Eastwood Jaunty 148 Report post Posted October 12, 2020 https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/31415/Meeting-News-Article.aspx Hopefully not more strife just as he was due to come back... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrymir00 24 Report post Posted October 12, 2020 Is it because the powers that be want to punish him even more for the same incident? Shame we do not have Rumpole with us any longer, or an investigative journalist wanting a story on what is really wrong with NZ racing..... LongOwner, Patiti, Baz (NZ) and 1 other 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 4,004 Report post Posted October 12, 2020 Call me paranoid or way off the beam but are NZTR running an agenda to prevent Chris from overhauling David Walsh’s record of winning rides? LongOwner, Baz (NZ), dock leaf and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,866 Report post Posted October 13, 2020 2 hours ago, gubellini said: Call me paranoid or way off the beam but are NZTR running an agenda to prevent Chris from overhauling David Walsh’s record of winning rides? I hope you're wrong Gubellini Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,800 Report post Posted October 14, 2020 On 10/13/2020 at 11:16 AM, gubellini said: Call me paranoid or way off the beam but are NZTR running an agenda to prevent Chris from overhauling David Walsh’s record of winning rides? Your a conspiracy theorist Gube, im sure you also believe Coranovirus translates to 1 in 70 who inherit it, resulting in 1 sick 80 year immunocompromised victim. As we know our elderly are the best there is and not one wants others to risk to be vaccinated to protect their fragility. No shit vaccine will help anybody let alone our lovely frail...... covid 19 is NOT Coronaviruse so why are they saying so. Plandemic without doubt. Wake up people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 4,004 Report post Posted October 15, 2020 Gruff reality is for those who can’t cope with conspiracy theories. Gruff 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
,knight star 18 Report post Posted October 19, 2020 Think there would have been a statement by the representative of the jockeys association on the situation with Chris Johnson is now finding himself in . Baz (NZ), Leggy, dock leaf and 1 other 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,089 Report post Posted October 19, 2020 Let alone the promised update from NZTR. dock leaf, Baz (NZ), bob dobalino and 1 other 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongOwner 217 Report post Posted October 21, 2020 On 10/20/2020 at 11:49 AM, Leggy said: Let alone the promised update from NZTR. NZTR witch hunt , likely with RIU encouragement - righteous people in both camps . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 4,004 Report post Posted October 21, 2020 On today’s ZB 8.30am News Chris is seeking legal advice and consulting a doctor who specialises in alcohol problems in an effort to get his licence back. He needs eight more wins to eclipse David Walsh’s record win total. According to NZTR and the RIU he is not at present “fit for purpose” to hold a Jockey’s Licence. Seems like a Mexican standoff. I hope it can be resolved sooner rather than later. dock leaf, Leggy and hedley 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnyTom 1,541 Report post Posted October 21, 2020 Incredible, updates thru the media and not NZTR or RIU. No wonder NZ racing is stuffed, can't even get the very basics half right LongOwner, Insider, dock leaf and 2 others 2 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongOwner 217 Report post Posted October 21, 2020 187 Posted 11 hours ago Hidden On 10/20/2020 at 11:49 AM, Leggy said: Let alone the promised update from NZTR. NZTR witch hunt , likely with RIU encouragement - righteous people in both camps . I will have ago as many people have subsequently stated they agree with me Your Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Robson 1,551 Report post Posted October 21, 2020 2 hours ago, gubellini said: On today’s ZB 8.30am News Chris is seeking legal advice and consulting a doctor who specialises in alcohol problems in an effort to get his licence back. He needs eight more wins to eclipse David Walsh’s record win total. According to NZTR and the RIU he is not at present “fit for purpose” to hold a Jockey’s Licence. Seems like a Mexican standoff. I hope it can be resolved sooner rather than later. Jeez...if he's not fit, he'll have plenty of company. LongOwner, hedley, Insider and 5 others 4 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz (NZ) 1,722 Report post Posted October 21, 2020 Kangaroo court...springs to mind! LongOwner 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljay 1,720 Report post Posted October 22, 2020 You know the RIU will win - whatever the question Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGK 6 Report post Posted October 22, 2020 Why doesn't Chris get Winston to represent him? hedley 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongOwner 217 Report post Posted October 22, 2020 8 hours ago, eljay said: You know the RIU will win - whatever the question That is not justice - and why the system is corrupt and broken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,099 Report post Posted October 22, 2020 16 hours ago, PGK said: Why doesn't Chris get Winston to represent him? Winston apparently trained as a lawyer but hasn't practiced for over forty years, if ever. He also trained as a teacher which he uses as a knowledge back-up but apparently only taught primary school for a short time. Would his representation be of much value? I don't know CWJ but fully acknowledge his ability and horsemanship, and also his former problems with the demon drink. It has already been asked here 'if he was wasting and going without food, why did he have a few beers the night before riding?' Only he can answer this question. And while the rules and the ruling in this instance have come under strong criticism, did anyone complain when this rule was initially invoked? Answer: No! The criticism has only come when the rule has been enforced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,866 Report post Posted October 22, 2020 Appalling behaviour really from NZTR. Talk about shoot yourself in the foot. For a dysfunctional and poorly run industry here they are with a superstar in their midst and they have never made the most of it. NZTR may not miss Chris when he has gone, but I'm sure many others will. If it was any of the more favoured jockeys going for that record I'm sure there would be media coverage all over it. I just hope he finally cracks it at a track that actually appreciates him. I can't help thinking Kiwi Ida would have done a lot better on its North island tour if CWJ had been able to ride her. She put up some massive runs with no luck. Pam Robson, Baz (NZ), LongOwner and 6 others 5 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates 3,608 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 3 hours ago, We're Doomed said: Appalling behaviour really from NZTR. Talk about shoot yourself in the foot. For a dysfunctional and poorly run industry here they are with a superstar in their midst and they have never made the most of it. NZTR may not miss Chris when he has gone, but I'm sure many others will. If it was any of the more favoured jockeys going for that record I'm sure there would be media coverage all over it. I just hope he finally cracks it at a track that actually appreciates him. I can't help thinking Kiwi Ida would have done a lot better on its North island tour if CWJ had been able to ride her. She put up some massive runs with no luck. Many top line sport stars who have personal demons never appear in the spotlight for their abilities as much as they do for their problems and off field issues . It is the nature of the modern social media world unfortunately . Chris Wood 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastwood Jaunty 148 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 I just don't follow - he admitted the breach; a penalty was handed down (and to my knowledge not appealed by either side at the time); the penalty has been served... so what's the hold up? Has there been an incident since the penalty that has aggravated matters? Because everything that came before - all the good and less good about CWJ - it was all known when they determined the penalty... Baz (NZ), Chris Wood and LongOwner 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastwood Jaunty 148 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Here's the statement: We did not like the penaltyissued by the Judicial Committee, but nevertheless did not appeal it, preferring instead to take a more vague and disingenuous route of suspending his licence because that is something we feel we can do without any independent oversight." dock leaf and LongOwner 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnyTom 1,541 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 CWJ is back, nomates, Eastwood Jaunty, dock leaf and 2 others 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Robson 1,551 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Common sense and some decent people to the fore. Baz (NZ), LongOwner, TurnyTom and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattski 176 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Has he got his licence back? Yes he's had a chequered career. But what a gifted horse man and what a come back from about 7? years out going back a bit. I would love to see the Magic Man take the record. Dopey, Eastwood Jaunty, Pam Robson and 2 others 4 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...