Racing In The West

[jake]

..earlies..pinjarra..

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

..a couple more..
r2..auric..
r5..gunner burns..

[Rogan Josh]

Not a bad run by Bridgestone in the Norman Robinson at Caulfield on Saturday. Hard to see him turning the table on Shamoline Warrior in the Derby but should do ok the extra distance & at Flemmo.

[schonegg]

Hard to see him turning the table on Shamoline Warrior in the DerbyAgree Rogan, Bridgestone was behind SW in the run but got a little flat footed when the pace went on. But if it gets out to silly odds in the Derby I'll still put something on him.
We'll see from the Vase on Satuday how strong the opposition to SW will be.

[sandgroperwa]

Your blackbook has been prepared for tomorrow's racing and we wanted you to know that you have 40 runners which will be racing.

Here are the details for you:

<TABLE border=1 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD>Time</TD><TD>Meeting</TD><TD>Event</TD><TD>Runner</TD><TD>Trainer</TD><TD>Jockey</TD></TR><TR><TD>3:55 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>1 - WESTSPEED 3YO HANDICAP </TD><TD>1 - Clueless Angel </TD><TD>L Smith </TD><TD>Ben Kennedy </TD></TR><TR><TD>4:35 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>2 - WESTSPEED 3YO HANDICAP </TD><TD>11 - Street Related </TD><TD>David Harrison </TD><TD>Shaun O'Donnell </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: great run for 2nd 8/8/09 </TD></TR><TR><TD>5:15 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>3 - STARGLOW HANDICAP </TD><TD>3 - Fiery Monarch </TD><TD>Adam Durrant </TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>5:15 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>3 - STARGLOW HANDICAP </TD><TD>12 - Capel Time </TD><TD>Vicki Harper </TD><TD>Damian Lane </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: regaining form 2nd 19/8/09 </TD></TR><TR><TD>5:55 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>4 - SOLID GOLD HANDICAP </TD><TD>8 - Time to Reap </TD><TD>Liz Strempel </TD><TD>Ms Jessica Valas </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: backed for a stack and duly saluted 26/8/09 </TD></TR><TR><TD>5:55 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>4 - SOLID GOLD HANDICAP </TD><TD>11 - I Don't Know </TD><TD>Neville Parnham </TD><TD>Brad Parnham </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: good run for 3rd 19/8/09 </TD></TR><TR><TD>6:30 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>5 - MISTER TILL HANDICAP </TD><TD>1 - Quiz Time </TD><TD>Paul Jordan </TD><TD>Ms Chloe Chatfield </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: ready for 1st up effort 17/8/09 </TD></TR><TR><TD>7:40 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>7 - FIMISTON HANDICAP </TD><TD>9 - Jove </TD><TD>Dean White </TD><TD>Shaun O'Donnell </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: ready for 1st up win trial 17/8/09 </TD></TR><TR><TD>8:15 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>8 - ROD BYNDER MEMORIAL </TD><TD>5 - Anything More </TD><TD>Simon Miller </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[MyHatMyCoat]

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.
Huge wraps on Waratah's Secret following his win in the Belgravia last Saturday. Was most impressive, smashing the race record and going close to the track record. Only his 3rd start, and did it at both ends of the race as well. The current debate is just how much further (distance) he can go, with the Guineas just around the corner.

[jake]

earlies..ascot..

r2..lady xaar..
r3..marine drive..
r4..almohad..
r5..broome time..
r7..idyllic prince..

[schonegg]

Once it led seemingly travelled well, but faded badly in the straight. Interestingly when being unsaddled there wasn't indication of a severe internal problem.
Only had 18 starts for 8 wins and 7 placings, was a fast sprinter and holds the fastest recorded 600m sectional in the state with 31.93.

From the Stewards :

DARK TARGET (P. Harvey) – After leaving the mounting enclosure following the race, the gelding collapsed on the track and expired. When questioned regarding the poor performance, rider explained that the gelding had been slow into stride, however mustered early pace and was able to lead unchallenged.
He further advised that the gelding was under pressure prior to straightening and tired from thereon. He also stated that the gelding felt normal in its action and behaviour prior to, during and when unsaddling the gelding.
Trainer Mrs C. Stelmach advised that the gelding had been working well in the lead-up to today’s race and was normal prior to the race. The Veterinary Surgeon advised that the gelding was found to have a cardiac arrhythmia on returning to the mounting enclosure and a preliminary veterinary examination disclosed that the gelding collapsed and expired due to a primary cardiac event.
The gelding was subsequently transported to Murdoch University where it will undergo an autopsy to determine the exact cause of this occurrence.

[Rogan Josh]

Very sad news schonegg and comes as a complete shock.

Read somewhere something similar happened to another lesser-performed steed recently, over there, was trained by Paul Jordan I think.

On a happier note nice eastern state debut by former sandgroper It'llbefantastic. Only a maiden today but did it pretty well.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yeah, not a nice outcome, guys, but that’s racing as they say. Some good horse-flesh racing at Ascot this Saturday. In particular looking forward to the return of Danny Beau & his clash with Ma Ma Machine.

[jake]

pinjarra r3..winalago..junior soprano..asmara..meltdown..rivotio..at odds..goonee & dealt..

[schonegg]

The 1400m Fairetha Stakes is a stepping stone to the 1600m WA Guineas. Tomorrow the brilliant Waratah's Secret is a $1.4 shot to lead all the way. Don't understand why they've taken the blinkers off though. Distance should be ok, dam is by a Zabeel mare. Well worth watching this race for future notes.

The Asian Beau is a good race. I'm knocking Kasabian. On the up, in great form, but needs to step up again. I'll back Grand Nirvana-Elliotto. Colour Correct the favorite an obvious chance but may not get the same easy run as last couple starts.

Best race of the day is the last. Track record holder Danny Beau(9wins 14starts) returns after a long spell, went ok in a trial. Will it lead and keep out Vain Raider? Ma Ma Machine drawn 8 is the other big chance, going for 5 straight. Sparks to fly!

[MyHatMyCoat]

Well done Scenic Shot / Dan Morton, thoroughly deserved!

[jake]

ascot earlies..

r1..alisters hope..
r2..amelia's lad..
r4..magic eight..
r5..giants island..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yeah, not a nice outcome, guys, but that’s racing as they say. Some good horse-flesh racing at Ascot this Saturday. In particular looking forward to the return of Danny Beau & his clash with Ma Ma Machine.
Well the clash didn't eventuate. Danny Beau was a late scratching (found to be lame in the off hind) & Ma Ma Machine performing below par.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Nice eastern states debut by Snip Esprit at Flemington today. Formerly trained by Spencer Knight at Ascot, now trained by John Symons and Sheila Laxon at Seymour.

[jake]

pinjarra..r2..main duo..alms..fumio..next best..toxic..dustmeingold..at odds..classic tale..snowy mak..

[sandgroperwa]

<TABLE border=1 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD>Time</TD><TD>Meeting</TD><TD>Event</TD><TD>Runner</TD><TD>Trainer</TD><TD>Jockey</TD></TR><TR><TD>3:47 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>2 - BUILDEX ROOFZIP HANDICAP </TD><TD>1 - Dampier Dayz </TD><TD>Jim P Taylor </TD><TD>Jason Brown </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: GOOD WIN 1ST UP 21/10/09 </TD></TR><TR><TD>4:30 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>3 - COLORBOND HANDICAP </TD><TD>2 - Demonic Age </TD><TD>Trevor Andrews </TD><TD>Shaun Mc Gruddy </TD></TR><TR><TD>4:30 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>3 - COLORBOND HANDICAP </TD><TD>6 - Stars Aligned </TD><TD>Trevor Andrews </TD><TD>Paul Harvey </TD></TR><TR><TD>5:14 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>4 - E-VENT WELTER </TD><TD>6 - Brava Fortune </TD><TD>Neville Parnham </TD><TD>Brad Parnham </TD></TR><TR><TD>5:14 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>4 - E-VENT WELTER </TD><TD>8 - Hazardous Harmony </TD><TD>Hana Dickson </TD><TD>Damian Lane </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: will win staying race 25/7/09 </TD></TR><TR><TD>5:50 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>5 - COMBINED METAL INDUSTRIES </TD><TD>2 - New Spice </TD><TD>Elva Van Merwyk </TD><TD>Peter Knuckey </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: good trial win 2/6/09 </TD></TR><TR><TD>5:50 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>5 - COMBINED METAL INDUSTRIES </TD><TD>8 - Corporate Sam </TD><TD>Trevor Andrews </TD><TD>Shaun Mc Gruddy </TD></TR><TR><TD>6:25 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>6 - SRG CORPORATE HANDICAP </TD><TD>1 - Grey Monarch </TD><TD>Ivan Haggerty </TD><TD>Ms Talia Maor </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: wheres theres smoke theres fire 3/10/09 </TD></TR><TR><TD>7:05 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>7 - WAROA-LEE STEERE STAKES </TD><TD>8 - London </TD><TD>Dean White </TD><TD>Jason Whiting </TD></TR><TR><TD>7:05 PM </TD><TD>Ascot </TD><TD>7 - WAROA-LEE STEERE STAKES </TD><TD>9 - Spirited One </TD><TD>Paula Wagg </TD><TD>Peter Knuckey </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px" colSpan=6>Horse Comments: 27/6. was a great run,winning next start. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[schonegg]

An ok field for this 200k race. Pace should be only average which suits the obvious two, Megatic and Idyllic Prince. Tip 3-1.
In R2 Moneghetti should settle a little closer than last time and win.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Very sad news schonegg and comes as a complete shock.

