It's only completely repulsive on all levels & that smile on Elliott's big fat face & the hand gesture just simply wants to make you puke. Poor, poor horse. Robbed of all dignity.
@Jerry B That picture tells you everything you need to know about what passes for a sad, sick, apology for a so-called human being who professes to love horses.
He sat on a dead fucking horse! He's meant to love these animals. I lost my horse in August after 19 years together. I still cry in pain today, crippling pain without him. This man is all about money and image. Shame on him and all that was around that poor horse that day
Ur totally right if you care or love these animals like 95percent of the racing world does you would never be so heartless and do such a vile thing like this he should be banned for life and his excuses are just as bad as the crime
Natal ha I lost my horse Sonny on Dec. 1st so I feel so angry and sickened by anyone having the kind of mentality that would make them sit on a dead horse. That beautiful animal was trying it's best and died. I had 24 yrs with Sonny and I know as u do that we gave them a dignified end..
@@keithknight1686 what kind of a human being are u. U have no place anywhere near a horse. Do u know what empathy and love for a horse means. No u just sit making spiteful comments to someone who clearly lost their old friend.
Matt is a man I admire he normally never holds back always speaks his mind. Off camera he would be calling for a lifetime ban. He's not going to say that on here because no doubt he would loose his job.
And what about the 80 jobs at steak how many familys is that they all didnt do what he did .it was disgusting what he did put if he gets banned for life at this time right thats at least 20 or 30 familys bang in trouble that didnt do anything wrong .
Everyone’s makes mistakes, but this one is hard to defend on any level. I can’t see Elliott surviving this with his career or reputation intact. Just my humble opinion
His excuse and reason for sitting on the dead horse is as pathetic as it comes. If the phone rings would you sit down, legs astride a dead horse? I don't think so. I hope the owner of the horse no longer has horses with Elliott? If they do, I hope they move them out asap.
Totally agree, the excuse given actually makes the entire mess even worse. He's obviously getting bad advise. If he had insisted that the photo was photoshopped and denied everything then this would probably have blown over in a few weeks.
@@declanokeeffe84 Completely agree with all of this. I would sooner he came out and took full responsibility for doing something truly horrific rather than trying to pretend he didn't mean to do it. I think they should ban him for good.
He is just that arrogant and thinks people are that dumb that he can actually come out with that absolute pile of drooling drivel. The man's a deranged pile of depravity!
The problem is all the commentators are 'deploring it' without calling out Gordon Elliot directly. Do they want horse racing to seem like a business where everybody covers for one another?
Your right TB89. I've uncovered horrendous videos on youtube showing racehorses being euthanized. Jockeys riding horses past winning post the horse had a broken leg. BHA said that it was freedom of speech and that the horses were athletes and were allowed to be shown dying on youtube. O probably get banned by youtube for raising my concerns. I think a can of worms has been opened and a lot of videos will come out to show what really goes on in the horse world especially racing.
I’m a very sad Irish man seeing such a disrespectful thing happening on this island or indeed on any island. Inexcusable behaviour not sure how GE should be “punished “ but certainly a brain transplant wouldn’t go amiss. 😒😔😣☹️
well said Matt, as usual a balanced view, it is unacceptable, like those clowns that used to stand for a photo next to a shot tiger, elephant, rhino, Gordan didn't kill the poor horse, but he didn't show it any respect either
He had to be balanced...sitting on his fence. Seems to be a poor culture at that yard given the subsequent Rob James incident. Makes you wonder how far it’s spread in Irish racing. If it’s happened there you get bet it’s happened elsewhere.
You have to question what kind of sick depraved, perverse individual would get enjoyment from taking grotesque pictures mocking the death of a horse? What else is this man capable of? What else has he got up too? Very disturbing, all kinds of depravity!
The horse in question is Morgan who won 4 races and £61k, it's so sad when a horse is treated this way after giving them so much pleasure. My heart goes out to Morgan. RIP dear soul, at least the public do care even if the connections of the horse don't.
There have been many comments over the years about Gordon Elliots behaviour towards people and horses. Suspend him immediately for the rest of the season and carry out a thorough investigation into his professionalism.
To those that dont understand the picture... he is sitting down on the horse giving a V sign, this is the victory sign he always uses. You can see him an O'Leary giving this exact same V sign after Tiger Roll victories. The sickening an appalling thing here is he is giving the Victory sign to say that they rode the horse into the ground on the gallops... absolutely shocking, embarrassing an no defence whatsoever. If there was any justice there wouldnt even be an investigation, the picture says it all... that excuse for a human should never ever be let near a animal/horse again. Remember this isnt the first time this has happened its just the first time he's been caught out.
The one and only piece of good news on a shit day for racing is that on a daily basis someone is trying to retire you Matt....they have my undoubted support 🙏
Steve I agree with Matt Chapmans core points and tonight have written to William Hill Radio but for many many years Chapman has disgraced the airwaves seeking self publicity with in my view intelligent reflection...Great sport Steve. We all love it and the Elliot photo has made me want to throw up. I am proudly Irish and will end my 40 years love affair with this sport if he is not suspended.
Well Done Cheveley Park stud and betfair.. Shame on gigginstown... I'm a racing fan but what Elliott done is indefensible.... He has let his staff and the racing world down
What would happen to a doctor posing over a dead patient in a similar manner. Gordon Elliot doesnt like horses clearly unless they are earning him success and money.
Sorry Matt this is not about you, the trainer of the most favourite horse in the world right now tiger roll, had a picture taken sitting on the back of a dead horse on his phone giving a peace symbol smirking with a caption the new work rider. It struck me a a trainer at the top of his game showing pure contempt arrogance and a attitude of this horse is dead get me another one. It also reminded me of seeing those sickening pictures of animal trophy hunters after killing them. I am glad the BHA has acted swiftly time will tell what other sanctions there are.
I've not watched this yet I've only seen the photo but what the fuck is elliot playing at. I'm a horse racing fan and have won money from elliot horses but this is going to open the sport up to criticism for what I'm assuming is the actions of one fuckwhit
He simply cannot be allowed to continue to be involved with the training of racehorses. No excuse is viable for this picture. The excuse he gave, was in itself an example of his lack of regard for the industry and his owners. I am sad to be typing this, as someone who has loved horse racing since my earliest memories of watching the ITV Seven with my grandma, but Gordon Elliot has to be given a life time ban. The man has sullied the greatest of sports, and the finest of animals.
Unacceptable but a heafty fine and short term suspension is enough, I have shares in a horse in Gordon’s yard and have been on several stable tours and watched him train and care for these horses in person and he’s nothing short of absolutely brilliant, so if you don’t know racing or Gordon please don’t write stupid and hateful comments towards him because everyone makes mistakes and i gaurentee you all have.
@@treigjmiller2847 get a grip mate I’m down in Enfield between Gordons and Denise Fosters regularly, he’s absolutely brilliant, this was just a careless moment, doesn’t define him as a person or trainer
@@bengykeller36 im sure you have hahahahah, as I said I’m down there quite regularly and everyone says he’s brilliant (which he is) and what exactly did you work with him on?
A very successful trainer does not necessarily translate to a top class horseman or woman. In almost 30 years of training I have lost 2 horses , at no time did I feel like disrespecting them in this manner . They were very tough days and hard to hold back emotions . 99% of horsepeople would be devastated . This is a very sad day for racing around the world he has lowered our Tri color in disgrace. No excuses.
Well said Matt... The ghoulish pictures from elliot and the yoke Jockey does not reflect the love and respect we have for these Beautiful Equine Superstars... The repulsive behaviour of these clowns will follow them forever.
