• REGISTER NOW!! Why? Because you can't do much without having been registered!

    At the moment you have limited access to view all discussions - and most importantly, you haven't joined our community. What are you waiting for? Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join Join Talking Horses here!

One to watch

When does the reduction in claim take effect? I see he’s on a couple at Fontwell today with a 5lb claim. Presume he’s allowed that as final decs made before Jenkins won


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
viking said:
When does the reduction in claim take effect? I see he’s on a couple at Fontwell today with a 5lb claim. Presume he’s allowed that as final decs made before Jenkins won


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
I'm pretty sure it takes effect immediately Viking, at least that used to be the case. More likely websites aren't automatically updated after the final decs.
 
Still shown as claiming 5 off Hollybush Henry tomorrow.
My understanding is; there's always a period of grace to allow 5 days for connections to book alternatives.
 
Alternative to a 16 yo genius?.I don't think there is one :lol: How can some one so you ride like that? I wouldn't have backed it with bad money but he still somehow wins
 
Couple more names from the pointing field to keep an eye on. Not necessarily in the same league as James Bowen yet but have shown definite talent.
The first is Connor Brace (who I mentioned on the Pointing thread) - he was leading Novice Rider pointing last season and has now joined Fergal O'Brien as conditional.
The second is Jack Tudor who arrived on the scene last season and rode 5 winners. He's still retained his amateur status so he can keep riding in points this season. I was speaking to a press colleague at Stratford a couple of weeks ago and he feels Jack could be even better than James Bowen - we shall see! But he did get the better of champion jockey Will Biddick at Bratton Down last season in a match race refusing to be intimidated by the occasion - he's only 16.

Both Jack and Connor are good friends and did plenty of pony racing. And what's interesting is that all three are Welsh (they must be putting something in the water across the border!) Both are down to ride at Cheltenham tomorrow.
 
jinnyj said:
Couple more names from the pointing field to keep an eye on. Not necessarily in the same league as James Bowen yet but have shown definite talent.
The first is Connor Brace (who I mentioned on the Pointing thread) - he was leading Novice Rider pointing last season and has now joined Fergal O'Brien as conditional.
The second is Jack Tudor who arrived on the scene last season and rode 5 winners. He's still retained his amateur status so he can keep riding in points this season. I was speaking to a press colleague at Stratford a couple of weeks ago and he feels Jack could be even better than James Bowen - we shall see! But he did get the better of champion jockey Will Biddick at Bratton Down last season in a match race refusing to be intimidated by the occasion - he's only 16.

Both Jack and Connor are good friends and did plenty of pony racing. And what's interesting is that all three are Welsh (they must be putting something in the water across the border!) Both are down to ride at Cheltenham tomorrow.
Click to expand...

Is Connor Brace an identical twin?
 
I'm trying to decide if Fifty Shades got so close because of or in spite of Tudor. Did he have to be as far back as he was?

Similarly, Brace seemed to overdo the hold-up tactics on Man Of Plenty, running on up the hill into fifth from last place until just about turning for home.

Still, both were relative longshots so I don't want to be critical. But they didn't look either like amateurs or conditionals.
 
I think you probably ought to remember they're both only 16 and this was only Jack's second ride under rules and his first at Cheltenham! Added to that both are hold up horses (or have been in their last few runs) Man of Plenty is a quirky sod and hasn't won for four years albeit hes often run in tough races.
Keep the faith!!! I was talking to Connor's grandfather, David Brace about the horses he's got for the pointing season and he intends to use Jack now Connor has turned pro.
 
Don't worry, jj, I will keep the faith. The bottom line is that both outran their odds, which has to be a positive.
 
Jack Tudor manhandling Uno Mas to victory there in Fakenham...good little rider!
 
Last edited:
He has a lot to live up to when you consider who he is following and along way to go. Some greats rode for Nicky's dad Gordon at Greystoke like Stan Mellor, Ron Barry, Jonjo, David Goulding, Richard Dunwoody, Brian Harding and of course National heroes Neil Doughty and Bob Davies........That said Niclky Richards is a first class judge of a rider and the boy wouldn't be there is he wasn't a bit special..he uses Ryan Day who is also very good and Brian Hughes one of the best in the country rides regular for Nicky as you know
 
jinnyj said:
Couple more names from the pointing field to keep an eye on. Not necessarily in the same league as James Bowen yet but have shown definite talent.
The first is Connor Brace (who I mentioned on the Pointing thread) - he was leading Novice Rider pointing last season and has now joined Fergal O'Brien as conditional.
The second is Jack Tudor who arrived on the scene last season and rode 5 winners. He's still retained his amateur status so he can keep riding in points this season. I was speaking to a press colleague at Stratford a couple of weeks ago and he feels Jack could be even better than James Bowen - we shall see! But he did get the better of champion jockey Will Biddick at Bratton Down last season in a match race refusing to be intimidated by the occasion - he's only 16.

Both Jack and Connor are good friends and did plenty of pony racing. And what's interesting is that all three are Welsh (they must be putting something in the water across the border!) Both are down to ride at Cheltenham tomorrow.
Click to expand...

Taken a little while but Connor looked pretty decent on Verdana Blue today.
 
Yes, I had a closer look at VB because of the jockey's mention on here but let the price put me off. Probably wouldn't have needed it the way the mare won.
 
I hope you are all taking note of these jockeys I spot! :D Jack Tudor fulfilling his promise with a cracking win in the Welsh National.
 
I thought seriously about it this morning because of the jockey but ultimately opted for Now McGinty as the main bet. Winner's allowance arguably made all the difference.
 
Another jockey to come from the Pointing field is Millie Wonnacott who just turned professional this week and rode her first winner tonight as a conditional at Perth. I flagged her up as my jockey to follow from the 18/19 season (obviously last season was rather short!) so I am so pleased to see her start so well.
 
jinnyj said:
Another jockey to come from the Pointing field is Millie Wonnacott who just turned professional this week and rode her first winner tonight as a conditional at Perth. I flagged her up as my jockey to follow from the 18/19 season (obviously last season was rather short!) so I am so pleased to see her start so well.
Click to expand...

Didn't she win a nice race at Kempton during the NH season? I remember being very impressed with the ride on the day. The best compliment I can pay her is that I had no idea she was either female or conditional, just rode like a top jockey.
 

Recent Blog Posts

Back
Top