Davis Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) https://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gws/ws/r/infohorsews/wsd06x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=RaceVideo&Arg=hrnzg-RacehdrID&Arg=295588&Arg=hrnzg-rSite&Arg=TRUE I have been critical of Mr Williamson in the past but his drive on Idealism in the Southern Country Cups final at Ascot Park, Saturday, was perfect. That is the way you drive the best horse in the race, well done Mr Williamson. But he was given specific driving instructions from strike-rate trainer, Alister Black. Mr Black said: "Williamson’s brother Brad landed a Diamonds Day treble including a victory in the Southern Country Cups Final which touched the hearts of the owners of Idealism. On Saturday morning, trainer Alister Black and his team of owners lost their friend and fellow harness racing enthusiast, Peter Carnie. Williamson wore an armband in acknowledgment of Carnie’s passing following a battle with cancer. With the reinsman producing a brilliant front-running drive and Black having his pacer primed to run a big race, the Idealism team were able to honour Carnie in the best possible fashion. “To be fair to him he hasn’t had a lot of luck in these Country Cup races,” Black said. “I said to Brad during the week – let it rip, potato chip.” “We will go for the doctor, they have got to catch us.” “A good soldier always leads from the front, I believe, and that is what he did today.” Idealism hasn't had much luck in some of his races often due to the driver. Perhaps Black should deliver specific driving instructions more often? It was a good competitive days racing at Invercargill. Aardie's Express looks a top liner? Edited May 2, 2022 by Davis spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Love the Williamson lads but be very curious of their winning % for horses that don't lead... then again also be very curious total % of horses that lead and win in all of NZ harness races. Off topic, anyone know why Jess Young-Grant hasn't been driving for over a month??? been driving at trials/workouts but not at the races. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unhinged Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 46 minutes ago, Dougie said: Love the Williamson lads but be very curious of their winning % for horses that don't lead... then again also be very curious total % of horses that lead and win in all of NZ harness races. Off topic, anyone know why Jess Young-Grant hasn't been driving for over a month??? been driving at trials/workouts but not at the races. In foal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Unhinged said: In foal Sensational stuff for her and Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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