Nice Option 63 Report post Posted January 30, 2017 Firstly, Steve does inject some decent humour and energy into the auction process and this is often warranted given that he does keep potential bidder on the end of the string. I do however take issue with his incessant post auction commentary where, among other comments he notes it an 'absolute steal.... ' a dead set gift'....and these comments on sales around the 200k mark. That's a fair amount of cash to depart with and does anyone find that a bit patronizing to both the buyer and the seller? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM(the other Molloy) 1,774 Report post Posted January 30, 2017 Give Sir Peter Vela a ring. I am sure he will be removed from the rostrum immediately Fartoomuch 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,335 Report post Posted January 31, 2017 Steve Davis is the consummate auctioneer. Would prefer he was on the rostrum if I was selling and he wasn't if I was buying. Black Kirrama, Ruby, puha and 9 others 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Option 63 Report post Posted January 31, 2017 well said rdytdy !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane T 44 Report post Posted January 31, 2017 All I will say is that you will never see Steve Davis buy one even though there are many bargains or steals out there. Diver Dan 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey 2,037 Report post Posted January 31, 2017 6 hours ago, rdytdy said: Steve Davis is the consummate auctioneer. Would prefer he was on the rostrum if I was selling and he wasn't if I was buying. and a wonderful trackside presenter as well, can't understand why he cops flack , the guy oozes personality and character. Breeder, globederby12, vanturk1 and 11 others 14 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,694 Report post Posted January 31, 2017 Simply the best in the business... along with Peter Heagney. Hermione, globederby12, rdytdy and 3 others 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Kirrama 1,477 Report post Posted January 31, 2017 Joe Wall's emotional farewell /////? Great man who was long over due to exit The Podium. The Tim and Margaret Carter "off spring" Morgan is moulded in Joe's style...fantastic kid.Huge future. Agree with you Ted, Steve Davis is world class. He is Simply the best. Pauses,smiles,varies his patter. Steve Knows his clients.Relaxed.Thorough with his pedigrees. Yet...Have a look on Page 18 of The Premier Catalogue. Because Steve is a contractor he is not listed There. Why ?? The four Premier Sales auctioneers were: Joe Walls, Mike Kneebone, Morgan Carter and Steve Davis. My point is: as a vendor or as a buyer I like to know in advance which auctioneer is assigned to each set of twenty lots. I learnt this from Maurice Grogan ( Blandford Lodge and Sir Jack) as a kid at Trentham. Make sure The Auctioneer has seen your stock,even if you are at the lower end of the market. Tell The auctioneer you are in the market to buy a horse and to watch for your finger. Sir Steve has done this many times for our family over the years. As has Alf Kneebone's wayward son, Michael. Either one will hopefully be rostered as auctioneer for LOT 773 on Thursday. hedley, TOM(the other Molloy) and rdytdy 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAIGHT STRIKE 37 Report post Posted February 1, 2017 On 31/01/2017 at 0:01 PM, Nice Option said: Firstly, Steve does inject some decent humour and energy into the auction process and this is often warranted given that he does keep potential bidder on the end of the string. I do however take issue with his incessant post auction commentary where, among other comments he notes it an 'absolute steal.... ' a dead set gift'....and these comments on sales around the 200k mark. That's a fair amount of cash to depart with and does anyone find that a bit patronizing to both the buyer and the seller? I hear what you are saying Nice Option , the post auction comments which are to be compared to an "Arfur Daley" Used Car Salesman are certainly not needed , my thoughts are that Davis thinks he is a bit of a funny guy . While hosting Trackside one day he commented for ages on a Bosson ridden Baker /Forsman trained runner suggesting and commenting to the effect that you should " just take a mortgage out on the house" ...." phone the bank manager now organise an overdraft " ..." just get on at any cost " ..." this is easy money " , the horse finished a well beaten 7th and then he comes back and says " get on next time he is a certainty ", i actually followed the horse ( i didn't bet on the horse , i only occasionally have a multi ) and he never did win a race in the following 4 starts . Now there would be the odd punter/desperado out there listening and taking notice of Davis spending money they don't have . Certainly don't need his " funny " personal advice on how to obtain money through mortgages or otherwise to bet on his "certainties" , the same applies to his thoughts on how a $300k yearling is a steal , a bargain or once saying to a purchaser " you should be wearing a balaklava", cheeky ,not needed and unprofessional . