the galah Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) Yes, Zac Butcher drove a top race,and tactically it was a very good drive,his timing was perfect. But to say any other driver would not have done the same is just a bit over the top. That race was a classic example of team driving at its worst. Firstly you had the all star runner letting princess tiffany in on the first bend instead of keeping it wider,then you had Havtime driven by scott phelan again being sacrificed to set it up for its stablemate in the trail, just as he did in the northern oaks. The winning of that race was when Havtime applied the pressure down the back straight,when any reasonable driver would have been looking to reserve as much energy as they could for later in the race.Thats what set it up for its stablemate to win.. I know that's just the way it works whenever any stable has more than one in a race. All the big stables do it. Personally I still believe every driver should be driving for the connections of the horse they drive. Edited June 1, 2019 by the galah 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 9 minutes ago, the galah said: But to say any other driver would not have done the same is just a bit over the top. Well, they do have their favourites. Not many, but a few. Do I need to name them? ? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDWHITEMAN Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 44 minutes ago, the galah said: Yes, Zac Butcher drove a top race,and tactically it was a very good drive,his timing was perfect. But to say any other driver would not have done the same is just a bit over the top. That race was a classic example of team driving at its worst. Firstly you had the all star runner letting princess tiffany in on the first bend instead of keeping it wider,then you had Havtime driven by scott phelan again being sacrificed to set it up for its stablemate in the trail, just as he did in the northern oaks. The winning of that race was when Havtime applied the pressure down the back straight,when any reasonable driver would have been looking to reserve as much energy as they could for later in the race.Thats what set it up for its stablemate to win.. I know that's just the way it works whenever any stable has more than one in a race. All the big stables do it. Personally I still believe every driver should be driving for the connections of the horse they drive. Team driving had little to do with the win. The main factor in winning the race was the No.1 draw. Belle of Montana did the least work in the race and that is why it had a slight advantage at the finish. Geurin was over the top with his comments, "best drive of the season" etc. Get real Mick, Ms Oldwhitewomen could have driven that horse to win. Sit in the trail behind the best filly in the country and wait for the passing lane. Even Stevie Wonder or my good friend Brodie could have driven the winner from there. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, OLDWHITEMAN said: Even Stevie Wonder or my good friend Brodie could have driven the winner from there. But with Brodie on it would have won by 3 and we all know it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDWHITEMAN Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 10 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said: But with Brodie on it would have won by 3 and we all know it. Probably, but the Brodster would have been fined for overuse of the whip!!? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 38 minutes ago, OLDWHITEMAN said: Probably, but the Brodster would have been fined for overuse of the whip!!? Brodie will always take a hit to get the win no matter what.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 16 hours ago, Happy Sunrise said: Brodie will always take a hit to get the win no matter what.... Of course! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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