gubellini 3,990 Report post Posted February 12, 2019 Wiremu Pinn has walked away from his apprenticeship with Allan Sharrock at New Plymouth. Now working on a Rotorua dairy farm. Sad situation. Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,822 Report post Posted February 12, 2019 It is indeed Gub...but if his heart is not in it, the right decision. https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/110542244/jockey-wiremu-pinn-who-drew-comparisons-to-michael-walker-quits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted February 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Ohokaman said: It is indeed Gub...but if his heart is not in it, the right decision. https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/110542244/jockey-wiremu-pinn-who-drew-comparisons-to-michael-walker-quits Northern racing school UK doco on you tube worth a look. Kids from seriously rough backgrounds and areas put through industry training . Seems very successful. All round training and bit of academic education as many never bothered with school , turns few kids around . At least the lads working and hasn't given up and sitting in front of x box so credit to him, he may be back . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,822 Report post Posted February 12, 2019 23 minutes ago, Red Rum said: Northern racing school UK doco on you tube worth a look. Kids from seriously rough backgrounds and areas put through industry training . Seems very successful. All round training and bit of academic education as many never bothered with school , turns few kids around . At least the lads working and hasn't given up and sitting in front of x box so credit to him, he may be back . If that EI spreads any further in Newmarket RR, there will be plenty sitting on their arses... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted February 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Ohokaman said: If that EI spreads any further in Newmarket RR, there will be plenty sitting on their arses... Looks like all go Wednesday, iam surprised because a few from Crisfords yard were positive on Monday according to RP. Seems to be differing views over there if it's overreaction by bha or not from the trainers. All systems go for Cheltenham , a brilliant weeks racing . Going to reload the UK account . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut 3,151 Report post Posted February 12, 2019 4 hours ago, Ohokaman said: It is indeed Gub...but if his heart is not in it, the right decision. https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/110542244/jockey-wiremu-pinn-who-drew-comparisons-to-michael-walker-quits He'll regret it, and it's a shame, he had natural talent, horses loved him, he loved them, and you can't fabricate that, or train for it, it's like IQ, you're born with it. Sure everyone goes through a learning curve, whatever job you are in, bad decisions, bad judgment, but that's how you get better. Very sad and I hope he reconsiders in the near future. ivanthegreat, talk, Black Kirrama and 2 others 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,932 Report post Posted February 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Chestnut said: He'll regret it, and it's a shame, he had natural talent, horses loved him, he loved them, and you can't fabricate that, or train for it, it's like IQ, you're born with it. Sure everyone goes through a learning curve, whatever job you are in, bad decisions, bad judgment, but that's how you get better. Very sad and I hope he reconsiders in the near future. If he’s a lightweight he’s got plenty of time. When I look back at myself I can’t believe how inept, stupid and immature I really was. Thankfully I wasn’t in a high profile job (then) like he has been in, so with time, maturity, luck and good management he will be back as his ability to really earn is exceptional. Good luck Wiremu. Memphis2 and Swynford 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanthegreat 1,123 Report post Posted February 12, 2019 We all know you cant just walk away from it.................. like Arne always says "" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponderosa8 1,351 Report post Posted February 13, 2019 Interesting... and I've just have been watching reruns on Off The Track of the Michael Walker episodes. Seems lots of comparisons to the 2 when Michael started off... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardeea 19 Report post Posted February 14, 2019 Sad to see a young fellow who was showing so much promise bail out....Could well come back depending on his weight. How would he go with Graeme Rogerson - Rogie has had a pretty good record with apprentices and certainly gives them plenty of chances. Bit closer to this lad's home territory.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