Read somewhere something similar happened to another lesser-performed steed recently, over there, was trained by Paul Jordan I think.

On a happier note nice eastern state debut by former sandgroper It'llbefantastic. Only a maiden today but did it pretty well.

Did you butter-up, RJ? Great odds!

[MyHatMyCoat]

An ok field for this 200k race. Pace should be only average which suits the obvious two, Megatic and Idyllic Prince. Tip 3-1.
In R2 Moneghetti should settle a little closer than last time and win.
Another good performance by Idyllic Prince, schonegg. Just got there from Tarzi (top effort from that bloke imo). You might remember Tarzi was also runner-up last year, behind Marasco. Keytomoney not a bad run either. Megatic looked to have every chance. Your mate London pulled-up worse for wear.

[schonegg]

<table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>5:50 PM </td><td>Ascot </td><td>5 - COMBINED METAL INDUSTRIES </td><td>8 - Corporate Sam </td><td>Trevor Andrews </td><td>Shaun Mc Gruddy </td></tr></tbody></table>
great tip denning, topfluc about $51, hope you chucked on a few dollars!


hat, owner greed has stuffed up London. Instead of racing through the classes where he was eligible for Rating Bands less than 86 or so, they jumped him in open class. He won in at first attempt. Great. But his Handicapper Rating then jumped about 20 points, making him ineligible to race in those 40-50k (R86 or less) races for a while. Even worse, after yesterdays poor run the Rating won't drop :confused:

[jake]

yeah..corporate sam a great hit..denning..like schonegg said..hope you had some..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Nice looking programme coming up for Ascot this Saturday. Including the Listed Jungle Mist Classic (1200m), Group III Colonel Reeves Stakes (1100m), Group III R.J. Peters Stakes (1500m) & the Group II WA Guineas (1600m).

[partypooper]

Gee! my post just dissappreaed so here is the final try: I notice that you blokes on this thread are way ahead of my thoughts but, I am here in WA and I notice certain things so here we go:

I notice that whenever "Darren Macauley" ignores an obvious chance .....say like "Highest Honour" today (his radio tips not in first 4 HUH!)

Then very often it is the winner......... makes you think!

[schonegg]

hey party, agree with ya, maybe he doesn't study form. I think he has the best voice in Australia, but his accuracy and reading of the race is often disappointing, and calling a photo finish correctly has been his achiiles heel.

Many examples, but one just yesterday. Not sure if you saw/heard r2 won by Scary Movie. He concentrated on Bizet winning the race up until a few strides before the line, when he suddenly mentioned the 2 horses which were stalking the leaders throughout and were real chances for most of the straight.

Anyway the carnival is hotting up on Saturday, will check in with a few tips before then.

[jake]

geraldton..

r1..consultation
r2..mystery city
r3..big jaw macgraw
r5..temple church

[partypooper]

hey party, agree with ya, maybe he doesn't study form. I think he has the best voice in Australia, but his accuracy and reading of the race is often disappointing, and calling a photo finish correctly has been his achiiles heel.

Many examples, but one just yesterday. Not sure if you saw/heard r2 won by Scary Movie. He concentrated on Bizet winning the race up until a few strides before the line, when he suddenly mentioned the 2 horses which were stalking the leaders throughout and were real chances for most of the straight.

Anyway the carnival is hotting up on Saturday, will check in with a few tips before then.

G'day schonegg, yes I agree with all that you say here, in fact I have been on the recieving end of a falsly called winner that was 2nd..... grrrr most annoying, but my main concern that the example that I sited is NOT alone I've noticed it many times, and like,........ I wonder was Mr McCauley actually "on" Highest Honour" ?????? I suspect so...............

[Rogan Josh]

Did you butter-up, RJ? Great odds!
Yep & yep! And a little tomorrow as well.

[schonegg]

R1 - Tricky race, maybe Trustee Brown eachway. Raced forward at first start, some speedsters drawn inside it though.

R2 - Kim Trader at 3.1 is too short, have a break.

R3 - Too many queries. For Trifectas/First4s include Xaar Boom.

R4 - Early speed drawn in and out suits the stalkers Shock Value/Moonlight Drive.

R5 - Unbeaten Hay List going for 9 straight, and finds extra when challenged, but even factoring in improvement my odds are about 3.25 whereas fixed 1.75, pass, but hope it wins. Dante's Volonte reportedly back to near best, and loves Ascot. Revolition is a must lead type, so early pace will be interesting. Apparently screws tightened on Ma Ma Machine after last start's below par effort.

R6 - Grand Nirvana has been disappointing and drawn awkwardly, but blinkers on today, last chance. Elliotto a distance risk, but powered home at 1400m last start.

R7(WA Guineas) - The Corporation will get gun run, by Helenus so 1600m is perfect. Thorn Dancer has been backed for a stack now into 4.1, but will get back and could be wide for most of the race, and very wide home turn.

R8 - Golden Business eachway should give great sight. Almohad is promising but odds 3.0 is too short.

[jake]

R1 - Tricky race, maybe Trustee Brown eachway. Raced forward at first start, some speedsters drawn inside it though.

R2 - Kim Trader at 3.1 is too short, have a break.


nice hit r1..schonegg..
r2..yep kt very short..smart chance / gum nut guru..might place..

[jake]

R4 - Early speed drawn in and out suits the stalkers Shock Value/Moonlight Drive.


..strong win moonlight drive..shock value..just getting warm late..too far back early..

[jake]

R5 - Unbeaten Hay List going for 9 straight, and finds extra when challenged, but even factoring in improvement my odds are about 3.25 whereas fixed 1.75, pass, but hope it wins. Dante's Volonte reportedly back to near best, and loves Ascot. Revolition is a must lead type, so early pace will be interesting. Apparently screws tightened on Ma Ma Machine after last start's below par effort.
think you've got this race covered pretty well..schonegg..one at odds that might sneak a place..innovation..

[jake]

R6 - Grand Nirvana has been disappointing and drawn awkwardly, but blinkers on today, last chance. Elliotto a distance risk, but powered home at 1400m last start.
elliotto did the distance extra well..schonegg..my main for the race..colour correct..almost!

[jake]

R7(WA Guineas) - The Corporation will get gun run, by Helenus so 1600m is perfect. Thorn Dancer has been backed for a stack now into 4.1, but will get back and could be wide for most of the race, and very wide home turn.
..both great chances..schonegg..
..my main for the race..clueless angel..
..also including..dampier dayz..
..& a couple at odds..god has spoken..black nijinsky..
..coupling yours & mine in the multis..

[partypooper]

Shonegg, great race analyis there mate well done!

I figured hay List was too good to be true, and I also found Elliotto (EW) and also Clueless Angel EW but 2 bets in the race, but overall not too bad finished off with no 11 in the last @ Top Fluc , but was dissapointed with $2.70c.

Keep them tips coming mate.... please!

[schonegg]

Hey chaps, great racing yesterday. In the last Almohad was never going to lose after 200m, personally a bad result :(
The Railway Stakes next week, Perth Racing sure will pump it loud all week, starting with breakfast with the stars Tuesday with the barrier draw.

[partypooper]

Shonegg, sorry got a bit mixed up there, all was as I said except realised later that it was jake who mentioned Clueless Angel,..... so credit where it's due..... anyway as it happened I dropped the lot at Bubury today, backed the first 2 winners so thought I was in for a good day ..... then ZILCHE! ..... 4 seconds. I ended up $22 in front over 2 days, when I figure I should have been $2000 in front, ah well there you go,........ NEXT WEEK EH?

