Jockeys

GLAMOUR · June 2015

There has been lately the discussion of the state of our jockey ranks,really to think about it very thin,of course I think Pikey is out on his own,yeak ok he gets the cream of the rides from Bob Peters,but satill has to get out there and get the job done,ok the Pontiff is still one of the best,when on song,these days the riding fee just pocket money,but still pulls out some gem of rides,Jarrod Noske I rate up there,Donga,Peter Hall yet again getting the cream of Durrant Stable while Pikey is out,and maybe 1 or 2apprentices coming through the ranks,but id like too hear thoughts,

dungy · June 2015

Jake Casey and Jordan Turner can ride there both doing a great job

SHOVHOG · June 2015

Alan Kennedy & Paterson both should be dominating to be honest. 2 of the best jockeys in the state but for one reason or another nowhere to be seen.

brady · June 2015

Shelby Bowtell most improved

dungy · June 2015

SHOVHOG said:
Alan Kennedy & Paterson both should be dominating to be honest. 2 of the best jockeys in the state but for one reason or another nowhere to be seen.

Sorry mate Patterson is done will be lucky to be a bush rider Adam Durrant doesnt use him at all anymore and Al Kennedy seems to be going ok no super star

SHOVHOG · June 2015

Pure riding ability they are right up there IMO. Watching Turner , whiting , carbery etc week in week out whilst those 2 are riding the pine so to speak makes my stomach turn.

I understand about the working hard at track work etc etc but everybody is there for a common goals surely and that's to make money and win races.

everready · June 2015

Imho I think in his best mind set and 100'/, dedicated I rate B Kennedy snapping @ PH &WP heels I would imagine Pattoson not working hard enough @ Durrant to get rides he seems to b very loyal to those who put in hard yards I think jo Asssopardi dose a good job and will take it to senior ranks and clint port Johnson only needs to keep his head fitting current helmet with Durrant support to become a top apprentice!

paraletic · June 2015

if I had a choice and Pikey was already committed to another ride I would be on the phone to Jarrad Noske.

if he was committed elsewhere I would scratch and wait another day.

obrienrb · June 2015

I agree Alan Kennedy is very good rider but am unsure of his work ethic?? Ben Is good too.

Pontiff
Pike
Jarrod noske
Jo azzapardi
Cut above.

Legless · June 2015

Been watching Jerry Noske of late - seems to be improving all the time. Doesn't seem to lack anything in a tight go either.

Knuckey my pick of the seniors

thefalcon · June 2015

seniors? we have a few getting to the veteran stage, knucks is 42 then we have turner, carbery, hall, whiting, forder, donga and maybe a few more.

everready · June 2015

Dash =))

thefalcon · June 2015

:\"> forgot the main man....he'll be going until he's 70...sort of like old George Woods....

JayJay · June 2015

Burns?

BC4E · June 2015

How many group 1 winning Jockeys do we have currently riding in WA?

Thoroly_Bread · June 2015

Off the top of my head, Pike, Harvey, O'donnell, S.Parnham, Steack, Brown, there are a few...

BC4E · June 2015

Danny Miller - Northerly

jum · June 2015

J Brown, W Pike, P Harvey, P Knuckey, S Parnham, S O'Donnell, J Whiting, T Turner, L Camilleri, P Carbery, D Miller.

Suspended we have also C Harvey and D Staeck and I'm not sure about P Farrell

RIO · June 2015

I wasn't going to comment as I find it hard to be positive about too many of our riders.

But over the first half of the year

Harvey, Casey, Pike, Warwick(still needs to toughen up a bit), Jarrad Noske, and wait for it..Jagsy/Trembles/Old Man Turner..

thefalcon · June 2015

who's "trembles"?

H-BOMBER · June 2015

BC4E said:
How many group 1 winning Jockeys do we have currently riding in WA?

Thoroly_Bread said:
Off the top of my head, Pike, Harvey, O'donnell, S.Parnham, Steack, Brown, there are a few...

BC4E said:
Danny Miller - Northerly

jum said:
J Brown, W Pike, P Harvey, P Knuckey, S Parnham, S O'Donnell, J Whiting, T Turner, L Camilleri, P Carbery, D Miller.
Suspended we have also C Harvey and D Staeck and I'm not sure about P Farrell

I think a better question is how many "outside WA" GP1 jockeys are riding at the moment.

And poor old Hally doesnt get a mention.

RIO · June 2015

the falcon said:
who's "trembles"?

Mr Turner (show him respect), Jagsy (to his mates) Trembles (rio special for the way he rides through gaps at times)

3 names, one person

:D

Thoroly_Bread · June 2015

Hally!! That's a bit rough isn't it!!!

RIO · June 2015

If that is the measure then G Smith should be on the list as well.

The_Bull · June 2015

Azzopardi is a very underrated hoop. Sure he rides some good chances, but has a great sense of timing and lovely balance. I reckon he will kick on as a senior.

H-BOMBER · June 2015

Thoroly_Bread said:
Hally!! That's a bit rough isn't it!!!

It might have been misunderstood, I was just saying that nobody had mentioned him. Hes going the best out of them all at the moment in my opinion, I back him with confidence if he is on one im keen on.

Bfacey77 · June 2015

H-BOMBER said:

Thoroly_Bread said:
Hally!! That's a bit rough isn't it!!!
It might have been misunderstood, I was just saying that nobody had mentioned him. Hes going the best out of them all at the moment in my opinion, I back him with confidence if he is on one im keen on.

Yeah i recon Hall aswell .

ColourfulRD · June 2015

Ben Patterson was unlucky, Andrew Carter had him as the next Willie Pike, been downhill ever since

Pink_Blue · June 2015

I don't rate Azzopardi all that much. I have seen him get far too arrogant of late on favs and has gotten most of them beaten. I am a big fan of L Warwick and her read and then breakdown post race. Pontiff really doesn't give you much either way, W.Pike whilst being fantastic putting him on can end up costing you down the line. If you have a good horse that makes it to summer riches you can almost be guaranteed you will lose his services to Mr Peters.
Hally has been riding in some fine form or late and gotta say S.Bowtell has a lot of potential, she showed the boys how it's done last wed arriving for 1 ride in rc8 and giving them an absolute lesson.

Ridersonthestorm33 · June 2015

@ColourfulRD your comment reminded me of the great William Macy film ' The Cooler '. If you haven't seen it ,its well worth it!

GaryH · June 2015

Same theme, different topic. But I just had a bet in todays Jockey challenge

Belmont Jockey Challenge 3,2,1 points J Azzopardi

Do you I get both for the price of one???? OK, Chloe has only two rides for the day.....

G'day Punter!

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