Racing In The West

[MyHatMyCoat]

Universal Ruler was once the top sprinter. First up over 1400m is a surprise but I guess connections know best!

Great ride the pontiff. Did win a couple of trials before today. Still, a fine training effort.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Ascot trainer Darren McAuliffe has confirmed Universal Ruler has been retired (to stud) after his stunning triumph in the Group 3 Belmont Sprint on Sat.
20 plus mares are in the queue for him. Lucky fellow! :)

[MyHatMyCoat]

Hi schonegg, rumour has it Pike will be off to Honkers ahead of time?

Yep. Is now in Honkers. Having a bit of a warm-up. Shortage of hoops.

[jake]

belmont r6..top pick..jean..next..vereign & transcribe & petit mason..at odds..universal reigns & astraea..

[jake]

northam r1..can’t split black blast & le plunge..next..choubain..or my god..zester..at odds..major bligh..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Top riding yesterday, Shaun O'Donnell, 5 winners at Belmont. And another 2 today. Well done Donga!

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yep. Is now in Honkers. Having a bit of a warm-up. Shortage of hoops.

6 rides tomorrow at Sha Tin.

[MyHatMyCoat]

has broadway belle gone to the spelling paddock?

Obviously not, just won at Belmont. Not overly impressive imo.

[jake]

..perhaps a spell now..

[jake]

kalgoorlie r1..main trio..free hour..mydadsagrey..jest on time..next..topman..running mist..at odds..key ignition..flamin rain..

[jake]

..1st..running mist..2nd..flamin rain..3rd..free hour..4th..jest on time..

[jake]

kalgoorlie..r3..main trio..lord arlie..wye river..snow mix..next..albanyorascot..scenic rules..at odds..star johnson..surely so..

[jake]

kalgoorlie..r3..main trio..lord arlie..wye river..snow mix..next..albanyorascot..scenic rules..at odds..star johnson..surely so..

..now that was a wasted moment..for me anyhow..

[jake]

kalgoorlie..r4..main trio..major alert..commandeer..caribbean cruise..next..just sue..nalingason..at odds..melmott..

[jake]

..r4 result a bit better..

[jake]

kalgoorlie..r5..top 3..not so vain..campbwells chariot..lottabiz..next best..crystal dove..henry joseph..witwatersrand..at odds..spice master..

[jake]

..r5 result..could have been better..

[jake]

kalgoorlie..r6..rex the robber..keys to windsor..moss street..cashed up johnny..who let da dog out..ardito..

[jake]

..r6..minor protest..won't help my cause any..

[jake]

kalgoorlie..r7..top2..intercode & aint no saint..next best..misslaragray..baltic sea..hang em high..at odds..miss fimiston..

[MyHatMyCoat]

6 rides tomorrow at Sha Tin.

No joy today, sure to gain from the experience. Treble to Zac Purton including a longshot.

[schonegg]

Yes, Pike getting valuable experience now, then be ready for the new season.

At Belmont on the weekend a couple of notable runs. Tudor Lad was very impressive, finishing sprint like a good one. Only had 6 starts for 4 wins.
Anyone that backed Can Time in the stayers race should follow up next time in the same class. Nearly everything went against it in-running. At its previous start
easily beat the same bunch. Also lightly raced and new to staying.

[jake]

kalgoorlie..r7..top2..intercode & aint no saint..next best..misslaragray..baltic sea..hang em high..at odds..miss fimiston..

..got the winner..not much else..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yes, Pike getting valuable experience now, then be ready for the new season.

At Belmont on the weekend a couple of notable runs. Tudor Lad was very impressive, finishing sprint like a good one. Only had 6 starts for 4 wins.
Anyone that backed Can Time in the stayers race should follow up next time in the same class. Nearly everything went against it in-running. At its previous start
easily beat the same bunch. Also lightly raced and new to staying.

Yeah schonegg, Tudor Lad did win well. Likewise Star Encounter. And what about the Fish riding 4 winners, including the last 3 of the day!

[MyHatMyCoat]

Ascot trainer Darren McAuliffe has confirmed Universal Ruler has been retired (to stud) after his stunning triumph in the Group 3 Belmont Sprint on Sat.
20 plus mares are in the queue for him. Lucky fellow! :)

Change of plans. Universal Ruler will continue with his racing career. In a deal struck with prominent WA stud Durham Lodge who will take a share in the ownership of the 4yo entire, he will continue to race on as a 5yo before being retired to stud in 2010.

[jake]

belmont r1..main trio..buon ricordo..let's go secret..mineours luck..next best..chok dee..gift of fury..prince bellagio..

[jake]

belmont r2..top 3..enraptures..happy angel..highly flammable..next best..master tenby..shazza rose..at odds..real bonita..heavenly divine..

[jake]

belmont r3..main quartet..scenic monarch..taxtime..andretti..puerto galera..at odds..son of thunder..apache mak..

[jake]

geez..tough day today..

[jake]

belmont r4..top trio..zuytdorp..veneration..menuhin..next..diamond haze..original lovalover..at odds..little assassin..

[jake]

belmont r5..top quartet..arcade attraction..coppertone lady..martaste..metal flake..at odds..white ensign..fear the force..webb ellis..

[jake]

belmont r6..main 3..high exposure..moisture..western standard..next best..extra grand..leave now..wonderful mak..at odds..classic collection..

[jake]

like i said earlier..geez..tough day today..

[jake]

belmont r7..top 3..zoom star..red abernant..bandalera..next best..late money..rocking the blues..at odds..falak blues..

[jake]

belmont r8..changing lanes..mclurch..idyllic prince..at odds..mansion house..west river charley..zhamenka..

[MyHatMyCoat]

4 rides for young Pike at Happy Valley tonight. Still to break his maiden.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Pike did get into the money, but that first winner still eludes him. Riding double to Zac Purton.

[jake]

northam..r1..main duo..zerico..adazzle..next best..stareldo..silkey mist..at odds..lucky eagle..first starter rocky norse has good trial form..

[jake]

northam..r2..top pick..bletchley school..next..copper reign..step and go..black ally..hippocrates..at odds..a designer classic..

[jake]

northam r7..looks any open race..ew..not so secret..at odds..la montrachet..sword master..fields of green..bindooli

[jake]

northam r8..bracket selection..ceedex & put option..at odds..beat the traffic..

[jake]

..in no danger at huge odds..can't have even after the race..

[jake]

northam..r9..top trio..timely queen & soviet prince & cool million..next best..sister golden hair & teaken..at odds..mirage royale..

[jake]

..at least i finished off on a good note..very frustrating day!

