NOOOOOO! Sightseek, you won't like this

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

you would think someone like Mike de Kock would know what he is doing.

I'm starting to wonder about him and this horse. He hasn't handled him very well since arriving in England, and now he goes and books Spencer

Hopfully, the horse will have enough ability to get Spencer out of trouble.

[brockguy]

I havent even read the article yet. I only got as far as the headline and my hands were on my head..

[my miss storm cat]

UAE press.....

Marwing returns home early
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Weichong Marwing will not be attempting to follow up Asiatic Boy’s UAE Derby win in the Juddmonte International Stakes on Tuesday week (copyright Dubai Racing Club)

Top international trainer at Nad Al Sheba, Mike De Kock, faces a huge fortnight with stable stars Asiatic Boy and Irridescence facing the starter - but not under regular jockey Weichong Marwing.

Jamie Spencer is to replace Marwing aboard Asiatic Boy when he takes on Authorized, Notnowcato and George Washington in the Juddmonte International.

And Johnny Murtagh rides Irridescence in the Beverly D at Arlington in the US on Saturday.

The news comes as a surprise as Marwing was not due to return to his native South Africa until after the York race on August 21.

According to De Kock’s website: “Marwing’s decision came as a surprise to Mike de Kock and his patrons and De Kock said he was disappointed.

“Marwing, in turn, would not be drawn into lengthy comment, saying that he will be taking a short break.”

Marwing was aboard Asiatic Boy when he finished fourth, beaten just two lengths, by Ramonti in the Sussex Stakes last week, the Argentinean-bred colt’s first outing since he hacked up by nine and a half lengths from Jack Junior in the UAE Derby at Nad Al Sheba at the end of March.

De Kock told the Racing Post: “Asiatic Boy definitely goes for the Juddmonte and I think he has come on for his run in the Sussex. He was a bit ring rusty at Goodwood and Jamie Spencer will ride him at York.”

Murtagh was the architect of Irridescence’s downfall in the Falmouth Stakes when he gave Simply Perfect a canny front running ride to beat the Marwing-ridden Irridescence at the July meeting.

De Kock commented: “I have always been impressed with Johnny Murtagh. He rode Asiatic Boy to win for me in Dubai this winter and I have always admired him as a jockey.

“Irridescence has travelled well,” de Kock added.

“She is a quirky filly and lost a little weight but her her work has been good backing up to this race.”

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

UAE press.....

Marwing returns home early
(no author listed)


Weichong Marwing will not be attempting to follow up Asiatic Boy’s UAE Derby win in the Juddmonte International Stakes on Tuesday week (copyright Dubai Racing Club)

Top international trainer at Nad Al Sheba, Mike De Kock, faces a huge fortnight with stable stars Asiatic Boy and Irridescence facing the starter - but not under regular jockey Weichong Marwing.

Jamie Spencer is to replace Marwing aboard Asiatic Boy when he takes on Authorized, Notnowcato and George Washington in the Juddmonte International.

And Johnny Murtagh rides Irridescence in the Beverly D at Arlington in the US on Saturday.

The news comes as a surprise as Marwing was not due to return to his native South Africa until after the York race on August 21.

According to De Kock’s website: “Marwing’s decision came as a surprise to Mike de Kock and his patrons and De Kock said he was disappointed.

“Marwing, in turn, would not be drawn into lengthy comment, saying that he will be taking a short break.”

Marwing was aboard Asiatic Boy when he finished fourth, beaten just two lengths, by Ramonti in the Sussex Stakes last week, the Argentinean-bred colt’s first outing since he hacked up by nine and a half lengths from Jack Junior in the UAE Derby at Nad Al Sheba at the end of March.

De Kock told the Racing Post: “Asiatic Boy definitely goes for the Juddmonte and I think he has come on for his run in the Sussex. He was a bit ring rusty at Goodwood and Jamie Spencer will ride him at York.”

Murtagh was the architect of Irridescence’s downfall in the Falmouth Stakes when he gave Simply Perfect a canny front running ride to beat the Marwing-ridden Irridescence at the July meeting.

De Kock commented: “I have always been impressed with Johnny Murtagh. He rode Asiatic Boy to win for me in Dubai this winter and I have always admired him as a jockey.

“Irridescence has travelled well,” de Kock added.

“She is a quirky filly and lost a little weight but her her work has been good backing up to this race.”

Seems very strange.

Do you think Marwing and De Kock have had some sort of fall out? I can't imagine he would make changes to his return date when he has a very good chance of riding Asiatic Boy to victory later this month, unless he had very good reason.

I hope everything is okay with Marwing. I'd hate to see a great partnership of him and De Kock fall apart.