Every few years the National Horseracing Authority decides to put the minimum weights of jockeys up. It has been quite a while since this has happened and maybe it is time it happens again.
It has been a fantastic few days. Obviously Variety Club’s big win made it all worthwhile. It is really lovely when a plan comes together, suggests Joey Ramsden
Joey Ramsden has caught the Met Fever too and he rates his charge to run a big race
Ramsden on the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate and some stick for the Greyville track
Ramsden on a busy time in the office and a hunger for a bite of one of SA’s great classics
We have decided to call it a day with Bravura as he really doesn’t appear to be enjoying racing anymore.
‘Rude’ Richard Hughes ‘not too complimentary’, reckons Joey in his typical banter
I think it is a serious insult to Bernard Fayd’Herbe and to Cape Racing in particular when our own champion jockey is not selected for the side
I felt that the quality of the Emperor’s Palace Ready to Run sale was high and, as always, there was a very good show put on by all.
