RV Stewards Investigate Offensive Slur in Social Media Post
Racing Victoria stewards are currently investigating a controversial social media post from Hubert Racing. The post, which used an offensive term, was made in response to an accident that resulted in their filly, Lady Of Five, being scratched from the Blue Diamond Preview.
Incident Overview
The incident occurred on a Saturday when the filly was set to compete in a $250,000 Group 3 race over 1000 meters at Caulfield. Trainers Peter and Will Hulbert had to withdraw Lady Of Five after getting stuck in traffic on the Monash Highway.
Controversial Remarks
The post on X (formerly Twitter) by Hulbert Racing featured the claim that a “retard” had caused the accident. The full message expressed frustration over the traffic, stating:
- “We allowed 2 hours for a 50-minute trip to Caulfield.”
- “Some retard crashed on the highway and stuffed everything.”
Impact on Lady Of Five’s Schedule
Despite this setback, Will Hulbert expressed optimism. He mentioned that Lady Of Five would have a jumpout at Pakenham and is set to race next weekend at Caulfield in the 1000m Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes.
The Hulberts’ plans included entering Lady Of Five into the upcoming $2 million Inglis Millennium at Randwick on February 7. Will Hulbert lamented past traffic experiences but remained hopeful about his filly’s future performance.
Other Scratchings and Race Outcomes
Another horse, La Gitana, from Lindsay Park, was also scratched due to traffic delays on the Monash Freeway. In the Blue Diamond Preview, Rubi’s Choice, a $26 roughie trained by Greg Eurell, won the race, followed by I Am Aria and Gin Twist.
On the day of the accident, Will Hulbert reflected on previous experiences, underscoring the unpredictability of racing and travel.
Conclusion
The investigation by Racing Victoria into the offensive social media post highlights the challenges trainers face beyond the racetrack. As the Hulberts navigate this incident, they remain focused on their upcoming races and the potential for Lady Of Five to succeed in future competitions.