[MyHatMyCoat]

We have a couple of visitors from the David Hayes stable racing at Belmont this Saturday. Journey in the Listed Belmont Oaks & former sandgroper Hifalutin in the Listed York Stakes. Both to be ridden Brad Parnham. Should make things interesting for the locals.

[tevez17]

I think Journey will win comfortably, & Hifalutin & New Spice look good value in the other race,

[MyHatMyCoat]

Change of plans. Universal Ruler will continue with his racing career. In a deal struck with prominent WA stud Durham Lodge who will take a share in the ownership of the 4yo entire, he will continue to race on as a 5yo before being retired to stud in 2010.

Was the fav for tomorrow's York Stakes, but has been scratched. Maybe the stud career is back on again. Have no idea.

[schonegg]

I think Journey will win comfortably I watched the video of its Moe win amd it was in reverse on the turn but then found plenty and ran away. Was in the wet so the track should suit at Belmont.



Was the fav for tomorrow's York Stakes, but has been scratched. Maybe the stud career is back on again. Have no idea.Hat, was reading the news and McAullife doesn't want it to race on the wet track. But its all systems go for the spring in Melbourne.

[jake]

belmont r2..my top 3..black habit..obtrusive..sleepwalk..at odds..tivation..

[MyHatMyCoat]

I watched the video of its Moe win amd it was in reverse on the turn but then found plenty and ran away. Was in the wet so the track should suit at Belmont.

Hat, was reading the news and McAullife doesn't want it to race on the wet track. But its all systems go for the spring in Melbourne.

Lovely odds, Journey. Universal Ruler would have been hard pressed to defeat Roman Time today. Nice run Guyno with the big weight.

[MyHatMyCoat]

I think Journey will win comfortably, & Hifalutin & New Spice look good value in the other race,

Did you cleanup on Journey, tevez17, nice tip. Hifalutin & New Spice not far away but did look to have every chance.

[tevez17]

Did you cleanup on Journey, tevez17, nice tip. Hifalutin & New Spice not far away but did look to have every chance.
Yeah mate had a nice wedge on it foxed at 8's then a little more on when i saw it get out on UNItab was delighted, as for the other 2, had their chances really didn't they?! Just were not up to it, i'd like to see Hayes leave Hifalutin over there it's a different horse on a dry track,

Watch out for Geyser Peak on a Good over the mile almost unbeatable in current company.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yeah, you’re right about the good track tevez17, 4 starts over here, 2 wins good, 2 unplaced dead.

[jake]

kalgoorlie r3..in order..feelin dandy..torrid affair..power torque..keys ace..berber..

[schonegg]

Great tip tevez17, I think I saw Top Fluc of $11.

Pike in Hong Kong certainly finding out how tough it is. Got a placing from 9 rides today(Prebble got 4 winners).

[jake]

early birds..belmont..wed..r1 vergood..r3 see a victory..r5 gum nut guru..r7 wocket in a pocket..r9 silk force..

[jake]

r2..belmont..le plunge..special project..dynamic dane..light that smile..freexaar..barometric..

[jake]

r5..belmont..top two..gum nut guru..condy park..next best..gift of fury..prince of silks..at odds..kaiser crown..global force..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Hi Jake. The stewards report a bit thicker than normal. Have a read. Most unlucky See A Victory, Gum Nut Guru & Le Plunge, to list a few. I see you tipped Kaiser Crown, did you actually back it? Well done if you did, the gods smiled.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Great tip tevez17, I think I saw Top Fluc of $11.

Pike in Hong Kong certainly finding out how tough it is. Got a placing from 9 rides today(Prebble got 4 winners).

He is getting tantalisingly close, schonegg. Three-time runner-up. And another meet dominated by Oz hoops.

[jake]

Hi Jake. The stewards report a bit thicker than normal. Have a read. Most unlucky See A Victory, Gum Nut Guru & Le Plunge, to list a few. I see you tipped Kaiser Crown, did you actually back it? Well done if you did, the gods smiled.

yeah hat..the gods were smiling..
the stewards were obviously very busy yesterday..

[MyHatMyCoat]

The stewards were very busy. Protest upheld Le Plunge (A. Kennedy) against Special Project (D. Staeck). No suspension or warning for Staeck. Thought that a bit unusual considering the interference was enough to uphold a protest.

[jake]

belmont..r1..small field..plenty of chances imo..top 4 should fight it out..dante’s dash..new spice..star encounter..dante’s banquet..at odds..it’s gulleygold..

[jake]

r5..main trio..zilvain & beau rancher & zuytdorp..others..last curtain & murphy's creek..at odds..justavision & red monarch

[MyHatMyCoat]

Was going to have some on Strait Laced in the next Belmont. But too much tomato sauce for me! I'll just watch.

[jake]

smart move hat! ..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yeah! Thank God :rolleyes:

[MyHatMyCoat]

Obviously not, just won at Belmont. Not overly impressive imo.

Unplaced yesterday, although was warming last bit. Has the bubble busted?

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yes, Pike getting valuable experience now, then be ready for the new season.

At Belmont on the weekend a couple of notable runs. Tudor Lad was very impressive, finishing sprint like a good one...

What did you think of Tudor Lad's run yesterday, schonegg? I didn't think he was going to get as close as he did, halfway down the straight.

[schonegg]

Hey Hat, a little disappointed in Tudor Lad but it was its first run at 1650m, maybe they'll drop it back to 1400m next time. The leader/winner ran a great race running good time.
The ride of the day to Shaun O'Donnell. From bar 15 had Spitfire Ice parked 3rd behind the two leaders shortly after the start!

[MyHatMyCoat]

Hey Hat, a little disappointed in Tudor Lad but it was its first run at 1650m, maybe they'll drop it back to 1400m next time...

They might just drop him back to 1400m schonegg, but I actually think he could develop into a nice middle-distance horse.

[jake]

belmont r1..main trio..villazon..master tenby & clueless angel..next best..excellar..not a single mak..at odds..initial outcome..liberty street & yowie’s dream..

[schonegg]

6 winners in the last 3 metro meetings. In demand, and still claiming 2kg.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Most impressed with the ride on Metal Flake. Front-runners in particular just go so well for her.

[tevez17]

be Backing Journey again in a slightly tougher affair!

[MyHatMyCoat]

Scenic Bullet has been off the scene for a while. Not sure if retired. Hey schonegg, what do you know?

What do reckon schonegg? Very nice win today.

[MyHatMyCoat]

be Backing Journey again in a slightly tougher affair!

