Jockeys are expected to get to the race meeting at their own expense. However
what frequently happens is a trainer may want a particular South Island jockey to ride
for him at Elleslie. A a result negotiations will take place and the jockey will usually be paid his travel costs
Last weekend Jockey Johnson had the choice of riding at Trentham or Ruakaka. There were only 4 races he could have ridden in at Trentham but 8 at Ruakaka.he went to Ruakaka at his own expense .He had 7 rides. 2 wins a good second.A profitable day for him
A couple of years ago CWJ rode Natuzzi in Melbourne the owner paid all expenses including accomodation
It all depends on the circumstances.
What a great days racing today , Avondale and Invercargill Trots.
Not many years ago Queens Birthday was a good race day. Castletown Stakes at Foxton. Great Northern
Steeples at Ellerslie..I hardly ever missed Foxton in 25 years
Fantastic races today at Avondale with high stakes. The winner of the first only took 25 starts to shed his maiden status
in what could be a track record at the course.
Why was Otago raced on Saturday after at least 16 years on a Sunday???
Why and when and who????
Asolutely disgraceful Wh
From my recollection Chris Johnson rode your horse he was dirty on Michael Walker for some time but at that time MW and Lisa Cropp could do no wrong 2007??
Well people you have forgotten the Magic Man This day last year he was 16 behind Danielle
If he had not been suspended over the past week he would have had at least 5 winners
He has had over 300 rides less than Sam but it will be very hard this season but he will try when he gets back and do all the necessary travel from Ruakaka to Riverton
As at today Sam Collett 108, CWJ 88, Alysha Collett 87,Danielle Johnson 80
This season Sam Collett 972 rides CW Johnson 647
Fancy running an Easter HP 3weeks after Easter absolutely ridiculous
This race was formerly regarded as the number 1 mile in NZ
It was stuffed by certain smart asses at the Auckland Racing Club