[MyHatMyCoat]

TAB No. Horse Barrier Trainer Jockey Weight
1 MEGATIC 11 ALBIE BECKETT PATRICK CARBERY 57
2 SNIPER'S BULLET 14 TRACEY BARTLEY NASH RAWILLER 56.5
3 ALL AMERICAN 2 DAVID HAYES COREY BROWN 56
4 GOLD SALUTE 7 MARK A. RILEY DAMIEN OLIVER 55.5
5 LARGO LAD 10 DAVID HAYES GLEN BOSS 54
6 ORTENSIA 13 TONY NOONAN CRAIG WILLIAMS 53.5
7 TARZI 4 NEVILLE PARNHAM PAUL HARVEY 53
8 COLOUR CORRECT 17 ROSS PRICE JASON BROWNE 52
9 ELLIOTTO 1 NEVILLE PARNHAM 52
10 FAMOUS ROMAN 3 KEN WILLIAMSON JASON WHITING 52
11 GRAND NIRVANA 12 FRED KERSLEY DANIEL STAECK 52
12 KASABIAN 5 DARREN MC AULIFFE SHAUN O'DONNELL 52
13 KEYTOMONEY 16 MICHAEL LANE WILLIAM PIKE 52
14 LORDS RANSOM 8 ADAM DURRANT ALAN KENNEDY 52
15 OROYA GOLD 15 DANIEL MORTON 52
16 SPIRITED ONE 6 PAULA WAGG PETER KNUCKEY 52
17 1st EMG LAMBTON CASTLE 18 LINDSEY SMITH 52
18 2nd EMG COCONUT GROVE 9 TONY NOONAN 52

[MyHatMyCoat]

Gold Salute 4.20 1.80
All American 6.00 2.25
Ortensia 8.50 2.90
Grand Nirvana 9.00 3.00
Kasabian 9.00 3.00
Tarzi 13.00 4.00
Sniper's Bullet 15.00 4.40
Largo Lad 15.00 4.40
Famous Roman 15.00 4.40
Spirited One 16.00 4.80
Megatic 17.00 5.00
Elliotto 17.00 5.00
Colour Correct 26.00 7.00
Keytomoney 31.00 8.50
Lords Ransom 31.00 8.50
Lambton Castle (1E) 61.00 16.00
Oroya Gold 71.00 18.00
Coconut Grove (2E) 126.00 31.00

[MyHatMyCoat]

Still to do the form.
Lots of interstate visitors, which is great to see:

Sniper's Bullet
All American
Gold Salute
Largo Lad
Ortensia
Coconut Grove

[jake]

railway..kasabian scratched through injury..thought one of the best of the locals..

[jake]

earlies..mt.barker..
r1..jeneviv..
r2..watsons bay..
r3..lauries dream..

[jake]

Still to do the form.
Lots of interstate visitors, which is great to see:

Sniper's Bullet
All American
Gold Salute
Largo Lad
Ortensia
Coconut Grove

rate the 'visitors'..in order..
all american
ortensia
gold salute
largo lad
sniper's bullet
coconut grove..

[partypooper]

Lastrun too bad to be true? = Megatic
Gut = Elliotto
Common sense = American

[sandgroperwa]

tony noonan stable upbeat about coconut grove in the last race, didnt get a start in railway.

[schonegg]

tony noonan stable upbeat about coconut grove in the last race, didnt get a start in railway....and the track gallop with Ortensia on Tuesday was very good. The last is a tricky race though.

Good Railway, and a coup to get the Emirates winner. Hayes has been a good supporter of Perth Racing.
There isn't a natural leader. Probably Megatic and Sniper's Bullet to roll foward. In barrier order :

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 650pt;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="866"><col style="width: 26pt;" width="34"> <col style="width: 77pt;" width="102"> <col style="width: 92pt;" width="123"> <col style="width: 455pt;" width="607"> <tbody><tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 26pt;" height="21" width="34">No</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 77pt;" width="102">Name</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 92pt;" width="123">Early</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 455pt;" width="607">Comment</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl67" style="height: 15pt;" height="20">9</td> <td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none;">Elliotto</td> <td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none;">======></td> <td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none;">PB last week, dist?, enjoy easy run,might be cramped on turn</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">3</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">All American</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">====></td> <td class="xl72" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">4kg above Limit is a query, will get soft run, best laststart form</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">10</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Famous Roman</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">===></td> <td class="xl72" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Has formlines with Gold Salute beaten twice, bar shoes on(front) a query</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">7</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Tarzi</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">===></td> <td class="xl72" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Slashing run lasttime,PHarvey +, fair 6th in last year's Railway similar wgt/bar,trainer's choice</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">16</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Spirited One</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">==></td> <td class="xl72" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Gets back,needs early pressure on leaders,pass</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">4</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Gold Salute</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">====></td> <td class="xl72" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Bad start in Emirates and recovered along rails,been heavily backed,well weighted,top jockey</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">14</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Lords Ransom</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">==></td> <td class="xl72" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Ambitious 1st up in a Railway,generally needs a run, ok trial win</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">5</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Largo Lad</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">==></td> <td class="xl72" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Fair finish out wide at Flem,won Blamey in March, 2nd run in 6 months, pass,early specking</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">1</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Megatic</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">===========></td> <td class="xl72" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Every chance last start,57kg history against,settle close to lead</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">11</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Grand Nirvana</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">=======> ?</td> <td class="xl72" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Finished well in troubled trip last week, 3w trail or go forward,ready to peak</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">6</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Ortensia</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">====></td> <td class="xl72" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">will hope for 3wide trail,dist?anchored by 57.5kg when in clear lasttime,drops 4kg</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">2</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Sniper's Bullet</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">=========></td> <td class="xl72" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Tough,up 1.5kg on last year's 2nd, on-pace</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">15</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Oroya Gold</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">==></td> <td class="xl72" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Troubled trip last time,been disappointing</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">13</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">KeytoMoney</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">====> ?</td> <td class="xl72" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">wide or go forward,fitter,improved lasttime and a smokey here on Limit, 1st go 1600m</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl70" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;" height="20">8</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Colour Correct</td> <td class="xl71" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">====> ?</td> <td class="xl72" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">wide or go forward,struggle to beat Elliotto/Megatic, 1st go 1600m</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15.75pt;" height="21"> <td class="xl73" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15.75pt;" height="21">17</td> <td class="xl74" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Lambton Castle</td> <td class="xl74" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">==></td> <td class="xl75" style="border-top: medium none; border-left: medium none;">Capable of fast sectional,outclassed</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

[Rogan Josh]

Nice summation schonegg. Without any noted front runners a good possi early looks the go. Gold Salute & All American have both drawn well & come into the race via the strong form of the Emirate Stakes having been split by Cox Plate winner So You Think. Also drawn well (& in form) Tarzi & Elliotto. Another drawn well & capable, Famous Roman.

[Makybe Diva]

I like Grand Nirvana ahead of Lambton Castle and Largo Lad. Good luck with your investments!

[schonegg]

Great days racing on a perfect surface that wasn't too hard. Apparently instructions to Rawiller on Sniper's Bullet was 'go for home at the 600m' and thats exactly what he did. Of the others Lords Ransom is bang on target for the 2400m Perth Cup.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yeah well deserved win to Sniper’s Bullet after running 2nd to Gilded Venom in last year’s race. Makes you wonder (again) what Gilded Venom might have gone on to do, had he not been put-down earlier this year.

And agree schonegg, top effort Lords Ransom. Adam Durrant must be really looking forward to the Cup, another of his, Ma Chienne, was pretty impressive as well on Saturday.

[MyHatMyCoat]

No. Horse Barrier Trainer Jockey Weight
1 LUCKY SECRET 8 TONY VASIL NASH RAWILLER 58.5
2 LET GO THOMMO 3 MICHAEL RYAN LUCAS CAMILLERI 58.5
3 IDYLLIC PRINCE 5 JIM TAYLOR JASON BROWN 58.5
4 REVOLITION 4 PAUL JORDAN BRAD PARNHAM 58.5
5 ROYAL LOTT 14 KEITH JEFFREYS PETER HALL 58.5
6 SHEENASAIDGREY 7 KEN WILLIAMSON JASON WHITING 58.5
7 KENS DOUBLE 13 NEVILLE PARNHAM 58.5
8 MA MA MACHINE 11 ADAM DURRANT ALAN KENNEDY 58.5
9 NOBLE STEED 15 DIXIE SOLLY LINK ROBERTSON 58.5
10 LONDON 2 DEAN WHITE SHAUN O'DONNELL 58.5
11 FOLLOW THE ROAD 12 ADAM DURRANT JOHN CLAITE 58.5
12 ORTENSIA 6 TONY NOONAN CRAIG WILLIAMS 56.5
13 BLACK IN TIME 10 JIM TAYLOR JESSICA HILL 56.5
14 KID CHOISIR 1 FRANK MAYNARD 53.5
15 WARATAH'S SECRET 9 DAVID HARRISON PAUL HARVEY 53.5

[sandgroperwa]

tony noonan stable upbeat about coconut grove in the last race, didnt get a start in railway.
post of the week - won $4.50

[sandgroperwa]

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[jake]

No. Horse Barrier Trainer Jockey Weight
1 LUCKY SECRET 8 TONY VASIL NASH RAWILLER 58.5
2 LET GO THOMMO 3 MICHAEL RYAN LUCAS CAMILLERI 58.5
3 IDYLLIC PRINCE 5 JIM TAYLOR JASON BROWN 58.5
4 REVOLITION 4 PAUL JORDAN BRAD PARNHAM 58.5
5 ROYAL LOTT 14 KEITH JEFFREYS PETER HALL 58.5
6 SHEENASAIDGREY 7 KEN WILLIAMSON JASON WHITING 58.5
7 KENS DOUBLE 13 NEVILLE PARNHAM 58.5
8 MA MA MACHINE 11 ADAM DURRANT ALAN KENNEDY 58.5
9 NOBLE STEED 15 DIXIE SOLLY LINK ROBERTSON 58.5
10 LONDON 2 DEAN WHITE SHAUN O'DONNELL 58.5
11 FOLLOW THE ROAD 12 ADAM DURRANT JOHN CLAITE 58.5
12 ORTENSIA 6 TONY NOONAN CRAIG WILLIAMS 56.5
13 BLACK IN TIME 10 JIM TAYLOR JESSICA HILL 56.5
14 KID CHOISIR 1 FRANK MAYNARD 53.5
15 WARATAH'S SECRET 9 DAVID HARRISON PAUL HARVEY 53.5


..lucky secret is an early scratching..i think not making the trip west..rather than an injury..

