silver may be a full-brother to Melbourne Cup third Il Paradiso, but gets his head in front over obstacles for @SammyTRacing and @james_bowen_ at @SedgefieldRace... pic.twitter.com/IcRVIaNZjM
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