Blue 1,095 Report post Posted March 23, 2018 I see he could only make 57kgs yesterday at Avondale. No disrespect but he must surely be thinking about life after race riding given the obvious constant pressure of making weights. Just mho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus 429 Report post Posted March 27, 2018 On 24/03/2018 at 9:52 AM, Blue said: I see he could only make 57kgs yesterday at Avondale. No disrespect but he must surely be thinking about life after race riding given the obvious constant pressure of making weights. Just mho. retire and live off the earnings of his partner? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseacol 2,488 Report post Posted March 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, weasel57 said: retire and live off the earnings of his partner? something we all aspire to Brown Fox, Grego and Blue 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess 1,244 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 Open Class - R121 Report post Posted 7 hours ago 7 hours ago, weasel57 said: retire and live off the earnings of his partner? something we all aspire to Sometimes in my more glum moments I think my husband might already be there Col .... Grego, oh dear me and chelseacol 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponderosa8 1,351 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 7 hours ago, weasel57 said: retire and live off the earnings of his partner? What's the chance of Emily getting an "offer she cant refuse" from Channel 7 Australia (or whoever shes' currently working for over there) and they both move to OZ. OP would probably get rides on the higher weighted horses and if he happens to win a couple now and then he'll probably earn just about as much as he does over here (ignoring the retainer he's probably on with Te Akau). Just a thought... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen 3,226 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 59 minutes ago, jess said: Open Class - R121 Report post Posted 7 hours ago something we all aspire to Sometimes in my more glum moments I think my husband might already be there Col .... is that you Mrs vS - posting under the disguise of Jess? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess 1,244 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 Ha ha .... only VS thing about me is that I'm "Very Special" ...... but so is hubby - so I will be keeping him on for the time being even if I am forced into working until I'm 75 to pay for these goddamn ponies! .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseacol 2,488 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 1 hour ago, jess said: Open Class - R121 Report post Posted 7 hours ago something we all aspire to Sometimes in my more glum moments I think my husband might already be there Col .... evidently Jess some men feel bad or intimidated or whatever if their wife/partner earns more than them.... bloody idiots jess 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess 1,244 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 Ha! -Weirdos!! - bad or intimidated be buggered! Try ... "grateful" or "relieved" !! (To be fair mine has had his years of blitzing me on the salary front so I need to consider things on balance ... and it's me who's dug this big hole into which I throw banknotes on a regular basis so I guess it's only right I pay my way .... ) Cheers, J Insider and chelseacol 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus 429 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 1 hour ago, jess said: Ha ha .... only VS thing about me is that I'm "Very Special" ...... but so is hubby - so I will be keeping him on for the time being even if I am forced into working until I'm 75 to pay for these goddamn ponies! .... unless they are very fast ponies and/or racing in Oz, Sing or HK you may have to extend that to 85 ... jess 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmccook1 2,359 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 Bosson overweight so has lost ride on favourite in the Sires Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yir Tiz 223 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 4 minutes ago, jasonmccook1 said: Bosson overweight so has lost ride on favourite in the Sires Looks like they are looking for a replacement for Gundown as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmccook1 2,359 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Yir Tiz said: Looks like they are looking for a replacement for Gundown as well. its a shame for punters as bets like multis put on based on him riding a horse as a class rider jess 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yir Tiz 223 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 4 minutes ago, jasonmccook1 said: its a shame for punters as bets like multis put on based on him riding a horse as a class rider Coleman does not have a ride in R4 jasonmccook1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,865 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 If he can't make 56.5 kgs then things are bleak!!! jasonmccook1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pobear 2 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 What about his manger Rodley he should be lined up if he is taking these rides for him at those weights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikecity 749 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 Do the punters who took him in the Jock's Challenge get a refund as they did for a big punter last year sometime? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,095 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 2 hours ago, pobear said: What about his manger Rodley he should be lined up if he is taking these rides for him at those weights. And shouldn't the syndicate Manager have something to say about that on behalf of the members? Sometimes friendship and emotion needs to be put aside. If he can't make the weight it's a disadvantage not knowing till the 11th hour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADM 225 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 $2k fine and 3 week suspension already given Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,865 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 Wow the filly was mighty impressive in the Sires...no matter who rode OP's ride they would not have beaten her... top class filly for sure. ADM and jasonmccook1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegs Pride 376 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 Feeling very sorry for Opie. There have been just too many days affected of late. The battle becoming too great I fear. Blue 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portfolio 728 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 Those hot cross buns stuff up everybody! Shad 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess 1,244 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 Probably not fair on the punters what is happening - but I don't talk outta my pocket as I'm very much a small-time punter (when I have a bet at all). Must be darned hard when you are not a natural lightweight .... hopefully he has made hay while the sun has shone and has plenty stashed away and has the option of a change of career before the battle becomes too damaging to the body'n'soul ..... J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tool no. 1 92 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Pegs Pride said: Feeling very sorry for Opie. There have been just too many days affected of late. The battle becoming too great I fear. I have no sympathy. Bloody unprofessional and a poor look for the industry. Not to mention a real kick in the guts for those that took him in the jockeys challenge. Insider and GOM 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegs Pride 376 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Tool no. 1 said: I have no sympathy. Bloody unprofessional and a poor look for the industry. Not to mention a real kick in the guts for those that took him in the jockeys challenge. I do appreciate your point of view and anger at the outcomes he is causing. He surely is at the point of making some pretty life changing decisions re his future as a rider. Trainers, punters and the industry are suffering and there can be NO repeats of non show. Question is, If allowed another chance, can he guarantee it won't happen again. A ban would be a sorry end to an otherwise brilliant career. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...