All The Aces Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Well that set of blinkers certainly worked. Go you good thing. Even you must be impressed by that run Chief. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomass Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 SETHITO (Craig Grylls, barrier 6) will line up in race 6 at 3.37pm. She's been freshened since her first two and we've seen a vast improvement in her training with the addition of blinkers. She's a lot more focused heading into today and we believe she's our best winning chance of the day. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 1 hour ago, All The Aces said: Well that set of blinkers certainly worked. Go you good thing. Even you must be impressed by that run Chief. She would have won by 10 lengths without them. But either way @Thomass didn't back her. The question is - how many starts before they take them off? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomass Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 14 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: She would have won by 10 lengths without them. But either way @Thomass didn't back her. The question is - how many starts before they take them off? Let it go You're looking like an absolute tool, fool As per Wexford's ebullience, after showing outstanding improvement in training with BO, she delivered big time to the astonishment of even experienced commentators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lane Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 2 hours ago, Thomass said: Let it go You're looking like an absolute tool, fool As per Wexford's ebullience, after showing outstanding improvement in training with BO, she delivered big time to the astonishment of even experienced commentators. You never said anything about it prior to the race. As usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lane Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Four horses with blinkers on in Race 1 Timaru tomorrow. Which one should I back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 2 hours ago, Thomass said: Let it go You're looking like an absolute tool, fool As per Wexford's ebullience, after showing outstanding improvement in training with BO, she delivered big time to the astonishment of even experienced commentators. Absolutely nothing to do with the first time it has run on a Good track? A Good 3 at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 2 minutes ago, Pete Lane said: Four horses with blinkers on in Race 1 Timaru tomorrow. Which one should I back? Do any have a Big G printed on them ? go for that one if you find it. gai 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 9 minutes ago, Gammalite said: 14 minutes ago, Pete Lane said: Four horses with blinkers on in Race 1 Timaru tomorrow. Which one should I back? Do any have a Big G printed on them ? go for that one if you find it. gai sorry I was looking at race 1 Canterbury this afternoon. SPACE ACE will be in full focus going forward , as the masterly trainer once again places the Big G Blinkers on the Tim Clark driven runner who will lead and win . you know it sounds right lol 😂 4-1 odds too. and I'm on a Swiss Roll too (after Switzerland 🤣 and Cup week Addington 😎💰) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted Wednesday at 01:04 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:04 AM 2 hours ago, Gammalite said: SPACE ACE will be in full focus going forward , Hasn't been racing too bad without them. What about the other three in the race that have Blinker "first time"? How do we choose which one has had the magic enhancement? Or do we just settle on value based on exposed form? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Fish Posted Wednesday at 02:48 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:48 AM 4 hours ago, Pete Lane said: Four horses with blinkers on in Race 1 Timaru tomorrow. Which one should I back? have a look at them prerace, in their prelim and then around at the start! without that I Never place a bet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted Wednesday at 03:15 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:15 AM 2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Hasn't been racing too bad without them. What about the other three in the race that have Blinker "first time"? How do we choose which one has had the magic enhancement? Or do we just settle on value based on exposed form? number 4 'Tastula' had the magic enhancement Chief. $6. in to $3.40 . won by lengths. blinkers worked a treat. 'That's Outstanding' was focused as well ? and came home well with the blinkers working for a $16 Quinella. 'Space Ace' stopped to a walk the last bit . 1900m maidens are tough to lead ? lol 🤣😂 took my red-back with it too the blasted thing 🙄. Gai might have to take the Blinkers Off the weak thing, by the look of it ? getting too keen 😋😆' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted Wednesday at 06:16 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 06:16 PM 15 hours ago, Gammalite said: number 4 'Tastula' had the magic enhancement Chief. $6. in to $3.40 . won by lengths. blinkers worked a treat They'll probably take them off next start just to keep the horse guessing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All The Aces Posted Friday at 11:05 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 11:05 PM Blinkers seem to work well on Queen Zou. Who would have thought? Has had them on twice for a win three starts ago and a unlucky nose second today when they were put back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted Friday at 11:50 PM Share Posted Friday at 11:50 PM On 11/21/2024 at 4:16 AM, Chief Stipe said: They'll probably take them off next start just to keep the horse guessing. Been plenty of success stories with the Focus Chief. Here's a great win for the Notoriuosly BAD Mannered horse OUR PADDY BOY . a very expensive $300,000 from NZ purchase by Robert Sangster , he played up so bad on Colin Hayes that Colin took him to various training tracks just to get him to go on the track at times . He just cheated all the time. Even in training. About to give up with frustration they changed jockey and ADDED some QUALITY gear. here's a bit from the horse's story. but two things were different. Mallyon was back in the saddle and Paddy was sporting blinkers for the very first time. One of life’s genuinely uncomplicated characters was now paired with a blinkered psycho. They fell in to win by a half-head at even money. Sydney, it was to be! NZ 'bad-boy' OUR PADDY BOY famously Wins the AJC Derby, defeating the NZ top 3 year old horse RING THE BELL (Tiley), when challenged in one of the great classic races. Not sure if Sangster 'demanded' Blinkers go on all his expensive thoroughbred purchases after this but the thought must of crossed his mind ? 