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SLIPPERGOLDENSLIPPERGOLDEN    8,208 posts
East Coast Racing
Letsgohorseracing reports;

TIME TO LOOK BEHIND STABLE DOOR OF THE FABULOUS BAKER BOY


LET us preface this story that no-one in the mainstream racing media in Sydney seems prepared to write by saying we are not for one moment suggesting that crest-of-the-wave trainer Bjorn Baker is doing anything wrong.

But stewards need to act to silence some of the terrible ‘reasons’ for his winning streak that are being alleged on social media and behind-the-scenes in the industry without anyone attempting to correct the claims.

In recent times the Baker stable has incredibly outperformed every top trainer in the last 100 years, including the legendary Tommy Smith. When it comes to strike rate he makes the modern-day champion Chris Waller look insignificant.

It is no surprise that Baker is the victim of the ‘Tally Poppy Syndrome’. First he was labelled ELO (conductor of the Electric Light Orchestra) by his critics. You work that one out for yourselves but in this era of integrity one would hope that would be near-on impossible.

Now they are saying his stable staff includes a former disqualified harness racing identity known for his treatment of horses. Firstly, people with that sort of record cannot be employed by trainers and Baker isn’t silly enough to do that. Secondly, as a former chemist why would he need any help when it comes to treatment of his horses where his record is exemplary?

As we said at the start we aren’t accusing Bjorn Baker (a trainer the punters love) of anything untoward. We believe the secret of his amazing run of success has been a terrific team of horses – the best he has ever had since coming from New Zealand.

But from an integrity perspective, Stewards should step in, investigate the outrageous claims that a disqualified person is associated with the Baker stable and make a Report on the subject. Sydney racing can certainly do without any further controversy.

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  • savethegamesavethegame    2,978 posts
    Harness trainer's were involved Nine 1/2 years ago with Baker ----Glen Lobb, Michael Kelly they got caught 2015. Baker was cleared..
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  • Vincent_vegaVincent_vega    625 posts
    Well if he now goes backward at a rate of knots that would be interesting
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  • G-MacG-Mac    1,654 posts
    "Sydney racing can certainly do without any further controversy."

    What?
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  • G-MacG-Mac    1,654 posts
    Nevermind. I just had a further look. "Letsgohorseracing" is a pipe for Vic racing. Racing in NSW is flying and Vic racing, bless them, have tried to keep up...
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  • GLAMOURGLAMOUR    791 posts
    A few are saying the same in WA about a few who are cleaning up,but the usual response no not them.
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  • tonytony    2,416 posts
    G-Mac said:

    Nevermind. I just had a further look. "Letsgohorseracing" is a pipe for Vic racing. Racing in NSW is flying and Vic racing, bless them, have tried to keep up...

    Actuallty a Queensland based site but agree is generally anti NSW

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  • G-MacG-Mac    1,654 posts
    Most sites are generally anti NSW. Even the NSW sites 
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  • G-MacG-Mac    1,654 posts
    Polly pipe and a swimming pool back in 2021. BB had no knowledge? Perhaps. The staff should have been better. No shortage of CCTV footage and the appeals were successful.

    Garbage conspiracy theories that someone like @SLIPPERGOLDEN will get all lathered up about. 
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  • SLIPPERGOLDENSLIPPERGOLDEN    8,208 posts
    edited February 26
    It must be slip it to Slip day. Fortunately I am lathered just for you.  :D
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  • SLIPPERGOLDENSLIPPERGOLDEN    8,208 posts
    As reported since Jan 1 (Abba) Bjorn 44 winners and 44 placings from 144 starters with a winning strike rate of 31.2%
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  • spinkingspinking    3,921 posts
    The Baker train just keeps rolling
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  • savethegamesavethegame    2,978 posts
    spinking said:

    The Baker train just keeps rolling

    That one ran tough, J.Mac rode the Fav. Absolutely a treat., Having a run like Oscar Barrera did in 80s in America ran the best magic show in town.
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  • G-MacG-Mac    1,654 posts
    I was at Canterbury on Friday night. His horses look fitter and stronger than the rest. And they are tough. Whatever he is doing, it clearly works.

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  • lukoeditslukoedits    10 posts
    Hypothetically would a former chemist be more informed in ways to inhibit  performance enhancing drugs?? food for thought 
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  • ManchildManchild    790 posts
    Maybe , but there is no bottle with ability written on it.
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  • savethegamesavethegame    2,978 posts
    Manchild said:

    Maybe , but there is no bottle with ability written on it.

    Humour when Danny O'Brien gave evidence regarding when he paid 1,000 for a bottle of cobalt, he reckoned he was buying a bottle of B complex which retailed at 15 dollars a bottle thought he trained as lawyer, bit too much of jerking the Gherkin.
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  • VoodooVoodoo    1,347 posts
    imageimagehttps://www.facebook.com/reel/640466865401804
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