"I’m not saying people should be robots and just do as they’re told. I’m not saying, in a million years, that you shouldn’t have an opinion. Of course you should, it’s your livelihood. What I am saying is that you have horseman’s reps you can take your concerns to. The track operators themselves are usually available as well -- give one of them a call and have a conversation. Maybe find out how things look from their side of the desk before just publicly bashing them."

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• Let’s all just focus on our own jobs… please!
• Concentrons-nous sur nos propres affaires… s’il vous plaît !