On 7/8/05 7:21 PM, "Neil Franklyn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Trevor wrote:
Chris Johnson sure had a good strike rate but most of his riding was done in the Sth Is. I wonder if it would be different racing up here.Over a short period he had a better strike rate than L. O.
Brilliant, naturally gifted riders can win anywhere -- he has won three Oaks, a Railway-Telegraph double, and a premiership with 140 wins. That's good enough :-)
I've never seen another NZ rider with his balance and ability to get the last effort out of a seemingly beaten animal. His ride to win aboard LOADER at Te Rapa on 9 Dec 1995 is my all-time favourite effort.
Sure he's a flawed genius who had problems off the track, but as a punter I don't give a hoot. I'm just hoping he can perform to his best at age 41. I doubt it'll be an easy task but he is fit although weighing 57kg currently. NZ racing needs him!
Apparently he's going to ride a few of the horses he trains, but I doubt it'll be long before other trainers snap him up. If I were an owner I'd be ringing him now :-o
Regards
Neil F
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