Looked to have every chance tevez17. Perhaps we will read something in the stewards report later.

[jake]

last at belmont..ew..broome time & demands attention..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Looked to have every chance tevez17. Perhaps we will read something in the stewards report later.

"JOURNEY (B. Parnham) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped, unbalancing its rider. When questioned regarding the performance, rider advised that the filly failed to sprint when the pace quickened at the 800m and raced in a dour manner thereafter."

Maybe more ground tevez17.

[jake]

kalgoorlie..r1..main duo..faslight & penthouse park..main dangers..shady business..mini diva..man of bronze..at odds..over the nova & topman..

[jake]

..mega steel..not a bad sort..

[jake]

What do reckon schonegg? Very nice win today.

..don't know about schonegg..but i think it's a sign of very good things to come..

[jake]

..btw..scenic bullet's jockey yesterday..campbell mccallum..don't know of him?

[schonegg]

Don't know much about that jock jake, indentured to Dan Morton so may get a few good rides. He rated that Feelin Dandy in front perfectly at Kalg today.
Scenic Bullet has gone up to 88 Rated so it'll be the ole up in class/down in weight next time but it should be over the better suited 2000m+. I thought one of the Country cups in Melbourne would've been well in its grasp.

[MyHatMyCoat]

..mega steel..not a bad sort..

Connections agree, they're talking Railway Stakes.

[MyHatMyCoat]

..btw..scenic bullet's jockey yesterday..campbell mccallum..don't know of him?

Campbell McCallum is on a 3 month loan to Ascot trainer Dan Morton. Apprenticed to Lee Hope in Victoria. Began his riding career in Cairns. Scenic Bullet (on Sat) was his 1st city winner. Made it a double with Luskin Dancer.

[MyHatMyCoat]

On the subject of Scenics, news is that Scenic Blast swallowed his tongue and choked down in the July Cup, now ok and getting ready for Japan.

[jake]

Campbell McCallum is on a 3 month loan to Ascot trainer Dan Morton. Apprenticed to Lee Hope in Victoria. Began his riding career in Cairns. Scenic Bullet (on Sat) was his 1st city winner. Made it a double with Luskin Dancer.

thanks hat..

[jake]

On the subject of Scenics, news is that Scenic Blast swallowed his tongue and choked down in the July Cup, now ok and getting ready for Japan.

gee thats good news hat..thought he got caught worst side of the track..july cup..imo..

[MyHatMyCoat]

At least we now know there were excuses. Had me mystified.

[Sands]

Thought Scenic Blast had retired
Obviously not!

[MyHatMyCoat]

Campbell McCallum is on a 3 month loan to Ascot trainer Dan Morton. Apprenticed to Lee Hope in Victoria. Began his riding career in Cairns. Scenic Bullet (on Sat) was his 1st city winner. Made it a double with Luskin Dancer.

Just rode another city winner at nice odds.

[jake]

..just tipped in that race..another thread..missed him altogether :o

[MyHatMyCoat]

Thought Scenic Blast had retired
Obviously not!

Hi Sands. You might be getting Scenic Blast mixed-up with Takeover Target who just retired.

[jake]

Just rode another city winner at nice odds.

..did you back it hat?

[MyHatMyCoat]

Just a smidgin on it jake, wasn’t my main bets. Giving Campbell’s rides closer attention since he struck form in the city.

[MyHatMyCoat]

One to follow from Belmont Wednesday. Sweet Dane runner-up over 1000. In great form this prep, crying out for more ground.

[jake]

Just a smidgin on it jake, wasn’t my main bets. Giving Campbell’s rides closer attention since he struck form in the city.

..something is better than nothing..hat..
a full book for mccallum tomorrow..plenty of value..a quick look..destino & certain gold..look good chances..

[jake]

..add..ripped..

[Rogan Josh]

On the subject of Scenics, news is that Scenic Blast swallowed his tongue and choked down in the July Cup, now ok and getting ready for Japan.

Pleasing news. I thought he had retired as well.

[Rogan Josh]

What bad luck! Young Jarrad out for 4-5 weeks with a broken wrist. Just warming up too.

Also pleasing to see Jarrad Noske back in the saddle.

[MyHatMyCoat]

..something is better than nothing..hat..
a full book for mccallum tomorrow..plenty of value..a quick look..destino & certain gold..look good chances..

Not had a good look yet jake. I'll get back to you.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Sorry jake, got side-tracked with a few things yesterday. I see Campbell managed a couple of places at whopping odds. No I didn't back them. In fact only a few bets yesterday, eastern states. I see Jarrad Noske also got amongst it.

[jake]

certain gold scr..had his others ew..made a tidy profit..so no complaints..

has a few rides today kal..best look to be..vaintrain..feelin dandy..premium..& intercode..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Quiet day for young Campbell today. Russell Hanson the jock-of-the-meet with a treble. His ride on Le Flirt particularly good.

[schonegg]

Hanson is a demon on that track Hat. I was on Jest on Time(3rd) and rode it well.

[Rogan Josh]

Bit surprised to see the return of the promising 2yo colt Kid Choisir today (mid-week). Top weight in the opener. Does have a 3kg claim. Barrier 14. Can't see any trial form.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Looks likely to go on with it, judging by the way he won.

[Rogan Josh]

He won well. No trouble with the barrier. 2nd horse not a bad run. Daylight the rest.

[Rogan Josh]

Miss Time looked pretty impressive winning the 2nd. Time was ok.

[Rogan Josh]

BTW where's Paul Harvey?

[MyHatMyCoat]

I think Paul was just taking a break with his family, back today riding at Northam.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Miss Time looked pretty impressive winning the 2nd. Time was ok.

Yeah nice filly. Looks like the break has done her well. Before spelling I remember her running 2nd to my top pick at the time Darntime. Hanging out for that filly to come back.

[MyHatMyCoat]

I think Paul was just taking a break with his family, back today riding at Northam.

Didn't take long to get back in the winners list. Rode Just Kenny to an easy win. Was only a maiden but that colt did look good winning.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Rode a double in the end.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Promising sprinter Vizard put in a shocker today, in the listed Beaufine Stakes at Belmont. First-up after a spell, Vizard ridden by Paul Harvey, started equal favourite but was beaten 9.75lens in 2nd-last position.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, Harvey advised that the gelding raced in a flat manner. Trainer George Daly advised that the gelding’s performance indicated that it may not have fully recovered from its recent trial on 6 July 2009 and further it was now his intention to send it for a spell. A post race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have an elevated heart rate.

[schonegg]

Ma Ma Machine spanked a good field in the Beaufine.