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM(the other Molloy) 1,774 Report post Posted February 1, 2017 27 minutes ago, STRAIGHT STRIKE said: I hear what you are saying Nice Option , the post auction comments which are to be compared to an "Arfur Daley" Used Car Salesman are certainly not needed , my thoughts are that Davis thinks he is a bit of a funny guy . While hosting Trackside one day he commented for ages on a Bosson ridden Baker /Forsman trained runner suggesting and commenting to the effect that you should " just take a mortgage out on the house" ...." phone the bank manager now organise an overdraft " ..." just get on at any cost " ..." this is easy money " , the horse finished a well beaten 7th and then he comes back and says " get on next time he is a certainty ", i actually followed the horse ( i didn't bet on the horse , i only occasionally have a multi ) and he never did win a race in the following 4 starts . Now there would be the odd punter/desperado out there listening and taking notice of Davis spending money they don't have . Certainly don't need his " funny " personal advice on how to obtain money through mortgages or otherwise to bet on his "certainties" , the same applies to his thoughts on how a $300k yearling is a steal , a bargain or once saying to a purchaser " you should be wearing a balaklava", cheeky ,not needed and unprofessional . Like I say SS give Sir Peter a ring. I am sure your concerns will see Davis banished immediately if not sooner. Don't forget to get onto Gerry Harvey and the Magic Millions crew too cos they seem to appreciate him as well. With your advice I am sure the crisis situation will be remedied quick smart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey 2,037 Report post Posted February 1, 2017 49 minutes ago, STRAIGHT STRIKE said: I hear what you are saying Nice Option , the post auction comments which are to be compared to an "Arfur Daley" Used Car Salesman are certainly not needed , my thoughts are that Davis thinks he is a bit of a funny guy . While hosting Trackside one day he commented for ages on a Bosson ridden Baker /Forsman trained runner suggesting and commenting to the effect that you should " just take a mortgage out on the house" ...." phone the bank manager now organise an overdraft " ..." just get on at any cost " ..." this is easy money " , the horse finished a well beaten 7th and then he comes back and says " get on next time he is a certainty ", i actually followed the horse ( i didn't bet on the horse , i only occasionally have a multi ) and he never did win a race in the following 4 starts . Now there would be the odd punter/desperado out there listening and taking notice of Davis spending money they don't have . Certainly don't need his " funny " personal advice on how to obtain money through mortgages or otherwise to bet on his "certainties" , the same applies to his thoughts on how a $300k yearling is a steal , a bargain or once saying to a purchaser " you should be wearing a balaklava", cheeky ,not needed and unprofessional . Get invited to many parties SS? chevy86, Bimbo, MiDeBo Racing and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,694 Report post Posted February 1, 2017 5 hours ago, STRAIGHT STRIKE said: I hear what you are saying Nice Option , the post auction comments which are to be compared to an "Arfur Daley" Used Car Salesman are certainly not needed , my thoughts are that Davis thinks he is a bit of a funny guy . While hosting Trackside one day he commented for ages on a Bosson ridden Baker /Forsman trained runner suggesting and commenting to the effect that you should " just take a mortgage out on the house" ...." phone the bank manager now organise an overdraft " ..." just get on at any cost " ..." this is easy money " , the horse finished a well beaten 7th and then he comes back and says " get on next time he is a certainty ", i actually followed the horse ( i didn't bet on the horse , i only occasionally have a multi ) and he never did win a race in the following 4 starts . Now there would be the odd punter/desperado out there listening and taking notice of Davis spending money they don't have . Certainly don't need his " funny " personal advice on how to obtain money through mortgages or otherwise to bet on his "certainties" , the same applies to his thoughts on how a $300k yearling is a steal , a bargain or once saying to a purchaser " you should be wearing a balaklava", cheeky ,not needed and unprofessional . Geez somebody got out of the wrong side of the bed...... Bimbo, RosielovesGGs and TOM(the other Molloy) 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickopunter 403 Report post Posted February 1, 2017 On 1/31/2017 at 7:30 PM, Huey said: and a wonderful trackside presenter as well, can't understand why he cops flack , the guy oozes personality and character. He oozes smarm. And it hurts my brain. Racing84 and aquaman 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,080 Report post Posted February 1, 2017 Gotta have a little variety I reckon otherwise it's morbid repition and SD delivers that. On the other hand I know he's been around forever and knows a lot of people in the industry etc, etc, etc but I think Joe Walls auctioneering style is morbid monotone. IMHO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racing84 254 Report post Posted February 2, 2017 He loves throwing out a special on Monday at the Palmy greyhounds - "I've found one people, just get on" Then after his special turns out to be a duffer, as it usually does,"Turn the page people, I keep telling you, this isn't an exact science, turn the page". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiDeBo Racing 83 Report post Posted February 2, 2017 Think the real lost causes are the ones actually listening to presenters advice around punting..... Like Steve Davis, colourful character. seems the few that dont like him have a rather censored sense of humor napier 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Option 63 Report post Posted February 2, 2017 My post was actually related to his auctioneering style. If it is such a steal Steve, form a syndicate and buy it yourself!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAIGHT STRIKE 37 Report post Posted February 2, 2017 Be careful what you say here Racing 84 , you will be shot down because there are many bias opinions from individuals who think Davis is the " funny boy " of T/Side with his certainties you mentioned , then we have him repeating himself time and time again , noticed when he says two ! he often repeats that several times .....much like a band member checking his mic before statring a concert performance . Now just sit back and wait for the rap i will get for this from Davis's bias group . Racing84 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAIGHT STRIKE 37 Report post Posted February 2, 2017 9 minutes ago, MiDeBo Racing said: Think the real lost causes are the ones actually listening to presenters advice around punting..... Like Steve Davis, colourful character. seems the few that dont like him have a rather censored sense of humor MiDeBo There are a certain amount of no so bright punters out there who would be easily influenced by Davis's so called certainties , specials , etc when he is telling people to "just get on " , " get a bank overdraft " , " easy money " ," this is better than bank interest ", mortgage the house" ....and all the other thoroughly convincing terms he blurbs out repeatedly in labelling his so called certainties . Think about it when Sefe Taulu Alofa from South Auckland is having a bet . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAIGHT STRIKE 37 Report post Posted February 2, 2017 12 minutes ago, Nice Option said: My post was actually related to his auctioneering style. If it is such a steal Steve, form a syndicate and buy it yourself!! I doubt very much Davis would have the " two necessaries " to buy one of his steals , bargains etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,694 Report post Posted February 2, 2017 Seems you have a personal grudge against him... he is a colorful guy... has a sense of humor and is without doubt an outstanding auctioneer... I think I can safely say you are clearly in the minority here as to your views on him... but thats fine too. TOM(the other Molloy), napier, Black Kirrama and 4 others 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey 2,037 Report post Posted February 2, 2017 2 hours ago, STRAIGHT STRIKE said: MiDeBo There are a certain amount of no so bright punters out there who would be easily influenced by Davis's so called certainties , specials , etc when he is telling people to "just get on " , " get a bank overdraft " , " easy money " ," this is better than bank interest ", mortgage the house" ....and all the other thoroughly convincing terms he blurbs out repeatedly in labelling his so called certainties . Think about it when Sefe Taulu Alofa from South Auckland is having a bet . No different than listening to tipsters or reading the tips off the form, its all buyer beware. To Davis credit he tips some out of the box ,lengthy horses in the market that often do quite well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spyro 408 Report post Posted February 2, 2017 29 minutes ago, Huey said: No different than listening to tipsters or reading the tips off the form, its all buyer beware. To Davis credit he tips some out of the box ,lengthy horses in the market that often do quite well. On one occasion he tipped a Bruce Wallace runner at Avondale I backed, that was $ 70 on opening on course . When I got back home the last was yet to run and he was talking the horse up and telling everyone to " just get on " It bolted in but he had talked it down to $ 14, the stable swore privately that it wasn't them. I wasn't happy but he did the job bloody well that day for punters, just not me ! TOM(the other Molloy) and Huey 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAIGHT STRIKE 37 Report post Posted February 2, 2017 19 minutes ago, Mr Spyro said: On one occasion he tipped a Bruce Wallace runner at Avondale I backed, that was $ 70 on opening on course . When I got back home the last was yet to run and he was talking the horse up and telling everyone to " just get on " It bolted in but he had talked it down to $ 14, the stable swore privately that it wasn't them. I wasn't happy but he did the job bloody well that day for punters, just not me ! Oh OK with that sort dividend ( 70/1 - 14/1) you must easily remember the name of the horse Spyro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spyro 408 Report post Posted February 2, 2017 Actually it's not something I'd want to remember, one of biggest drops I can recall. How often do you back a $ 14 winner and think " stuff it ! " ? Do remember it was the last race on a Wednesday. Might do some research and see if it kicks old brain box into gear. I think Allan Peard rode it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...