Ashley Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 SMEDLEY (D Danis) – Trainer C Stevenson was advised that a warning would be placed against the gelding and would be expected to be more competitive. 11 years old stone motherless last in four of its 5 last starts and 20 leghts behind the second last horse on Saturday in a rating 65 race and its had 119 starts . it would not be expected to be more competitive but the trainer should be warned not to be so cruel and expected to retire the poor old horse. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasel Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 yes the warning should be against the trainer not the horse ..i know trainers say the horse loves being in a race but really Clayton, don't ya think it's time to give him a well deserved pension? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 4 kg and the blinkers off ... and around he goes again tomorrow . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I remember a horse called Alwick ordered retired, many years ago. I can't tell you how many 'uncompetitive' runs it had had, but eventually, enough WAS enough. Do the stipes think that this level of performance is attracting bettors...? or racing fans..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 10 hours ago, jess said: 4 kg and the blinkers off ... and around he goes again tomorrow . . Just disgraceful. Talk about a Claytons trainer he shold be banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 We're struggling to fill fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasel Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 I feel sorry for Smedley as mentioned BUT the ARC should be making a presentation to this horse ..he's had over 40 starts at Ellerslie and won a Cornwall Hcp, for goodness; sake ...a DSM is in order!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 On 6/09/2019 at 9:09 PM, Weasel said: I feel sorry for Smedley as mentioned BUT the ARC should be making a presentation to this horse ..he's had over 40 starts at Ellerslie and won a Cornwall Hcp, for goodness; sake ...a DSM is in order!! start number 38 coming up at Ruakaka this weekend. from here the nZ cup is his race I reckon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All The Aces Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 He beat three home at Ellerslie on Saturday in what was his 53rd start at Ellerslie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasel Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Smedley Clayton Stevenson 11 Gelding - 56 yep, nommed for Ruakaka, of course, in a R65 2100m race ...note his current rating down to 56 ...and 11 is not his barrier draw! If he wins it'd bring the grandstand down (which in itself would be the best thing he could do for Ruakaka). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CrossCodes Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 And run again today finishing a distant last, trainer should be ashamed of himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasel Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 from the Stipes Report Race 8 AJC.Co.NZ 2100 SMEDLEY (L Satherley) – Underwent a pre race veterinary inspection and was passed fit to race with no apparent abnormalities detected. Commenced to give ground from near the 800 metres and was not persevered with finishing a distant last. Underwent a post race veterinary inspection which could detect no obvious abnormality. Trainer C Stevenson was advised that SMEDLEY would be expected to be more competitive and is now required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Poor fucking thing, its clearly had enough. Should never go around again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzenza365 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 9 hours ago, Weasel said: from the Stipes Report Race 8 AJC.Co.NZ 2100 SMEDLEY (L Satherley) – Underwent a pre race veterinary inspection and was passed fit to race with no apparent abnormalities detected. Commenced to give ground from near the 800 metres and was not persevered with finishing a distant last. Underwent a post race veterinary inspection which could detect no obvious abnormality. Trainer C Stevenson was advised that SMEDLEY would be expected to be more competitive and is now required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing next. To put of balance in to this.I was at the races yesterday and overheard the discussion between the parties.I noticed the horse was vetted pre and post race with no issues,i had a good look at the horse and in my option the horse looked in great condition and looked like a happy horse after the race.I spoke to the trainer and i can tell you he has genuine love for his horse and went on to say the last thing he would want would be for something to go wrong with him on raceday,he further added,even though the horse is a natural at jumping,he couldn't allow himself to be entered for a jumping race in case he fell in a race.He added that he just wanted to finish on his terms not officialdom terms,so he has accepted the decision and i can tell you this horse will be given the retirement he deserves and will be an asset for the young horses he will help educate. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 I think George was making a point in his commentary. 11 years old . more starts that the rest of the field combined. tailed off. again. im sure th trainer loves the horse but retired him before he was told to which muct have been about to happen after yesterday. The horse desirves a wonderful home and mug punters deserve not to wast another dollar each way on him ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 2 hours ago, muzenza365 said: To put of balance in to this.I was at the races yesterday and overheard the discussion between the parties.I noticed the horse was vetted pre and post race with no issues,i had a good look at the horse and in my option the horse looked in great condition and looked like a happy horse after the race.I spoke to the trainer and i can tell you he has genuine love for his horse and went on to say the last thing he would want would be for something to go wrong with him on raceday,he further added,even though the horse is a natural at jumping,he couldn't allow himself to be entered for a jumping race in case he fell in a race.He added that he just wanted to finish on his terms not officialdom terms,so he has accepted the decision and i can tell you this horse will be given the retirement he deserves and will be an asset for the young horses he will help educate. Great & all well and good, but its a dreadful look for the sport to have an uncompetitive horse consistently going around. 2 or 3 runs is fine but the amount he had before the plug was pulled was 3-4 runs too many. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 agree Barry B ist like when a once competitive Boxer keeps fighting to pay the bils despite being beaten up every time. it become tragic to watch and you just want it to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagship uberalles Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 At least trainer seems to care and has heart in the right place from what muzenza says..... good luck to the old boy in his retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2_Zephyr Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Just waiting to get back to a reasonable track at the Ellerslie cesspot and another win ... If the horse isn't suffering, what the hell ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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