There was always something about gordon that didnt sit right with me. Now this pic has come out, its not what i expected of the man obviously, but there will be more coming out in the weeks to come am sure.Very sad, he was a great success in racing. No silver spoon, starting with nothing, and having a great time of it over the years. You forgot gordon, with great success comes greater responsibility.
@@1827Beethoven horse racing is the best I love it and love horses and I know cases like this what has happened are extremely rare and does not represent horse racing and the way race horses are treated
@@horseracingworldwide9341 Between 700 and 800 racehorses are injured and die every year. So you enjoy that sport? You don't love horses, that's evident.
@@1827Beethoven these horses are bred for racing and unfortunately things can go wrong, I do love horses and you should not go jumping to conclusions like that.
@@horseracingworldwide9341 I don't care what they're bred for by humans, it's costing them their lives. It's like saying dog fighting is alright because it's what they're bred for, and you can still watch it and be a dog lover. You're spouting utter bullshit.
As an Irishman and a lifelong fan of horse racing, I'm beyond embarrassed for my country. I had respect for Gordon as a trainer obviously but was never mad about him as a person. We went to see Tiger Roll in Summerhill after the second National victory, Elliott was rude that day but I suspected it was just the pressure of having the large crowd. But to see the picture and that dumb gesture just sickens me, a lifetime ban wouldn't be enough in my opinion.
He's finished absolutely revolting. Anyone who loves Animals will be horrified this horse has been trained hard pushed to the limit. It sadly dies and this is the appreciation it gets.
A so-called ''lack of good judgement'' doesn't even begin to cover it & that big lump of lard that is Elliott. For starters, the BHA better ban all his horses from participating in The Festival.
He should be punished defo but I don't think a life time ban they need to show people this carnt be accepted, a suspension from racing, a fine and his stable inspected for a while. his horses need to be checked if they are being treated OK as by the look of the photo shows himself and people around him don't really care about the welfare of their horses.
I have horses myself .not racehorses but i have mine with 3 other horses and if i turned up to there field amd 1 of them was dead on the floor the last thing i would do is sit on them amd make a phone call . . As an animal lover like the majority of the world i would be devistated if i horse i new and spent time with was laid out . . Im not sayin thay gordon doesmt care but his actions speak volumes and maybe come across in the complete wrong way but you can only judge what you see. And it looks pretty heartless in my opinion . Homestly think a lifetime ban maybe a bit harsh . You see horses still race with comditions so its a commom thimg but the manner of the fact is awful and definate ban yes and hefty fine i think thats what will happen . . At least the fella is now at peice and no longer suffering🐎🙏
There is a huge "circle the wagons" attitude in racing when it comes to how bent it is, treatment of horses, treatment of punters etc. Money talks and all the dodgy stuff is swept under the carpet.
Same regarding any human cultural practices, you wouldn't believe the evil that goes on inside the family homes in politics in police in the food industry the pharmaceutical industry the money they lose their sense of right and wrong when they know they can avoid accountability and you probably would and have done on some level or another.
I would hazard a guess that this is not the first time Elliott has done this sort of thing . The fact that amateur jockey , Rob James , has been photographed doing the same thing on a dead mare which died on the gallops , suggests that it's a kind of joke among certain people in the racing fraternity . It's disgusting . It's akin to the big game hunter posing over a dead animal , only in Elliott's case , a phone instead of a rifle . I only hope both the Irish and British racing authorities come down heavy on him .
What with the additional footage of another jockey doing the same thing (if not worse) and who is thought to be linked with Elliot I think racing (perhaps just Irish racing) needs a cull.
Apparently now it turns out the horse was diagnosed with pneumonia a few days ahead of the picture been taken. So they ran the horse suffering from pneumonia and then sat on it when it succumbed to its agony taking pictures??? Ah goodness there needs to be a root and branch clear out here in this industry for once and for all. The industry is starting to smell seriously rotten.
Chapman did you mention anything about a plane full of equine drugs at Gatwick (everyone knew where they were going).That plane was allowed to leave back to its country of origin.What about the current situation regarding kidnapping on an English street orchestrated by Sheikh Mohammed al Mactoum.What about the relation of the Queen who was found guilty twice of doping horses but got away with it.Nothing from Sky on any of these most serious crimes.What about the English royalty standing over the lion or elephant they just shot, nothing absolutely nothing.I just hope that the Irish trainers/owners stand together if the BHA unjustly overreact to this and withdraw all their horses out of Cheltenham and Aintree which Michael O Leary will no doubt do.
The reality is that this issue is 10 per cent concerned with any alleged cruelty or not, and 90 per cent the harm the front page publicity does to the very future of racing in the eye of an increasingly agitated public. That's the level of impact this is having and will continue to have - therefore the reaction has to be swift and strong.
Totally agree Silvio but not helped by a shabby excuse from the trainer himself. It's the sitting astride the horse that angers me-certainly not a spontaneous act. So saddening and deeply damaging.
Theres an 81 year old woman sleeping rough and freezing cold on I connell street dublin at this very moment yet I've never ever seen a race horse on the side of the road unwanted and uncared for! My point is them race horses get absolute amazing treatment from medical care,food, water grooming and so on so to paint the racing community and horse racing in general as inhuman and cruel is literally total bull! Gordon Elliotts behaviour was disgusting but in general terms the industry as a whole is caring and race horses literally do get better treatment then alot of humans as I've stated why
that’s unforgivable unfortunately ! if I had a horse in his stable I would have it out of there as soon as possible you can’t come back from this as good as a trainer he is I believe you have to throw the book at him 🤷♂️
I suspect most people in racing will hate Elliott right now and want him banned for life. Matt Chapman has to be diplomatic, but i don't think he will shed any tears if this wretched man is banned. Every racing programme i watch seems to discuss how they can raise the profile of racing and get more people to go to the race courses. Well this has just done racing untold damage. the Irish authorities need to take drastic action, and i'm a horse racing fan.
Photo tells everything there's no way he's just sat down to take a phone call he wouldn't be sitting the way he is of that was true. Should be banned no question as normal apology only comes when been caught out
Good question Neil. I have absolutely no sympathy for Elliott and he will deserve every bit of censure and banishment that he will receive, and probably more. But the probable answer to your question is a bitter and twisted individual who has chosen their moment to publicly destroy Gordon Elliott. Yet another stunning success for the cesspit that social media has become!
‘Very very disappointing’ !!! Strong words there Matt. You just don’t get it. This disgusting incident will be a real threat to the future of racing and your job that you have to ‘fight for every day’. Shame on you, apologist.
Yes he might have but where are the other pundits, all disappeared and left Matt to be in the headlights. Fitz did not address this in anyway other than blubbing about the loss of a horse totally avoiding the issue - he did not address Gordon Elliot and what punishment that should be dished out to him.
I'm a massive horse racing fan have been since a young age..but this fellow has lost his own respect for the horses that made him and now he's Lost the respect of the racing people...he should walk away and hold his head in shame..
Disgusting that Gordon Elliot would do such a thing under any circumstances. Surely the BHA have to act regardless. Hell be forever in the Mullins' shadow.
Love him or dislike him , but Matt will say it as it is . Apart from O'Leary, no one is buying Elliott's reasoning for him doing what he did . Matt is in a position to say what every man and his dog is saying in the outside world . One mistake wont ruin what a brilliant trainer Gordon is but he must face the consequences
Bang on the money MT SMITH! People certainly have selective targets for shaming and vitriol within this fantastic sport of ours. Forget the activists, they are irrelevant, they will always come to the same negative conclusion about racing horses regardless of any particular issue so with that in mind there's never a good time to turn on someone from within.