Also, 3 winners to Durrant/Kennedy combo, Kennedy just half ride behind Noske for top apprentice. Belmont Wednesday last metro meeting.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Ma Ma Machine has improved out of sight this prep. Has always shown signs of above average ability, now finally putting it all togther.

[MyHatMyCoat]

One to follow from Belmont Wednesday. Sweet Dane runner-up over 1000. In great form this prep, crying out for more ground.

Racing tomorrow over 1200. Capacity field, very wide barrier.

[jake]

gee..looks an open race..hat..
same race..having some ew huia jade..if it gets a start..
..was on huia jade last start placed over 1200..fought on well..nice barrier tomorrow & has early pace to take advantage..

[jake]

another i backed last start..looks a good chance in r2 tomorrow..cocky boy..
..beaten fav when i backed it..but a few excuses..good barrier..same hoop as huia jade..

[jake]

belmont r1..against the sky..lizard drinking..rotario..flying compose..at odds..lunar ice..turquoise bay..

[jake]

belmont r2..main duo..cocky boy..dare to be grey..next best..costly call..simply wicked..jay jay makster..at odds..i dont know..son of thunder..

[jake]

northam r7..main duo..agribiz & jacita..next best..away ye go..wonderful mak..jean..new faith..at odds..enflamer..tivation..

[jake]

Racing tomorrow over 1200. Capacity field, very wide barrier.

did you see the race hat? ..sweet dane wide all the way..no petrol in the tank..business end..

[jake]

hi schonegg & hat..any thoughts guys..
my earlies for belmont sat..
r1..bracket..statewide & bad funk strike..
r2..ditto..hay list..missed timed..
r3..black habit..
r5..marine drive..

[jake]

belmont r7..main quartet..see a victory..kilkenny jac..classofherown..& ..decryptor..at odds..nomad..aplomb..stramos..

[schonegg]

I had a tip jake, it was Brunello in R7. Finished a long way back near last! The money was spot on with Kim Star in that race.
Best win of the day was Hay List. Really looked to be trotting the last bit. Now won 4 from 4.

[jake]

gee..looks an open race..hat..
same race..having some ew huia jade..if it gets a start..
..was on huia jade last start placed over 1200..fought on well..nice barrier tomorrow & has early pace to take advantage..

..didn't get a start last week..in tomorrow..r7..not drawn all that well..

[MyHatMyCoat]

did you see the race hat? ..sweet dane wide all the way..no petrol in the tank..business end..

Yeah, did see the race jake, no luck but still a little disappointing.

[jake]

belmont r3..main duo..thorn dancer..& impatient times..next best..zentrate..fystive..at odds..crimson cat..

[jake]

..didn't get a start last week..in tomorrow..r7..not drawn all that well..

huia jade..very poor effort yesterday..

[jake]

..a few to follow from yesterday’s belmont meeting..

field of action..no luck in running..finished off very well..

conakey..went wide on the turn but still ran on very well..

colour correct..would have won imo..if it didn’t lay in over the last 100m..

[Rogan Josh]

Great to see former sandgroper Let Go Thommo back in form. Were you on guys?

And another goes around in the last tomorrow at Flemmo. Cats Fun. New trainer. Was with Freedman. Some chance fresh.

Any thoughts the sprint tomorrow? Escadaire. Vain Raider. Oroya Gold. Danes Mystery. Classy Nugget resuming. Looks a tough race.

[schonegg]

I reckon if Vain Raider gets the easy lead then the backmarkers have a tough job. So Danabeela looks to get the right run, and 2nd up last prep over 1200m was only pipped by Hay List. One of these should win. If there'd be any pressure on the leaders then Oroya Gold has to be in the mix.

Back to race 5, this is the sort of race Scenic Bullet has been busting to race in. No doubt was disappointing last week, didn't pick up, but Morton is backing him up quickly over a course and distance that has shown his brilliant best. No excuses tomorrow.

[jake]

hi schonegg..scenic bullet pretty short but agree should run well..

[jake]

looked to have every chance..schonegg..was a grinding run..not beaten all that far..

[schonegg]

Really had every chance Jake. A bit wide on turn but peaked about 100m out. It's sacked!

What's worth noting from the days racing is that 6 winners led throughout, another leader finished 2nd beaten a short head, and the other leader raced off the fence which isn't its go, but was still only beaten in a blanket finish. There could be a case for bias along the rails. The rail was out 6m.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Great to see former sandgroper Let Go Thommo back in form. Were you on guys?....


Hi RJ. Made a tidy profit on Let Go Thommo when he raced in Perth (from memory won his last 5 in a row) so I always have a little on him when he runs over east. Been a while between drinks, so I really did enjoy the spoils on this occasion.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Any thoughts the sprint tomorrow? Escadaire. Vain Raider. Oroya Gold. Danes Mystery. Classy Nugget resuming. Looks a tough race.

Beat The Storm & Oroya Gold both motoring home late. Nice runs. Strong win Escadaire, perhaps the Hannans is on his card again. Beaten fav last year.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Really had every chance Jake. A bit wide on turn but peaked about 100m out. It's sacked!

What's worth noting from the days racing is that 6 winners led throughout, another leader finished 2nd beaten a short head, and the other leader raced off the fence which isn't its go, but was still only beaten in a blanket finish. There could be a case for bias along the rails. The rail was out 6m.
Yeah schonegg, the racing yesterday was certainly leader dominated. The run of Scenic Bullet was rather disappointing, but I wouldn’t write him off completely, yet. Was taken with the runs of Kid Choisir who did it with ease & Kasabian who overcame a wide draw and was still able to respond to the challengers over the last bit.

[jake]

scenic blast..victorian horse of the year! ..what say u..chaps?

[jake]

did you see the race hat? ..sweet dane wide all the way..no petrol in the tank..business end..
did u backup hat? ..when i saw that pike was back on..had a little extra :)

[MyHatMyCoat]

scenic blast..victorian horse of the year! ..what say u..chaps?
Deserving imo, and another few good wins still to come.

[schonegg]

Seems incredulous that he can't win the WA horse of the year because one of the criterias is that a win must be in the home state in that racing season. Won 2 Group1s in Melbourne then a Group1 in the UK but ineligible for home state honours http://www.propun.com.au/racing_forums/images/smilies/confused.gif Rules are rules I guess and Morton probably isn't fussed.

