Newmarket Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Wow, how unlucky was this horse last night. Got carted back by The Doorman, which went terrible. Mind you, part of result was unlucky, part huge driver error. Was 3 deep a lap out, horse galloped on outer, could have got off rails easily. So i suppose 25% unlucky with tiring runner, 75% driver stuff up. Nothing in stewards report asking why driver didnt ease off rails? Not like he couldnt move his neck, his nickname is goose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobybec Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Rubbishing Robbie Close now too ....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 (edited) 56 minutes ago, boobybec said: Rubbishing Robbie Close now too ....... Close is one of the better drivers around,however the drive on pauls verdict was poor,and not up to his normal standard. It happens. But I don't see anything wrong with newmarkets post, he's only referring to one drive. Edited April 19, 2019 by the galah 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Kidd Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 (edited) We have our own perspectives on for drives that determine if it was a good or not so good drive. I have two drivers I consider "spoiler" type drivers. Scott Phelan in the North and Jonny Cox in the South. They are both very talented drivers but get beaten disproportionately on well fancied runners and stuff up predicable finishes with pregnant goats more than most. The Doorman deserved to start favourite or close to it and did but the bigger bets for the horse never arrived. As a result I put a line through it last night. When Cox made a play for the front I felt his attempt lacked sincerity. I could understand Robbie Close handing up to Cox but only if Cox was determined to lead. As soon as Cox got the lead he handed up which was effectively the end of Pauls Verdicts winning chances. Close perhaps should have seen the writing on the wall when Cox was fluffing about instead of just grabbing the front. Spoiler Cox had no business being in front on a horse who was not nailed down to win. The signs were there. https://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gws/ws/r/infohorsews/wsd06x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=RaceVideo&Arg=hrnzg-RacehdrID&Arg=263962 Edited April 19, 2019 by Joe Kidd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 4 hours ago, boobybec said: Rubbishing Robbie Close now too ....... I think he is criticising the driver and not the man. I couldn't quite fathom the drive on Santanna Lad last night by Sarah O"Reilly but she was back winning with Girls Let Loose. Good on her. I think it is fair enough to ask why Robbie C didn't look to see if it was an option to move out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 10 hours ago, boobybec said: Rubbishing Robbie Close now too ....... Have a look at race. Then ask why he didnt get off rails! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobybec Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 On 19/04/2019 at 11:30 PM, Newmarket said: Have a look at race. Then ask why he didnt get off rails! Sorry NM if you back horses like Bugalugs and Pauls Verdict and blaming the goose and ferg I think you may need help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 39 minutes ago, boobybec said: Sorry NM if you back horses like Bugalugs and Pauls Verdict and blaming the goose and ferg I think you may need help gambling help line 0800.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 3 hours ago, boobybec said: Sorry NM if you back horses like Bugalugs and Pauls Verdict and blaming the goose and ferg I think you may need help From that I take it you want punters/observers to only say good things about everyone. If you think anyone who bet on Pauls Verdict and Bugalugs or horses like that,needs help then that would be nearly every punter. Is that a true reflection on how you value their contribution to the sport? You state on the other thread you won't even watch the races concerned,yet comment anyway. Everyone knows its just a race,and drivers make mistakes,but before they move on to the next race whats wrong with making comment about something that you have just seen. One thing punters hardly ever do,and I know I never do,is complain about drivers who put their horses in the race and give them their chance. 95% of what you may view as negative comments relate to drives where the drivers simply sat back on slow paces,or stayed on the fence,or never pulled out when the gap was there. Its the phyche of a punter to do that. So bobby bec, I think posters should be able to blow off a bit of steam and make comments without being told they have a problem.. Its just the process they go through before moving on to the next race meeting. You should know that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 don't bet if your poor loser haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobybec Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 49 minutes ago, the galah said: From that I take it you want punters/observers to only say good things about everyone. If you think anyone who bet on Pauls Verdict and Bugalugs or horses like that,needs help then that would be nearly every punter. Is that a true reflection on how you value their contribution to the sport? You state on the other thread you won't even watch the races concerned,yet comment anyway. Everyone knows its just a race,and drivers make mistakes,but before they move on to the next race whats wrong with making comment about something that you have just seen. One thing punters hardly ever do,and I know I never do,is complain about drivers who put their horses in the race and give them their chance. 95% of what you may view as negative comments relate to drives where the drivers simply sat back on slow paces,or stayed on the fence,or never pulled out when the gap was there. Its the phyche of a punter to do that. So bobby bec, I think posters should be able to blow off a bit of steam and make comments without being told they have a problem.. Its just the process they go through before moving on to the next race meeting. You should know that. Fair comments there galah. I rubbish poor drives regularly, I have backed Bugalugs a bit recently. The horse has limited ability therefore can't be put in the race, either lead or do work. I blow off steam, Tim Williams whenever I back him he gets beaten. The german is another i can't get right. As for Craig Thornley ..... but hey all 3 drive their share of winners 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobybec Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Seriously all punters need help. Hence why I'm 1 bottle of wine + a day, but what else would ya do?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, boobybec said: Fair comments there galah. I rubbish poor drives regularly, I have backed Bugalugs a bit recently. The horse has limited ability therefore can't be put in the race, either lead or do work. I blow off steam, Tim Williams whenever I back him he gets beaten. The german is another i can't get right. As for Craig Thornley ..... but hey all 3 drive their share of winners I agree with you Bec that 3 drivers can be hit and miss and one or two down south two 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Just now, boobybec said: Seriously all punters need help. Hence why I'm 1 bottle of wine + a day, but what else would ya do?? only 1 bottle a day??? red or white??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobybec Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 What are you buying? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagship uberalles Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 32 minutes ago, boobybec said: What are you buying Bourbon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobybec Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 On 19/04/2019 at 9:15 AM, Newmarket said: Wow, how unlucky was this horse last night. Got carted back by The Doorman, which went terrible. Mind you, part of result was unlucky, part huge driver error. Was 3 deep a lap out, horse galloped on outer, could have got off rails easily. So i suppose 25% unlucky with tiring runner, 75% driver stuff up. Nothing in stewards report asking why driver didnt ease off rails? Not like he couldnt move his neck, his nickname is goose. Not a bad drive from the goose there 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagship uberalles Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 39 minutes ago, boobybec said: Not a bad drive from the goose there I was on, I thought he was bet of the day, only just seen the replay, stll working when race was on, not alot you can do when trail horse had that sit, it was a good drive, just stung late.....I need a beer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Flagship uberalles said: I was on, I thought he was bet of the day, only just seen the replay, stll working when race was on, not alot you can do when trail horse had that sit, it was a good drive, just stung late.....I need a beer Yeah, didnt bet on it today. Drew nicely at forbury, that was its race to win. Today, drew wide, early burn to front. Still good run, but looked not so sharp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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