Why is it racing’s job to comment on that issue ? If we’re using that logic shouldn’t they also be commenting on the queens son currently being wanted for questioning in connection to a convicted pedophile ? This in an animal rights issue nothing to do with human rights
@@paulmcstay546 well sheikh Mohammed’s daughters are not registered racehorse owners in the UK either so I’m afraid I don’t see your point ? It’s a pretty direct comparison really both the queen and sheikh Mohammed are extremely wealthy and huge supporters of the sport of racing. What happens in their family lives surely has nothing to do with racing.
@@lukemichael7772 but Sheikh Mohammed is and as he is the one who's integrity is being questioned, not his daughters, I actually fail to see your point though I do respect your right to opine and reply in a civilised manner. Thanks for the exchange. 👍
I think Matt has purely given his and only his view everyone has there own view on it I think it's disgusting what he's done but I think it was more an error of judgement than cruel and no care for that animal. How do we know he wasn't devastated and what happened before and after that picture.
He tried riding my missus outside JBs in Listowel a few years ago after the festival. I walked past him and turned around and gave him an all merciful kick in the bollix. He didn’t walk straight for 3 years
Well said Mat If I admire you for what you said about people trying to get you out of your job,that’s appalling, These people live in the shadows and are in all sorts of walks of life. Gordon Elliott has let down many many people,and who ever took the picture is just as answerable.
Christ, if anyone was going to speak out strongly, I would’ve expected it to be Matt Chapman, but this is very tame (& bloody lame). “Disappointing”? Really Matt? And how a horse is protected in a horse box travelling to the races? So what. That proves nothing. While alive, a race horse is an asset. This incident is about the lack of dignity & respect afforded the animal in death and what GE’s actions signal to us about the character of the man.
Can you imagine what the late John McCririck's reaction would have been to this obnoxious trainer....no sitting on the fence for big John or horse for that matter.....as you say, lame Chapman
O'Leary and pig farmer Elliot what a win double , all the success Ellliot has enjoyed and he treats a horse like this ! Ban him for life from ever training or owning racehorses or any livestock ever again ! Total arrogance !
@@gerardgorey9218 and if you think Elliot's pathetic 1 year ban half of which is suspended is strong enough punishment then i think your way off the mark ! What type of punishment is that ? Elliot owes everything to his racehorses , his punishment to me is a joke !
Excellent piece Matt, as always - keep asking the tough questions & finding the truth. Why has this taken 2 years to show Morgan being mocked in death? Gordon Elliot should be banned for a long time, certainly by the BHA, especially if the IHRB are so spineless as to be unable to act decisively. We do not want to see Elliott horses in the UK until we can guarantee that Cullentra is fit for purpose, as there is now a 2nd equally foul video showing Rob James (an Elliott jockey) also mocking another dead horse - a sick & disgusting pattern of behaviour? A lack of care & respect for animals that we all love - Cheveley Park need to sever their association with Elliott & set an example - O'Leary(s) will only follow the money, as they do with their airline - they care for neither people nor horses, so will continue to defend & support their Cullentra 'investment'
Love national hunt racing always love going to Wetherby on boxing day, but sorry that behaviour is unacceptable nobody who is an animal lover would ever behave in this manner unforgivable. Last time i went to the races a horse fell close to the stands and was down for 20 mins everybody feared the worst but all had finger's crossed,eventually it rose to it's feet and the applause that went round the place was brilliant. It shows 99.9% of people are proper animal lovers obviously Elliott and oleary are that 0.1% and are not fit for animal welfare.
Personally I don't think his ban is long enough he should've at least got a full years ban. Most owners will take their horses off him anyway so i think he has cost himself irreparable damage. Hasn't got a great name in the sport as it is so I'm led to believe
Gordon Elliott did a very stupid thing there is no doubt but to call for the man to be banned for life is wrong .There isn't a person on here that hasn't made a regrettable mistake i don't condone his actions but everyone deserves a chance in life
Well said. Sad so many want to destroy a man's life over what very likely is an isolated incident over an animal that was already dead. I think it highly likely that there is substantially more evidence of Elliot doing more for the welfare of horses than not.
Fair comment on Gordon. On your own situation fighting for your job everyday can you do a separate podcast as many people are in the same situation and you would be helping others and yourself thanks
Shame the video cuts off before he finished but I think that's a pretty balanced view, as I would expect from Matt. I know he's flamboyant and drives people nuts but he is always worth listening to. I think, more often than not, he takes a common sense approach to racing matters. For myself, I feel what Gordon Elliott did was unacceptable, but he didn't try to dodge it. He held his hands up and said yes its me in the photo, and it's wrong and unacceptable. He took his punishment and didn't, as some would, appeal it. The trolling and abuse Elliott has taken is disgusting and much of it from people who should know better. I honestly don't believe he meant to disrespect the horse. But he did what he did and there is no getting away from that. He would serve his suspension and, hopefully, come back chastened, humble and wiser for the experience. The people trolling him need to back off. You never know what effect that will have on a person's mental health and nobody deserves to be hounded to that extent. I was shocked to see almost immediately after the verdict was handed down, Racing TV 's website ran a headline starting with "Disgraced trainer Gordon Elliott". That's a headline I would expect from a gutter tabloid. Thankfully it was the only such headline I saw. When this suspension is over Elliott and everyone in racing should be reminded of the duty of care they have to these animals, even in death, and hopefully the sport will move on better and wiser. We can but hope
But Russell I’m happily married too but I always wonder could I be happier. Like sitting on a dead horse that seems to be a source of happiness for a man to do
Who would want to get rid of Matt Chapman lol he's one of the few interesting people left in the sport! People really do need to log off every once in a while deary me.
Regrettably for Gordon, a picture speaks a thousand words and this picture appears no different to an African safari trophy hunter giving the v sign and standing over a dead rhino or elephant. Gordon's training record speaks for itself but this action is indefensible and intolerable. What is the price to pay for this action, this is open to debate but everybody deserves a second chance to redeem themselves after a major error of judgement. We all have erred at one stage or another in life. Just a thought.
*@Adrian Hosford* ☘️ Im not sure if it's an "error of judgement" on Elliott's part. Its revealed a whole frame of mind that up til now, nobody would have believed. Anyone with a true love of these most *nobel animals* would *never* have dreamed of such a photo, never mind pose for it. As successful as Elliott has been, he was clearly in it for the money or convenience & not for the love of horses. Sad.
@@stellamaris5405 I've tried to make sense of it and have tried to understand the attitude and mind of a person who could do such a thing. Firstly, I suppose we have to acknowledge that there is no evidence of cruelty to the horse when it was alive and what we are dealing with is absolute disloyalty, disrespect and lack of affection displayed to a deceased animal that served its master well to its dying breath. A totally unacceptable and intolerable scenario. Here in Ireland, Gordon came to horse racing relatively late in life and, unlike the likes of Wille Mullins or Henry De Bromhead, had no or very little childhood upbringing with horses. Willie and Henry were reared with horses and were part of the family. Gordon came to prominence as a trainer in 2007 at the age of 29 when, out of the blue, he trained Silver Birch to win the Aintree Grand National. He hadn't even trained a winner in Ireland at the time. My own opinion is that Gordon's view of a racehorse is more commodity based than Willie's or Henry's closeknit family view. That is why he was able to do what he did, the horse, as a commodity, had served its purpose while alive and was now dead, and he felt no loyalty, respect or love for it. If he did, he would not have done what he did. That is my view.