[MyHatMyCoat]

did u backup hat? ..when i saw that pike was back on..had a little extra :)
I did indeed, jake ;)

[MyHatMyCoat]

Beat The Storm & Oroya Gold both motoring home late. Nice runs. Strong win Escadaire, perhaps the Hannans is on his card again. Beaten fav last year.
Looks like Oroya Gold is buttering-up tomorrow.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yeah schonegg, the racing yesterday was certainly leader dominated. The run of Scenic Bullet was rather disappointing, but I wouldn’t write him off completely, yet. Was taken with the runs of Kid Choisir who did it with ease & Kasabian who overcame a wide draw and was still able to respond to the challengers over the last bit.
Like-wise Kasabian.

[jake]

my earlies for belmont tomorrow..
r1..cheval roi..
r2..kasabian..
r3..hay list..
r4..fine memories..

[jake]

kal..r1..main duo..bonny bonny..& major canny..at odds. aelstreet & never the twain..

[Rogan Josh]

Like-wise Kasabian.

Did it well. Any big plans for the future?

[Rogan Josh]

Seems incredulous that he can't win the WA horse of the year because one of the criterias is that a win must be in the home state in that racing season. Won 2 Group1s in Melbourne then a Group1 in the UK but ineligible for home state honours http://www.propun.com.au/racing_forums/images/smilies/confused.gif Rules are rules I guess and Morton probably isn't fussed.

That is surprising schonegg. Those in power should review the criteria imo.

[jake]

belmont..r1..main duo..merimbula..waratah's secret..main dangers..intimidator..& xaardani..at odds..lunar ice..& notorio..

[jake]

belmont..r2..main duo..vergood.. & legal agent..main dangers..saracen king..leica scene..at odds jovenes..casual life..

[jake]

belmont..r3..main trio..zuboyne..majestic boy..shiney row..next best..manilla ice scream..chin chin..at odds..water patrol..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Did it well. Any big plans for the future?

Upcoming summer carnival I believe.

[jake]

belmont r4..main trio..interange..jacita..goldy junior..next best..ready for luck..pumpkin head..at odds..neige

[jake]

..a few to follow from yesterday’s belmont meeting..

field of action..no luck in running..finished off very well..

conakey..went wide on the turn but still ran on very well..

colour correct..would have won imo..if it didn’t lay in over the last 100m..

belmont today..colour correct r7..conakey r8..

[jake]

belmont today..colour correct r7..conakey r8..
..colour correct ran on strongly & won easily..conakey was held up in the straight..once clear ran on well..beaten 1.75 lens..

[MyHatMyCoat]

huia jade..very poor effort yesterday..

Did much better today, jake.

[jake]

yeah..much better run..hat..but would have been even better..if it had won..

[jake]

Beat The Storm & Oroya Gold both motoring home late. Nice runs. Strong win Escadaire, perhaps the Hannans is on his card again. Beaten fav last year.
..is idyllic prince heading for the hannans? ..would be a great chance looking at the way it won today..easily beating both beat the storm & escadaire..

[schonegg]

I'd guess not Jake, but would be a big chance. Attacked the line today with something left in the tank.
Also, what a speed display from Dante's Banquet. Hadn't raced for 35 days and with 57.5kg over the 2000m went close to the track record, with the field well spread out.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Sandgroper Vainekko makes her Victorian debut in the last at Echuca today. Formerly trained by Peter Giadresco, now trained by David Brideoake at Mornington. Comes off a freshen-up, anywhere near her best should be in the mix.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Well that previous post was a waste of hot air. LOL Vainekko, last :rolleyes:

[jake]

my earlies for northam today..
r3..grass muncher..
r4..baskerville street..
r5..galaxy dream..
r7..cervino..

[MyHatMyCoat]

One to follow from Belmont yesterday, Power Princess, very impressive at her race debut, won easily & should improve further with that run under her belt.

[schonegg]

Some good racing tomorrow at Belmont and hopefully the track not worst than dead.

In race 5 Hay List has won 5/5 but the trainer has decided to leap a couple of classes and over a new distance. I'll be watching only, but it could easily be up to the challenge.

One to back is in R6 Tudor Lad. There are a few last start winners engaged so hopefully we get a price, as it should be winning.

[jake]

hi schonegg..agree..both hay list & tudor lad look strong chances..& adding..colour correct in the last..

[schonegg]

yeh Colour Correct been screaming for this distance....what chance all 3 get rolled :)

[jake]

belmont r1..main duo..telexden..& zuytdorp..main dangers..storm in the north..kejo kara..& manila i scream..at odds..alisters hope..royal cobra..

[jake]

yeh Colour Correct been screaming for this distance....what chance all 3 get rolled :)
..never in doubt schonegg..

[MyHatMyCoat]

McLurch nice run yesterday behind Hay List. Shock Value nice effort against older horses.

[Rogan Josh]

Caught the last bit of a report (radio) the other day about Miss Andretti being put up for sale by her owners? Thought she was in-foal? Any detail guys?

[schonegg]

West Australian sprinting sensation Scenic Blast has been crowned the Australian Racehorse of the Year and picked up another two awards to dominate the event....
Scenic Blast earned 55 per cent of the overall votes to cap an outstanding season.....
Scenic Blast's Newmarket Handicap win also earned him a rating of 122 placing him alongside Weekend Hussler as the highest ranked horse in Australia and New Zealand for the season....
In a memorable night for connections Scenic Blast was also named the champion Australian-trained International performer and champion local sprinter.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Caught the last bit of a report (radio) the other day about Miss Andretti being put up for sale by her owners? Thought she was in-foal? Any detail guys?
Hi RJ. Yep, Miss Andretti is carrying her first foal (to Exceed And Excel). With regards to being sold, apparently one of the two owners want to sell Miss Andretti (with foal) but other doesn’t. Potential asking price said to be very big bucks. Wait on further development.

[MyHatMyCoat]

West Australian sprinting sensation Scenic Blast has been crowned the Australian Racehorse of the Year and picked up another two awards to dominate the event....
Scenic Blast earned 55 per cent of the overall votes to cap an outstanding season.....
Scenic Blast's Newmarket Handicap win also earned him a rating of 122 placing him alongside Weekend Hussler as the highest ranked horse in Australia and New Zealand for the season....
In a memorable night for connections Scenic Blast was also named the champion Australian-trained International performer and champion local sprinter.
Fantastic news schonegg, connections must be over the moon. Have you heard any news with regards Scenic Blast progress towards his next race, from memory the Sprinters Stakes in Japan early Oct.

[schonegg]

No Hat, other than reading todays papers, he's currently in England getting ready for the Japan race, then to HongKong after that. The Sprinters Stakes is big money , the race worth nearly $3m AUD with winner getting about $1.3m, and he'll get another $1.2m bonus if he wins there for having won in 3 countries.

