Griffin 29 Report post Posted April 21 1 hour ago, JJ Flash said: How do you reconcile that statement with the fact that Grand Archway won the SA Oaks in 1999. Whilst OPB won the Grp2 St George Stakes on the horse Shane Dye road it to win the SAOaks. Hardly 12 years ago or has Maths 101 completely deserted you Greg Pretty sure Opie won the VRC Oaks on her around about the 5 /11/ 1999. She ran 2nd in SA Oaks with RS Dye, to Episode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJ Flash 405 Report post Posted April 21 39 minutes ago, Griffin said: Pretty sure Opie won the VRC Oaks on her around about the 5 /11/ 1999. She ran 2nd in SA Oaks with RS Dye, to Episode. Her results were as follows x Morphettville R6 12/05/1999 - South Australian Oaks (GRP1) 2500m $200K R S Dye (6) 1-EPISODE (D Oliver, 2) 55 , 3-RASS BRIGHTIA (D Dunn, 3) 55 L , 4-TOY CAROUSEL (J Maund, 5) 55 L . 0 horse(s) from this race have won since. Full Results 2 of 9 x Morphettville R6 01/05/1999 - Australasian Oaks (GRP1) 2000m $200K R S Dye (5) 1-EPISODE (D Oliver, 1) 55 , 3-TOY CAROUSEL (J Maund, 2) 55 L , 4-TARAZEEL (Greg Hall, 8) 55 L . 0 horse(s) from this race have won since. Full Results So GA ran 2nd in 1999 SA Oaks with RSD on and ran 2nd in Australiasin Oaks to Episode I Googled 1999 VRC Oaks winner and it says Tributes She did however win the AJC Oaks of her year with RSD in the saddle Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CT"s 303 Report post Posted April 21 4 minutes ago, JJ Flash said: Her results were as follows x Morphettville R6 12/05/1999 - South Australian Oaks (GRP1) 2500m $200K R S Dye (6) 1-EPISODE (D Oliver, 2) 55 , 3-RASS BRIGHTIA (D Dunn, 3) 55 L , 4-TOY CAROUSEL (J Maund, 5) 55 L . 0 horse(s) from this race have won since. Full Results 2 of 9 x Morphettville R6 01/05/1999 - Australasian Oaks (GRP1) 2000m $200K R S Dye (5) 1-EPISODE (D Oliver, 1) 55 , 3-TOY CAROUSEL (J Maund, 2) 55 L , 4-TARAZEEL (Greg Hall, 8) 55 L . 0 horse(s) from this race have won since. Full Results So GA ran 2nd in 1999 SA Oaks with RSD on and ran 2nd in Australiasin Oaks to Episode I Googled 1999 VRC Oaks winner and it says Tributes She did however win the AJC Oaks of her year with RSD in the saddle Greg She won the VRC Oaks and the AJC Oaks Greg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swampfox 41 Report post Posted April 21 8 minutes ago, CT"s said: She won the VRC Oaks and the AJC Oaks Greg. vrc oaks 1998.november run day after cup remember 1 JJ Flash reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJ Flash 405 Report post Posted April 21 25 minutes ago, CT"s said: She won the VRC Oaks and the AJC Oaks Greg. 1999/00 CROWN OAKS Group 1 TRIBUTES John Hawkes She won the 1998 version so if my maths is correct thats 22 years ago CT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rum 1,400 Report post Posted April 21 1 hour ago, CT"s said: She won the Wakeful and the Oaks in 98. Correct, more like 22 years ago. Imagine how many Australian Group 1’s Opie would have under his belt now if he’d taken up Lee Freedman’s offer then? Quite possibly 3 Melbourne Cups What 3 Cups did he maybe miss out CT , weights of winners , riding contracts looks none from what I can see . He's never getting the ride over Boss in Makybe Diva (GB) last success surely . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CT"s 303 Report post Posted April 21 15 minutes ago, JJ Flash said: 1999/00 CROWN OAKS Group 1 TRIBUTES John Hawkes She won the 1998 version so if my maths is correct thats 22 years ago CT Correct. You’re making me feel old Greg! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CT"s 303 Report post Posted April 21 5 minutes ago, Red Rum said: What 3 Cups did he maybe miss out CT , weights of winners , riding contracts looks none from what I can see . He's never getting the ride over Boss in Makybe Diva (GB) last success surely . If he had accepted Lee Freedman’s offer to be stable rider in 98 he could indeed have been aboard the Diva. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnyTom 494 Report post Posted April 21 He is a super rider Chris and his riding style would suit HQs - I hope he goes to Vic rather than NSW. OP doesn't hustle his rides, he would suit Vic tracks, particularly HQ 1 CT"s reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rum 1,400 Report post Posted April 21 2 minutes ago, CT"s said: If he had accepted Lee Freedman’s offer to be stable rider in 98 he could indeed have been aboard the Diva. 51kgs for another trainer , 55.5kgs and 58 kgs for final . Boss would have taken some shifting . Not sure what he weighed in at in those days but I suppose the ride would have been worth a couple laps in the bin bags and elastic band kit . 1 CT"s reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CT"s 303 Report post Posted April 21 5 minutes ago, Red Rum said: 51kgs for another trainer , 55.5kgs and 58 kgs for final . Boss would have taken some shifting . Not sure what he weighed in at in those days but I suppose the ride would have been worth a couple laps in the bin bags and elastic band kit . Not to mention the myriad of other opportunities he would’ve had, riding Alinghi and co. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CT"s 303 Report post Posted April 21 8 minutes ago, TurnyTom said: He is a super rider Chris and his riding style would suit HQs - I hope he goes to Vic rather than NSW. OP doesn't hustle his rides, he would suit Vic tracks, particularly HQ Agree Tom. He’d have a mate in Michael Walker living in Melbourne which would help too. 1 TurnyTom reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boss Hogg 281 Report post Posted April 21 I seem to remember Opie went to Aussie to ride Grand Archway in Caufield , he had a bad ride to put it mildly he was panned in the press and as a 19 year old was told you need to go home and learn to ride .Any other jockey would have broken under the pressure but this kid was built of stern stuff , Rogie and Watson backed him to stay on G A and he shut all the knockers up 1st winning the Wakeful Stakes and a week later winning the huge VRC Oaks always the gentleman even then ,let his riding do the talking , even at 19 good on you Opie Rotorua's favorite son. Cheers BH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipOrange 84 Report post Posted April 21 15 hours ago, CT"s said: If he had accepted Lee Freedman’s offer to be stable rider in 98 he could indeed have been aboard the Diva. No He could never have rode her in her first Melbourne Cup 51.5kg !!!!!!! So Bossy would have kept the ride for the next 2 Cups Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puha 2,106 Report post Posted April 21 The pessimist complains about the wind,the optimist expects it to change ,the realist adjusts the sails . 1 CT"s reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CT"s 303 Report post Posted April 22 2 hours ago, TurnipOrange said: No He could never have rode her in her first Melbourne Cup 51.5kg !!!!!!! So Bossy would have kept the ride for the next 2 Cups Put him in the sauna with Willow for a couple of hours Bob. That would’ve done the trick. I’m sure riding the greatest stayer of all time would’ve been good motivation to survive on water and celery for a few weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rum 1,400 Report post Posted April 22 25 minutes ago, CT"s said: Put him in the sauna with Willow for a couple of hours Bob. That would’ve done the trick. I’m sure riding the greatest stayer of all time would’ve been good motivation to survive on water and celery for a few weeks. Piggott lived on cigars and black coffee for 30 plus years and is still alive and kicking . Went to jail came back in 50s and rode a masterpiece on Royal Academy in Breeders Cup ,Dedicated , food is for wimps . 1 CT"s reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CT"s 303 Report post Posted April 22 7 minutes ago, Red Rum said: Piggott lived on cigars and black coffee for 30 plus years and is still alive and kicking . Went to jail came back in 50s and rode a masterpiece on Royal Academy in Breeders Cup ,Dedicated , food is for wimps . He was actually the first jockey I thought of Red Rum when I saw Bob’s comment. Great minds think alike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idolmite 406 Report post Posted April 22 1 hour ago, CT"s said: He was actually the first jockey I thought of Red Rum when I saw Bob’s comment. Great minds think alike. Red Rum yes, but who was the other great mind you were thinking of? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WOODBINE 87 Report post Posted April 22 Opie Bosson has been our best rider for some years. In my opinion he is followed by Jason Waddell. Jason is a big race rider and he would also be a top performer in Australia if he decides to head that way. Good luck to both of them 1 Baz (NZ) reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue 647 Report post Posted April 24 Hear, hear to the good luck but if Aussie put their weights back down he will struggle. Any break from a strict regime and he can pack it on real quick.he wont go below 56.5 and there's a heap of good Aussie jocks at that level and below. I'll take a punt and say Craig Grylls will replace him as TA #1, but just mho. 1 47South reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Bukowski 161 Report post Posted April 24 2 hours ago, Blue said: Hear, hear to the good luck but if Aussie put their weights back down he will struggle. Any break from a strict regime and he can pack it on real quick.he wont go below 56.5 and there's a heap of good Aussie jocks at that level and below. I'll take a punt and say Craig Grylls will replace him as TA #1, but just mho. Grylls Locked up with Hickman. Danielle Johnson be in running . Even Round 2 maybe for Matt Cameron.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnyTom 494 Report post Posted April 24 Jason waddel surely 1 Grego reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomates 754 Report post Posted April 24 Wont matter , the way things are / could be going for NZ racing their NZ stable will be a purely satelite stable for Australia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz (NZ) 1,070 Report post Posted April 24 2 hours ago, Charlie Bukowski said: Grylls Locked up with Hickman. Danielle Johnson be in running . Even Round 2 maybe for Matt Cameron.. Danielle Johnson odds on surely to be No.1 rider...done plenty of donkey work and hard yards! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
