Newmarket

Yeah great ride, but also shows how far behind NZ nags are behind Aus nags. The best Nz horses were well and truly spanked, as well the jockeys. Did happen in many races, jockeys full tit till they get to front… then jam on the handbreak🫣

He should retire, if he is medically unfit he will still receive ACC. He is 61, gosh i thought he was about 70 now,

So anyone that his close to him… surely he has retired, not rode for years.

Funny, i always remember any decent collects by trainers / Jockeys. Canterbury Belle a fav, didnt make much off her but was there when she won 1000 race. Facing The Music, had a decent go on her when she won for CJ…. i took 2 days off work after to recover🫣 But my best punt on a CJ winner was Final Touch winning Telegraph. A few went to Wellington for a few days to watch, had some decent bets fixed odds before race…. we met at local TAB / Pub on Friday before, forgot name but is the popular one…. got on the grog and boys biffed in a few bucks for syndicate, had a great day on punt. We cashed out $500 each ( which probably just covered my booze and strip club afta😬😉) and i said to mate, just put whats left and a few other bets we had going on Final Touch EW…. i had no idea that evening how much bet was… but next morning at breakfast he said we had $614 ew, as well as a few box trfs etc…. Well…. a great result when she surged home to win, everyones trip well paid for. Always great to remember the great days, i dont remember the 1000s poor days in between😊

With the doggies coming to an end… one thing they have never fixed…. LURE. It fell off today😂😙😙, fitting really from an industry that never helped itself.

Thats the one 👍

Yep, your right Gamma, The Galahs first post explained it well. Seems a strange concept indeed, but one things for sure, for $720k stakes for the day, it will be the worse fields of horses lining up, with the exception of a few. I suppose it shows you need to spend money on a stallion generally speaking. Saying that, good luck today, no doubt some will get a good run and get a good cheque…. but from a punters view, gonna sit back and watch mostly. Surprised the many hotpot’s especially from the draw, can see a few getting rolled.

What was the name of that top sprinter he rode in the 80s or 90s… used to fly home?

Used to like oncourse exchange trebles / doubles. Always at Addington after a close finish…. pop down to view photo finish pic beside old main stand. Only went to races couple of times for Jackpots, the buzz around course was amazing, not sure of they were exchange as well? No doubt somebody will have some good stories about them, anyone get one up?

Some very hot favourites going around tomorrow, and to be honest, some average fields. Had a quick look, but not many excite me. I know nothing about this day, what was the criteria to start?

Maybe next year…. one step at a time…

Well…. Lets see if anyone else gets bombarded with it…. But just to say, we never usually see eye to eye, but i do wish you and your family a Very Merry Xmas, and thanks for providing a racing chat site. And no, i have not been drinking…. In fact, everyone have a great Xmas & New Year 🍻

Funny Chief…. No wonder you turn a blind eye…. This turned up when clicking your site this morning, as well as the other ADs you have, just constantly clicking. I know, your answer will be its what i am clicking on, i say BS, i never gamble on any online casino, unless your lovely Entain is involved sharing info.

He is lucky he is still on ACC, they have removed many. Only pay to 65yrs, surely he must be getting close. And…. I think he should be included Hall Of Fame 👍

Royal Flower at $23, a bit at 1st 4 too. Winning jockey back on today, will enjoy soft, and has good course stats.