[jake]

earlies for belmont..

r2..zentrate..statewide..
r3..nike heir..eternal power..
r5..lord baumay..casper cowboy..

[Rogan Josh]

Hi RJ. Yep, Miss Andretti is carrying her first foal (to Exceed And Excel). With regards to being sold, apparently one of the two owners want to sell Miss Andretti (with foal) but other doesn’t. Potential asking price said to be very big bucks. Wait on further development.
Cheers Hat, I guess the owner that wants to sell could just sell his / her share anyway, unless there is some kind of 'all-in' agreement. Looking forward to the birth of Miss Andretti first little-one.

[jake]

earlies for northam..

r2..step and go..bletchley school..majestic ruby..
r4..field of action..melrose prince..watchem girl..
r5..alexander thegreat..salvic..blue skimmer..
r7..minnie may..oaksville..
r8..cheval roi..huia jade..

[jake]

adding to r7..now..minnie may..oaksville..go fury go..& lady sammyjay..

[jake]

northam r8..main trio..cheval roi..huia jade..& panic..next best..starline porsche..at odds..with this ring..& doctor dash..

[jake]

belmont r5..main trio..kejo kara..cheque mate..& dajraan..next best..chin chin..kurnall road..& vain spirit..at odds..cue the sun..& sandpatch..

[jake]

belmont r8..main quartet..vain strike..dante's gold..grey monarch & game park..next best..lunar module & eagle rock....at odds..mr d'alton & storm on by..

[jake]

earlies for kalgoorlie..

r3..home front..
r4..zubizaretta..
r7..hoodlum gang..
r9..wye river..

[schonegg]

Good tip there Jake of Wye River. Really deserved to win a race, kept running on strongly in shorter races.

From Belmont Saturday, Waratah's Secret is the new buzz horse. Has won both its starts by 6 lengths. The Oratorio breed don't seem to get further than Saturdays 1300m, maybe this could be an exception as was cruising on the line.

[jake]

yeah schonegg..wye river was overdue..very strong over the last bit sunday.. waratah's secret has looked very smart only 2 starts..zabeel / sir tristram blood on the dam side..so could do ok over further ground..ma chienne looked good winning on saturday as well..

[jake]

didn't back it..but liked the way castletown keys won today..1st-up today following a 5 mths spell..career stats now 7:2-2-1..

[jake]

earlies northam today..

r1..dontorio..
r5..galaxy dream..
r6..ice raider..
r7..magic illusion..

[jake]

belmont r1..main duo..grey monarch..& striken..at odds..reflective star..& friar's touch..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Hi schonegg, if you're about, do you think anything can beat the reverend tomorrow?

[schonegg]

Hi Hat, I'm going to take a chance hoping Late Night Flight gets the trip. It should press on and lead from Yes We Can early, then hope Chloe gives it an easy time.

Isn't Reverend Lovejoy so consistent, 6 wins from last 9 starts. It should get the gun run behind the leader, or move to outside it at some stage, so you have to throw it in all the multiples. Gondorff got cluttered up on the rail last time so it might help coming with a run down the outside this time.

Did you see Sir Hallowell yesterday? It was like, oooh lah!

[jake]

earlies for kal today..

r1..simplyirresistible..
r2..not so vain..
r5..red hot prince..
r6..gondorff..reverend lovejoy..goldtown..
r7..san salvo..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Hi Hat, I'm going to take a chance hoping Late Night Flight gets the trip. It should press on and lead from Yes We Can early, then hope Chloe gives it an easy time.

Isn't Reverend Lovejoy so consistent, 6 wins from last 9 starts. It should get the gun run behind the leader, or move to outside it at some stage, so you have to throw it in all the multiples. Gondorff got cluttered up on the rail last time so it might help coming with a run down the outside this time.

What a great finish, eh schonegg. Looked like Gondorff might have nabbed him on the line but the Reverend prevailed! A very gutsy effort.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Did you see Sir Hallowell yesterday? It was like, oooh lah!
Yeah schonegg, was very impressive. Blinkers on first time. Still raced a bit greenly. Kid Choisir did it both ends against the older horses. Shock Value good run same race. Strong win Foxy Boy after being held up in the early part of the straight.

[Rogan Josh]

I'd say Kid Choisir was the best run Sat. Worked in the breeze and won virtually untouched. Interestingly Sir Hallowell finished 4lens behind Kid Choisir at his 1st start. Sir Hallowell has obviously improved heaps since that run.

[jake]

earlies for kal today..

r1..zeronimo..
r2..disney time..
r3..home front..
r8..tudor lad..kens double..

[jake]

one to follow from kal yesterday..four floors..won easily first-up over 1600..only 2nd race start..

[Rogan Josh]

Can Dashing Dan make it a feature race double?

[Rogan Josh]

Very nice eastern states debut!

[jake]

Can Dashing Dan make it a feature race double?

very good chance rogan josh..

kalgoorlie r8..main trio..dante's banquet..gondorff..& reverend lovejoy..next best..goldtown..& impact rating..at odds..zubizaretta..hazardous harmony..& youlwin..

[schonegg]

What a super win by Gondorrf. It was its first distance run since coming from Victoria and certainly appreciated the trip. Danny Staeck seemed real happy as he almost stood up as they crossed the line!

At Belmont, Hay List made it 7/7. Next target seems to be the 1200m Listed Birthday Stakes in a couple of weeks. One to follow is London from that same race. Next time, second up over 1200m would suit.

[jake]

Can Dashing Dan make it a feature race double?
not sure what happened..but apparently dashing dan didn't ride dante's banquet in the cup..late replacement..brett mathews.. :confused:

[schonegg]

Mathews received plenty of flak for his ride yesterday, and not sure if the jockey change was transmitted to all media outlets.

Other news, Sir Hallowell is shin sore and gone for spell :(

[MyHatMyCoat]

not sure what happened..but apparently dashing dan didn't ride dante's banquet in the cup..late replacement..brett mathews.. :confused:
Yeah, Danny was involved in a barrier mishap early in the day. Declared unfit to ride the remainder of the meeting.

[MyHatMyCoat]

What a super win by Gondorrf. It was its first distance run since coming from Victoria and certainly appreciated the trip. Danny Staeck seemed real happy as he almost stood up as they crossed the line!

