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Title: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: Chips N Salsa on September 14, 2024, 08:05:31 PM
Why do they even post driver weight in Harness?  These weights are the what ever the driver puts down and most likely never changes from the 1st license to the last.  I have never seen a driver weight change.  You mean to tell me Yannick, Timmy, Jody Jamison haven't put on a few pounds?  In JJ case few hundred?  I mean why are they not required to weight at least once a month?
Title: Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: Chips N Salsa on September 14, 2024, 08:08:53 PM
Slyvain?
Title: Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: rainman2 on September 14, 2024, 08:19:16 PM
Why do they even post driver weight in Harness?  These weights are the what ever the driver puts down and most likely never changes from the 1st license to the last.  I have never seen a driver weight change.  You mean to tell me Yannick, Timmy, Jody Jamison haven't put on a few pounds?  In JJ case few hundred?  I mean why are they not required to weight at least once a month?

From what is said about the weight of the driver in harness racing, it is another tool in handicapping today.  Most horsemen believe this is important, especially of windy days and sloppy tracks.
Title: Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: Chips N Salsa on September 14, 2024, 08:22:39 PM
Merriman?
Title: Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: rainman2 on September 14, 2024, 08:29:02 PM
Why do they even post driver weight in Harness?  These weights are the what ever the driver puts down and most likely never changes from the 1st license to the last.  I have never seen a driver weight change.  You mean to tell me Yannick, Timmy, Jody Jamison haven't put on a few pounds?  In JJ case few hundred?  I mean why are they not required to weight at least once a month?

Membership in the 'superstar' driver's clubs get special 'privileges'??
Title: Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: Mazola on September 14, 2024, 08:41:22 PM
The vest makes them look heavy
Title: Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: rainman2 on September 14, 2024, 08:52:05 PM
ProRace 1.0 is the lightest ProRace model, offering Level 1 protection and weighing from only 420g.

The leading protection of choice for professional Jockeys, when racing in Level 1 permissible countries. It is designed to meet the demanding criteria of race riding, delivering impressive comfort and protection at market leading weight levels.

420g is approximately 15 oz.

Curious question--can a 15 oz vest make you look 50 lbs. heavier?  Jockeys wear them and it doesn't change their physical appearance.
Title: Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: Chips N Salsa on September 14, 2024, 09:16:48 PM
The vest makes them look heavy

not one driver wears a vest who you kidding
Title: Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: rainman2 on September 14, 2024, 09:20:22 PM
not one driver wears a vest who you kidding

So, you're saying that certain states require this, but drivers/jockeys don't comply?
Title: Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: Chips N Salsa on September 14, 2024, 09:29:34 PM
tbreds yes harness no state checks anymore
Title: Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: PIGLAND on September 14, 2024, 10:24:24 PM
i never sat behind one
Title: Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: rainman2 on September 14, 2024, 10:30:59 PM
i never sat behind one

Maybe you should try it once.  You could go from a farrier to 2nd trainer overnight!     ngc3 ngc3 ngc3
Title: Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: Chips N Salsa on September 14, 2024, 10:50:52 PM
Are you guys watching Woodbine?  There is no shot they make a vest big enough for Jamison.
Title: Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: MIKE CAMPBELL on September 14, 2024, 11:43:39 PM
ProRace 1.0 is the lightest ProRace model, offering Level 1 protection and weighing from only 420g.

The leading protection of choice for professional Jockeys, when racing in Level 1 permissible countries. It is designed to meet the demanding criteria of race riding, delivering impressive comfort and protection at market leading weight levels.

420g is approximately 15 oz.

Curious question--can a 15 oz vest make you look 50 lbs. heavier?  Jockeys wear them and it doesn't change their physical appearance.
Only a stupid fucking shit for brains retard would cut and paste from a Company website information on a vest that isn't approved for North America. What an ignorant jackass you are. Tipperary is USA approved moron. 
Title: Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: rainman2 on September 14, 2024, 11:49:54 PM
Only a stupid fucking shit for brains retard would cut and paste from a Company website information on a vest that isn't approved for North America. What an ignorant jackass you are. Tipperary is USA approved moron.

GOOD EVENING LIL MIKEY,

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Please look in the mirror at yourself!

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Title: Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: mwins on September 15, 2024, 05:17:03 PM
Hugest?
Title: Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
Post by: Way to go on September 15, 2024, 05:28:03 PM
Who cares about this useless post
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