[sandgroperwa]

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[schonegg]

In the Winterbottom, they'll all be hoping Waratah's Secret stops over the last 100m. That'll depend on any early pressure but Revoltion and Kid Choisir will probably not create any problems. Tips:

R2 Awesome Force is ok odds at $5. Settle just off them early.
R5 Great Destiny is fitter and should go close. Doyoudare for multiples.
R7 the Aquanita Stakes, big early backing has for Ranger. I reckon God Has Spoken eachway should hit the board.

[jake]

earlies..ascot..

r1..trustee brown..
r2..most secretive..
r3..almohad..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Tips: R2 Awesome Force is ok odds at $5. Settle just off them early.
R5 Great Destiny is fitter and should go close. Doyoudare for multiples.
R7 the Aquanita Stakes, big early backing has for Ranger. I reckon God Has Spoken eachway should hit the board.
Nice work schonegg, you did well.

[schonegg]

Ok Hat, but nothing crash hot. From the day I think we saw the Perth sprinters a rung below the eastern staters. A super win to Ortensia.

Good story about Mark Reed. Tried to sell Esroh for 10k during the week, no takers, so ran it yesterday and won picking up 32.5k! That was after his drive Friday night at Gloucester Park winning the Golden Nugget on Bonavista Bay!

[MyHatMyCoat]

No Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 SCENIC SHOT Daniel Morton Jason Brown 2 59
2 SNIPER'S BULLET Tracey Bartley D M Oliver 18 59
3 TARZI Neville Parnham Paul Harvey 15 59
4 MEGATIC Albie Beckett Patrick Carbery 3 59
5 LARGO LAD David Hayes Glen Boss 14 59
6 FAMOUS ROMAN Ken Williamson Peter Hall 12 59
7 FRIAR'S TOUCH Peter Giadresco Shaun O'Donnell 17 59
8 DANTE'S BANQUET Owen Cocking Danny Miller 16 59
9 STREETFIGHTER L Smith Shaun Mc Gruddy 8 59
10 LORDS RANSOM Peter Morgan Alan Kennedy (a) 4 59
11 GRAND NIRVANA Fred Kersley Daniel Staeck 11 58.5
12 STAR ENCOUNTER Adam Durrant Brad Parnham 10 57
13 CASSANDARA SHADOW (NZ) Shane A Edwards Peter Knuckey 6 56.5
14 DELTA GEE Michael Grant Jason Whiting 9 56.5
15 GOD HAS SPOKEN Neville Parnham Steven Parnham 7 52
16 THORN DANCER (NZ) Frank Maynard Troy Turner 5 52
17 SENTENZA Scratched Scratched 1 59
18e COCONUT GROVE Tony Noonan 13 59

[MyHatMyCoat]

Current market:

Scenic Shot 3.30 1.55
Sniper's Bullet 6.50 2.35
Lords Ransom 8.50 2.90
Grand Nirvana 9.00 3.00
God Has Spoken 10.00 3.20
Thorn Dancer 10.00 3.20
Tarzi 13.00 4.00
Largo Lad 17.00 5.00
Delta Gee 20.00 5.75
Megatic 26.00 7.00
Star Encounter 26.00 7.00
Cassandara Shadow 26.00 7.00
Coconut Grove (2E) 31.00 8.50
Dante's Banquet 34.00 9.00
Famous Roman 71.00 18.00
Streetfighter 81.00 21.00
Friar's Touch 126.00 31.00

[schonegg]

A couple of Lays for today.

R5 4 Ma Chienne ($3.9) - She's flying, but with another 2kg over 2400m and settle near last, if you're a bookie you've gotta Lay.
R6 2 Sniper's Bullet ($6.5) - There are some query runners in this that anyone of them could deliver the knockout blow.

[schonegg]

Whoa, bad result in the Kingston Classic. A cool ride from Oliver behind a tearaway leader made for a great win.
From other races Inarticulate was very unlucky, but looks like its off for a spell. From Race 3 Impatient Times won eased down and looks a star in the making.

[MyHatMyCoat]

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.
Pikey is doing ok today, schonegg.

[schonegg]

Pikey is doing ok todayWow, huge treble, and won their Jockey Challenge at $40. Can only imagine how he's feeling tonight, probably hittin' the town :)

[Rogan Josh]

Of the others Lords Ransom is bang on target for the 2400m Perth Cup.Lords Ransom looked a little disappointing on Saturday.

[schonegg]

Did little Rogan Josh, a few that settled in back half didn't get into it. I wouldn't drop off yet though. The Cup's his target, back to Handicap conditions and the right distance.
He'll have one more run before then so that will tell us more.

[MyHatMyCoat]

I'm sticking, schonegg. Caught wide for a lot of the race, so run not that bad. Another good run by Ma Chienne, although beaten into 2nd place.

[partypooper]

Surely there's money to be made at Ascot today with Coiled Spring and Almighty Runner?

[partypooper]

Surely there's money to be made at Ascot today with Coiled Spring and Almighty Runner?

There was and I did! yeeeha!

[schonegg]

There was and I did! yeeeha!
Super party! If you took Topfluc as you normally do you'd be even happier, for both races it was clearly better than Best Tote :)

[partypooper]

sure did ,Top Fluc $2 +$2.70c + Best Tote/ SP race 6 no 1 @5-1, a bumper day,

If only we could do that "EVERY" day!

[partypooper]

Not quite as confident as the other day (or is it that I'm afraid of egg on my face?) anyway I do like the look of Pete The Profiler in the last, and Zuboyne (race 4) + Tarzi (race 6) both EW, see how we go!

[schonegg]

Ah yes, the forum egg :)

R3 the St.Leger is disappointing in numbers. All are having their first go at the distance, and a couple have had some hard recent racing. Tipping Thorn Dancer to reel in the leader.

R4 Almohad is suited and ready to win. Party's tip Zuboyne ran a cracker last time.

R5 Laying Watson's Bay at $6.5, should find this tougher than recent wins.

R6 the A J Scahill Stakes is a real lottery. Pro Art should lead, favorite Black In Time will be last early. For a place bet, Grand Nirvana may settle behind the leader, and has every chance to run in the first 3.

Good luck!

[jake]

earlies for ascot..

r3..thorn dancer..impressive jeuney
r4..casual life..zuboyne..almohad
r5..kim trader..catcorp
r6..tarzi..royal lott
R7..dance across..broadway belle..castletown keys
r8..monaco prince..rocky range..pete the profiler..

[jake]

ascot r1..mail for..hot tamale..

[partypooper]

ascot r1..mail for..hot tamale..

Nice one Jake, I noticed that "Turf Talk" had it on top as well

[jake]

thought a nice debut..party..& plenty of room for improvement..

[jake]

earlies for ascot..

r3..thorn dancer..impressive jeuney
r4..casual life..zuboyne..almohad
r5..kim trader..catcorp
r6..tarzi..royal lott
R7..dance across..broadway belle..castletown keys
r8..monaco prince..rocky range..pete the profiler..

r3..adding..ranger to the list..not sure how i omitted originally..

[jake]

R4 Almohad is suited and ready to win. Party's tip Zuboyne ran a cracker last time.
Good luck!
on target guys!..
almohad..always shown ability..blinkers worked a treat today..

[schonegg]

Jake, on target with your tips including Castletown Keys $8 (wide throughout!), Rocky Range $8 and a couple others.

Party, I think you're a place punter as well so with your three tips running a place a profit was made, well done.

One to follow from the days racing is Pete the Profiler, unlucky in the last finishing strongly between runners.

[partypooper]

Yes not too bad today, I am predominently a place bettor so in the money all the way, can't complain, BUT with some luck could have been another "Bumper"

[jake]

a place bettor..party!
fields 5-7 (ntd) ..do you generally avoid or play?

[partypooper]

Jake, a controversial one I know but personally I have found over an extended period its better to play, i.e. 2 out of 5 is a ******** of a lot easier than 3 out of say 14 *isn't it?, mmmmm!) anyway I find the divies are generally higher, but thats just my opinion.

