Who is William Buick?
 

Jockey William Buick is names to ride for Todd Pletcher in a MSW at Gulfstream tomorrow in race six. Any idea who this is? he has no stats for the year.

Paul

An English rider I believe.

Should be worth a chuckle or two.

Is the jockey colony that bad that he needs to import someone to ride for him?

Paul

An apprentice who had 67 winners last season.

It is in NY.....maybe not at Gulfstream. Sounds Coolmore related....but that's just a guess.

Coming across the pond to race at the Aqueduct Merry-Go-Round.


Let the hilarity begin.

Don't think so but I'd have to check.

He's about 18 or so and pretty good. I think so anyway.....

A bit about Buick, for anyone who cares....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mai...0/sharmy30.xml

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/143053.html

Thanks, that is very helpful. I wonder how he ended up at Gulfstream for one race (and on a first time starter at that).

Paul

I think he's just out here till the flat season begins..... :)

It's probably a fair guess he has been working horses for Todd to get more experience.

You might remember about ten years ago that two Italian kids were working for Mott and at least one of them rode a handful of races. His name was something like Botti.

he's the best apprentice in England and he's a good jockey for his age.. has no coolmore links to my knowledge..

having a quick scan through his record, his biggest win was probably Dark Missile at Royal Ascot this year. He was also 3 for 3 on that useful but tricky horse The Illies now with Godolphin..

Neat story. Thank you Miss as always for your prompt and informative information. I wish the kid the best and will hopefully hear great things about the lad in the future.

Note to self.....be careful what you read while eating.

"Piss off, wanka"

i believe he is also endorsed by tigers wood

And why would my Countrymen be worth a chuckle:(

:) I think I remember Mr. Pletcher did the same with Jammie Spencer a few years ago. This young man must have galloped this horse in the A.M., now gets his chance. Good Luck!!! Finish Strong!!!!!!:)

The race was yesterday. At least he didn't fall off. He also had a good view of how every other jockey finishes a race.

Give him a couple of years and he will be one of the best. The one problem he will have is his weight. Not that he will be too big, but too small. He doesn't weigh much at all.

Probably the best apprentice over here last season.

A nice lad, too. Prepared to work (and play) very hard!