“Clean racing, my foot” says one Ranadev from Mumbai. Another, B Rajesh, says, “This sport is not for the common man, gullible and trusting fools like us.” Pragnesh M fumes, “The stewards are clearly scared of white skin.What else can explain their actions?” while Nair, a handicapper says, “This happens only in India.”

Jockey Colm Donoghue with trainer Dallas Todywalla (r). Pic/R S Gupta