Bakkies Byleveld and Bling Khumalo

Can Ali Cohen not just do the job ? Do we need to hear this crap ?

Yes it does sound too fancy, I think. Suits the soccer players better what with the likes of "dancing shoes" Hartze. "Ace" ntsolengoe,"computer" Lamola etc.

Arthur Marcus, Muzi across the Yeni, Jurrasic park, Striker Strydom ,Brett Bart Simpson Smith, Handbrake Van Wyk...

You also got to remember Ali is a youngster and hangs oot with the racing crowd ,a lot of the jocks are his buds

If I was a Jockey I would retaliate with my own 'nickname' for those presenters that think they are so farking clever. Lets give them some nicknames to assist the young Jocks to use.

Yes Hibernia I agree that we are talking of youngsters but I think it uncalled for on the Tele. This can be kept for private use IMO. But the again I might just be an old fart that believes in tradition and discipline, oh shit the wife is calling so I have to go now. LOL might get lucky.

In banter or an interview maybe use a nickname. When calling them down to the start lets hear the real name. I have never heard Clyde,Jehan or even Sheldon refer to a jockey by anything but his real name during the canter past. Trivial nonsense, I will leave it now ()


Titch,

Arthur Marcus, Muzi across the Yeni, Jurrasic Park etc were all coined by the same moron who brought us Goat, Chicken and various other ridiculous names.

@Harris, I agree with you on the canter past.
Especially if it is shown in so many other countries.

But when being interviewed, being called by a nickname, it is almost a sign of respect and that you "belong" in the game. And most of the names are given to you by a fellow jock or trainer very early on.

For example, I got my nickname from the late Gordon Whyte while doing Dougie Whytes kit at the races + it stuck like glue after his tragic passing, I wouldn't change it for anything. Even the Dubai jocks use it.

I am not sure where "Bling" came from but "Bakkies" has been with MJ from the academy due to his passion for the Blue Bulls + their talisman Bakkies Botha

Lafs is only responsible for a few out there

If you look carefully at jockeys' caps, breeches + other equipment, you will see their preferred nicknames somewhere on their kit...

not to forget "Chippy" Taylor