Blue 1,080 Report post Posted November 21, 2017 Timmy obviously chasing the warmer weather. I see Joemaro nominated for Geraldine on Sunday. Hope you get a travel subsidy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasman man 11 979 Report post Posted November 22, 2017 I think this is an indication that there is a distinct lack of opportunity for Tim's horses in the area he trains in.. Because of the rating system and an apparent lack of catering for horses with limited ability e.g. older types or claimers his horses will be forced elsewhere. Therefore owners and their horses are not catered for ,the viewing and the betting public are not catered for either.Little point being happy with a 10 horse average field when 3 x trotting fields may have 13 horses while 3 pacing races have 7 horses giving an average of 10 and the rating bands get wider and the slower types not catered for.....no like v like . A slower horse has little to no show earning its keep....some head to Palmy North like yesterday where most of the winners were from Puke or Cambridge but thats not ideal. A few years ago I was reluctant to sell horses I had a share in cos I knew that they had a chance to earn a bit of their keep but not now with the wide bands ....no chance.....I think in recent months Ive been pleased to see some 12 horses sold or retired , other shareholders getting frustrated too and some lost to sport. So little is done to stop this exit of participants.....add 8 or 9 Tim is looking to shift elsewhere and Northern trots has suddenly lost 20 horses that could have been racing regularly .A couple of that number injured ! A sad state of affairs ,but does anyone care ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Report post Posted November 22, 2017 7 hours ago, Blue said: Timmy obviously chasing the warmer weather. I see Joemaro nominated for Geraldine on Sunday. Hope you get a travel subsidy. Joe are is in at Motukarara in the amateur race with a claiming price. Horse now based at Steve Dolan’s According to movements. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljay 1,711 Report post Posted November 22, 2017 I see also Cheree drives in the race - no driver for Tim's horse but odds are it will be Sheryl. Oh yes, I must make a mental note that if i require a cab, I make sure the driver is not Blue! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,080 Report post Posted November 22, 2017 54 minutes ago, eljay said: I see also Cheree drives in the race - no driver for Tim's horse but odds are it will be Sheryl. Oh yes, I must make a mental note that if i require a cab, I make sure the driver is not Blue! Oh ye of little faith Lloyd. I assumed the horse had probably been moved on but as I read down the noms it stuck out being the last on the list in the last race. If it's good enough for Kenny Rae to take horses to Riverton it's not out of the question for Timmy to jog down to Geraldine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim vince 985 Report post Posted November 24, 2017 Yes boys he is a good old fella but has problems.I sent him first coz I'm a supporter of amateurs and going nowhere in North. Also he can't run to his rating up here.he will have to be driven ugly as he chokes down in a field so will be heading out.Steve Dolan I met a couple of years ago. Nice fella I believe very underrated.great facilities.not expecting too much but nothing sitting in a paddock.intend to send a few more of my cot cases down. Please u have been warned don't blow up re drive. Have informed stewards.mmt pockets the same tonight. Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise 554 Report post Posted November 24, 2017 6 hours ago, tim vince said: Have informed stewards.mmt pockets the same tonight. I wonder if the stewards backed it after your wise words Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Piper 404 Report post Posted November 25, 2017 On 22/11/2017 at 5:25 PM, Brodie said: Joe are is in at Motukarara in the amateur race with a claiming price. Horse now based at Steve Dolan’s According to movements. Joemaro has won at the Mot before so nice choice for Tim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastwood Jaunty 148 Report post Posted November 26, 2017 Superb win. Congrats to all involved - yet another winner off the property of Steve Dolan after Trailer Park Girl and Vinny Gambini have both won in the last 10 days. Happy Sunrise 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim vince 985 Report post Posted November 26, 2017 both tough drives and thought both drivers did super. very pleased for andre- terrific guy and was right time right place-always liked him as a driver but small team cant put everyone on.joemaro is nearing his swansong but hoping he can race again down there Grego and Happy Sunrise 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim vince 985 Report post Posted November 26, 2017 might be one on my tally but all the kudos to s dolan- we really do have trainers who are very very good who need to be supported . if u have a horse and no trainer consider steve great facilities .personal care. Grego and Eastwood Jaunty 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the lyric 6 Report post Posted November 26, 2017 Agree with you there Tim. Steve Dolan always near the top of the UDR Trainers each year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taku Umanga 194 Report post Posted November 27, 2017 3 hours ago, the lyric said: Agree with you there Tim. Steve Dolan always near the top of the UDR Trainers each year. .... and a nice bloke to boot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...