All The Aces

Last time I looked they race the Oaks at Trentham.

With no South Island horses engaged surely it would make much better sense to bring down here to Hastings and race it over 2200m.

Same for the Oaks Don't they have any 3yos in the South Island

I see massive noms again from the South Island for the Derby.

Chief. Are you in denial that blinkers can have a positive effect on a horse?

Bar the first two home the rest of the riders went to sleep in that race. Some poor riding all round.

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Banna Strand at the Bool 10 years ago.

Some of those that did wear them. Might And Power Mahogany Veandercross Let's Elope Castletown Better Loosen Up Placid Ark Hyperno

No comments on what I posted earlier Chief. Posted 5 hours ago Gear changes explained: Advice for punters from three G1-winning stables Representatives from three Group One-winning stables offered us some professional insights into gear changes, and how to approach them from a punting perspective. Adjustments to gear are sometimes dismissed as peripheral information to form, barrier number, or jockey but the reality is that they can be crucial in gaining that extra length or two. We spoke with 2014 Queensland Derby-winning trainer Henry Dwyer, leading Queensland trainer Tony Gollan, and Chris Waller's racing manager Liam Prior. Gollan is leading the Queensland Metro Trainer Premiership by some 21 wins, while the Waller stable are 42 clear of their nearest rival in the New South Wales Premiership. Q1: Which gear change/s have you found to be most effective in getting the best out of a horse? LP: I don't think you can generalise when it comes to gear adjustments. For instance, a tongue tie on a horse that chokes down or even has a slight wind issue can be very effective. Blinkers are an obvious one but they need to be applied carefully so not to backfire and cause a horse to over-race. Generally, I find removing a piece of gear can be a good indicator, especially gear such as ear muffs or pacifiers. These are used to relax a horse and generally when these come off it means a horse is relaxing in its races and doing the right thing. It is only subtle and doesn't have the same "fire up" traits that blinkers can give a horse. HD: Traditionally blinkers have the biggest impact on a horse's performance. A typically lazy, laid back horse can improve many lengths with their addition - they seem to stimulate a horse's natural flight response by blocking their peripheral vision and making them guess what's coming behind them rather than see it for themselves. Winkers are also handy for the same reason but allow slightly more vision to the sides, and are better for horses that may overdo it a bit in blinkers but still need switching on a bit. Visors can be okay at times too, which are slightly different to blinkers in there's a slit cut out of each cup allowing the horse a small bit of rearward vision. Not sure on the theory but they can be okay on horses that can tend to miss the start in blinkers. TG: Blinkers are the obvious one. Going from a horse with no gear that is not quite concentrating to applying a set of blinkers can really sharpen them up and result in significant improvement. For example, he's not one of mine, but the addition of blinkers (first time) to Kuro last time really brought out the best in the horse after a lacklustre run in Sydney at the start prior.

Gear changes explained: Advice for punters from three G1-winning stables Representatives from three Group One-winning stables offered us some professional insights into gear changes, and how to approach them from a punting perspective. Adjustments to gear are sometimes dismissed as peripheral information to form, barrier number, or jockey but the reality is that they can be crucial in gaining that extra length or two. We spoke with 2014 Queensland Derby-winning trainer Henry Dwyer, leading Queensland trainer Tony Gollan, and Chris Waller's racing manager Liam Prior. Gollan is leading the Queensland Metro Trainer Premiership by some 21 wins, while the Waller stable are 42 clear of their nearest rival in the New South Wales Premiership. Q1: Which gear change/s have you found to be most effective in getting the best out of a horse? LP: I don't think you can generalise when it comes to gear adjustments. For instance, a tongue tie on a horse that chokes down or even has a slight wind issue can be very effective. Blinkers are an obvious one but they need to be applied carefully so not to backfire and cause a horse to over-race. Generally, I find removing a piece of gear can be a good indicator, especially gear such as ear muffs or pacifiers. These are used to relax a horse and generally when these come off it means a horse is relaxing in its races and doing the right thing. It is only subtle and doesn't have the same "fire up" traits that blinkers can give a horse. HD: Traditionally blinkers have the biggest impact on a horse's performance. A typically lazy, laid back horse can improve many lengths with their addition - they seem to stimulate a horse's natural flight response by blocking their peripheral vision and making them guess what's coming behind them rather than see it for themselves. Winkers are also handy for the same reason but allow slightly more vision to the sides, and are better for horses that may overdo it a bit in blinkers but still need switching on a bit. Visors can be okay at times too, which are slightly different to blinkers in there's a slit cut out of each cup allowing the horse a small bit of rearward vision. Not sure on the theory but they can be okay on horses that can tend to miss the start in blinkers. TG: Blinkers are the obvious one. Going from a horse with no gear that is not quite concentrating to applying a set of blinkers can really sharpen them up and result in significant improvement. For example, he's not one of mine, but the addition of blinkers (first time) to Kuro last time really brought out the best in the horse after a lacklustre run in Sydney at the start prior.

Indeed. No surprise either Freda!!

Sir Slick springs to mind.

So whats wrong with the track at Cambridge? please note there will be no trials at Cambridge on 23 February.

I have seen the Kidz carts at a number of galloping meetings in the North Island Freda.

Not a bad video. Thanks T. Looks like a good time was had by all and by all accounts it seems they did get paid. Hard to figure your beef on this one Thomas.

Good points. The only thing that I have heard is a song "there's only one Opie Bosson' on Karaka Millions night when he rides a winner that they have punted. Sung to the tune of Winter Wonderland I think. What chants are you referring to Thomas?

Punters are screwed when they have backed a horse that he is riding and because he can't make the weight he is replaced. Under the rules they can't get their bet refunded.

I think they will have to take a stance on this not only for punter integrity but also with regard to Opie's health and safety. You saw what he was like straight after riding Melody Belle at Trentham last week. He was quite ill. Imagine him passing out on a horse during a race.

That's what I stated weighs in heavy.

Found it. From the Stipes Report Counties last Sunday: Jockey O Bosson sought permission on 30 January to be released from RECONCILE in Race 6 which was granted due to weight concern. A weight restriction has been placed on Jockey O Bosson by Stipendiary Stewards in that he cannot accept rides under 57.5 kgs without first seeking prior permission. This condition is set for 4 weeks. Trainer M Brooks was granted permission to late scratch RECONCILE at 9.37 am at the request of connections. So six days later is down to ride Quattro Quinta today who is allotted 56.5kgs and weighs in heavy. wtf!!

Trentham Stipes report. 1&6 O Bosson FOOGAYZEE and SWEET ANNA $2,000 [Rule 330(3)(c)] Failure to make weight O Bosson MELODY BELLE Weighing in above weighed-out weight [Rule 648(5)(a)] Now I am sure that I saw somewhere he wasn't to take rides under a certain weight for 5 weeks I thought it was. Stipes report today at Taranaki O Bosson (QUATTRO QUINTA) – Admitted a breach under Rule 648(5) in that he weighed in 0.8kgs heavier than what he weighed out. O Bosson was fined the sum of $1000.

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They actually do as the girls know Thommo.....there's only one Opie Bosson.....

And it isn't. I am informed that photo was from the trip to see Winx win the Cox Plate, so Moonee Valley.