Brodie Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 That was one of the worst drives I have ever witnessed by a harness driver! I doubt whether you could have done any worse than that on Petes Dash, but to be fair it is not the first time!!!! You were in the trail and going to be following the pacemaker and yet you couldnt steer the horse and sat parked. When you couldve haded up and get a trail, you pressed on and were under the bat and driving hard a long way out!!! FFS, if the Stipes dont suspend Mr O’Connells license for a very long time after that shocking drive, then the RIU should all be sacked. That really was a shocker and harness deserve drivers on the track that have some sort of ability and Denis you fell well short of this again. Denis, have you not realised that your Horses go better when you arent on them? 2 Quote
mikeynz Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Brodie said: That was one of the worst drives I have ever witnessed by a harness driver! I doubt whether you could have done any worse than that on Petes Dash, but to be fair it is not the first time!!!! You were in the trail and going to be following the pacemaker and yet you couldnt steer the horse and sat parked. When you couldve haded up and get a trail, you pressed on and were under the bat and driving hard a long way out!!! FFS, if the Stipes dont suspend Mr O’Connells license for a very long time after that shocking drive, then the RIU should all be sacked. That really was a shocker and harness deserve drivers on the track that have some sort of ability and Denis you fell well short of this again. Denis, have you not realised that your Horses go better when you arent on them? What is the difference with amatuers and a driver like O Connell,are the amatuers only allowed to drive in amatuer only or what Quote
mikeynz Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 I watched the video,was a very average drive,the driver of Alexy drove a very average drive in the first race as well,getting back to Pete's Dash to finish sixth and beat half the field home does make you wonder about the horses who finished behind it,like the horse was well used yet beat most of the others is a bit of a mystery. 2 Quote
Brodie Posted September 6, 2020 Author Posted September 6, 2020 33 minutes ago, mikeynz said: What is the difference with amatuers and a driver like O Connell,are the amatuers only allowed to drive in amatuer only or what Yeah amateurs can only drive in amateur races. What constitutes a graduation driver? Someone who can sit in a cart and not have any skill? How on earth has he graduated from any academy when he can not have passed anything, going by that ? Not trying to be personal, however it is far from the first time and if that is acceptable then god help harness racing!!!! Quote
Brodie Posted September 6, 2020 Author Posted September 6, 2020 26 minutes ago, mikeynz said: I watched the video,was a very average drive,the driver of Alexy drove a very average drive in the first race as well,getting back to Pete's Dash to finish sixth and beat half the field home does make you wonder about the horses who finished behind it,like the horse was well used yet beat most of the others is a bit of a mystery. Mikey, you couldnt call it very average! It was absolutely incompetent and I believe there is a rule in harness that says the driver has to give The horse its best opportunity! Ray Reekie an amateur got a long time in the stands for a poor drive a few years ago! This drive was twice as bad as that one! 1 Quote
mikeynz Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, Brodie said: Yeah amateurs can only drive in amateur races. What constitutes a graduation driver? Someone who can sit in a cart and not have any skill? How on earth has he graduated from any academy when he can not have passed anything, going by that ? Not trying to be personal, however it is far from the first time and if that is acceptable then god help harness racing!!!! Do amatuers get a fee? Quote
hunterthepunter Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 Just now, mikeynz said: Do amatuers get a fee? danger money lol Quote
mikeynz Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 Just now, hunterthepunter said: danger money lol Well do they get paid if they win Quote
hunterthepunter Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 Just now, mikeynz said: Well do they get paid if they win I would say as far as I no they get paid Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, mikeynz said: Do amatuers get a fee? One amateur may be going to pay a fee after his whip use today, Thought he was driving a slave. 1 Quote
mikeynz Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 12 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said: One amateur may be going to pay a fee after his whip use today, Thought he was driving a slave. How do you get a community reputation of 3751,gee I've been here a while now and have only got to 92. 1 Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 25 minutes ago, mikeynz said: How do you get a community reputation of 3751,gee I've been here a while now and have only got to 92. 93 now. Dunno, talk shit? I came over from the darkside after Flagship Uberalles PM me on Channel X to get over here. I had given up posting on there anyway but wasn't booted out like my original brothers Brodie, HTP and Flagship (who has disappeared sadly and it is quite worrying as it was out of the blue which was most unlike him) All of us have been here essentially from the beginning once Chief set up this site so maybe that is the answer. 1 1 Quote
mikeynz Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said: 93 now. Dunno, talk shit? I came over from the darkside after Flagship Uberalles PM me on Channel X to get over here. I had given up posting on there anyway but wasn't booted out like my original brothers Brodie, HTP and Flagship (who has disappeared sadly and it is quite worrying as it was out of the blue which was most unlike him) All of us have been here essentially from the beginning once Chief set up this site so maybe that is the answer. The changes they have made here I dont like. Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 Got off lightly for the way he hit the horse. Quote
Brodie Posted September 6, 2020 Author Posted September 6, 2020 Actually where is Flagship? He was a very intelligent poster! I do know that there are alot of harness enthusiasts that do read our very intelligent banter, but do not post for so e reason? Maybe they all agree that The Brodster is “always on the money”. This is a great site that Chief allows us to speak our mi d and discuss things, whether you think it is important or a load of BS! 2 Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, mikeynz said: The changes they have made here I dont like. It is like the TAB site...you will get used to it after a while😅 Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 Just now, Brodie said: Actually where is Flagship? I private messaged him to see what was up but no reply. He loved being on here talking harness so don't understand his disappearance which was so abrupt and unforeseen. Mmmm. 2 Quote
hunterthepunter Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 8 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said: 93 now. Dunno, talk shit? I came over from the darkside after Flagship Uberalles PM me on Channel X to get over here. I had given up posting on there anyway but wasn't booted out like my original brothers Brodie, HTP and Flagship (who has disappeared sadly and it is quite worrying as it was out of the blue which was most unlike him) All of us have been here essentially from the beginning once Chief set up this site so maybe that is the answer. come back flaggie hope all is well 1 1 Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Brodie said: I do know that there are alot of harness enthusiasts that do read our very intelligent banter, but do not post for so e reason? They only look to see if you have finally put up your selections in a tips thread. No other reason. 1 Quote
mikeynz Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said: I private messaged him to see what was up but no reply. He loved being on here talking harness so don't understand his disappearance which was so abrupt and unforeseen. Mmmm. Maybe the tab got him banned. Quote
Brodie Posted September 6, 2020 Author Posted September 6, 2020 I have just read the stewards report for today. The race in question the stewards did actually question Denis O’Connell as to why he gave Petes Dash no cover despite having the opportunity to on at least 2 occasions! It doesnt say what Mr O’Connells reason was which will be very interesting? The stewards have adjourned the matter till a later date! There is only one reason that he could have given, which is that I am nlt a very good driver! If there is any integrity whatsoever, there has to be a indefinite suspension to the license and back to the trials for 6 months at least! 1 Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, mikeynz said: Maybe the tab got him banned. Flag was a legend. It is worrying as it makes no sense. He used to post from overseas when he went on trips but, if I remember rightly, he would be told to get off his computer by his family 😂 1 Quote
mikeynz Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, mikeynz said: Maybe the tab got him banned. Just been watching a bit of dads army on you tube,check out the boots boots boots episode,brilliant. 1 Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Brodie said: If there is any integrity whatsoever, there has to be a indefinite suspension to the license and back to the trials for 6 months at least! Based on the number of drives it could be longer, Raymond Reekie longer. 1 Quote
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