New Posts For Thread: Jockeys calling the shotshttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29757005/jockeys-calling-the-shotsIf I was an owner of some of these 2nd string Cheltenham fancies I would be getting rather hacked off by some of the stuff happening at the moment.It seems some jockeys feel obliged to publicly almost force the owners hand by suggestingraces which suSorry - quite possibly the right decision, just pocket talking as my Supreme vouchers were redundant!https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29757005/jockeys-calling-the-shots?post_id=528726343#528726343Sorry - quite possibly the right decision, just pocket talking as my Supreme vouchers were redundant!Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:49:20 -0600me too BAhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29757005/jockeys-calling-the-shots?post_id=528723055#528723055me too BASun, 03 Feb 2013 08:56:36 -0600LOL, point taken, but I have seem him enough to sometimes get confused if he is a pro or nothttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29757005/jockeys-calling-the-shots?post_id=528722993#528722993LOL, point taken, but I have seem him enough to sometimes get confused if he is a pro or notSun, 03 Feb 2013 08:55:10 -0600I should think Tom has a 'limited chance' in the 4 miler alrighthttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29757005/jockeys-calling-the-shots?post_id=528721157#528721157I should think Tom has a 'limited chance' in the 4 miler alrightSun, 03 Feb 2013 07:58:45 -0600I wish I could have a few Hunt Ball "fiascos"........making a million or so along the way....https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29757005/jockeys-calling-the-shots?post_id=528719577#528719577I wish I could have a few Hunt Ball "fiascos"........making a million or so along the way....Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:06:12 -0600The Hunt Ball fiasco shows what can happen when owners do put their foot down (as well as their money). Sometimes the professionals are right, even if we doubt the purity of their motives.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29757005/jockeys-calling-the-shots?post_id=528719469#528719469The Hunt Ball fiasco shows what can happen when owners do put their foot down (as well as their money). Sometimes the professionals are right, even if we doubt the purity of their motives.Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:02:10 -0600Agree 100% BigAdz. To me Ruby's comment regarding Tidal Bay was just so transparent and it made him look stupid. TB has earned the right to contest the most prestigious race in National Hunt racing. Owners seldom have a chance to have a horse good enhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29757005/jockeys-calling-the-shots?post_id=528718327#528718327Agree 100% BigAdz. To me Ruby's comment regarding Tidal Bay was just so transparent and it made him look stupid. TB has earned the right to contest the most prestigious race in National Hunt racing. Owners seldom have a chance to have a horse good enSun, 03 Feb 2013 06:04:53 -0600I doubt it was up to BG where Simonsig went. You have to bare in mind that some jockeys know what else is in the yard. It could have been that they thought Darlan had a right good chance in the Supreme, so quite rightfully wanted another runner in ahttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29757005/jockeys-calling-the-shots?post_id=528718309#528718309I doubt it was up to BG where Simonsig went. You have to bare in mind that some jockeys know what else is in the yard. It could have been that they thought Darlan had a right good chance in the Supreme, so quite rightfully wanted another runner in aSun, 03 Feb 2013 06:03:45 -0600Agree with this. IMO it was Geraghty's selfishness that saw Simonsig go for the Neptune last year. He knew he had Tetlami to ride in the Supreme, and nothing for the Neptune. Horses should be campaigned with their needs in mind. He won didn't he? Youhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29757005/jockeys-calling-the-shots?post_id=528718215#528718215Agree with this. IMO it was Geraghty's selfishness that saw Simonsig go for the Neptune last year. He knew he had Tetlami to ride in the Supreme, and nothing for the Neptune. Horses should be campaigned with their needs in mind. He won didn't he? YouSun, 03 Feb 2013 05:58:49 -0600Agree with this. IMO it was Geraghty's selfishness that saw Simonsig go for the Neptune last year. He knew he had Tetlami to ride in the Supreme, and nothing for the Neptune. Horses should be campaigned with their needs in mind.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29757005/jockeys-calling-the-shots?post_id=528718049#528718049Agree with this. IMO it was Geraghty's selfishness that saw Simonsig go for the Neptune last year. He knew he had Tetlami to ride in the Supreme, and nothing for the Neptune. Horses should be campaigned with their needs in mind.Sun, 03 Feb 2013 05:48:58 -0600