@@adrianhosford2989 ☘️ Yes, i don't know much about Elliott other than he gained from someone elses argument, but it's such an *unnatural thing to do* even if you're not into horses, what thought process leads to such a photo? It's not only the horse he's mocking but its owners & all those who worked with him. Id be astonished if anyone in horse racing circles entertain him at all now, he's not even fit to shovel shit. (pardon my french)
@@stellamaris5405 He certainly has fallen from grace for his act of madness and he has been kicked from pillar to post all week for his intolerable error of judgement. After his stupid initial statement, he has expressed remorse for his unacceptable actions. I suppose we as human beings have all been unfairly disloyal, disrespectful and uncaring at one stage or another in life but we would have been afforded an opportunity to redeem ourselves. While a hefty punishment is certainly appropriate, maybe it is going too far to destroy and crucify the man altogether. Maybe a hand of kindness is what is needed after an appropriate punishment because I for one am not without sin and cannot judge somebody so severely as not to give them a second chance. Maybe he and his innocent stable staff have suffered enough. Maybe I'm getting soft in my old age or maybe it is just the Christian thing to do. This sentiment is of course entirely dependent on Gordon learning from his mistake and becoming a better person for it.
@@adrianhosford2989 ☘️ I really appreciate your reply & sentiment expressed. I was for sure, fired up earlier after having just seen the photo, so maybe i was harsh. I'm slightly embarrassed on reading your reply, as I am for sure, the last person in a position to judge anyone else & have over the years been fortunate to have received that same Christian forgiveness & compassion from others when I had done wrong. Yet, I still find Elliotts photo so disturbing - It reminded me of the photos in Abu Ghraib prison of US soldiers abusing Arab prisoners (im not for one second equating the suffering of those men with an animal) Such an odd, cruel way to amuse oneself & that anyone would think the humiliation & total debasement of people or horses - alive or dead, is something that would make you smile. Whoever took the photo, is just as bad. The more I write Adrian, the more angry I'm becoming again, i thought when i read your reply, that I should follow your example but it's the opposite way I'm going. It cannot be excused as an error of judgement, though the photo was that. It's the obvious lack of regard for the very animals that he done quite well out of, an Irishman who came out of nowhere, to shoot to the top of his game, except he was deceiving us all along - maybe its that deception that stings? Who in their right to mind would leave even an old nag in his care? I wouldn't wish him any bad but he's killed his own career, short as it was, probably for the best. I myself, still have alot to learn & maturing to do! Adrian, i do appreciate your wise words, you've given me something to chew on! 😏
Lost our horse last week. Seeing this makes me sick.
It's only completely repulsive on all levels & that smile on Elliott's big fat face & the hand gesture just simply wants to make you puke. Poor, poor horse. Robbed of all dignity.
Sorry to hear of you loss.
Lost mine in August. Had him 19 years. That picture broke my heart x
@Jerry B That picture tells you everything you need to know about what passes for a sad, sick, apology for a so-called human being who professes to love horses.
As I just said, I'm so surprised Chapman didn't take a stronger stance knowing what this image will do too this dying sport
He sat on a dead fucking horse! He's meant to love these animals. I lost my horse in August after 19 years together. I still cry in pain today, crippling pain without him. This man is all about money and image. Shame on him and all that was around that poor horse that day
Ur totally right if you care or love these animals like 95percent of the racing world does you would never be so heartless and do such a vile thing like this he should be banned for life and his excuses are just as bad as the crime
Natal ha I lost my horse Sonny on Dec. 1st so I feel so angry and sickened by anyone having the kind of mentality that would make them sit on a dead horse. That beautiful animal was trying it's best and died. I had 24 yrs with Sonny and I know as u do that we gave them a dignified end..
Natasha sorry about the loss of your beloved horse.
The horse would be cut-up at the abattoir and used to feed the local foxhounds. Get a grip.
@@keithknight1686 what kind of a human being are u. U have no place anywhere near a horse. Do u know what empathy and love for a horse means. No u just sit making spiteful comments to someone who clearly lost their old friend.
Sorry that picture of Elliott sitting on that unfortunate horse taking a phone call really sums up the man himself.Despicable.
We all make mastakes.
His poor legs were tired. I mean who hasn't sat on a dead horse to take a phone call totally normal in Ireland.
@@bazglsgw1208 😂😂
Agree they seem to be only a number to him as long as there making money for him
Marley you know him personally do you
Matt is a man I admire he normally never holds back always speaks his mind. Off camera he would be calling for a lifetime ban. He's not going to say that on here because no doubt he would loose his job.
Hes a big mouth
I think you should get a room with him Kevin. After covid hook up
Well done Matt I'm irish I'm disgusted ban him for long time
And what about the 80 jobs at steak how many familys is that they all didnt do what he did .it was disgusting what he did put if he gets banned for life at this time right thats at least 20 or 30 familys bang in trouble that didnt do anything wrong .
snowflakes
Hes sitting on the horse like it's some trophy with his fingers in the air
He's sick.
Yeah I agree it makes me sick
It looks like a picture of a hunter who just shot a lion or rhino, disappointed
Arrogant git.
Everyone’s makes mistakes, but this one is hard to defend on any level. I can’t see Elliott surviving this with his career or reputation intact. Just my humble opinion
His excuse and reason for sitting on the dead horse is as pathetic as it comes. If the phone rings would you sit down, legs astride a dead horse? I don't think so. I hope the owner of the horse no longer has horses with Elliott? If they do, I hope they move them out asap.
Totally agree, the excuse given actually makes the entire mess even worse. He's obviously getting bad advise. If he had insisted that the photo was photoshopped and denied everything then this would probably have blown over in a few weeks.
@@declanokeeffe84 Completely agree with all of this. I would sooner he came out and took full responsibility for doing something truly horrific rather than trying to pretend he didn't mean to do it. I think they should ban him for good.
Apparently the horse was owned by the O'learys. They'd probably join him in sitting on the poor dead animal!
He is just that arrogant and thinks people are that dumb that he can actually come out with that absolute pile of drooling drivel. The man's a deranged pile of depravity!
Gigginstown stud house is the owner and the horse was called Morgan and they said they will stand by elliot .. I don't know how to accept that 😕
The problem is all the commentators are 'deploring it' without calling out Gordon Elliot directly. Do they want horse racing to seem like a business where everybody covers for one another?
Exactly my thoughts. Not one has adequately admonished him. Elliot still hasn’t named the horse and Chapman managed to make this about him!
@Ceejay Mac , Gigginstown------ o Leary will back Elliot --- two kants.
Your right TB89. I've uncovered horrendous videos on youtube showing racehorses being euthanized. Jockeys riding horses past winning post the horse had a broken leg. BHA said that it was freedom of speech and that the horses were athletes and were allowed to be shown dying on youtube. O probably get banned by youtube for raising my concerns. I think a can of worms has been opened and a lot of videos will come out to show what really goes on in the horse world especially racing.
The obvious question is WHY act in such a manner? No humour, no wit, no excuse. An extraordinary misjudgement
in a great sport..
well said Mark... what could have possessed him to behave in that manner ? Quite upsetting...
