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Queen Mother Champion Chase 2019

Footpad setback only meant to keep him out for upto 2 weeks - really hope he shows us all how good he actually is next time out because i think he could be a star. Needs to stop walking through a fence though :triumphant:
 
Yes, 3 rides, Fav. Fav. and 2" fav. FELL FELL and Almost FELL not bad for a number One jockey.
 
I'd suggest just avoiding him altogether, even on horses you fancy, if it's going to be a problem.

Saves the frustration.

I think we've all been there with a jockey, mine is usually with Richard Johnson. I struggle to be positive about him, but there he is winning the Jockey Championship's since AP retired! My argument against Johnson is far weaker than those who are in favour of him, because he is winning titles, which means he must be winning races too, so ultimately, not all the time, but I do back his rides less I find.

I think it's amazing Ruby should retire on the basis of 2 favourites falling! I can only assume there is some money lost somewhere along the line.

This is his 20th year as a professional jockey, he knows the game.
 
ComplyOrDie said:
I'd suggest just avoiding him altogether, even on horses you fancy, if it's going to be a problem.

Saves the frustration.
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Perfect advice for anyone with a jockey issue. The problem is that most people make up their minds about jockeys, horses, etc and can never allow themselves to change their mind. They all lose more than they win so easy to find plenty of "evidence" to confirm your bias if your are looking for it. Like being a contrarian myself.:devilish: - McCoy was mainly overbet IMO.
 
Yes I may have lost money backing his rides, but I have also lost money backing other jockey's rides so I don't mind losing my money but would prefer not to however this is just my opinion. I feel he gave Footpad a cruel ride because it was clear to me the horse wasn't wright. Walsh is long enough riding to know when a horse is not right and he should have pulled the horse up instead he kept at him the whole time till he fell at the last and if the horse does recover, I hope the owners never let Ruby ride him again.
 
Chris said:
Yes I may have lost money backing his rides, but I have also lost money backing other jockey's rides so I don't mind losing my money but would prefer not to however this is just my opinion. I feel he gave Footpad a cruel ride because it was clear to me the horse wasn't wright. Walsh is long enough riding to know when a horse is not right and he should have pulled the horse up instead he kept at him the whole time till he fell at the last and if the horse does recover, I hope the owners never let Ruby ride him again.
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Fair enough if that was your gripe about him, but you clearly indicated about him falling twice and nearly falling another time, but Saldier he had no chance on, and trust me, that was a frustration for me as I was on him, not to mention being a big Saldier fan!

I'm going to pretend that he isn't a frustrating jockey at times, but lord knows I wouldn't sit on a horse so I can't sit here behind a keyboard and blame him for 'jumping' off of them!
 
Maybe a booster seat for jockey's might help. Ha Ha
 
Chris said:
Yes I may have lost money backing his rides, but I have also lost money backing other jockey's rides so I don't mind losing my money but would prefer not to however this is just my opinion. I feel he gave Footpad a cruel ride because it was clear to me the horse wasn't wright. Walsh is long enough riding to know when a horse is not right and he should have pulled the horse up instead he kept at him the whole time till he fell at the last and if the horse does recover, I hope the owners never let Ruby ride him again.
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A cruel ride? That is a load of rubbish.
 
ComplyOrDie said:
Fair enough if that was your gripe about him, but you clearly indicated about him falling twice and nearly falling another time, but Saldier he had no chance on, and trust me, that was a frustration for me as I was on him, not to mention being a big Saldier fan!

I'm going to pretend that he isn't a frustrating jockey at times, but lord knows I wouldn't sit on a horse so I can't sit here behind a keyboard and blame him for 'jumping' off of them!
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Arkle winner 2020 for me.
 
Folski said:
Arkle winner 2020 for me.
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That or JLT yeah mate.

Had him penciled in for going chasing since debut in Ireland. Probably be my first 'any race' bet provided all is well after this festival.
 
Agree on Saldier, to me looks everybit a lovely chaser.

On the Ruby and Footpad comments, you hear quite a lot of horses suffering overreaches and it's not until the race is over it is found out. Tells me all i need to know! Plenty of injuries are not noticed whilst full of adrenaline etc. Not just with horses.
 
Surprised about Saldier being mentioned as a chaser - Champion Hurdle horse in 2020 was what came out of the stable tour wasn't it? Mullins said something like they see him as a Champion Hurdle contender, maybe this year would come to soon?

SOmeone must remember that too, it wasn't that long ago and I can't have made it up! :highly_amused:
 
Been away for a few days and whilst in pub watching racing, a few people slagging off Ruby BIG STYLE when Footpad came down. I wonder how many of these people were chanting RUBY, RUBY RUBY on same horse after last years Arkle?
 
Kevloaf said:
Surprised about Saldier being mentioned as a chaser - Champion Hurdle horse in 2020 was what came out of the stable tour wasn't it? Mullins said something like they see him as a Champion Hurdle contender, maybe this year would come to soon?

SOmeone must remember that too, it wasn't that long ago and I can't have made it up! :highly_amused:
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Aye Kev I remember reading something similar im not too sure I think it might have been from Ricci
 
Thistlecrack said:
Aye Kev I remember reading something similar im not too sure I think it might have been from Ricci
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Needs clearing up - if it was Ricci then it holds no gravity. :devilish:
 
The comments were something along the lines of he'd be aimed at the CH this year. I would imagine ala Footpad extra year over hurdles before going over fences. WPM has commented on him being a chaser before.
 
Anyone know how long Saldier likely to be out for ??., Broke a bone in his nose i read in R.post.
 
Folski said:
The comments were something along the lines of he'd be aimed at the CH this year. I would imagine ala Footpad extra year over hurdles before going over fences. WPM has commented on him being a chaser before.
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Exactly how I remember it Folski!
 
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