Gordon Elliott Interview: Trainer returns to racing

[@thomsjordan8081]

Looking at the picture of him sitting on the dead horse holding up his peace sign,,, disgusting

[@garymehegan2860]

It’s disgraceful and what as been given a naughty boy slap on the writer he’s a waste of space the man no time for him as a trainer anymore bad bad man

[@nightowl7459]

@@garymehegan2860 No,he's a trainer being a trainer, these horses aren't pets they are machines of the racing industry, he was a idiot getting photographed in that position considering the situation but he's no different than the many other trainers.

[@garymehegan2860]

Night Owl yes but cone on how thick and stupid can someone be think about it sitting on a dead horse being photographed is this someone who is totally deluded knowing fool well it would be shown world wide what he as done here is unforgivable totally unforgivable

[@EGC316]

He got a shock when he saw a photo of seeing himself sitting on a horse. Distancing himself from it. He's only sorry he was found out for who he really is.

[@alanedwards1466]

People come out of prison, after they have served the sentence, and get a second chance in life, give this man a break, let him get on with, training horses, if the public need to hound someone, then have a good look at Prince Andrew.

[@mrdaddad301]

Made the mistake cost him a lot can see he’s been affected hugely by what he done Let the man be he’s a class trainer good luck in the future mate we all make mistakes in life.

[@jackward121]

Exactly he’s served his punishment

[@garymehegan2860]

He’s served no punishment he’s had a few months holiday 2-3 seasons minimum should have been made it’s embarrassing and he’s a embarrassment to the game i love a few months off and aaaaaaah a slap on the wrist you naughty boy it’s unbelievable

[@jaymartin9331]

@@garymehegan2860 he lost the vast majority of his grade 1 horses, hefty fine, license suspension, the abuse he got online was absolutely vile, he served his punishment well and truely so stop fucking waffling you haven’t a clue

[@jaymartin9331]

@@garymehegan2860 if this was an English trainer your views would be different, lose your agenda on the man , he served his punishment, and my god I hope Delta Work gets back to his best and absolutely romps up the hill in the gold cup and make pricks like you absolutely sick, I’ll love it

[@angelomatta2791]

@@jaymartin9331...........casual

[@maltynan5521]

All ye out there who ridicule Gordon Elliott, just look around his living room. 3Grand National trophies ,1 Cheltenham Gold Cup,hundreds of other accolades and you think this man doesn't care for horses. Those great victories can't be won if the horses aren't given the best of care. Keep smiling Gordon and continue to do what you do best.

[@simonsmith7490]

🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕💉💉💉💉💉

[@stealthartex7162]

Of course he would take care of his horses they are his precious livelihood. The ones who actually care ABOUT the horses are the ones making the least money i.e his staff in the yard.

[@jamesalbert3087]

Watching from Saratoga Springs in America I’m a lifelong racing fan and specifically a massive National Hunt Racing fan. I’ve also seen a bit of everything through my chosen profession and I am not easily shocked or dismayed. I’ve seen mans capacity for cruelty first hand far too many times. Having said that, I was sickened by the photo in question. Believe me when I tell you that picture speaks volumes about the man. In that instant, that spit second, he drew back the curtain and showed his true self. Hard, calloused and cruel. Everything he has said and done since that photo came to light has been disingenuous damage control to save his livelihood, nothing more. We’ve seen the TRUE Gordon Elliott. I for one will never be a fan of the man again.

[@Zarkava8]

He's just interested in the money he can make, he's got zero empathy for horses, anyone with a sound mind wouldn't sit on a dead horse.

[@tourzrap]

Anyone who isn’t psychotic or a c***, yes.

[@eamomurray2526]

For all his apologies and self analysis on his actions that led to this picture occurring it does appear there is/was a culture of I can do anything and get away with it.. will this suspension make him a better person or one who was upset he got caught..

[@jcanyiam8309]

I would have liked for the interviewer to had asked him, WHY DID HE DO IT IN THE 1st place, was He DRUNK at the time? or He did for a BET- It's the NEAREST thing to SITTING on a DEAD HUMAN!!!

