Driver changes can bring better results!

[Brodie]

Following harness form and results often has me wondering why owners dont change their driver whrn they are not getting the right result!

You only have to go through the fields and you will see many examples of a change of driver to a more competent driver will indeed get afar better result!

Does anyone actually know why Paul Nairn continues to be the sole driver of Tu Tangata???

We all know that Paul Nairn is an  extremely good trainer of the trotter but to be honest most of us would not rate him as highly when he is in the cart at the races!

His drives on Tu Tangata are less than meritorious and doesnt give the horse the best chance in his races!

Why does he not put Bob Butt or someone else in the cart,  as there is no doubt in Brodies mind that it would improve the horses chances without doubt!

Is there something we dont know about the horse that only Paul knows?

[Nowornever]

I could name a few horses who would benefit with a driver change.

Sometimes these guys are quite happy to run around and just get place money. I don't blame them with the handicapping system. If I owned a maiden trotter in the North I wouldn't want to win either. Sometimes better to run a lot of placings than win one and never place again for the next however many starts in a higher grade against horses who have won ten races.

[pete cook]

When you are a small stable, it can be challenging to get the best drivers, who naturally want to drive the horse they think are the best chance of earning them money, that's their job. There is also a loyalty factor. I know one leading trainer who has a list of preferred drivers. When a driver turns him down, that driver goes to the bottom of the list.

As for Paul and Tu Tangata, he owns it so he can do what he wishes, don't forget he gets $100 for doing so.

[paleface adios]

18 hours ago, Brodie said:

Following harness form and results often has me wondering why owners dont change their driver whrn they are not getting the right result!

You only have to go through the fields and you will see many examples of a change of driver to a more competent driver will indeed get afar better result!

Does anyone actually know why Paul Nairn continues to be the sole driver of Tu Tangata???

We all know that Paul Nairn is an  extremely good trainer of the trotter but to be honest most of us would not rate him as highly when he is in the cart at the races!

His drives on Tu Tangata are less than meritorious and doesnt give the horse the best chance in his races!

Why does he not put Bob Butt or someone else in the cart,  as there is no doubt in Brodies mind that it would improve the horses chances without doubt!

Is there something we dont know about the horse that only Paul knows?

Bob to busy wrapping  cotton  wool on latest yearling sale purchase  for 👢  ?

[Brodie]

4 hours ago, Nowornever said:

I could name a few horses who would benefit with a driver change.

Sometimes these guys are quite happy to run around and just get place money. I don't blame them with the handicapping system. If I owned a maiden trotter in the North I wouldn't want to win either. Sometimes better to run a lot of placings than win one and never place again for the next however many starts in a higher grade against horses who have won ten races.

Tu Tangata is only getting appearance money though for running 5ths!

The thing is Paul does use other drivers on his horses but for some unknown reason seems to continue in the cart with Tu Tangata ?

[Nowornever]

2 hours ago, Brodie said:

Tu Tangata is only getting appearance money though for running 5ths!

The thing is Paul does use other drivers on his horses but for some unknown reason seems to continue in the cart with Tu Tangata ?

Thing is he would be racing the likes of Muscle Mountain if he won another couple so better off hunting the places in lower grades with Paul in the bike. He has had 14 seconds and 15 thirds so not a bad wee earner. 

Wouldn't be surprised if he went to Aussie as he would suit those mile races I reckon.

[Brodie]

3 hours ago, Nowornever said:

Thing is he would be racing the likes of Muscle Mountain if he won another couple so better off hunting the places in lower grades with Paul in the bike. He has had 14 seconds and 15 thirds so not a bad wee earner. 

Wouldn't be surprised if he went to Aussie as he would suit those mile races I reckon.

Tu Tangata has run 2 4ths in the last 9 starts, which is the best he has done.

Hasnt finished in a dividend bearing placing in the last 9 starts?

If you watch the replays of his races you will see that he is not being driven to the horses best abilities.

There has to be something to it as Paul normally steps aside if he is not getting results?