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How good is he riding? Perseverance personified! Came to Qld, slugged it out and now getting good rides and winning! Another Kiwi convert - via Africa! He will be top 3 in Brisbane for sure. 

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On 5/23/2020 at 10:25 PM, Archer said:

wanker, couldn't get one home in a tricycle race ... :) 

Read this you wanker! His mounts have won nearly $3m in stakes so far this season. :) 

DU PLESSIS EYES GROUP ONE PRIZE

 
Du Plessis eyes Group One prize

Fresh from recording his first Group Two victory since relocating to Queensland, jockey Mark du Plessis is now turning his attention to the Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m).

A popular member of New Zealand’s riding ranks for two decades, du Plessis has been based in Brisbane since the 2018 winter carnival. At Eagle Farm last Saturday, he won the Gr.2 Victory Stakes (1200m) on the Jenny Graham-trained Victorem.

“In terms of Group status, that was the biggest win I’ve had since I’ve been based over here,” du Plessis said.

“I have been fortunate enough to win a couple of races with higher prize-money. There was the Magic Millions QTIS (1300m) on the Gold Coast, which is a million-dollar race and I won it with Chapter and Verse. And then Kisukano won the A$500,000 Aquis Jewel (1200m) for me in March.

“But it was a big thrill to pick up that Group Two win on Saturday.”

Victorem was a $17 outsider for the A$175,000 feature, having disgraced himself in the Gr.3 BRC Sprint (1200m) earlier this month.

“He was second up on Saturday, and his first start was a total debacle,” du Plessis said. “He bucked coming out of the gates, finished last and didn’t really have much of a run at all.

“It was a different story on Saturday. He had trialled well in between times, and his gallop last week gave me a lot of confidence that he would be a good chance in the race. It was a very strong performance and sets him up nicely going into the Stradbroke.”

The five-year-old son of I Am Invincible is now the $8 third favourite for Queensland’s most famous race on June 6, but whether du Plessis will be in the saddle has yet to be confirmed.

“Before I had the opportunity to ride Victorem on Saturday, I already had a booking for Outback Barbie in the Stradbroke,” he said.

“She ran very well in the Victory Stakes on Saturday as well, finishing a close fourth, and she’d be another lovely ride in the race.

“Tony Gollan has told me that if he’s able to book Steph Thornton to ride Outback Barbie, he’ll be happy for me to get off and ride Victorem. So we’ll know a bit more in the next day or two.

“But, going into the race, I’d be more than happy to be on either of those two horses. It’s a great position to be in for a race like the Stradbroke.”

Outback Barbie is currently rated a $21 chance.

Du Plessis was born and raised in Zimbabwe, where he began his career with a champion apprentice title. His first season riding in New Zealand was 1998-99, and since then he has ridden 867 winners in this country including 15 at Group One level. That includes two editions of the Auckland Cup (3200m), aboard Prize Lady in 2007 and Rock Diva in 2015.

The polished jockey also rode successfully in Singapore, where he was champion jockey in 2006.

Du Plessis won 70 races in his first full season in Queensland in 2018-19, and he has added another 48 so far in the current term. He has established a position among the top 10 riders on Brisbane’s metropolitan premiership.

“I’m really enjoying riding in Queensland at the moment,” the 44-year-old said. “Going into winter here is certainly a whole lot easier than it is in New Zealand. The days are still beautifully warm.

“I’m so happy that we’ve been able to keep racing in Queensland. I didn’t expect that we’d make it this far, but everyone’s stuck to the rules and protocols and it’s gone very well.

“I do miss my jockey mates back home in New Zealand, and obviously my family. It’s been hard not being able to come over and see my children, because of the travel restrictions at the moment. But thank goodness for technology.”

But with one of his three children – daughter Isabella – now based on the same side of the Tasman, du Plessis is happy to remain in Queensland for the foreseeable future.

“I think I’ll be staying over here, at least for as long as I’m riding,” he said. “My daughter’s now living in Sydney, so she’s not far away at all once we’re able to travel a bit more freely again. And who knows where my sons will end up?

“But I’m very happy riding over here, and it’s where I want to base myself at this stage of my career.”

 
 

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Yeah, he basically only wins regularly on the Sunshine Coast, great jockey not. 

Wanna lay any cash on him winning any of the BIG races in the next few weeks ? 

or are you just full of gas ...  :rcf-rich-1:

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You made an inaccurate statement. He’s won 3 of the bigger races in Qld so far “this year”. His record listed in the article above suggests that your knowledge of racing is limited or, you’re talking through your pocket. Champion Singapore Jockey, 15 Group 1 wins in NZ, $1m race winner in Qld this year. You’re hard to please. Give hime some credit or don’t bother posting such rubbish. 

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7 minutes ago, Trump said:

You made an inaccurate statement. He’s won 3 of the bigger races in Qld so far “this year”. His record listed in the article above suggests that your knowledge of racing is limited or, you’re talking through your pocket. Champion Singapore Jockey, 15 Group 1 wins in NZ, $1m race winner in Qld this year. You’re hard to please. Give hime some credit or don’t bother posting such rubbish. 

Youve just created a Chairmans win for Du plessis  on Etana . $14 .Spooky

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43 minutes ago, Archer said:

So you willing to put money up, on him winning one of the BIG races in the next couple of weeks ?

or you just farting ....  ;) 

 

Mate the guy is a good guy a hard worker...and a decent family man who does not need people like you taking potshots from the stand..JMHO.

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6 hours ago, Gruff said:

Youve just created a Chairmans win for Du plessis  on Etana . $14 .Spooky

You could be right. She’s in from 18’s. This time last year she won The Roses G2 over 2000m. Has a wide gate (not good) so will be interesting to see if he can get her one out about 4 pairs back. MDP will suit Etana. I think this is a good race for her. One roughie I do like and have had an ew lick at $61 is A Man To Match. From the Gollan Stable, this is his best distance and he’s ready to fill the placings. If Etana and him can get into the F4, it will be a big dividend. 

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15 hours ago, scooby3051 said:

Mate the guy is a good guy a hard worker...and a decent family man who does not need people like you taking potshots from the stand..JMHO.

I just find it weird how people praise him for getting a win. 

He may well be a good guy and a decent family man, but he is NOT a great rider. 

Its like all the cheering and  b/s  for C Johnson when he rides a winner, forgetting his appalling riding for the other rides on a day.  

But each to their own and I now consider the matter closed in my regard. 

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1 hour ago, Archer said:

I just find it weird how people praise him for getting a win. 

He may well be a good guy and a decent family man, but he is NOT a great rider. 

Its like all the cheering and  b/s  for C Johnson when he rides a winner, forgetting his appalling riding for the other rides on a day.  

But each to their own and I now consider the matter closed in my regard. 

You’re hard to please. After only a short time in Qld and in his 2nd season, he’s in the top 10. He started in Qld with no connection to any big stable’s and rode anything he could get on. Now, due to performance, is getting rides from Gollan, Heathcote etc. he’s a past Singapore Premiership winner, 15 G1 wins in NZ and now top ten and Group winner in Qld. As for Chris Johnson.. others will judge you on your comments re he. Case closed. 

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