pete 492 Report post Posted December 19, 2016 Thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 492 Report post Posted December 19, 2016 Here's a link: http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing/GR60205/Bosson-back-as-No-1-rider-for-Te-Akau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,099 Report post Posted December 19, 2016 Stephen Autridge has gone full circle too. Nothing stays the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 492 Report post Posted December 19, 2016 I wonder what Matt Cameron thinks about it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,942 Report post Posted December 20, 2016 Not too happy I would of thought... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,099 Report post Posted December 20, 2016 Maybe he instigated the change himself. Who knows? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,961 Report post Posted December 21, 2016 I would have thought that Bosom would have been better off sticking with Baker rather than Te Akau. There again throughout his life, Bosom has made a lot of very poor decisions, irrespective of his riding ability, on a horse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,942 Report post Posted December 21, 2016 44 minutes ago, Insider said: I would have thought that Bosom would have been better off sticking with Baker rather than Te Akau. There again throughout his life, Bosom has made a lot of very poor decisions, irrespective of his riding ability, on a horse. And you as part of growing up never made any mistakes... give me a break... they guy has got himself sorted...time for you to get back to your perfect life and leave the guy alone. jasonmccook1, pete and Chestnut 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,961 Report post Posted December 21, 2016 37 minutes ago, scooby3051 said: And you as part of growing up never made any mistakes... give me a break... they guy has got himself sorted...time for you to get back to your perfect life and leave the guy alone. He might have got himself sorted. Certainly seems to have a nice lady to assist him. Hong Kong didn't work out too well did it? I am just saying that for my threepenny's worth, sticking with the Baker Team would be much better than going with Te Akau. I have nothing against Te Akau, I am simply saying that The Baker Team offers more, as they obviously perform to a higher level Australasia wide. Results speak for themselves don't they? I am not perfect, never have been, but I am entitled to an opinion just like you. You certainly have enough of them, why not me? Lincoln blue, Belinda, Kent and 4 others 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,942 Report post Posted December 21, 2016 14 minutes ago, Insider said: He might have got himself sorted. Certainly seems to have a nice lady to assist him. Hong Kong didn't work out too well did it? I am just saying that for my threepenny's worth, sticking with the Baker Team would be much better than going with Te Akau. I have nothing against Te Akau, I am simply saying that The Baker Team offers more, as they obviously perform to a higher level Australasia wide. Results speak for themselves don't they? I am not perfect, never have been, but I am entitled to an opinion just like you. You certainly have enough of them, why not me? You can have your opinion no problem... but leave the guys personal choices or past out of it... HK wow so in your perfect world you would have suggested he not give it a go... big call if it worked it is THE biggest racing center in the WORLD... it didn't for whatever reason but to say it was a bad decision is a bit of a stretch..in my opinion of which I am allowed too. merry Christmas time to be happy not be a grinch. MiDeBo Racing and jasonmccook1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 4,004 Report post Posted December 21, 2016 Opie is clearly the best rider in New Zealand. Doesn't matter who he rides for he will be highly successful. Riding one I have a share in next Tuesday in his old home town. jasonmccook1, mckenzie, Grant R and 3 others 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted December 21, 2016 I have been told that Opie will be on a 6 figure retainer and Matt was on nothing. This is not gospel but did come from a reliable souse.I suppose each owner will get an account for some $ to cover the retainer. SNR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted December 21, 2016 He's worth it. Chestnut 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trakdap 390 Report post Posted December 21, 2016 I am just guessing here, but I would assume TA will be looking at perhaps racing more horses in Australia in the future and Opie is a proven jock in Aus. Thoughts jasonmccook1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trakdap 390 Report post Posted December 22, 2016 My reasoning:- It would not make economic sense to have a six figure retainer to race in NZ alone with the way the stakes are here. La Zip and Cubes 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2Admin2 Report post Posted December 22, 2016 17 minutes ago, trakdap said: My reasoning:- It would not make economic sense to have a six figure retainer to race in NZ alone with the way the stakes are here. Te Akau will pass those costs on to the owners. The question should then be asked is the "new" owner pool large enough to sustain their racing business with the added costs. Certainly stakes aren't going to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Donovan 48 Report post Posted December 24, 2016 On 12/21/2016 at 9:40 PM, gubellini said: Opie is clearly the best rider in New Zealand. Doesn't matter who he rides for he will be highly successful. Riding one I have a share in next Tuesday in his old home town. Presuming that you are one of the girls then Gubes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 4,004 Report post Posted December 24, 2016 Steve no not a cross dresser! Part of the various Camici Syndicates with Richie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngatimaru 51 Report post Posted December 25, 2016 On 20/12/2016 at 10:45 AM, pete said: I wonder what Matt Cameron thinks about it... I heard he wasn't too happy. Thinks it was a bit of a Bummer.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1MUE 1,877 Report post Posted December 25, 2016 17 minutes ago, ngatimaru said: Thinks it was a bit of a Bummer.. If that comment is referring to what I think it is, then I find it incredibly bigoted and small minded. So much for peace and goodwill to all on this special day!? [if I've misinterpreted then don't mind me] mckenzie, shaneMcAlister, pete and 5 others 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmccook1 2,359 Report post Posted December 25, 2016 38 minutes ago, N1MUE said: If that comment is referring to what I think it is, then I find it incredibly bigoted and small minded. So much for peace and goodwill to all on this special day!? [if I've misinterpreted then don't mind me] Let's hope not and that was an innocent comment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,942 Report post Posted December 25, 2016 1 hour ago, ngatimaru said: I heard he wasn't too happy. Thinks it was a bit of a Bummer.. So??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngatimaru 51 Report post Posted December 26, 2016 What I meant was he was a bit disapointed, Let Down, Dejected, Forlorn, Pissed Off, Upset..ETC..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,099 Report post Posted December 27, 2016 On 12/21/2016 at 9:40 PM, gubellini said: Opie is clearly the best rider in New Zealand. Doesn't matter who he rides for he will be highly successful. Riding one I have a share in next Tuesday in his old home town. Magic at Ellerslie but I doubt he could have worked the oracle at New Plymouth on Saturday. TA horses simply went piss poor IMHO. Not talking through my pocket either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,343 Report post Posted December 27, 2016 Opie has had three rides for them since having the pick for the stable and all three have won. OPB Fan 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