😎😉👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomass Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago And Colin Hayes introduced Blinkers to Aussie!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago 2 hours ago, Thomass said: And Colin Hayes introduced Blinkers to Aussie!! But not all of Colin Hayes horses won with them. Although doubtful he introduced them to OZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago (edited) 11 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Although doubtful he introduced them to OZ. When Were Blinkers First Used? The use of blinkers or blinders on horses is believed to date back to ancient Greece, where chariot racers used them to keep their horses focused and prevent them from being distracted by the other horses, the crowd, or the surrounding environment. The use of blinkers gradually spread to other cultures and became a common practice in horse racing. In the early days of horse racing, blinkers were not yet widely used. However, as horse racing became more organised and competitive, trainers and jockeys began experimenting with various equipment and techniques to help their horses perform better. In the late 19th century, the use of blinkers became more popular, and they were eventually adopted as standard equipment for many racehorses. One of the earliest documented uses of blinkers in modern horse racing dates back to the late 1800s in France, where a trainer named Henry Jennings began using them on his horses. The practice quickly caught on, and many other trainers and jockeys soon adopted blinkers. Today, blinkers are commonly used in horse racing and other equestrian sports, and they are considered an essential piece of equipment for many horses. They can be customised to fit each horse’s individual needs, and different types of blinkers are used for different purposes, such as reducing distractions, improving peripheral vision, or providing additional eye protection. Edited 20 hours ago by curious 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago Oh OK it wasn't Colin it was Uncle Nick the plate thrower. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago 7 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Oh OK it wasn't Colin it was Uncle Nick the plate thrower. Might have just taken Colin a couple of centuries to catch on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomass Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago (edited) 17 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: But not all of Colin Hayes horses won with them. Although doubtful he introduced them to OZ. This decision by Ben Hayes and the Lindsay Park team echoes a long history of trainers strategically employing blinkers to enhance a horse’s performance, especially their father, David, who played a pioneering role in popularising their use in Australia. David, who took over the reins from his father Colin (himself a champion trainer who some credit with introducing blinkers to Australia), has frequently utilised blinkers throughout his career. He often found them particularly effective for younger horses still learning their craft and for seasoned campaigners needing a change of pace. Notable examples include Jeune, who sported blinkers for his Melbourne Cup victory in 1994, and Miss Finland, who wore them when she triumphed in the 2006 Golden Slipper. Edited 3 hours ago by Thomass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago @Thomass Hayes didn't invent blinkers nor was he the first to use them in OZ. You still haven't told us how you select which one out of four horses that are first time blinkered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomass Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago 14 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: @Thomass Hayes didn't invent blinkers nor was he the first to use them in OZ. You still haven't told us how you select which one out of four horses that are first time blinkered? Are you blind Magoo? I said "introduced" "some credit INTRODUCING" Wasn't my quote Go on Iron Stain, who was the first? Bart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago On 10/11/2024 at 12:31 PM, Thomass said: When I was chatting to Colin in a well known stud farm's G & T Bar at the Trentham sales circa 1982, it turns out he was, if not the first, certainly one of the first to introduce Blinkers to Australia 8 minutes ago, Thomass said: Are you blind Magoo? I said "introduced" "some credit INTRODUCING" Wasn't my quote 7 minutes ago, Thomass said: Go on Iron Stain, who was the first? You said he was the first if not one of the first. Seems you have some doubts. I imagine having a drink with you at Trentham was a highlight of his trip...NOT! So answer the question - how do we work out which first time blinkered horse out of multiple first time blinkered horses will win? Actually don't bother because you don't know and if you do the basis of your selection ISN'T the application of blinkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomass Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 19 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: You said he was the first if not one of the first. Seems you have some doubts. I imagine having a drink with you at Trentham was a highlight of his trip...NOT! So answer the question - how do we work out which first time blinkered horse out of multiple first time blinkered horses will win? Actually don't bother because you don't know and if you do the basis of your selection ISN'T the application of blinkers. And you call moi ILLITERATE!! Nothing about INVENTED then? You're a time waster I said " once I analyse a field I'll add 20% to a neddy that conforms to moi's time honoured profiles if blinkered" You see I trust the likes of Larny and Scotty that they've trained one of my form profile neddy's with BO in training and they think it'll improve them even more Esp. 3 yo's after Xmas If the Hood fits, don't quit Ink that across your noggin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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