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Re: Sam Twiston-Davies
I was more referring to Sam falling off after jumping the last in front at southwell on Hawkhurst, I don't like the jockey at all but if you do then that's up to you this game is all about opinions, p.s I'm not clueless as i have been watching horseracing for some 22 years!!!
I didn't mean completely clueless, rather like a football manager who doesn't know his best team.
I've been following the game....for 22 years too! Master Oats winning the Gold Cup and other races at the 95 Cheltenham Festival got me hooked on the game.
As for Hawkhurst. He dogged it that day and jinked and almost bucked on the run in....trust me, he's a compete HOUND!
I also have theory on jockeys - punters place too much importance on them. Its 99% about the horse, if the horses lacks ability or isn't on a going day then no matter how good the jockey is, it won't be winning. I've seen the most mediocre of jockeys win races and get the better in tight finishes with some of the best jockeys around. I won't name them but initials SWC & LK are terrible in the saddle but they still get winners....Gold Cup & King George one of them and the other beat Cue Card & Paddy Brennan at Aintree last season. Like I say, its 99% the horse.