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Chips N Salsa

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One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
« 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?

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Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2024, 08:08:53 PM »
Slyvain?

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Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
« Reply #2 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.

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Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2024, 08:22:39 PM »
Merriman?

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Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
« Reply #4 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'??

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Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2024, 08:41:22 PM »
The vest makes them look heavy
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Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
« Reply #6 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.

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Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2024, 09:16:48 PM »
The vest makes them look heavy

not one driver wears a vest who you kidding

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Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
« Reply #8 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?

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Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2024, 09:29:34 PM »
tbreds yes harness no state checks anymore

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Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2024, 10:24:24 PM »
i never sat behind one

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Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
« Reply #11 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

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Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
« Reply #12 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.

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Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
« Reply #13 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. 

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Re: One of the Hugest Lies in Racing
« Reply #14 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.

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