Today 2 already in the bag + Pure Rust in the last

[partypooper]

Forum "egg" again, and deafeated by the PPM selection to boot! shucks

[jake]

last at ascot..playing my multiples around..russell road..dane smile..& silk force..

[jake]

Jake, a controversial one I know but personally I have found over an extended period its better to play, i.e. 2 out of 5 is a ******** of a lot easier than 3 out of say 14 *isn't it?, mmmmm!) anyway I find the divies are generally higher, but thats just my opinion.
yeah party..i play regardless too..& as you've mentioned..divies can be surprisingly good..scenerio..ntd..

[partypooper]

Jake, I ended up just in front after the last, but I had Almighty Runner as a racing certainty EXCEPT for the draw, which is why I didn't post it and in fact only backed for the place. BUT my observation is (AGAIN) that Darren MCauley didn't rate it in his first 4, unbelievable; and once again it wins, just watch out for this , it sure seems that when it's a goer it's nowhere in his top 4 (nods as good as a wink ey?)

[schonegg]

Promises to be a good card of racing at Ascot.

R2 - The Market Mover is Keshaar. IAS have it 3.8 -> 2.9, meets Trustee Brown 3.5kg better than last time(both were a tad unlucky to not finish closer).

R4 - One of the best bets anywhere is Inarticulate. It really should go crunch. $2 fixed is short enough, add 6/9 for value in multiples.

R5 - Another shortie in Scenic Shot. Bar 2 is perfect, distance and race conditions perfect, no excuses this time. Worth watching a few others in respect to upcoming Perth Cup.

R7 - Crawford Stakes is very interesting. Leader Vain Raider. Topweight Vizard is the big query. No Trial so no idea where it's at, but was a budding superstar sprinter over a year ago. Ma Ma Machine has never won at Ascot, but has a good chance to break the duck. Should get into a good trailing position.

Good luck!

[partypooper]

schonegg, I agree, 3x equal bets on Inarticulate, Vain Raider, and Coiled spring SHOULD show a profit.

But I aslo have Casandras Shadow (owes me) and Given Vision as EW bets, gotta admit I keep going back to Given Vision so I'll stick my neck out and say best bet of the day, at odds!

[jake]

thought a nice debut..party..& plenty of room for improvement..
in the opener today..done a treat since her debut..wide barrier a worry..the fav..flying heritage..will most likely lead from the good draw..4..5..7..9..& 10..all have good trial form..

[jake]

R2 - The Market Mover is Keshaar. IAS have it 3.8 -> 2.9, meets Trustee Brown 3.5kg better than last time(both were a tad unlucky to not finish closer).

..would have been stiff not to get the race!..off to a good start..schonegg

[partypooper]

easy with retropspect I know but when you look "again" race 5, Lords Ransom top trainer + The Fish, and 2&1/2 lengths behind Snipers Bullet 2 starts back, I must start to study the form more!

[Ade]

Lords Ransom should win the cup easily based on that run.

[schonegg]

Lords Ransom should win the cup easily based on that run.
Will be deserved favorite, good powerful finish today.

Party, yes, Durrant is a top trainer and a big-race trainer who has made his mark, especially during the carnival.(Jim Taylor been a little quiet).
But that Scenic Shot was not the Melbourne/Brisbane version. It's a classier horse than the winner. Easy to say now but it surely is a tired horse and needs a big open paddock tomorrow. Brown had to ride it hard out of the barrier to keep its place, then got shuffled back. No zip in its finish.

One to follow is another Durrant runner :) Golden Heart, from the last race. Was first up and had to work hard 3/4 wide, and expect it to hit back very soon.

[Ade]

I thought Lords Ransom, Right Fong, Gondorff, Largo Lad, Impressive Jeuney, and Almohad are the only chances for the cup.

Let's post a quaddie on NYE so we all can get on it for Perth Cup day.

[schonegg]

Let's post a quaddie on NYE so we all can get on it for Perth Cup day.
Ok, hope we snag a monster divi:)

[partypooper]

well, OK, but we;d better not forget the ppm selection OR the 3rd letter "R", har har !

[MyHatMyCoat]

But that Scenic Shot was not the Melbourne/Brisbane version. It's a classier horse than the winner. Easy to say now but it surely is a tired horse and needs a big open paddock tomorrow.
Scenic Shot has gone for a spell. Lords Ransom who won the Cox Stakes in convincing fashion has incurred a 1kg penalty (Perth Cup) for the win.

[Ade]

Scenic Shot has gone for a spell. Lords Ransom who won the Cox Stakes in convincing fashion has incurred a 1kg penalty (Perth Cup) for the win.I heard he'll get a 3kg penalty, as Scenic Shot was at 57kgs, but with him out, weights will be raised.

[partypooper]

What chance Em Gee Brown?? I ask cos Darren MCauley doesn't rate it in the first 4, any thoughts?

[jake]

has to have an ew chance..party..racing in best form of career..

outside barrier is the worry for mine..i think will need a reasonable run in transit..to run-out a strong 1100..

..not betting in the race myself..good luck with yours..

[partypooper]

Jake, yes I figured it at least had a chance, anyway luckily I didn't back it either, not that that did me much good, I'm having a shocker!

[Ade]

I thought Lords Ransom, Right Fong, Gondorff, Largo Lad, Impressive Jeuney, and Almohad are the only chances for the cup.

Let's post a quaddie on NYE so we all can get on it for Perth Cup day.Lets take out Impressive Journey, and put in Newport, Great Destiny, Dakas Gem, Geysers Peak.

[partypooper]

Lets just say THANKYOU Darren Mcaulay last race life saver!!

[Ade]

What happened?

[partypooper]

I concentrate on Darrens top 2, (which are actually the Radiotab selections on Unitab as well) 25% winners overall. But in this case Star Risca was a life saver! $12.30c (2nd choice)

But b4 anyone jumps on the bandwagon I can tell you that he's had a lean time just recently!

[MyHatMyCoat]

No. Horse Trainer Rider Weight

1 Newport Paul Perry Brad Rawiller 57
2 Largo Lad David Hayes Steven Parnham 56.5
3 Lords Ransom Adam Durrant Alan Kennedy 55.5
4 Star Encounter Adam Durrant Brad Parnham 54.5
5 Gondorff(Nz) Mark B. Reed Daniel Staeck 52.5
6 Right Fong David Balfour Mark Pegus 52.5
7 Friar's Touch Peter Giadresco Shaun Meeres 52
8 Geyser Peak Frank Maynard Jason Brown 52
9 Great Destiny Adam Durrant Shaun Mc Gruddy 52
10 Hadabeclorka Brent Larsson Clint Harvey 52
11 Lambton Castle Lindsey Smith Jarrad Noske 52
12 Le Bon Jeune Shane Edwards Paul King 52
13 Ma Chienne Adam Durrant Peter Hall 52
14 Markus Maximus(Nz) Peter Moody Luke Nolen 52
15 New Spice Elva Van Merwyk Peter Knuckey 52
16 Sentenza Ivan Haggerty Shaun O'donnell 52
17 E1 Almohad Lou Luciani Jason Whiting 52
18 E2 Truckin Tobie Dave Casey 52
19 E3 Esroh Mark B. Reed 52
20 E4 Neige Kristy Casey Paul King 52


Barrier draw later this morning.

[Ade]

I like 2,3,5,6,8,9,15

[MyHatMyCoat]

Perth Cup with barrier draw.

No. Horse Trainer Rider Barrier Weight

1 Newport Paul Perry Brad Rawiller 1 57
2 Largo Lad David Hayes Steven Parnham 19 56.5
3 Lords Ransom Adam Durrant Alan Kennedy 2 55.5
4 Star Encounter Adam Durrant Brad Parnham 3 54.5
5 Gondorff(Nz) Mark B. Reed Daniel Staeck 6 52.5
6 Right Fong David Balfour Mark Pegus 17 52.5
7 Friar's Touch Peter Giadresco Shaun Meeres 12 52
8 Geyser Peak Frank Maynard Jason Brown 18 52
9 Great Destiny Adam Durrant Shaun Mc Gruddy 15 52
10 Hadabeclorka Brent Larsson Clint Harvey 20 52
11 Lambton Castle Lindsey Smith Jarrad Noske 10 52
12 Le Bon Jeune Shane Edwards Paul King 14 52
13 Ma Chienne Adam Durrant Peter Hall 13 52
14 Markus Maximus(Nz) Peter Moody Luke Nolen 5 52
15 New Spice Elva Van Merwyk Peter Knuckey 4 52
16 Sentenza Ivan Haggerty Shaun O'donnell 16 52
17 EMG Almohad Lou Luciani Jason Whiting 8 52
18 EMG Truckin Tobie Dave Casey 7 52
19 EMG Esroh Mark B. Reed 9 52
20 EMG Neige Kristy Casey Patrick Carbery 11 52

[MyHatMyCoat]

Current Perth Cup market.