At Belmont, Hay List made it 7/7. Next target seems to be the 1200m Listed Birthday Stakes in a couple of weeks. One to follow is London from that same race. Next time, second up over 1200m would suit.
Hi schonegg. Was a super run Hay List after missing the start. Agree, London also a nice run. Fastest 600 of the day.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Very nice eastern states debut!
Yeah nice effort by Keytomoney, RJ. Another couple of starts in Melbourne then likely back to Perth for the Railway Stakes.

[sandgroperwa]

I ve been waiting for these 2 horses ** peter snowden :
both won trials.
<TABLE border=1 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD>5:25 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>5 - RACING RADIO HANDICAP </TD><TD>7 - Landmines </TD><TD>Dean White </TD><TD>Shaun O'Donnell </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[sandgroperwa]

next one is :
<TABLE border=1 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD>6:40 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>7 - IRISH DAY AT BELMONT 3/10 </TD><TD>4 - Jove </TD><TD>Dean White </TD><TD>Shaun O'Donnell </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[sandgroperwa]

keep an eye on this one - beat black pirana in NSW
<TABLE border=1 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD>6:00 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>6 - playeronline.com.au HANDI </TD><TD>8 - Veneration </TD><TD>Dean White </TD><TD>Shaun O'Donnell </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[jake]

cheers denning..will include in my multiples..
my ew for that race..paul harveys mount..joaquin..but it looks a very open race..so not splashing out too much..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Daniel Staeck 4 winners yesterday. Well done Diamond Dan - riding in peak form!

[jake]

yep..staeck did ok for me yesterday..

earlies..northam..

r1..good answer..
r2..auric..
r3..gypsy myth..
r4..snug buggles..

[jake]

more..northam..

r5..miss sambucca..
r6..giho..
r7..silver springs..
r8..wanna play doctor..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Other news, Sir Hallowell is shin sore and gone for spell :(
Yeah bad luck Sir Hallowell, schonegg, was looking a strong chance for the WA Guineas. Plans for Sydney (autumn) and possibly Brisbane (winter) are now in the pipeline. Meanwhile, David Harrison's other smart one, Waratah’s Secret, is said to be thriving & should resume racing shortly.

[jake]

earlies for gerro..

r1..consultation..
r2..liberoo..
r4..western kiseki..
r5..not law..

[jake]

more for gerro..

r6..specks..
r7..high bubbles..

[MyHatMyCoat]

A few to follow from Belmont Saturday.

Baskerville Street, nice win, should continue to improve.

Black George, winner 5 from 7 this campaign, still further scope for improvement.

Vain Strike & Chance In Time, both got to the line strongly behind Top Gun & should go on with it.

[jake]

one to follow from kal yesterday..four floors..won easily first-up over 1600..only 2nd race start..
r5 belmont today..

[jake]

belmont r7..main chance..st pierre..next best..lobbyist..silver business..& thumbuster..at odds..spice trade..& ascot taxi..

[schonegg]

Comments from Morton after todays trackwork:

- jogged 1 lap, cantered 1 lap (turf course)
(exercised from 6:52 to 7:09 on turf, ridden by Daniel Morton)
"After some hard work yesterday, his condition is very good. He just went slow this morning and he felt very nice. He's eating well.
I was always expecting it to be a fast track here, but a little bit of this rain will help us.
I don't know much about your horses here, but he's in good order so I expect him to run very well. The draw (No. 7) is great, since it'll be easy for him to move to his ideal mid-field position.
I intend to just walk him around the stables and take him to the paddock tomorrow morning."

[schonegg]

We've got the return of an exciting sprinter in Dante's Volonte in the Birthday Stakes. In the run it may lead or take the trail behind Vain Raider. If either are off their game or have a duel then an Oroya Gold/Tarzi would capitalize. But it's a watch only race for me.

For a bet I think we should see a better Bridgestone in R4. Running over a trip that he won well last prep. and fitter, should go close. Zidansky looks a threat. There are a couple of other hopes so the price might be ok for the toppie.

[Rogan Josh]

Hi schonegg.
Have you given up on London?

[schonegg]

Hey Rogan, not in that field tomorrow. Trainer seems upbeat about its chances though so may have really come on from its first up run.

[jake]

earlies for belmont..

r2..brunello..
r3..kid choisir..
r4..bridgestone..
r5..alisters hope..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Hey Rogan, not in that field tomorrow. Trainer seems upbeat about its chances though so may have really come on from its first up run.
Very nice win, London. I got on, schonegg. Cheers.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Hopefully you had a change of heart, schonegg.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Comments from Morton after todays trackwork:

- jogged 1 lap, cantered 1 lap (turf course)
(exercised from 6:52 to 7:09 on turf, ridden by Daniel Morton)
"After some hard work yesterday, his condition is very good. He just went slow this morning and he felt very nice. He's eating well.
I was always expecting it to be a fast track here, but a little bit of this rain will help us.
I don't know much about your horses here, but he's in good order so I expect him to run very well. The draw (No. 7) is great, since it'll be easy for him to move to his ideal mid-field position.
I intend to just walk him around the stables and take him to the paddock tomorrow morning."
Gee, very short on fixed odds. Have to muck around with the multis.

[sandgroperwa]

[QUOTE=schonegg]We've got the return of an exciting sprinter in Dante's Volonte in the Birthday Stakes. In the run it may lead or take the trail behind Vain Raider. If either are off their game or have a duel then an Oroya Gold/Tarzi would capitalize. But it's a watch only race for me.

vain raider missed the kick by 2L - his sectionals would have been gi normus - goes into BB

[jake]

Gee, very short on fixed odds. Have to muck around with the multis.
so..who do we multi with..guys..?

[schonegg]

Hat, no, didn't back London and lost on race, but well done and hopefully Rogan Josh backed it as well.
From the race, probably the kindest remark we can make of Dante's Volonte is 'will be better for the run' :confused:..and excellent win to London. Confirms Hay List as a topliner.

Jake, 2 winners 2 placings friom your tips, tops!

From other races, they're talking possible quick interstate trip to Melbourne for Bridgestone, with the VRC Derby the target.

For tomorrow, taking $1.7 fixed (UniTab) is madness, when we know little about the field. Much rather not have a bet and sit, relax and watch, and hope it wins :) Go the Blast!

[Rogan Josh]

In the end didn't have a bet in the race. Bummer dude!
My ew bet for the Sprinters Stakes - the 3-year-old filly Grand Prix Angel. Has some strong form & looks nicely weighted.

[sandgroperwa]

so..who do we multi with..guys..?
with any horse that has a jockey with their name ending in A

[Rogan Josh]

Didn't see the race but read this morning that he received a severe check in running & almost fell !?

