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duffy When: 26 Jul 16 16:24

He is completely different class to any of our jockeys (and that includes the "God" that is Ryan Moore (at the moment)

Until Bartlett starts referring to him mid race as simply "James" I'm going to reserve judgement on his greatness.

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MJK When: 26 Jul 16 16:28

Jul 26, 2016 -- 4:12PM, Clerkmore wrote:

If he had stayed on the rails and got boxed in, he would have been slaughtered on here. He did the right thing and was just unlucky.

He was out in plenty of time but a stronger jock would've got the horse home whether you want to admit it or not. Already it appears to some on here that if in future he wins he's brilliant, if he loses he's 'unlucky'.

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Clerkmore When: 26 Jul 16 16:32

Mon opinion. You are welcome to yours.

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MJK When: 26 Jul 16 16:33

Jul 26, 2016 -- 4:32PM, Clerkmore wrote:

Mon opinion. You are welcome to yours.

Absolutely

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crepello When: 26 Jul 16 16:35

Looks a classy rider to me - Godolphin will surely have him here full time next season ....

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MJK When: 26 Jul 16 16:37

Jul 26, 2016 -- 3:17PM, duffy wrote:

The best way I can put it is that he seems to make every horse he wins on look like they've got tons in hand, even if they obviously haven't, very very stylish jockey.

Dutch Masterpiece certainly 'looked' like it had tons in hand there!

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duffy When: 26 Jul 16 16:43

He was cut off when he first switched out, by the time he got out the second time it was too late.

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duffy When: 26 Jul 16 16:43

^
on qewy

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jollie When: 26 Jul 16 16:44

''He was out in plenty of time but a stronger jock would've got the horse home whether you want to admit it or not. Already it appears to some on here that if in future he wins he's brilliant, if he loses he's 'unlucky'.''

MJK got it spot on

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duffy When: 26 Jul 16 16:49

Already it appears to some on here that if in future he wins he's brilliant, if he loses he's 'unlucky'.''

Yes, and asked yourself why that is? We're all putting our money down so if there is an individual that appears by general consensus to be cut more slack than others, it surely points to there being enough positive evidence that has been witnessed by most to entitle him to it.

This place doesn't tend to take to many prisoners does it?

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roggrain When: 26 Jul 16 16:51

Yes jollie and already it would appear to some on here that if he wins he's lucky and if he loses he's weak.

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duncan idaho When: 26 Jul 16 16:51

Whistlejacket 26 Jul 16 16:16

If I was either Doyle or Buick, I would seriously roll my sleeves up and turn my riding brain on and start delivering on a monumental scale

Doyler and Bill just texted...said they'll start tomorrow..will deliver on monumental scale.. 'and soz for swinging the lead all this time'

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MJK When: 26 Jul 16 16:53

Jul 26, 2016 -- 4:49PM, duffy wrote:

Already it appears to some on here that if in future he wins he's brilliant, if he loses he's 'unlucky'.''Yes, and asked yourself why that is? We're all putting our money down so if there is an individual that appears by general consensus to be cut more slack than others, it surely points to there being enough positive evidence that has been witnessed by most to entitle him to it.This place doesn't tend to take to many prisoners does it?

Fair point. Whatever happens it doesn't say a lot for the flat if people are saying he's the best currently riding imop(though I assume people mean in the UK only). Is he any better that Kerrin McEvoy was?

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Cider When: 26 Jul 16 16:58

Better than Kerrin at the same stage of riding experience in the UK, imv. Kerrin was a majestic rider once he got to grips with the tracks and conditions.

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Whistlejacket When: 26 Jul 16 17:00

Duncan, I just don't see why there would be a persuasive argument for retaining 3 jockeys, so I am afraid something will have to give. Sheikh Mohammed runs a global bloodstock operation, and though some might beg to differ, Europe and primarily GB & Ireland remain right at the top of the global bloodstock industry. In addition, I would venture that Macdonald's riding style is probably more easily adapted to US racing.
(just an opinion)

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jaykally When: 26 Jul 16 17:14

Long live King James :)), He does seem very capable, genuine too. I like backing a horse with a jockey I can trust. hint hint Mulrennan.

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jaykally When: 26 Jul 16 17:16

par
26 Jul 16 15:18
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If Sheikh Mo has any sense he makes that lad his number 1 jockey. Offer him what it takes.

Mo retains him in Oz Par

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Whistlejacket When: 26 Jul 16 17:28

Just to clarify, I have no objection to either Doyler or Buick. Doyler is an absolutely fantastic guy and gives very good feedback. I have no reason to think Buick is any different. It is just a case that Macdonald looks different class. It is always wise to remember that old breeding and racing maxim of putting the best to the best!

ps: jaykelly, I think Par might have been referring to retaining him in Europe and not the current situation of retaining him in Australia (though of course, Sheikh Mohammed does have a huge operation in Australia these days)