Lords Ransom 3.80 1.70
Gondorff 6.50 2.35
Right Fong 7.00 2.50
Ma Chienne 7.50 2.60
Largo Lad 10.00 3.20
Newport 12.00 3.70
Great Destiny 14.00 4.20
Markus Maximus 16.00 4.70
Almohad (1E) 17.00 5.00
New Spice 18.00 5.00
Star Encounter 19.00 5.50
Geyser Peak 21.00 6.00
Le Bon Jeune 26.00 7.00
Sentenza 51.00 13.00
Hadabeclorka 61.00 16.00
Truckin Tobie (2E) 61.00 16.00
Lambton Castle 71.00 18.00
Friar'S Touch 81.00 21.00
Esroh (3E) 101.00 26.00
Neige (4E) 151.00 41.00

[MyHatMyCoat]

Will be watching with interest, the debut of Peggie's Choice, opener at Bunbury today. This 3YO filly is a full sister to Miss Andretti & a half sister to Danny Beau.

[MyHatMyCoat]

For those that didn't see the race, ran 3rd, easily beaten, sat 3rd most of the way. Will obviously take benefit from the run.

[Ade]

What will be your Perth Cup Quaddie?

[partypooper]

Gee, it's hard to go past Lords Ransom isn't it? but NewSpice at it's best?? (not to mention Gondorf.) anyway there's my tri! + the PPM sel. boxed.

But remember if backing more than 1 horse for the win Sportsbet have a money back deal if your nag runs 2nd,...... by the way I have no business connections with Sportsbet.

In fact there is a new player who offers Best Tote or SP for the win AND also Best Tote/SP for the place, in other words best Tote place divi OR 1/4 SP whichever is greatest, if you're a serious place bettor you have to take it. eg. totes = $1.50c, $1.40c & $1.30c, nag runs a place @ SP $4 so the place divi is $1.75c

Not sure if I can post the name of the new outfit? ...... Moderator?

[MyHatMyCoat]

One to follow is another Durrant runner :) Golden Heart, from the last race. Was first up and had to work hard 3/4 wide, and expect it to hit back very soon.
Bang on track, schonegg. Short priced fav today & did it easily.

[MyHatMyCoat]

And agree schonegg, top effort Lords Ransom. Adam Durrant must be really looking forward to the Cup, another of his, Ma Chienne, was pretty impressive as well on Saturday.
Top training effort! Lords Ransom holding off his stablemate, Ma Chienne.

[partypooper]

A good result today, backed GH + LR, + 2 others , missed the tri; but I'm not complaining overall.

[jake]

What chance Em Gee Brown?? I ask cos Darren MCauley doesn't rate it in the first 4, any thoughts?
..huge chance today..party..

[partypooper]

Got it with a big one Jake! Top Fluc

[schonegg]

I concentrate on Darrens top 2, (which are actually the Radiotab selections on Unitab as well) 25% winners overall.
But b4 anyone jumps on the bandwagon I can tell you that he's had a lean time just recently!
Think you're right Party. A website tracking media tipsters has him with strike rate of 20% and POT -22% (since 6 July and not tipping every race).

[schonegg]

Top training effort! Lords Ransom holding off his stablemate, Ma Chienne.
Yeh Hat, Durrant has had a magic carnival. Young bloke too, great future.

Ma Chienne was enormous in defeat.

[Rogan Josh]

Top training effort! Lords Ransom holding off his stablemate, Ma Chienne.
Eastern states on the agenda for either or both?

[partypooper]

Think you're right Party. A website tracking media tipsters has him with strike rate of 20% and POT -22% (since 6 July and not tipping every race).

Problem is Schonegg (is that shone GG, or schon egg??) that they can make the figuressay anything eg: the 20% S/R could be overall i.e. 4 selections per race or it could be only the top sel. I personally take the top 2.

Also my figures go back to 2003, WA meetings only, and as I said hes been a bit lean recently.

Also the LOT is probably at single tote, whereas BEST TOTE/SP would probably improve that as much as 10%, and bet fair probably close to break even.

Personally I improve the figures again by always betting @ Top Fluc when any selection is quoted @ $4 or less (pre post WA TAB-FORM)

PS can you post that link to the tracking mob please?

[schonegg]

PS can you post that link to the tracking mob please?
http://thegreattipoff.com/

Best current tipster is Shane Anderson from Sport927, of the worst are Matt Stewart(ranked 51), Alan Thomas(ranked 58).

[schonegg]

Eastern states on the agenda for either or both?
They probably should try again with Lords Ransom. Some of the Provincial Cups or a Listed in town could be targets next spring in Melbourne.

Ma Chienne really blossomed, and was up since August. Next prep could see her best, still fairly lightly raced for a 5 year old. Be very interesting what path they choose for her. Best distance could be around 2000m.

[MyHatMyCoat]

..huge chance today..party..
Got it with a big one Jake! Top Fluc
Backed up again today guys, were you on? Now winner 5 of last 6 starts!

[partypooper]

My Hat..... nah, missed it I'm afraid I had it down as "too good to be true"................ WRONG again! got the last winner though @top fluc for even stevens.

[jake]

smaller bet than usual..hat..was a little worried the extra 100m..on another subject..what happened albany today..abandoned after 1 race?..track rating was good3..

[schonegg]

R2) Xaardavid is backable at 3.3 and the claim helps. Bizet(probable leader) a danger.

R3) Mekong Miss to lead from King Kool Kat. MM has been well backed but 1.9 looking too skinny now. Spirited One freshened up and in weakest field its been in for a while would win this at best. Brava Fortune back to shorter distance and drawn well is worth throwing in multiples.

R4) Glen Erin Lad at 5.25 is ok and should be thereabouts, so should Follow the Road. The favorite Almighty Runner might not lead like last time but is very promising so can't knock it.

R5) Lay Stratazoa at 6.5, can't have it. The hot favorite Ma Ma Machine was outstanding last week, and the only niggling concern is all wins have been over 1000m.

R6) An ordinary stayers race, AirForce at 4.2 could be the one. Probably won't lead this time(Esroh should) and will try to replicate its win over the c/d 2 starts ago.

R7) It seems Golden Heart will race closer than last time(settled last and whooshed home) so from barrier 8 will need just a dash of luck to get cover. Should win. Delta Bay for multiples.

[MyHatMyCoat]

..on another subject..what happened albany today..abandoned after 1 race?..track rating was good3..
Following race 1, a section of the track near the 400m was deemed unsuitable for any further racing and the meeting was subsequently abandoned.

[jake]

R2) Xaardavid is backable at 3.3 and the claim helps. Bizet(probable leader) a danger.

main trio..mcscar..xaaravid..& bizet..next best..rock of the orient..significant..& thunder mak..

[schonegg]

From South China Morning Post....

William Pike yesterday landed his biggest win in Hong Kong - the Group Three Bauhinia Sprint Trophy (1,000m) on Craig's Dragon for trainer John Moore, but will not seek to extend his licence at the end of the month and will return home to Perth to prepare for the arrival of his first child.

Pike will exchange finding his feet in one of the most competitive and lucrative riding environments, for the pitter-patter of tiny feet back home - and he is confident he is making the right decision.

"It is making it a bit harder to leave now that I'm finally riding some winners, but at the same time I am leaving Hong Kong in good stead and I can't see why I won't be able to come back at some stage in the future," Pike said.

"The best thing for me to do personally at the moment is to head home to Perth, and I might even be able to peg back a few of the boys at home and ride some winners there."

That is the understatement of the year so far, with Pike being a big fish in a small pond at home in the Western Australian capital where he has won the past two jockey premierships - last season's by an impressive 34 winners.

Pike had struggled to ride many winners until early December last year, but has chalked up 11 for the season and claimed his first Group win at Sha Tin.

http://racing.scmp.com/freeservice/news/images/lead20100111a.jpg

[MyHatMyCoat]

Cheers schonegg, Pike did ok overall, didn't he.

Hope all goes well for Pike & his partner, fellow hoop Jessica Valas, with the impending arrival of the couples first child.

[partypooper]

second that and it will be good to have Pike-ee back again, many a good win in past few years on him!

[jake]

where is paul harvey?..due back from his annual xmas / new year break..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Hi jake. Paul Harvey was due back a week or so ago but was injured in a track accident. Might still be another 5-6 weeks before he can ride again, scans on his left leg revealed a fractured tibula and partial tear to a medial ligament.

[MyHatMyCoat]

R5) Lay Stratazoa at 6.5, can't have it. The hot favorite Ma Ma Machine was outstanding last week, and the only niggling concern is all wins have been over 1000m.
Interesting stat re Ma Ma Machine, schonegg. Has started at odds of 2/1 or less, on 9 occasions (including last Sat). Winning just once!

[schonegg]

Interesting stat re Ma Ma Machine, schonegg. Has started at odds of 2/1 or less, on 9 occasions (including last Sat). Winning just once!Bookies luv him ;)

[schonegg]

Hot weather but no hot tips :cool:

R1 Time to Climb began like a bullet then led throughout at its only start. Forget the average trial since. Throw in Ihtsatune for multiples.