Why act in such a manner? Well in the words of Clint Eastwood: 'S**t for brains'
I’m a very sad Irish man seeing such a disrespectful thing happening on this island or indeed on any island. Inexcusable behaviour not sure how GE should be “punished “ but certainly a brain transplant wouldn’t go amiss. 😒😔😣☹️
Seems like the norm, this won't be the last picture , the red tops are all over this and offering money, this will blow up
well said Matt, as usual a balanced view, it is unacceptable, like those clowns that used to stand for a photo next to a shot tiger, elephant, rhino, Gordan didn't kill the poor horse, but he didn't show it any respect either
He had to be balanced...sitting on his fence. Seems to be a poor culture at that yard given the subsequent Rob James incident. Makes you wonder how far it’s spread in Irish racing. If it’s happened there you get bet it’s happened elsewhere.
You have to question what kind of sick depraved, perverse individual would get enjoyment from taking grotesque pictures mocking the death of a horse? What else is this man capable of? What else has he got up too? Very disturbing, all kinds of depravity!
this the most honest down to earth iv ever seen from matt respect fella
The horse in question is Morgan who won 4 races and £61k, it's so sad when a horse is treated this way after giving them so much pleasure. My heart goes out to Morgan. RIP dear soul, at least the public do care even if the connections of the horse don't.
Surely not? Gigginstown owned that horse and O’Leary has publicly backed him today.
£61000, get it right, so might not even be the said horse
@@MegaJkw123 Elliott said it was Morgan. and you was right, it was £61k. My apology.
There have been many comments over the years about Gordon Elliots behaviour towards people and horses. Suspend him immediately for the rest of the season and carry out a thorough investigation into his professionalism.
To those that dont understand the picture... he is sitting down on the horse giving a V sign, this is the victory sign he always uses. You can see him an O'Leary giving this exact same V sign after Tiger Roll victories. The sickening an appalling thing here is he is giving the Victory sign to say that they rode the horse into the ground on the gallops... absolutely shocking, embarrassing an no defence whatsoever. If there was any justice there wouldnt even be an investigation, the picture says it all... that excuse for a human should never ever be let near a animal/horse again. Remember this isnt the first time this has happened its just the first time he's been caught out.
The one and only piece of good news on a shit day for racing is that on a daily basis someone is trying to retire you Matt....they have my undoubted support 🙏
Yep mine too
Keep your eye on the ball. Matt Chapman is not the villain here
Steve I agree with Matt Chapmans core points and tonight have written to William Hill Radio but for many many years Chapman has disgraced the airwaves seeking self publicity with in my view intelligent reflection...Great sport Steve. We all love it and the Elliot photo has made me want to throw up. I am proudly Irish and will end my 40 years love affair with this sport if he is not suspended.
Should have been ‘lack of intelligent’
Well Done Cheveley Park stud and betfair.. Shame on gigginstown... I'm a racing fan but what Elliott done is indefensible.... He has let his staff and the racing world down
What would happen to a doctor posing over a dead patient in a similar manner. Gordon Elliot doesnt like horses clearly unless they are earning him success and money.
You have to ban him. Otherwise, you condone this
Sorry Matt this is not about you, the trainer of the most favourite horse in the world right now tiger roll, had a picture taken sitting on the back of a dead horse on his phone giving a peace symbol smirking with a caption the new work rider. It struck me a a trainer at the top of his game showing pure contempt arrogance and a attitude of this horse is dead get me another one. It also reminded me of seeing those sickening pictures of animal trophy hunters after killing them.
I am glad the BHA has acted swiftly time will tell what other sanctions there are.
I am pleased you have been brave enough to give these comments. Well done you.
If it was a small trainer in the UK they would be finished, but because its Elliot give it month and itll be forgotten
Yeah your right Paul the poor Irish have short memories. Very short
I hope not this is too bad to be forgotten.
Shocking picture , gone right down I’m my estimations and needs to be banned and a massive fine
Ya cant stick up for him there’s no hiding place not have runnners at Cheltenham what he did is dispicable
Yes
I've not watched this yet I've only seen the photo but what the fuck is elliot playing at. I'm a horse racing fan and have won money from elliot horses but this is going to open the sport up to criticism for what I'm assuming is the actions of one fuckwhit
It's heartbreaking to see anybody do this but coming from a top trainer it's disgusting
He simply cannot be allowed to continue to be involved with the training of racehorses. No excuse is viable for this picture. The excuse he gave, was in itself an example of his lack of regard for the industry and his owners. I am sad to be typing this, as someone who has loved horse racing since my earliest memories of watching the ITV Seven with my grandma, but Gordon Elliot has to be given a life time ban. The man has sullied the greatest of sports, and the finest of animals.
Unacceptable but a heafty fine and short term suspension is enough, I have shares in a horse in Gordon’s yard and have been on several stable tours and watched him train and care for these horses in person and he’s nothing short of absolutely brilliant, so if you don’t know racing or Gordon please don’t write stupid and hateful comments towards him because everyone makes mistakes and i gaurentee you all have.
What you see as an owner is often very different to normal day to day activities
@@treigjmiller2847 get a grip mate I’m down in Enfield between Gordons and Denise Fosters regularly, he’s absolutely brilliant, this was just a careless moment, doesn’t define him as a person or trainer
@@jaymartin9331 I worked with him boss. Know and saw exactly what his was about. If you can’t see through him it’s clear you shouldn’t have a horse!
@@bengykeller36 im sure you have hahahahah, as I said I’m down there quite regularly and everyone says he’s brilliant (which he is) and what exactly did you work with him on?
@@jaymartin9331 the best decision I made was to get out of there boss & if you know half as much as you think you do I’d say you should do the same!
Well said Matt!
A very successful trainer does not necessarily translate to a top class horseman or woman. In almost 30 years of training I have lost 2 horses , at no time did I feel like disrespecting them in this manner . They were very tough days and hard to hold back emotions . 99% of horsepeople would be devastated . This is a very sad day for racing around the world he has lowered our Tri color in disgrace. No excuses.
Ah Darren the tri colour was hanging low anyway
Ban him from racing full stop
you are nuts
@@gerardgorey9218 ban him for all time
Well said Matt... The ghoulish pictures from elliot and the yoke Jockey does not reflect the love and respect we have for these Beautiful Equine Superstars... The repulsive behaviour of these clowns will follow them forever.
They show the horse care as long as it’s useful to them..comes down to how much they can make out of that horse..MONEY NOT CARE.
Says a lot about the man, a callous act and it's just about the money and adulation for him.
It's not unusual, he probably wants to be seen as some sort of sexbomb whereas he should care more about the green, green grass of home
You have my full support Mr Chapman, for what it is worth. Well done.
Jeez Matt is very lucky. I advise him to buy a lotto ticket.
There was always something about gordon that didnt sit right with me. Now this pic has come out, its not what i expected of the man obviously, but there will be more coming out in the weeks to come am sure.Very sad, he was a great success in racing. No silver spoon, starting with nothing, and having a great time of it over the years. You forgot gordon, with great success comes greater responsibility.
I always thought similar, could never put my finger on it, but a bit of a wrong un
He’s a knacker
such a sad situation for anyone who loves horse racing
Horse racing in itself is cruel so, so real horse lovers find this utterly repulsive.
@@1827Beethoven horse racing is the best I love it and love horses and I know cases like this what has happened are extremely rare and does not represent horse racing and the way race horses are treated
@@horseracingworldwide9341 Between 700 and 800 racehorses are injured and die every year. So you enjoy that sport? You don't love horses, that's evident.
@@1827Beethoven these horses are bred for racing and unfortunately things can go wrong, I do love horses and you should not go jumping to conclusions like that.
