New Posts For Thread: Jockeys for Epsomhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31875781/jockeys-for-epsomI thought that jockeys had to be declared at the same time as the horse at the 48 hour stage. Every other trainer apart from Aiden O'Brien does so. How does he get away with delaying his decision? Total contempt for the sport, punters and the BHA autIs Keane any good at Epsom? He's on 2 of my selections eg TLIW and Giselle.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31875781/jockeys-for-epsom?post_id=564767411#564767411Is Keane any good at Epsom? He's on 2 of my selections eg TLIW and Giselle.Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:35:10 -0500Not many lady riding grooms. None, in fact.I'd rather have Hollie Doyle than some of these, and imo Jamie Spencer is a complete liability round Epsom so heaven help those drawn next to him.Here is the field in draw order from the Racing Post:-Rogue Ihttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31875781/jockeys-for-epsom?post_id=564767333#564767333Not many lady riding grooms. None, in fact.I'd rather have Hollie Doyle than some of these, and imo Jamie Spencer is a complete liability round Epsom so heaven help those drawn next to him.Here is the field in draw order from the Racing Post:-Rogue IWed, 04 Jun 2025 13:00:57 -0500I can understand if the mount of the stable jock is withdrawn and the jock gets on another stablemate; the battalion advantage is reduced. But, no jock change solely on account of the weather - no swap.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31875781/jockeys-for-epsom?post_id=564767261#564767261I can understand if the mount of the stable jock is withdrawn and the jock gets on another stablemate; the battalion advantage is reduced. But, no jock change solely on account of the weather - no swap.Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:41:06 -0500There are a list of circumstances when a jockey change is permitted but they should be checked by BHA. Whether they are or not I have no idea.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31875781/jockeys-for-epsom?post_id=564766719#564766719There are a list of circumstances when a jockey change is permitted but they should be checked by BHA. Whether they are or not I have no idea.Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:41:10 -0500if AOB really wants ryan on one,and changes his mind due to going, travel etc in next 72 hrs ,he,d just pull the one ryans currently riding out,wouldnt he ?that works doesnt it ?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31875781/jockeys-for-epsom?post_id=564766713#564766713if AOB really wants ryan on one,and changes his mind due to going, travel etc in next 72 hrs ,he,d just pull the one ryans currently riding out,wouldnt he ?that works doesnt it ?Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:37:56 -0500Twoboyz, I know Willie Mullins does the same thing but I was concentrating on Epsom when I wrote the OP. Aiden and Willie have the same mentality. We are trying to squeeze the last pound/euro out of every race and to hell with anyone else.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31875781/jockeys-for-epsom?post_id=564766693#564766693Twoboyz, I know Willie Mullins does the same thing but I was concentrating on Epsom when I wrote the OP. Aiden and Willie have the same mentality. We are trying to squeeze the last pound/euro out of every race and to hell with anyone else.Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:27:19 -0500Aiden was not happy about the 72 hour declaration, arguing that a lot can happen in 48 hours to a horse let alone 72 hours.Given the embarassment of riches he has at his disposal and his attention to every last detail it is not surprising that he emphttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31875781/jockeys-for-epsom?post_id=564766621#564766621Aiden was not happy about the 72 hour declaration, arguing that a lot can happen in 48 hours to a horse let alone 72 hours.Given the embarassment of riches he has at his disposal and his attention to every last detail it is not surprising that he empWed, 04 Jun 2025 09:03:56 -0500Sageform - Willie Mullins declares his jockeys very late for the festivalhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31875781/jockeys-for-epsom?post_id=564766481#564766481Sageform - Willie Mullins declares his jockeys very late for the festivalWed, 04 Jun 2025 08:24:10 -0500no sage, the rp is just slow, they are declaredhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31875781/jockeys-for-epsom?post_id=564766295#564766295no sage, the rp is just slow, they are declaredWed, 04 Jun 2025 07:14:19 -050019 is a big field by modern standards. There will be some hard luck stories. If delaying rider bookings is an advantage, why don't other trainers do it? Presumably because none of them have more than 2 runners or see no point in it. O'Brien jockeys shttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31875781/jockeys-for-epsom?post_id=564766291#56476629119 is a big field by modern standards. There will be some hard luck stories. If delaying rider bookings is an advantage, why don't other trainers do it? Presumably because none of them have more than 2 runners or see no point in it. O'Brien jockeys sWed, 04 Jun 2025 07:11:44 -0500