Idolmite 274 Report post Posted January 16 I didn't see any of the races on the 6-race card at New Plymouth today, but I see Kozzie started of with a 3rd placing followed by 5 consecutive victories. Not a bad afternoon's work by any standards? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz (NZ) 772 Report post Posted January 16 Outstanding! Is he the new James McDonald of NZ ? 1 Grego reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slam dunk 971 Report post Posted January 16 The lady punter who followed Noel Harris netting $36288 from $2 all up will be switching to K Asano I'm guessing. 1 Baz (NZ) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tasman man 11 633 Report post Posted January 16 6 hours ago, Baz (NZ) said: Outstanding! Is he the new James McDonald of NZ ? He should be the 'poster boy' of NZ racing.Leads jockey premiership by at least 10 wins now. Totalled 8 wins prior to this season ! What a story.....had NO horse experience , and at 18 left Japan to work in Australia to learn English. He worked as a strawberry picker......got introduced to horses while picking strawberries ,and his passion grew from there. Basically taught himself , and so keen to learn. Good on him........a lot more in store for him ! 7 Baz (NZ), Memphis2, We're Doomed and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
We're Doomed 1,973 Report post Posted January 16 8 hours ago, tasman man 11 said: He should be the 'poster boy' of NZ racing.Leads jockey premiership by at least 10 wins now. Totalled 8 wins prior to this season ! What a story.....had NO horse experience , and at 18 left Japan to work in Australia to learn English. He worked as a strawberry picker......got introduced to horses while picking strawberries ,and his passion grew from there. Basically taught himself , and so keen to learn. Good on him........a lot more in store for him ! I had no idea of all that. The industry hasn't done a great job promoting such an incredible achievement. Didn't they employ someone for exactly that media relations role? 2 1 Catalano, Tauhei Notts and Insider reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scooby3051 4,385 Report post Posted January 16 Looks to have a big future great story to boot as well...well done young man... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gubellini 2,742 Report post Posted January 16 Kozzie won a race on a horse I have a share in at Greymouth last Tuesday. Very polished ride. Big chance of coming from nowhere and winning this seasons Jockey Premiership. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdt 170 Report post Posted January 16 This has to be a story that goes out to mainstream media. Go Kozzie 1 THE TORCH reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim vince 950 Report post Posted January 17 Australia will want him and why wouldn't he go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
We're Doomed 1,973 Report post Posted January 17 Where is he actually based? Seems to ride all over. I see him, CWJ and Chelsea Burdan are all riding at Gore this weekend. Adds a bit of class to the place. 1 Baz (NZ) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ludwig 50 Report post Posted January 17 20 minutes ago, We're Doomed said: Where is he actually based? Seems to ride all over. I see him, CWJ and Chelsea Burdan are all riding at Gore this weekend. Adds a bit of class to the place. Gore doesn't need any more class . It's a high quality place full of the best. 2 1 Baz (NZ), We're Doomed and Pam Robson reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
We're Doomed 1,973 Report post Posted January 17 2 hours ago, Ludwig said: Gore doesn't need any more class . It's a high quality place full of the best. I must admit, when I wrote that I did think how could you add more class to Gore? 2 Ludwig and Baz (NZ) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gubellini 2,742 Report post Posted January 17 Kozzie is apprenticed to Andrew Carston at Riccarton. 1 Baz (NZ) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ludwig 50 Report post Posted January 17 1 hour ago, We're Doomed said: I must admit, when I wrote that I did think how could you add more class to Gore? Well I have a few suggestions. But I'll leave them for private conversations!!! 1 Baz (NZ) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz (NZ) 772 Report post Posted January 17 18 hours ago, tasman man 11 said: He should be the 'poster boy' of NZ racing.Leads jockey premiership by at least 10 wins now. Totalled 8 wins prior to this season ! What a story.....had NO horse experience , and at 18 left Japan to work in Australia to learn English. He worked as a strawberry picker......got introduced to horses while picking strawberries ,and his passion grew from there. Basically taught himself , and so keen to learn. Good on him........a lot more in store for him ! This is something rarely seen before! A 2kg claiming apprentice leading the NZ Jockey Premiership in January by 10+ wins ! Outstanding! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
We're Doomed 1,973 Report post Posted January 17 2 hours ago, Baz (NZ) said: This is something rarely seen before! A 2kg claiming apprentice leading the NZ Jockey Premiership in January by 10+ wins ! Outstanding! And SI based. Even more unusual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insider 1,779 Report post Posted January 17 7 hours ago, Ludwig said: Gore doesn't need any more class . It's a high quality place full of the best. Especially the girls. I spent time there. 1 Pam Robson reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz (NZ) 772 Report post Posted January 17 I was always under the impression a half decent rider would have more opportunity in the South due to a smaller pool of riders? I feel a decent North Island jockey almost needs to compete in the South to win the premiership these days. Grant Davison / Chris Johnson spring to mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruff 1,358 Report post Posted January 17 Plenty of talented riders out there but the discipline required to get to the top after showing great potential eludes many, the Japanese culture exemplifies this. Hats off 2 1 Pam Robson, THE TORCH and Baz (NZ) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ludwig 50 Report post Posted January 17 22 minutes ago, Insider said: Especially the girls. I spent time there. Spent time there? Or did time there? 2 Baz (NZ) and von Smallhaussen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
We're Doomed 1,973 Report post Posted January 17 34 minutes ago, Insider said: Especially the girls. I spent time there. And do you still roll your Rs? 1 Baz (NZ) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ludwig 50 Report post Posted January 17 3 minutes ago, We're Doomed said: And do you still roll your Rs? Most of the rolling is done in the back seats of the cars,lined up in the main street. 2 Baz (NZ) and Gruff reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tasman man 11 633 Report post Posted January 17 3 hours ago, We're Doomed said: And do you still roll your Rs? Gorrrrrre wasn't the butt of jokes when Rex Cochrane , Ted Winsloe and the Colletts were there. And folk drove from other provinces late at night to visit the Piecart !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pam Robson 643 Report post Posted January 17 9 hours ago, Baz (NZ) said: I was always under the impression a half decent rider would have more opportunity in the South due to a smaller pool of riders? I feel a decent North Island jockey almost needs to compete in the South to win the premiership these days. Grant Davison / Chris Johnson spring to mind. Agree. Think Sam Collett, Lisa Allpress, Darryl Bradley even, going back a year or ten. For those who make the effort, the experience, too - for the younger ones -is invaluable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pam Robson 643 Report post Posted January 17 5 hours ago, tasman man 11 said: Gorrrrrre wasn't the butt of jokes when Rex Cochrane , Ted Winsloe and the Colletts were there. And folk drove from other provinces late at night to visit the Piecart !! I think - might be wrong - that Ted and Rex were among the first, if not THE first, trainers to crack the 1000 winner barrier. A great achievement for both considering the reduced number of racemeetings back then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