@@horseracingworldwide9341 I don't care what they're bred for by humans, it's costing them their lives. It's like saying dog fighting is alright because it's what they're bred for, and you can still watch it and be a dog lover. You're spouting utter bullshit.
As an Irishman and a lifelong fan of horse racing, I'm beyond embarrassed for my country. I had respect for Gordon as a trainer obviously but was never mad about him as a person. We went to see Tiger Roll in Summerhill after the second National victory, Elliott was rude that day but I suspected it was just the pressure of having the large crowd.
But to see the picture and that dumb gesture just sickens me, a lifetime ban wouldn't be enough in my opinion.
He's finished absolutely revolting. Anyone who loves Animals will be horrified this horse has been trained hard pushed to the limit. It sadly dies and this is the appreciation it gets.
You've no idea how hard this horse has been trained or what "limits" it's been pushed to, do you?
He has to go!!! And for the people that keeps there’s horses with him, shows what you think of your horse.
Reminds me of them vile hunting video's gloating over a dead animal that's just been shot.
True but these game hunters seem to get a pass most of the time
I hunted foxes. Great sport. They cleared a lake area of every duck, swan, Pheasant and water hen in the place. No problem hunting them
It shows Elliot's lack of good judgement in this matter.
Also shows how much respect he has for horses
More like Lack of Empathy.
A so-called ''lack of good judgement'' doesn't even begin to cover it & that big lump of lard that is Elliott. For starters, the BHA better ban all his horses from participating in The Festival.
@@frankbrennan1619 you are punishing owners more than the trainer, they need time to reallocate horses
@@stevenmeaney5134 These owners should already have their horseboxes at the ready to take their horses to another trainer.
Elliott should be banned from having any contact with animals in general, who knows what he's capable of?
I was thinking the same it takes a particular kind of person to think what he did was OK and they aint good people.
I've just read an article on Racing post app that the owners are standing by him. The mind boggles! 🙄
Not if you view it as what kind of people own horses in racing then it makes perfect sense as to the mental state of the wealthy.
@@Zarkava8 yer with money.
He should be punished defo but I don't think a life time ban they need to show people this carnt be accepted, a suspension from racing, a fine and his stable inspected for a while. his horses need to be checked if they are being treated OK as by the look of the photo shows himself and people around him don't really care about the welfare of their horses.
whos speaking up for the welfare of horses?all ive heared is the "error of GORDON ELLIOTS ways.!!
I have horses myself .not racehorses but i have mine with 3 other horses and if i turned up to there field amd 1 of them was dead on the floor the last thing i would do is sit on them amd make a phone call . . As an animal lover like the majority of the world i would be devistated if i horse i new and spent time with was laid out . . Im not sayin thay gordon doesmt care but his actions speak volumes and maybe come across in the complete wrong way but you can only judge what you see. And it looks pretty heartless in my opinion . Homestly think a lifetime ban maybe a bit harsh . You see horses still race with comditions so its a commom thimg but the manner of the fact is awful and definate ban yes and hefty fine i think thats what will happen . . At least the fella is now at peice and no longer suffering🐎🙏
There is a huge "circle the wagons" attitude in racing when it comes to how bent it is, treatment of horses, treatment of punters etc. Money talks and all the dodgy stuff is swept under the carpet.
Same regarding any human cultural practices, you wouldn't believe the evil that goes on inside the family homes in politics in police in the food industry the pharmaceutical industry the money they lose their sense of right and wrong when they know they can avoid accountability and you probably would and have done on some level or another.
So True!
I would hazard a guess that this is not the first time Elliott has done this sort of thing . The fact that amateur jockey , Rob James , has been photographed doing the same thing on a dead mare which died on the gallops , suggests that it's a kind of joke among certain people in the racing fraternity . It's disgusting . It's akin to the big game hunter posing over a dead animal , only in Elliott's case , a phone instead of a rifle . I only hope both the Irish and British racing authorities come down heavy on him .
Banned for life 10 years in jail
What with the additional footage of another jockey doing the same thing (if not worse) and who is thought to be linked with Elliot I think racing (perhaps just Irish racing) needs a cull.
I agree
Yes...I saw the other video. A can of worms has been opened here. More to follow I reckon.
They need to get the rifle out citizen. Be there a Cheltenham standing at the gate when they are arriving and shoot them off
Apparently now it turns out the horse was diagnosed with pneumonia a few days ahead of the picture been taken. So they ran the horse suffering from pneumonia and then sat on it when it succumbed to its agony taking pictures??? Ah goodness there needs to be a root and branch clear out here in this industry for once and for all. The industry is starting to smell seriously rotten.
Picture says it all really about Elliott...total disrespect for the animal!! Joke of a trainer !!!!
We dont need eliot . I hope for a lifetime ban
Such a drama queen
Troll
Do gooder snowflake ❄️
@@roberto4001000 your a dork
Chapman did you mention anything about a plane full of equine drugs at Gatwick (everyone knew where they were going).That plane was allowed to leave back to its country of origin.What about the current situation regarding kidnapping on an English street orchestrated by Sheikh Mohammed al Mactoum.What about the relation of the Queen who was found guilty twice of doping horses but got away with it.Nothing from Sky on any of these most serious crimes.What about the English royalty standing over the lion or elephant they just shot, nothing absolutely nothing.I just hope that the Irish trainers/owners stand together if the BHA unjustly overreact to this and withdraw all their horses out of Cheltenham and Aintree which Michael O Leary will no doubt do.
The reality is that this issue is 10 per cent concerned with any alleged cruelty or not, and 90 per cent the harm the front page publicity does to the very future of racing in the eye of an increasingly agitated public. That's the level of impact this is having and will continue to have - therefore the reaction has to be swift and strong.
Totally agree Silvio but not helped by a shabby excuse from the trainer himself. It's the sitting astride the horse that angers me-certainly not a spontaneous act. So saddening and deeply damaging.
Wait, who the hell doesn’t like Matt? Why does anyone want Matt to lose his job?! He does a great job!
He got sacked from dancing on ice
a picture paints a thousand words
So disappointed in Elliot. What on earth was he thinking. It's heart breaking for all horse lovers
put racing back many a moon, well done Elliott
Theres an 81 year old woman sleeping rough and freezing cold on I connell street dublin at this very moment yet I've never ever seen a race horse on the side of the road unwanted and uncared for! My point is them race horses get absolute amazing treatment from medical care,food, water grooming and so on so to paint the racing community and horse racing in general as inhuman and cruel is literally total bull! Gordon Elliotts behaviour was disgusting but in general terms the industry as a whole is caring and race horses literally do get better treatment then alot of humans as I've stated why
Derek I’m on o Connell street now sleeping rough ?
well said matt
that’s unforgivable unfortunately ! if I had a horse in his stable I would have it out of there as soon as possible you can’t come back from this as good as a trainer he is I believe you have to throw the book at him 🤷♂️
Lifetime ban, what owner would give him their horse now?
You mean what owner would give him their horse now?
Yes Frank corrected it now
@@chriswork7479 No problem.
Plenty, the guy is a genius.
@@thomassmith2227 You can keep the big fat lump of lard.
I suspect most people in racing will hate Elliott right now and want him banned for life. Matt Chapman has to be diplomatic, but i don't think he will shed any tears if this wretched man is banned. Every racing programme i watch seems to discuss how they can raise the profile of racing and get more people to go to the race courses. Well this has just done racing untold damage. the Irish authorities need to take drastic action, and i'm a horse racing fan.