[sandgroperwa]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/racing/scenic-blast-blown-away/story-e6frfg96-1225782761638 (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/racing/scenic-blast-blown-away/story-e6frfg96-1225782761638)

[sandgroperwa]

http://sidfernando.wordpress.com/2009/10/04/scenic-blast-last-in-group-1-sprinters-stakes-at-nakayama/

[sandgroperwa]

BLACKBOOK FOR bELMONT MEETING 7/10/09

<TABLE border=1 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD>2:33 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>1 - WESTSPEED 3YO HANDICAP </TD><TD>2 - Premardal </TD><TD>Robert Harvey (Jnr) </TD><TD>Jarrad Noske </TD></TR><TR><TD>3:13 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>2 - WESTSPEED 3YO HANDICAP </TD><TD>5 - Dino Mak </TD><TD>Wally Mitchell </TD><TD>Patrick Carbery </TD></TR><TR><TD>3:53 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>3 - playeronline.com.au HANDI </TD><TD>2 - Purple Haze </TD><TD>Neville Parnham </TD><TD>Duncan Miller </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: 2nd first up </TD></TR><TR><TD>3:53 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>3 - playeronline.com.au HANDI </TD><TD>8 - Divine Dancer </TD><TD>Darryl Ward </TD><TD>Jarrad Noske </TD></TR><TR><TD>5:10 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>5 - perthracing.com.au HANDIC </TD><TD>6 - Classic Retreat </TD><TD>John Bow </TD><TD>Peter Hall </TD></TR><TR><TD>5:10 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>5 - perthracing.com.au HANDIC </TD><TD>9 - Time to Reap </TD><TD>Liz Strempel </TD><TD>Ms Jessica Valas </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: backed for a stack and duly saluted 26/8/09 </TD></TR><TR><TD>5:45 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>6 - APPRENTICES' CHALLENGE </TD><TD>2 - Goldy Junior </TD><TD>David Harrison </TD><TD>Scott Hillebrand </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: 5/8/09 2nd 1/2 hd. blocked for run in straight </TD></TR><TR><TD>5:45 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>6 - APPRENTICES' CHALLENGE </TD><TD>13 - Fiery Monarch </TD><TD>Adam Durrant </TD><TD>Campbell Mc Callum </TD></TR><TR><TD>6:55 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>8 - PERTH RACING TV HANDICAP </TD><TD>11 - Lap of Honor </TD><TD>Clayton Scoby-Smith </TD><TD>Alan Kennedy </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[jake]

r3..belmont..sat..thought dark target had retired..can't see any trial form..can he beat hay list after such a long lay-off?

[sandgroperwa]

<TABLE border=1 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD>4:05 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>2 - WINNING EDGE PROMOTIONAL </TD><TD>6 - Lighthouses </TD><TD>Dean White </TD><TD>Shaun O'Donnell </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: arrived in perth, trainer dean white </TD></TR><TR><TD>6:02 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>5 - WINNING EDGE TROPHIES HAN </TD><TD>10 - Quiz Time </TD><TD>Paul Jordan </TD><TD>Craig Staples </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: ready for 1st up effort 17/8/09 </TD></TR><TR><TD>6:38 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>6 - WINNING EDGE PRESENTATION </TD><TD>1 - Mega Steel </TD><TD>Colin Webster </TD><TD>Jarrad Noske </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: CRIS </TD></TR><TR><TD>6:38 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>6 - WINNING EDGE PRESENTATION </TD><TD>10 - Prince of Sands </TD><TD>Neville Parnham </TD><TD>Shaun Mc Gruddy </TD></TR><TR><TD>7:15 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>7 - WINNING EDGE CORPORATE CL </TD><TD>12 - Simplyirresistible </TD><TD>Susannah Hoppmann </TD><TD>Jason Brown </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: circled the field with searching run 19/8/09 </TD></TR><TR><TD>7:52 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>8 - BELMONT SMALL BUSINESS AW </TD><TD>1 - Reflective Star </TD><TD>Mark Peters </TD><TD>Jarrad Noske </TD></TR><TR><TD>7:52 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>8 - BELMONT SMALL BUSINESS AW </TD><TD>9 - Diamond Highway </TD><TD>Hana Dickson </TD><TD>Neil Chapman </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: won $200k and is valuable addition to stable </TD></TR><TR><TD>7:52 PM </TD><TD>Belmont </TD><TD>8 - BELMONT SMALL BUSINESS AW </TD><TD>11 - Dash Incredible </TD><TD>Michael Lane </TD><TD>Shaun Meeres </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[schonegg]

can he beat hay list after such a long lay-off?What a great clash looming. Last year Dark Target ran that incredible 31.93 sectional when winning by 6 lengths over tomorrow's course/distance. Nearly a year off and no trial, we have to trust Christine Stelmach that it's going well. In the run Hay List will probably kick up and lead from Dark Target.

[jake]

earlies belmont..

r3..hay list..
r4..test the angels..
r6..colour correct..
r8..tudor lad..

[Rogan Josh]

What a great clash looming. Last year Dark Target ran that incredible 31.93 sectional when winning by 6 lengths over tomorrow's course/distance. Nearly a year off and no trial, we have to trust Christine Stelmach that it's going well. In the run Hay List will probably kick up and lead from Dark Target.
No-bet race for me. Very surprised to see Dark Target back on track. Thought he retired (bowed tendon). All the best to connections. Hope he pulls-up ok.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yeah, I'll be just watching as well. Will be a great tussle if Dark Target is anywhere near his best.

[schonegg]

Been tough for him, and he's ridden horses with chances(less than $10), but he broke through with a bolter yesterday at Sha Tin. His first in 39 rides.

For free info the Hong Kong website is great, lots of info and stats. Can see all his rides on video too.

Has 4 rides at Happy Valley on Wednesday though they don't look like winning chances, but here's hoping.

[jake]

earlies belmont..

r3..hay list..
r4..test the angels..
r6..colour correct..
r8..tudor lad..
..3 from 4..the other placed..

[jake]

earlies northam..

r1..lady xaar..
r2..clueless angel..
r6..cohort..
r8..scenic pursuit..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yeah, I'll be just watching as well. Will be a great tussle if Dark Target is anywhere near his best.
Well, another win to Hay List, with a bit up his sleeve. Good effort by Dark Target all the same - look forward to a re-match.

[jake]

earlies..ascot..

r1..brunello..
r2..zentrate..
r3..alister's hope..

[jake]

..earlies..pinjarra..

r4..winalago..port johnson..
r8..wild times..
r9..just marika..rocking the blues..
r10..fremantle..giants island..