As most of you have probably already heard the return of Shane Dye to Australian racing(particularly Sydney) is imminent.
He is coming back to "dominate" Group 1 racing as he did over a decade ago.
Like him or loath this "human headline," it certainly won't be boring when he steps foot in Oz again!
Any thoughts on this topliner who, no doubt has George Moore's Gp1 tally in his sights. So, hold on tight...we are in for some ride....!
I presume he will ride freelance unless someone has more updated information.

Cheers.

One ALWAYS get a top ride from Shane and glad to hear he is coming back here.

Cheers.
darky

Some may disagree...as per his ride in the 1992 Caulfield Cup - didn't he acquire some "baggage" from that incident.........?
Yet, Shane("Billy") remained steadfast and was adamant that his tactics had nothing to do with his mount being beaten.
I can certainly see that he will add some colour to the ultra-competitive Sydney scene and racing will no doubt be on the front pages once again....for all the right reasons!

Cheers.

i wonder if he will be any good
don't know about his HK record but he couldnt get close to beadman,williams,oliver and co. in Oz now
I'd be very suprised

rabbitz,

he fared very well over there and competed very successfully against the very best riders in the world.
Have no doubt...he will win many Group races in the near future and beyond!
Follow him......!

Cheers.

I think the tall poppy syndrome is alive and well, he definitly has a unique talent, but a sheet ful personality, and became the jock we all love to hate, maybe that's why he gave HK a try. I've seen him ride there several times (in the flesh) and he's still spectacular, I think he'll bring back some colour to Aussie racing!

Cant wait always have loved Shane as a jockey, and cant wait to see him return the winners list in sydney, maybe this is what sydney racing needs at the moment , whoooo

Yeah Dancing Sun & partypooper,
you could be right....he will certainly attract a lot of media attention so racing will be discussed/debated as a result.

Cheers.

I saw Shane Dye on Racing Retro on Sunday and he indicated that he may be seeking a media career once his riding days are over-should be interesting!
He is currently under suspension and is allowed to ride in next Tuesday's Sydney metropolitan meeting.
I am sure he would love to win on his first return ride so be alert!
Hold on for the ride...Billy Idol is back in town!

Cheers.

Anyone have any "Billy Idol" stories/anecdotes which may be of interest to fellow punters?
I'll start the ball rolling with an anecdote which I witnessed personally over a decade ago:
He and "the enforcer," Mick Dittman were riding at a feature midweek race -meeting in Newcastle and obviously, Shane("Billy") had only one ride which was much later in the day.
The reason: I saw "Billy" munching on a pie.....!
Obviously, he is blessed with his genes because how many other riders "do it tough" and virtually survive on brown rice, lettuce leaves and carrot sticks to maintain their riding weight(eg. Brad Rawiller)!
Let's just say...he will certainly add a lot of "colour" to the ultra-competitive Sydney racing scene!
Now that "the dazzler" has left our shores there are innumerable opportunities for talented riders to "do very well."

Cheers.