This looks like a normal day in the yard horse dead so what if we sit on it very sad
Photo tells everything there's no way he's just sat down to take a phone call he wouldn't be sitting the way he is of that was true. Should be banned no question as normal apology only comes when been caught out
Have some bloody respect!....
@@elainewhittaker6239 he doesn’t know respect Elaine. In his tunnel visioned greedy little head there is no respect not even for himself
Elliot has provided what I consider to be a poor excuse for his actions. However, who in their right mind would even think of taking a photo of this.
Good question Neil. I have absolutely no sympathy for Elliott and he will deserve every bit of censure and banishment that he will receive, and probably more. But the probable answer to your question is a bitter and twisted individual who has chosen their moment to publicly destroy Gordon Elliott. Yet another stunning success for the cesspit that social media has become!
What goes on behind closed stable doors comes to mind,could make that photo look mild,remove him from racing asap
His no better than the KNACKS........
Knackers?
why are people trying to get rid of you matt you are very good at your job
‘Very very disappointing’ !!! Strong words there Matt. You just don’t get it. This disgusting incident will be a real threat to the future of racing and your job that you have to ‘fight for every day’. Shame on you, apologist.
Well said. It's all about mark boo hoo. He's an arsehole
@@nialloconnor6762 agree completely
Ban him from having anything to do with horses forever! Vile human being!
nutter comment
Excellent report Matt.
If ever anyway needed an illustrative definition of the word moron - this would be it!
As a person who has worked in racing 39years if I did this I would be warned off!
As somebody would never worked with horses I’d be sacked
When the time comes for Matt Chapman to really call out one of these ignorant charlatans and he totally dodged it. Spineless.
Im a big fan of matt....but he has totally bottled it here.........coward.
Yes he certainly did
Yes he might have but where are the other pundits, all disappeared and left Matt to be in the headlights. Fitz did not address this in anyway other than blubbing about the loss of a horse totally avoiding the issue - he did not address Gordon Elliot and what punishment that should be dished out to him.
@@diesis why people praise the fitzy interview....that's all he did was blubber
I'm a massive horse racing fan have been since a young age..but this fellow has lost his own respect for the horses that made him and now he's Lost the respect of the racing people...he should walk away and hold his head in shame..
Disgusting that Gordon Elliot would do such a thing under any circumstances. Surely the BHA have to act regardless. Hell be forever in the Mullins' shadow.
Love him or dislike him , but Matt will say it as it is . Apart from O'Leary, no one is buying Elliott's reasoning for him doing what he did . Matt is in a position to say what every man and his dog is saying in the outside world . One mistake wont ruin what a brilliant trainer Gordon is but he must face the consequences
Hes just rough as a bears arse
Racing says FA abt Sheikh Mohammed & the treatment of his two daughters that even the UN has raised.
Bang on the money MT SMITH! People certainly have selective targets for shaming and vitriol within this fantastic sport of ours. Forget the activists, they are irrelevant, they will always come to the same negative conclusion about racing horses regardless of any particular issue so with that in mind there's never a good time to turn on someone from within.
Why is it racing’s job to comment on that issue ? If we’re using that logic shouldn’t they also be commenting on the queens son currently being wanted for questioning in connection to a convicted pedophile ? This in an animal rights issue nothing to do with human rights
@@lukemichael7772 probably my friend if the Queen's son is a registered racehorse owner in the UK. Otherwise no.
@@paulmcstay546 well sheikh Mohammed’s daughters are not registered racehorse owners in the UK either so I’m afraid I don’t see your point ? It’s a pretty direct comparison really both the queen and sheikh Mohammed are extremely wealthy and huge supporters of the sport of racing. What happens in their family lives surely has nothing to do with racing.
@@lukemichael7772 but Sheikh Mohammed is and as he is the one who's integrity is being questioned, not his daughters, I actually fail to see your point though I do respect your right to opine and reply in a civilised manner. Thanks for the exchange. 👍
Well said Matt....many things you misjudge the tone but credit where credit due on this you were spot on.
I think you should get a room with Matt
I think Matt has purely given his and only his view everyone has there own view on it I think it's disgusting what he's done but I think it was more an error of judgement than cruel and no care for that animal. How do we know he wasn't devastated and what happened before and after that picture.
Big fat Elliott doesn't look so-called ''devastated'' in any way sitting astride that poor dead horse.
@Lee Kerry Yes, whenever I'm feeling devastated I always sit astride a dead animal with a grin on my face giving a V for victory sign 🙇♂️
He tried riding my missus outside JBs in Listowel a few years ago after the festival. I walked past him and turned around and gave him an all merciful kick in the bollix. He didn’t walk straight for 3 years
gordon or the horse??
@@paulrichards6894 Gordon
Well said Mat
If I admire you for what you said about people trying to get you out of your job,that’s appalling,
These people live in the shadows and are in all sorts of walks of life.
Gordon Elliott has let down many many people,and who ever took the picture is just as answerable.
Wait hold on..who’s trying to get rid of you Matt..your the only one who’s tips are decent
Christ, if anyone was going to speak out strongly, I would’ve expected it to be Matt Chapman, but this is very tame (& bloody lame). “Disappointing”? Really Matt?
And how a horse is protected in a horse box travelling to the races? So what. That proves nothing. While alive, a race horse is an asset. This incident is about the lack of dignity & respect afforded the animal in death and what GE’s actions signal to us about the character of the man.
Can you imagine what the late John McCririck's reaction would have been to this obnoxious trainer....no sitting on the fence for big John or horse for that matter.....as you say, lame Chapman
Couldn’t believe it was really....but it is. Lost for words just how stupid what was he thinking.
O'Leary and pig farmer Elliot what a win double , all the success Ellliot has enjoyed and he treats a horse like this ! Ban him for life from ever training or owning racehorses or any livestock ever again ! Total arrogance !
i like the accuracy of the fist half or your comment. Second part is off the wall
@@gerardgorey9218 and if you think Elliot's pathetic 1 year ban half of which is suspended is strong enough punishment then i think your way off the mark ! What type of punishment is that ? Elliot owes everything to his racehorses , his punishment to me is a joke !
Excellent piece Matt, as always - keep asking the tough questions & finding the truth. Why has this taken 2 years to show Morgan being mocked in death? Gordon Elliot should be banned for a long time, certainly by the BHA, especially if the IHRB are so spineless as to be unable to act decisively. We do not want to see Elliott horses in the UK until we can guarantee that Cullentra is fit for purpose, as there is now a 2nd equally foul video showing Rob James (an Elliott jockey) also mocking another dead horse - a sick & disgusting pattern of behaviour? A lack of care & respect for animals that we all love - Cheveley Park need to sever their association with Elliott & set an example - O'Leary(s) will only follow the money, as they do with their airline - they care for neither people nor horses, so will continue to defend & support their Cullentra 'investment'
Cheveley Park already gone.
Ah Tim I think your wrong there. I think O Leary cares for his kids. I saw him out one day playing with them
Love national hunt racing always love going to Wetherby on boxing day, but sorry that behaviour is unacceptable nobody who is an animal lover would ever behave in this manner unforgivable. Last time i went to the races a horse fell close to the stands and was down for 20 mins everybody feared the worst but all had finger's crossed,eventually it rose to it's feet and the applause that went round the place was brilliant. It shows 99.9% of people are proper animal lovers obviously Elliott and oleary are that 0.1% and are not fit for animal welfare.
The newspaper this evening said that the missus was sitting on the horse with him but because he asked her to take a picture she got off
Appalled? Yes
Surprised? Not at all.