[@jta1201]

Should of never been allowed near a horse again absolutely disgusting , how any one trust him with there horse just shows they don’t care about there animals

[@waynegrow4141]

Has Katie said anything publicly about this whole saga?

[@jlryder97]

It was more than stupid and foolish, it was disrespectful and black-hearted to sit on a dead horse. I just can't listen to the whining for being held accountable for it. No horse and no animal should be in his care. Actions DO reflect character.

[@stevehardy3680]

problem is yes hes done a terrible thing and to be fair somebody in his position should know better but he is a good trainer but would you now send him a horse that cost you the earth ? or would you send it to another trainer who is beyond reproach ? I think his Cheltenham days are behind him But hes served his time and only time will tell if he has changed ( I hope he has and hope that he finds a horse that will put him back into the big time )

[@janet6970]

What’s done is done I sure you have been taught a lesson. Good luck Gordon miss your blogs, you are amazing at training horses. Do what you do best. The people adore you and will get over it. We all make mistakes

[@simonsmith7490]

🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕💉💉💉💉💉💉

[@nightowl7459]

Well Gordon has just had a winner, that should upset the easily outraged lot on Twitter.

[@crazyhorse562]

We all learn hard lessons in life, forgive and forget. The best of luck Gordon going forward to you and all your team, hard lessons have been learnt by all. Everything put in proper perspective now, make a difference to your sport and your well-being now.

[@TheMazMania]

The best way forward for Gordon is to turn a negative into a positive and start a welfare program that is so good that one day it is adopted by all in the industry

[@錢多多-l3k]

Good thinking

[@garymehegan2860]

If this was your horse would you be ok about it it’s disgusting to the highest degree and I love the game but this is a joke it’s disgraceful at the highest level he’s also a disgrace to the game what a prick

[@phillipdavies3735]

Great comment TMM. Good on you, lets hope its heeded.

[@garymehegan2860]

phillip davies 👍👍

[@Chris-vi6tg]

come back even better than before!

[@aaronburge3680]

Good job in the interview, best to clear things up and explain. Onwards and upwards now the apologies are done.

[@garymehegan2860]

Apologies done yes to late though damage is done say this was your horse you would want to smash him up he’s one dick

[@aaronburge3680]

@@garymehegan2860 Yes you would but horses die everyday, you become immune to it. The man has looked after thousands. Don't be such a fool. He's given he's life to horse racing you fool.

[@garymehegan2860]

Aaron Burge yes I do I’ve owned horses but you do not sit on a dead horse it’s totally disgusting the man as no feelings of this was my horse I would have smashed him all round the yard abs see if he liked it

[@aaronburge3680]

@@garymehegan2860 Smashed him all around the yard........says the man who owns horses but probably visits them 5 times in 5 years lol

[@garymehegan2860]

Aaron Burge you are so wrong you don’t know me please get proof of you only knew how wrong you are I go to the yard once every 3 weeks as I work abroad I love visiting the yard it’s a relaxing for me I’m a hose lover if I could go each week I would

[@chrisgrabowski2678]

He's not sorry about what he did; he's sorry there is a photograph. That alone should keep him away from horses.

[@jimbolger264]

Keep your head up Pal you have paid for your mistake. You will come back a better and stronger man it will be the making of you. 👍

[@warrenmonaghan6761]

Gordan is a top man I work for this man and you couldn't meet a nicer person he is moving forward now his staff stock with him threw thick and tin to get him through it and he did and by God he is back with a bang people on social media have to let the man get on with his life he is a top class trainer

[@Onlinesully]

thanks Warren, hope it all goes ok now for Gordon, and yourself also.

