Steward confirms ‘explanation noted’ means ‘f*ck off’

Stewards' confirm 'explanation noted’ secret code for ‘lying tw*t'’.

Popular racing steward, Keith Vim gave an insight into the stewarding when he reveal Explanation noted is a trade term for 'lying f*cking bastard'.

“Gambling stables who win a race giving us the old ‘dog ate my homework’ excuse - please.

‘Wind operation’, ‘likes running left-handed’ or ‘don’t know where the cash came from, but it’s not ours’ - give it up mate.”

“Improving for the application of blinkers? Application of cash more like."

Stipendiary steward, Maxwell Benson said: “It's an industry-wide understanding, nothing says you're more full of sh*t like an 'explanation noted'.

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"Don't come round here with your can’t offer any explanation’ bullsh*t, it won't wash.”

“‘Step up to 3 miles did the trick’,... might as well tell us you brought the wrong horse to the races.”

Trainer Gareth Timms said: "I got lamped with an ‘explanation noted’ after my horse was backed from 50s into 2-1 and won by 25 lengths.”

"It's catching on: my wife has even started noting my explanations whenever I'm suspiciously away at the Travelodge."