I've been into racing for 15 years now and he's got to be one of the biggest crooks I've ever come across
Maybe he should switch to greyhound trainer & coursing & that sort of thing
@@gerardgorey9218 maybe you should shut your hole gerry
Personally I don't think his ban is long enough he should've at least got a full years ban. Most owners will take their horses off him anyway so i think he has cost himself irreparable damage. Hasn't got a great name in the sport as it is so I'm led to believe
Jailed Stephen should of been jailed
Gordon Elliott did a very stupid thing there is no doubt but to call for the man to be banned for life is wrong .There isn't a person on here that hasn't made a regrettable mistake i don't condone his actions but everyone deserves a chance in life
Well said.
Sad so many want to destroy a man's life over what very likely is an isolated incident over an animal that was already dead.
I think it highly likely that there is substantially more evidence of Elliot doing more for the welfare of horses than not.
Hey speak for yourself greene clean. I never made a regrettable mistake. Lifetime ban or nothing
get down off the pulpit and stop playing god .The man admits to his mistake .what he did was totally wrong but so is joining the linch mob ye dope
and that's me speaking for myself
Go in big or go home, lifetime ban and never enter a race track again
Did he have to try and make it about him?
Fair comment on Gordon.
On your own situation fighting for your job everyday can you do a separate podcast as many people are in the same situation and you would be helping others and yourself thanks
Shame the video cuts off before he finished but I think that's a pretty balanced view, as I would expect from Matt. I know he's flamboyant and drives people nuts but he is always worth listening to. I think, more often than not, he takes a common sense approach to racing matters. For myself, I feel what Gordon Elliott did was unacceptable, but he didn't try to dodge it. He held his hands up and said yes its me in the photo, and it's wrong and unacceptable. He took his punishment and didn't, as some would, appeal it. The trolling and abuse Elliott has taken is disgusting and much of it from people who should know better. I honestly don't believe he meant to disrespect the horse. But he did what he did and there is no getting away from that. He would serve his suspension and, hopefully, come back chastened, humble and wiser for the experience. The people trolling him need to back off. You never know what effect that will have on a person's mental health and nobody deserves to be hounded to that extent. I was shocked to see almost immediately after the verdict was handed down, Racing TV 's website ran a headline starting with "Disgraced trainer Gordon Elliott". That's a headline I would expect from a gutter tabloid. Thankfully it was the only such headline I saw. When this suspension is over Elliott and everyone in racing should be reminded of the duty of care they have to these animals, even in death, and hopefully the sport will move on better and wiser. We can but hope
Matt I think your great for racing and a true character.
You and Seb are the best double act on tv.
I think himself and seb should get a room
I love and watch racing because of Matt chapman...! Simply an amazing broadcaster
I think you should get with Matt Russell I think you have feelings for him
@@warrendeane3980
I think U r right
😂
He be looking for love and affection most now. This could be your opportunity
@@warrendeane3980
U r funny 😄
Wish you were my friend
Don’t you get any ideas though 😆
I m a happily married man
But Russell I’m happily married too but I always wonder could I be happier. Like sitting on a dead horse that seems to be a source of happiness for a man to do
Who would want to get rid of Matt Chapman lol he's one of the few interesting people left in the sport!
People really do need to log off every once in a while deary me.
Regrettably for Gordon, a picture speaks a thousand words and this picture appears no different to an African safari trophy hunter giving the v sign and standing over a dead rhino or elephant. Gordon's training record speaks for itself but this action is indefensible and intolerable. What is the price to pay for this action, this is open to debate but everybody deserves a second chance to redeem themselves after a major error of judgement. We all have erred at one stage or another in life. Just a thought.
*@Adrian Hosford* ☘️ Im not sure if it's an "error of judgement" on Elliott's part. Its revealed a whole frame of mind that up til now, nobody would have believed. Anyone with a true love of these most *nobel animals* would *never* have dreamed of such a photo, never mind pose for it. As successful as Elliott has been, he was clearly in it for the money or convenience & not for the love of horses. Sad.
@@stellamaris5405 I've tried to make sense of it and have tried to understand the attitude and mind of a person who could do such a thing. Firstly, I suppose we have to acknowledge that there is no evidence of cruelty to the horse when it was alive and what we are dealing with is absolute disloyalty, disrespect and lack of affection displayed to a deceased animal that served its master well to its dying breath. A totally unacceptable and intolerable scenario. Here in Ireland, Gordon came to horse racing relatively late in life and, unlike the likes of Wille Mullins or Henry De Bromhead, had no or very little childhood upbringing with horses. Willie and Henry were reared with horses and were part of the family. Gordon came to prominence as a trainer in 2007 at the age of 29 when, out of the blue, he trained Silver Birch to win the Aintree Grand National. He hadn't even trained a winner in Ireland at the time. My own opinion is that Gordon's view of a racehorse is more commodity based than Willie's or Henry's closeknit family view. That is why he was able to do what he did, the horse, as a commodity, had served its purpose while alive and was now dead, and he felt no loyalty, respect or love for it. If he did, he would not have done what he did. That is my view.
@@adrianhosford2989 ☘️ Yes, i don't know much about Elliott other than he gained from someone elses argument, but it's such an *unnatural thing to do* even if you're not into horses, what thought process leads to such a photo? It's not only the horse he's mocking but its owners & all those who worked with him. Id be astonished if anyone in horse racing circles entertain him at all now, he's not even fit to shovel shit. (pardon my french)
@@stellamaris5405 He certainly has fallen from grace for his act of madness and he has been kicked from pillar to post all week for his intolerable error of judgement. After his stupid initial statement, he has expressed remorse for his unacceptable actions. I suppose we as human beings have all been unfairly disloyal, disrespectful and uncaring at one stage or another in life but we would have been afforded an opportunity to redeem ourselves. While a hefty punishment is certainly appropriate, maybe it is going too far to destroy and crucify the man altogether. Maybe a hand of kindness is what is needed after an appropriate punishment because I for one am not without sin and cannot judge somebody so severely as not to give them a second chance. Maybe he and his innocent stable staff have suffered enough. Maybe I'm getting soft in my old age or maybe it is just the Christian thing to do. This sentiment is of course entirely dependent on Gordon learning from his mistake and becoming a better person for it.
@@adrianhosford2989 ☘️ I really appreciate your reply & sentiment expressed. I was for sure, fired up earlier after having just seen the photo, so maybe i was harsh. I'm slightly embarrassed on reading your reply, as I am for sure, the last person in a position to judge anyone else & have over the years been fortunate to have received that same Christian forgiveness & compassion from others when I had done wrong. Yet, I still find Elliotts photo so disturbing - It reminded me of the photos in Abu Ghraib prison of US soldiers abusing Arab prisoners (im not for one second equating the suffering of those men with an animal) Such an odd, cruel way to amuse oneself & that anyone would think the humiliation & total debasement of people or horses - alive or dead, is something that would make you smile. Whoever took the photo, is just as bad. The more I write Adrian, the more angry I'm becoming again, i thought when i read your reply, that I should follow your example but it's the opposite way I'm going. It cannot be excused as an error of judgement, though the photo was that. It's the obvious lack of regard for the very animals that he done quite well out of, an Irishman who came out of nowhere, to shoot to the top of his game, except he was deceiving us all along - maybe its that deception that stings? Who in their right to mind would leave even an old nag in his care? I wouldn't wish him any bad but he's killed his own career, short as it was, probably for the best. I myself, still have alot to learn & maturing to do! Adrian, i do appreciate your wise words, you've given me something to chew on! 😏