Pierre Strydom - Queen's Plate day

I have often heard jockeys say that only race riding gets you fit, so I find it a bit strange that after breaking his jaw Pierre comes back for such a big meeting. I would have thought that maybe he would have been carded at the Vaal yesterday. I am not doubting his ability and I know that he is a true pro but I am sure he would have been better prepared after a few races under his belt.

Harris Wrote:

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> I have often heard jockeys say that only race
> riding gets you fit, so I find it a bit strange
> that after breaking his jaw Pierre comes back for
> such a big meeting. I would have thought that
> maybe he would have been carded at the Vaal
> yesterday. I am not doubting his ability and I
> know that he is a true pro but I am sure he would
> have been better prepared after a few races under
> his belt.

only been off just over a month im sure he will be 100% on the day

i doubt he will be taking a full card

its impossible for any professional sportsmen to be 100% match fit after a months break...you spot on Harris...he will need a couple of weeks to get back to optimum...really this guy Titch.

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FC seeing as you are such a genius answer me just 2 questions Has Striker been riding work since his fall or just laying on his couch???.... not sure if you noticed he has only taken 3 rides but was offered a full card and are you saying that he wont have a winner for a 'couple of weeks"...

Imo riding winners for striker will be like riding a bicycle, cmon guys the guy has ridden over 3000 winners

Titch Wrote:

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> FC seeing as you are such a genius answer me just
> 2 questions Has Striker been riding work since
> his fall or just laying on his couch???.... not
> sure if you noticed he has only taken 3 rides and
> are you saying that he wont have a winner for a
> 'couple of weeks"...


My trainer tells me that racing is always at a higher intensity to working....i didnt say he wont win...i said it will take a couple of weeks to get to his optimum...nobody needs to be a genius to understand that...it applies in most sports

Your trainer is probably right but for you to make a statement that Strikes wont be at his best is simply ludicrous ...tut tut tut really this guy FC

well he wont be racefit so fc is correct in his assessment(tu)

None of his rides will suffer due to any unfitness from the saddle he is on top of his game and will be at his brilliant best tomorrow...FACT!!!

Titch Wrote:

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> Your trainer is probably right but for you to make
> a statement that Strikes wont be at his best is
> simply ludicrous ...tut tut tut really this guy FC


striker can ride winners in his sleep...so let me ask you this...willl striker be better (fitter and stronger) after three weeks of race riding...if the is yes then he cannot be at his optimum tommorow..i wont be surprised if you dont get it