Michael Walker

[Trump]

I see he has only one ride at Caulfield tomorrow and has been taken off his Blue Diamond winner, Tagaloa, in the Guineas. His ride on Sierra Sue to win at Flemington was great. Can’t understand what’s going on with him. Maybe he’s not riding trackwork? 

[Memphis2]

Have a look at the article a couple of days ago on Racenet about him. 

I agree deserves more rides . Last weeks win was a ride of a guy in top form. Something funny going on. 

[TurnyTom]

The Sierra Sue ride was superb, amazing. Just needs the breaks and more support 

[mr_gee]

4 hours ago, Trump said:

I see he has only one ride at Caulfield tomorrow and has been taken off his Blue Diamond winner, Tagaloa, in the Guineas. His ride on Sierra Sue to win at Flemington was great. Can’t understand what’s going on with him. Maybe he’s not riding trackwork? 

i can i think   owners have linked up with williams as there jockey now 

[Trump]

32 minutes ago, mr_gee said:

i can i think   owners have linked up with williams as there jockey now 

That would explain it. But still, I can’t believe he has only one ride. What’s the bet he will jag a couple of big race wins during the Spring carnival. He’s an outsider chance on Odeum in race 7.

[mckenzie]

https://www.racenet.com.au/news/michael-walker-wont-tell-fibs-and-that-costs-20201007

[Gruff]

1 hour ago, mckenzie said:

https://www.racenet.com.au/news/michael-walker-wont-tell-fibs-and-that-costs-20201007

So Ultimately most others are bullshit artists  Good on him, and you can guarantee he goes close yet again in the Melbourne Cup

[mr_gee]

9 hours ago, mckenzie said:

https://www.racenet.com.au/news/michael-walker-wont-tell-fibs-and-that-costs-20201007

i think hes kidding if doesnt tell lies he got the flick  of one my  mates horses because he had a better ride yet it never came 

[Gruff]

On 10/9/2020 at 3:07 PM, Trump said:

I see he has only one ride at Caulfield tomorrow and has been taken off his Blue Diamond winner, Tagaloa, in the Guineas. His ride on Sierra Sue to win at Flemington was great. Can’t understand what’s going on with him. Maybe he’s not riding trackwork? 

Thanks Trumpy, made the quaddie a treble   $2,500,000 in the pool 

Now i need to get the Treble 

[scooby3051]

Good on him ...super ride...hope he beats Tagaloa too..

 

[scoobysnacks]

That might be tough, Scoobs.

[Trump]

A cracker ride by Mickie on Odeum and we are in the money. My daughter loves me! How about Tagaloa? Last! So much for the “Unlucky” Jockey bullshit. Interesting Michael’s comments coming back to scale, saying he didn’t know why he wasn’t getting more rides but that hopefully this win will give trainers more incentive to put him on. A class act and I loved the “Tongue salute”. How bad can Oliver’s day get? He’s riding poorly and had Mo’unga last in the run. No show from there. 

[Houlahan's Dream]

Thought M'ounga ran on quite well. But yes. Not the greatest position in a big field. 

[Trump]

Another shocker by Oliver on Cascadian- so wide all the way. He’s having the worst possible day. 

[Chris Wood]

Well done Michael Walker, swings and merry go rounds spring to mind!
Top ride!

[richie]

I like the fact that MW  was quoted in the press as saying Odeum wont get beaten and then rode it a peach 

[Trump]

Caulfield on this Wednesday and MW has just the one ride. Maybe he needs a new Manager?

[Gruff]

2 hours ago, Trump said:

Caulfield on this Wednesday and MW has just the one ride. Maybe he needs a new Manager?

 

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Posted 6 hours ago

Those Collett kids were taught by their parents to be polite and communicate with Owners and Trainers. In other words they make themselves available to opportunity....

[Trump]

Good to see Michael’s Manager is on the ball for the Geelong Cup meeting on wed. Michael’s got a ride in the Benchmark64 and the B70 races. I think one is 60/1, so two good rides but none in the Geelong Classic or the Cup. It’s a shame he’s not getting the opportunities but there’s obviously something going on - he’s too good a rider. Maybe he’s not riding trackwork? 

[Ponderosa8]

Wonder how Michael and his manager are feeling after the Caulfield Cup on Saturday. 

His "normal" Carnival mount Prince of Arran ran a slasher to get up for 4th and must be a great chance in the Melbourne Cup on that run..... while Michael's chosen mount Dashing Willoughby ran last and you'd think no chance in the Melbourne Cup on that run..

[Trump]

7 minutes ago, Ponderosa8 said:

Wonder how Michael and his manager are feeling after the Caulfield Cup on Saturday. 

His "normal" Carnival mount Prince of Arran ran a slasher to get up for 4th and must be a great chance in the Melbourne Cup on that run..... while Michael's chosen mount Dashing Willoughby ran last and you'd think no chance in the Melbourne Cup on that run..

DW is one of those long distance plodders who maintains a gallop over 3000+m. I don’t think he’s the type that would win a Melb Cup. JMHO. You need a turn of foot to win Aust staying races. The Caul Cup was a prime example. To be fair, Michael took the ride because of his loyalty to Sir Owen Glenn. Anyone else, I’m sure he would have stayed with Prince of Aron. 

[Houlahan's Dream]

Aron looked pitch perfect huh. What money he is the next Red Cadeux....place in three cups wasn't it?

[Baz (NZ)]

1 hour ago, Ponderosa8 said:

Wonder how Michael and his manager are feeling after the Caulfield Cup on Saturday. 

His "normal" Carnival mount Prince of Arran ran a slasher to get up for 4th and must be a great chance in the Melbourne Cup on that run..... while Michael's chosen mount Dashing Willoughby ran last and you'd think no chance in the Melbourne Cup on that run..

Michael's ride did knuckle badly at the start and it may have affected his performance thereafter?

[Gruff]

Caulfield use to be a better guide to Melbourne, surprised to see any from that compete with maybe the exception of Prince of arran

[scooby3051]

8 hours ago, Gruff said:

Caulfield use to be a better guide to Melbourne, surprised to see any from that compete with maybe the exception of Prince of arran

The 2nd horse will be very hard to beat in the MC...blind Freddie could see that.LOL