[@garymehegan2860]

More fool u for Working for him he’s a disgrace to a great sport and disgrace I’m being generous what a tosser

[@Onlinesully]

@@garymehegan2860 Hello Gary, these are pretty big comments. what are you basing this on, is it the photo, or something more ? thanks

[@garymehegan2860]

Sow AG well the photos he’s agreed to so he’s not denying the facts so how do you want to treat someone who as done this as I’ve said on here of this app as your horse would you be happy it’s a no brainer it’s unbelievable how he’s only got a few months ban it’ beggars belief I can’t believe it 2-3 seasons out the game and that would have been generous it’s totally beyond a joke

[@Onlinesully]

@@garymehegan2860 i can understand your point of view on this.

[@26Tackle.reviews]

not really punishment 6months is it! But he has lost big horses he built up through hard work! let him move on with his racing!

[@chimp0]

Gordon's the goat; he was over the horse on the phone to the vet. Wait and see what happens at Cheltenham. How many times as the man got to say sorry!!!!! Interview stinks

[@crispinhenley]

Honestly one of the best trainers who’s graced the earth 🙏

[@aaronburge3680]

Good to see you Gordon. Can't kill a man for one mistake. Come back and show them who you really are like before.

[@paulrichards6894]

lost plenty for a very silly mistake

[@garymehegan2860]

all regrets lol but evil man he’s not a child and this was childish sorry can’t forgive him ever once u have done it that’s it it’s incredible they let him back so quick just a slap on the wrist there’s a bad boy he’s a prick

[@aaronburge3680]

@@garymehegan2860 You can't forgive someone who's made a mistake. Your an idiot man. Even Sun Tzu says forgive everybody once, you no more than him?

[@garymehegan2860]

Aaron Burge this is not a mistake it’s a disgrace I’ve owned horses of this was my horse I would have knocked him out

[@dominicspiller481]

He's a disgrace

[@netherwallop]

No amount of grovelling will change the fact this man has no empathy or genuine love for horses and never will.

[@fieldsofomagh]

There never was evil intent and its just making a mountain out of a molehill. He has a sense of humour and it was not published with his consent. The person who did this had little regard for the welfare of his many employees and staff. Give the man a break and live and let live. He must treat his staff alright or they would have left him and to me, that's the acid test of a decent trainer.

[@timcomley3241]

Not many people outside of racing would say it was a molehill, neither me and I’ve followed the sport for 30 years

[@jamiegordon7804]

Agreed.

[@bogwoodmoonrocks9709]

dont be ridiculous a hose is much bigger than a molehill.

[@philsooty61]

This guy should never have been allowed back to racing, a cruel man not worthy of training these noble animals!

[@vincentturner2]

Let the man move on he did what he did like the time a horse was shown been pulled by a tractor from his gallops the press jumped on it.Was the press thinking of the horse treatment NO. There were thinking of how many papers there could sell,so move on and to the man himself stop apologizing enough is enough.If owners want a winners he is the trainer you need end of.

[@GamingRamen93]

I hope no owners look at it the way you do and he never comes back anywhere near as strong as before. Then hopefully he gives up because he doesn't do it for love he does it for money once he ain't getting loads of money for it, you will see how quickly he gives it up

[@chrishodgson6302]

I wish him well.

[@only1kingofsing]

It's just a business to this guy, he has no love for the horses just the ones that make him money....

[@johnmcc4380]

Legend

[@vincentturner2]

Sorry i did not mean his gallops it was a very famous great trainer of the past who was ridiculed at the time but no one said how else should he of moved it.Good luck to home is family and his staff.Has the photographer stood up to be counted as the person who was thinking of the animal at the time just thought I'd ask? Most likely not just took his money and ran.

[@greeneclean9854]

rightly or wrongly the man seved his suspension move on lifes to short lesson learned

[@jamesyoung6003]

"As long as you know...."

[@Onlinesully]

the interviewer seems fairly smug here

[@thetraveller485]

Don't deserve to train horse's again he don't care for animal

[@sarahrsarah]

Jesus fair play Gordon boy for even doing an interview after it ( not an easy thing publicly) everyone fucks up or does sometimes stupid every now and can it's in the culture of of us irish and it's stressful enough trying to make it in the national hunt jump racing when u have no other choice than to keep up with wilie mullins josheph o brien and that but dnt say Elliots horses are mistreated or not looked after when they're 10 lengths clear runing up the Cheltenham Hill

[@davidthomas450]

He knows it was a stupid thing to do now move on and give a man a chance . He hasnt killed anyone or committed a despicable crime. Just keep your head down and keep doing what you do best, train racehorses. Now stop talking about this and look at the travesty’s which are happening around us.