R4 Coppaclip Inn might be ridden back this time, not sure. 2 starts ago was a good effort over the c/d. Worth an eachway gamble at 7.5

R8 Milken Whiskey may need this run, but if we can get around 6.5 then worth a flutter.

[jake]

Hi jake. Paul Harvey was due back a week or so ago but was injured in a track accident. Might still be another 5-6 weeks before he can ride again, scans on his left leg revealed a fractured tibula and partial tear to a medial ligament.
..thanks for the feedback..hat..
..looking forward to the resumption of regular clashes..pike v harvey..

[jake]

a few to follow from yesterday's ascot meeting..

..r3..for your eyes only..strong win 1st-up after getting into trouble during the race..
..r4..meltdown..ran on well..just beaten..raced wide from the 500m..
..r6..general confusion (2nd)..emteevee (3rd)..both finished off nicely..no luck early..

[schonegg]

..r3..for your eyes only..strong win 1st-up after getting into trouble during the race..I backed a few against her so I was counting the money when she was back in the ruck and held up in the straight. But proved far too classy for that mob :(

Another to follow is Emteevee(same race as General Confusion). Had a wide tough trip but still managed 3rd behind a tearaway leader/winner. Was 2nd up so more to come hopefully.

[Rogan Josh]

Heard a whisper that El Presidente was back in training? Almost 2 years since he last raced!

[schonegg]

Rogan Josh, just read a piece from Perth Racing that he was going to trial today at Bunbury but pulled up short at trackwork yesterday and 'slightly torn' a tendon again. Think it's over now.
Trainer Bruce Watkins, what bad luck, his other topliner Danny Beau has a similar problem.

[schonegg]

R2 Lay The Entourage at 5.5, may not lead or could work a little too much.

R3 Best backed has been Barometric(6.5 -> 4.8). I'll Lay McScar at 4.8, meets Significant much better than last time but bar 10 a problem.

R5 Golden Heart should sit off them and sprint too well.

R7 is a good 1000m sprint. Darntime is fast early and should lead. Nollamara could settle right behind it. Early money has been Icy Maiden (6.5 -> 5.5), tip 7-2

R8 Several unknowns and with a big field there will be traffic problems. Verscene won well over the c/d 2 starts ago and should've finished closer last time. But there are other good chances.

[Rogan Josh]

Rogan Josh, just read a piece from Perth Racing that he was going to trial today at Bunbury but pulled up short at trackwork yesterday and 'slightly torn' a tendon again. Think it's over now.
Trainer Bruce Watkins, what bad luck, his other topliner Danny Beau has a similar problem.
Geez that's bad news schonegg. They very rarely recover from a tendon injury. That’s racing unfortunately!

[schonegg]

Galaxy Queen is ready to win over longer trip next time third run from spell.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Rogan Josh, just read a piece from Perth Racing that he was going to trial today at Bunbury but pulled up short at trackwork yesterday and 'slightly torn' a tendon again. Think it's over now.
Trainer Bruce Watkins, what bad luck, his other topliner Danny Beau has a similar problem.
Yeah, not much going right for Bruce at the moment. He also trains Peggie's Choice, a full sister to Miss Andretti. Peggie's Choice ran 3rd only start a few weeks back but now has to have an op to have bone chips removed. Hopefully all will be ok with that filly.

[jake]

ascot..sat..30/1
r1..very open..imo
1st starter no. 8..2nd in recent trial..
street belle..making wa debut..from mel..2nd recent trial..
fumio..going good..
fromm..freshened..recent trial winner..
regol street..looked ok 1st-up..blinkers come off..

[jake]

ascot..sat..30/1..r2..
simply adorable..hoof on the till..
so too..master sin..
pampanito jack..going for 3rd straight win..distance a bit of a query..
versonic..& meltdown..both racing well..

[jake]

ascot..sat..30/1..r3..
warm fav..almohad..back in distance..could be a bit of a risk..
rocky range..recent winner c&d..
glen erin lad..great strike rate..
dominicano..should do well fresh..
at odds..shipyard..& all class..

[schonegg]

Good luck Jake. A few tricky races isn't there? Rail back to 0m is first time since 1st January, so inside pad could be best going, we'll see :)

R4 - A good bet in General Confusion. Should settle about midfield, cosy run, need a split then sprint too strong. Throw in Delta Bay for multiples. Leader could be Bike Aaromba but might have to work a little to get there.

R5 - Magic Millions 3YO Trophy - It depends if you think For Your Eyes Only can win over 1400m. It won't lead but should box seat.

R6 - Magic Millions 2YO Classic - Best backed early has been the favorite Time to Climb, but I think it's a Lay. Should lead a long way but the last few metres in this will test.

[jake]

a few to follow from yesterday's ascot meeting..

..r3..for your eyes only..strong win 1st-up after getting into trouble during the race..
..r4..meltdown..ran on well..just beaten..raced wide from the 500m..
..r6..general confusion (2nd)..emteevee (3rd)..both finished off nicely..no luck early..
..running today..meltdown..just raced..close 2nd..general confusion..r4..for your eyes only..r5..

[jake]

R4 - A good bet in General Confusion. Should settle about midfield, cosy run, need a split then sprint too strong. Throw in Delta Bay for multiples. Leader could be Bike Aaromba but might have to work a little to get there.
agree schonegg..general confusion the one to beat..main danger imo..goldy junior..a couple at odds..lexicon gold..& euclassy thing..

[jake]

R5 - Magic Millions 3YO Trophy - It depends if you think For Your Eyes Only can win over 1400m. It won't lead but should box seat.
think it might lead schonegg..but probably a better chance if it gets a sit..
dangers in order..fleming son..xaaravid..i'm here to win..& amplifier..

[jake]

R6 - Magic Millions 2YO Classic - Best backed early has been the favorite Time to Climb, but I think it's a Lay. Should lead a long way but the last few metres in this will test.
r6..open as..will it be a feature double to jordan / turner?..time to climb (fav)..good barrier..absolute pleasure..drawn wide but stong win only start..kiddy cat..another strong winner only start..& still a few more..

[schonegg]

Not a great day on the punt but one to follow is Fromm from the first race. Won at 1400m last preparation and looks ready to salute again.

[MyHatMyCoat]

..one to follow is Fromm from the first race. Won at 1400m last preparation and looks ready to salute again.
Good thing beaten imo schonegg. Slow start & early interference cost the filly the race.

[Rogan Josh]

Bit of a Spurs (English soccer) fan & was most impressed with the debut win of Tottenham Hots a couple of weeks back.
Has to be a great chance today even from the wide gate.

[jake]

a few in that race with a chance..rogan josh..
eg..black blast (also drawn wide)..looked good winning at pinjarra last start..

[Rogan Josh]

Galaxy Queen is ready to win over longer trip next time third run from spell.
Nice catch schonegg, cheers :)

[schonegg]

So I ended up standing her out in a Trifecta/First4 and sadly missed both ! See how we go this Saturday:)

[jake]

a few to follow from wednesday’s ascot meeting..

..r2..pocketknockoutking..having 2nd race start..slow away..no luck in running..warming up last bit to run 4th..
..r5..cheri cheval..raced wide throughout..but still beat a handy field..
..r6..puerto galera..ran on well for narrow win..after being slow into stride & being held up early in the straight..
..r7..new faith..ran on well for 2nd..after being blocked for some distance in the straight..

[schonegg]

R3... Back - Impatient Times - Has had a break after super win last start over c/d, might get back again(but raced on pace last year)
R3... Save - New Image - Good trial, best yet to come
R3... Lay - Dawinner - Short at 6.0 and New Image should beat it home
- -
R4... Back - Taharka - Wide draw again but settle leader/outside lead, improving, kicks strongly when challenged
R4... Back - Given Vision - Been disappointing, but Blinkers are On and drops in class
R4... Lay - Amelia's Reason - Changed trainer, races well fresh and Trial was ok, but will get back and needs race to collapse
- -
R5... Back - Nollamara - Box seat and obvious chance
R5... Lay - Hide the Loot - Continues to run fast sectionals, but at 4.4 is short and a Placing looks best again
- -
R6... Standout in multiples - Heart Ache - Already well backed, 1600m is no problem, another Durrant runner
- -
R7... Lay - Golden Heart - Current Fixed 2.8 is too short in a race of queries, from bar 8 probably go forward

[jake]

ascot r2..main trio..vainito..crosselle..& converted..next best..heavenly divine..dynamic dane..pennies o'reilly & ocean cracker..

[jake]

R3... Back - Impatient Times - Has had a break after super win last start over c/d, might get back again(but raced on pace last year)
R3... Save - New Image - Good trial, best yet to come
R3... Lay - Dawinner - Short at 6.0 and New Image should beat it home
..agree schonegg..new image & impatient times..look the hardest to beat..power princess..dawinner..& yabigorse..also chances..