[@janefielder9450]

Wishing Gordon his family /staff "Team" Gordon All The Very Best and that includes owners who supported him and never lost faith The Spirit Of Cullentra lives on Its taken a bruising but l believe it's coming back stronger with the help of a talented caring community Those that pursued this witch hunt are the ones who should be apologising

[@jay-lm4we]

There wouldn't have been a witch hunt if Gordon hadn't have disrespected a dead horse and sat on it to pose for a photo. Hopefully he now has more respect for the animals and people need to let him get on with his life now.

[@garymehegan2860]

He’s a disgrace to the game I he’s a embarrassment to himself and he’s family trying to look like me cares on the interview well mr Elliot you should have thought about this before you dummy

[@scottjefferies2256]

@@garymehegan2860 You seem like an angry man Gary. I presume you've never made a mistake in your life...

[@garymehegan2860]

scott jefferies not as offence as this this is not a mistake this is a old enough msn to know better who is suppose to care for he’s horses this is just unbelievable would you forgive him if this was your horse he was sitting on after the poor horses death think about it

[@scottjefferies2256]

I have thought about it - He was given a suspension from Racing by the BHA which they felt was appropriate nobody else. He's now completed that suspension and weather you agree with that or not that's how it is. Everyone makes mistakes you're no different you can keep pretending you've never made a mistake in your life all you want...

[@vcr210]

Should have been 12 months.

[@mamallansubramaniam7295]

Very good interview. Gordon made a error of judgment, which he was punished for. Who haven’t made a mistake on their life? Good luck Gordon I’m the the future

[@jeffchandler9606]

Good luck to him hes done his time hes a great trainer

[@barbaradyson6951]

Jeff Chandler. HE HAS NO RESPECT FOR THE ANIMALS HE TRAINS. ALL THAT CRAP HE'S SPOUTING ISN'T REAL. HE GOT CAUGHT.

[@thomsjordan8081]

@@barbaradyson6951 Cant agree more barbs,He groveling cause he got caught,How many more animals has he mistreated cant be the first???

[@arkleegan282]

Best of Luck to him , but , no need to be pulling the wool over anyone's eyes in regard to what happened .. Like for example, some staged questions were asked ..!! And about time , but to say he was shocked himself by the picture is cheap .. Surely he saw the pix saved back to him , on SnapChat / WhatsApp and whatever other groups he is in ... Theres still one more question to be answered ... Who took the pix , and why were they not pulled up for it ..they have got it easy all the way along here and I hope they get it too ... Regardless , Best Of Luck for the Future Gordon ... But , " cut the fcuking Crap "

[@muniman9527]

Someone should ask Ms. Harrington

[@stealthartex7162]

He's very sorry. For himself.

[@capr3s0n5]

Hung out 2 dry. T usual trial by Twitter, when a horse dies wat do people think happens, funeral directors called, coffin brought onto gallops , minutes silence ,black armbands blah blah. No teleporter grabs horse with slings drops in truck off to make burgers.In Ireland u can drug ur horse and b back in six months with ur trainers licence. Hope Gordon has a gr8 season, his staff sticking with him says it all.

[@nightowl7459]

Caor3s0n: Very true, I've said it before, he's a idiot putting himself in that situation for a stupid photo, but it's a business and these horses aren't pets, they are the machines of the industry and it's been nothing more than a trial by Twitter idiots.

[@phillipdavies3735]

He was caught he was punished, move on. Good luck with the future fella, hope to see you back stronger, we all make mistakes. TheMazMania comment was intresting. Worth thinking about.

[@EnjoytheQ.]

Yeah he made a mistake who don’t make mistakes, but should of known better really

[@Ryan-ow5qb]

I wouldn’t trust this man with my rocking horse never mind racehorse

[@johnrobertson6770]

He got caught for 1 mistake no way it was a first offence no way no owner should trust him and there’s obviously plenty more no time for people like that no more excuses

[@Househead1200]

Shown himself to be one nasty piece of work. Why try and defend such an individual? You're as bad as him.

[@damienocallaghan2648]

An BEAL BOCHT POOR MOUTH

[@jamiegordon7804]

This joker should be banned for life

[@carlossampson1933]

Based for life 4 wat sitting on a dead horse waiting 4 carcus b removed a horse he trained cared for wat bout the horses dumped everywhere dying in pain ..man is a brill trainer and he.l have last laugh

[@andrewjohnston7386]

Some question would you do anything different 😆 🤣

[@archiesracing8728]

Elliott should have been Banned for life Disgusting!!! If Elliott wasn't so big, he would of been gone.

[@thetraveller485]

Should have is license taken way

[@garymehegan2860]

Agree all they done was a few months unbelievable what a joke he’s laughing behind everyone’s back wanker he is

[@trevski9265]

Would have come across way better if he mentioned the actual horses. Everything but. Sad. And probably explains why he sat on the horse in the first place.

[@shanefagan2258]

He's not a nice bloke,treats fans terribly when they ask him anything,he doesn't give a shit.. ridiculous how lightly he got off,racing in Ireland is a joke

[@garymehegan2860]

Very hard to forgive imo once you have done it if you was not pulled in about it he would have done it again and again it’s a child’s thing to do . obviously he won’t do it again but in my eyes once bitten twice shy . he’s all full of regret here but sorry mate it’s all to late the damage is done if this would have been your horse how would you feel think about it the man is a disgrace to the game and I love horse racing he’s a very very lucky man to still have a license in fact the ban he got was a joke a few poxy months ridiculous should have been minimum 2 seasons . now all on here will forgive him well I can’t he’s a fking arshole what he done was a total disgrace bad man very bad man 👨

[@GenghisCohen257]

Can't understand a damn thing this guy says.

[@davidaspinall5544]

He’s a coward. Pathetic human.

[@ramonjones1200]

Like who gives ah shit certainly not the horses

[@tommyhughes2264]

Don't believe this was a one off.

[@marcpage1925]

time to forgive and forget

[@nathanielandrews5264]

Why dont you tell the dead horse that forgive and forget. The man is pure evil give him a chance sure. This will live with him forever.

[@nathanielandrews5264]

@@marcpage1925 The horse was dead how does he treat them when living no one knows. Their is more to the story here and I cant see anybody speaking out the damage is already done.

[@garymehegan2860]

Impossible to forgive of forget he’s no idiot but acted like one he’s the dregs of the world f him

[@markfowler6287]

Great to see him back 👏

[@garymehegan2860]

He’s back not he’s front nasty man doing a false interview tosser

[@johncarr3855]

The media soon forget vile should have his license taken.

[@alanyeo8507]

Should be banned for life

[@nathanielandrews5264]

His pure evil but another chance is given. The welfare of the horse's is important. I cant forgive and forget. Gordon you say you don't want to go through that again. I know the horse doesn't apologising for getting caught.

[@joecoulson8744]

I wonder if it’s something he’ll have to live with for the rest of his life. Wouldn’t know by the interview

[@danielh8144]

Lol I don't think he cares. He's searching for the right answer not what he feels and my suspicion is he hasn't been away from making the final decisions at his yard in the last 6 months..... I wrote that after 2 mins and then it's said he lives at the yard. It's all a fucking joke!! Foster done fuck all... It's like the film casino having a squeaky clean front man or in this case a woman.

[@markedmondson6358]

Not convinced by this at all,appears to be hiding something

[@garymehegan2860]

Agree can’t have him no more amazing all the tears 😭 on here lol

[@CFreeJ]

He has no respect for the horses its plain as day! You would have to be a fool to think otherwise!