[jake]

R4... Back - Taharka - Wide draw again but settle leader/outside lead, improving, kicks strongly when challenged
R4... Back - Given Vision - Been disappointing, but Blinkers are On and drops in class
R4... Lay - Amelia's Reason - Changed trainer, races well fresh and Trial was ok, but will get back and needs race to collapse
given vision..good divi..schonegg..thanks..got the running double with yabigorse..

[schonegg]

given vision..good divi...got the running double with yabigorse..
Good collect Jake, about $220 :)
Honours to Peter Knuckey with his treble, knocking out somebody who put 50k on Alan Kennedy in the Jockey Challenge!
The official track reading was Good3 but the track was certainly off, a Dead4 closer to the mark.

[schonegg]

Missed a winner, 4 to Knuckey!

[MyHatMyCoat]

second that and it will be good to have Pike-ee back again, many a good win in past few years on him!
William Pike is back in town, 5 rides tomorrow.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Hi jake. Paul Harvey was due back a week or so ago but was injured in a track accident. Might still be another 5-6 weeks before he can ride again, scans on his left leg revealed a fractured tibula and partial tear to a medial ligament.
Update, should be back in the saddle in 3-4 weeks.

[MyHatMyCoat]

William Pike is back in town, 5 rides tomorrow.
A treble & runner-up other 2, not a bad welcome back!

[jake]

a few to follow from yesterday's ascot meeting..

..r3..for your eyes only..strong win 1st-up after getting into trouble during the race..
..r4..meltdown..ran on well..just beaten..raced wide from the 500m..
..r6..general confusion (2nd)..emteevee (3rd)..both finished off nicely..no luck early..
..emteevee to go around tomorrow..ascot r8..outside barrier a bit of a worry..

[jake]

a few to follow from yesterday's ascot meeting..

..r3..for your eyes only..strong win 1st-up after getting into trouble during the race..
..r4..meltdown..ran on well..just beaten..raced wide from the 500m..
..r6..general confusion (2nd)..emteevee (3rd)..both finished off nicely..no luck early..
..meltdown...also going around tomorrow ascot r2..runner-up since original post..up against the handy galaxy queen..

[jake]

Not a great day on the punt but one to follow is Fromm from the first race. Won at 1400m last preparation and looks ready to salute again.
..r4 ascot tomorrow..schonegg..but not 1400m..

[schonegg]

..r4 ascot tomorrow..schonegg..but not 1400m..
It's in a hot race tomorrow as well but I'll chuck it in the multiples.

[schonegg]

R3 - winner should be either 1/2/3, maybe Rock My Pago is ready to win now. Lay Changing Lanes at 6.0

R4 - Every man and his dog tipping Sir Hallowell. No Trial and 58kg and Carbery will need to find openings in the straight but might be the best 3 year old in WA. His run before spell, had pace on to suit, but his finish was outstanding eased right down. Morant blew the start last time and with Pike on is quinella chance. Lay Fromm at 6.0

R5 - Darntime has been best backed and doesn't have to lead to win. For multiples Classofherown will get a sweet run. Lay Jean at 5.0

[jake]

It's in a hot race tomorrow as well but I'll chuck it in the multiples.
yeah 1200 bit short,,but should be motoring home..

[jake]

R3 - winner should be either 1/2/3, maybe Rock My Pago is ready to win now. Lay Changing Lanes at 6.0
..unlucky on both counts schonegg..could have easily gone the other way..

[jake]

R4 - Every man and his dog tipping Sir Hallowell. No Trial and 58kg and Carbery will need to find openings in the straight but might be the best 3 year old in WA. His run before spell, had pace on to suit, but his finish was outstanding eased right down. Morant blew the start last time and with Pike on is quinella chance. Lay Fromm at 6.0
..that was a better result schonegg..

[schonegg]

Ordinary day Jake, also had Doyoudare beaten in 3-way finish :( Hope you finished on top.
One to follow is again Morant. A miscalculated ride from Pike, it and winner finished clear of the rest.
They're talking about a trip across to the Randwick Guineas for Sir Hallowell.

[schonegg]

Rare to see daring tactics like Brown did on Saratime at Bunbury. Was midfield, took off at the 600m established a 3 lengths lead but beaten by a nose on the line.

[jake]

..emteevee to go around tomorrow..ascot r8..outside barrier a bit of a worry..
no luck..held up from the 350m until passing the 150m..then just warming late..beaten 1.25 len..

[jake]

one to follow from saturday’s ascot meeting..

..island in the sun..wide for a good part of the journey..finished the race off well for 2nd..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Ordinary day Jake, also had Doyoudare beaten in 3-way finish :( Hope you finished on top.
One to follow is again Morant. A miscalculated ride from Pike, it and winner finished clear of the rest.
They're talking about a trip across to the Randwick Guineas for Sir Hallowell.
Sir Hallowell flew out of Perth this morning. Hobartville Stakes & then the Randwick Guineas.

[jake]

a few to follow from wednesday’s ascot meeting..

isabella maree..ran on well for 3rd..bounded on jumping..raced wide from the 400m..
classic retreat..just pipped after racing wide throughout..
mr mikimoto..ran on well for 3rd..held tight over the final stages..
timberlands..running on well (4th)..raced wide from the 800m..

[schonegg]

R1 - leader Hot Tamale. Distance 1200m new for all, no value.

R2 - leader maybe Dangerous Dane. Tip Escape Velocity / Dangerous Dane. Lay Arctic Waters.

R3 - good pace with Late Night Flight. Tip Late Night Flight / Calico Blue. Lay Money Exchange.

R4 - good pace with Twilight Hero / Classic Smile. Watch Antique Rose, 1st start, well bred. Lay Classic Smile.

R5 - leader Acute Brute. Tip Galaxy Queen - Street Value. Lay Double Barrel.

R6 - leaders Nairobi / Nellie Got There / Hawkeye Mort. Tip Nellie Got There (eachway). Big watch Yuro 1stup over 1800m. Lay Truckin Tobie.

R8 - leaders On The Carpet / Destino / Legend Express. Tip For Your Eyes Only. Lay Destino.

[jake]

R1 - leader Hot Tamale. Distance 1200m new for all, no value.

de troy roy & the pupster should appreciate the 1200..hot tamale did come from behind debut win over 1100..

[schonegg]

Great win by the 3 year old filly For Your Eyes Only. With 55.5kg taking on some Welter/Open seasoned gallopers, she was the widest on straightening but picked them up in about 3 strides in a lightning sprint, eased down on the line. Impressive!

[schonegg]

Was first starter Saytorio, from the Durrant stable. Found the early speed a bit fast, but finished full of run, the last bit was real good.

[jake]

Great win by the 3 year old filly For Your Eyes Only. With 55.5kg taking on some Welter/Open seasoned gallopers, she was the widest on straightening but picked them up in about 3 strides in a lightning sprint, eased down on the line. Impressive!
..all or most of her early races..ridden for speed..huge improvement now settling back in the field..

[jake]

a couple to follow from saturday's ascot meeting..

the pupster..just warming late for 2nd..slow to begin..raced wide from the 500m..
saytorio (agree with schonegg) ran on well for 3rd..raced greenly throughout..

[jake]

..looking forward to the return of bridgestone this saturday (listed challenge stakes)..victoria derby campaign cut short due to a respiratory condition..unplaced only trial since..but no doubt will be motoring home at the business end of saturdays race..

[schonegg]

R2) Best backed early Sacred Crown 4.4 -> 3.6 in a tricky race. Possibly Avante can swoop home late.

R3) Best backed Highest Honour 5.5 -> 3.8 in a race of speedy types. Classofherown had a gun run last time(1st up) and did nothing. Back to better suited 1000m, will be near last early, can finish over the top in a race of chances.

R5) Don't like Taharka so a Lay.

R6) a Listed 3YO race with a couple of Derby hopefuls. No tip. Pike on Morant is the hot favorite and the distance looks to suit. Trainer Jim Taylor has a big opinion of Dampier Dayz, might attempt to lead.

R8) Jockey Whiting had a choice between Tudor Lad and Moccassin Bend and chose the later, even though the former(with Pike) is the favorite. Best tip is to include non-winner Hide the Loot in all multiples, will get back and run on late.

[jake]

R2) Best backed early Sacred Crown 4.4 -> 3.6 in a tricky race. Possibly Avante can swoop home late.
..expecting fleming son to run a great race..

[jake]

well..we got the tri between us..schonegg

..of course I did all the hard work..lol

[schonegg]

..looking forward to the return of bridgestone this saturday (listed challenge stakes) Very good run today Jake. Made a strong run in between runners then hit a brick wall about 75m out and Parnham had to ease it to a jog.

[jake]

..sir hallowell..top run!..can only strip fitter..

[MyHatMyCoat]

Interesting news re WA boom galloper Hay List trained by Jim Taylor. Still heading east despite recent injury set-back but will be prepared by former WA trainer John McNair now based in NSW. Seems other stablemates owned in same interest are also leaving Jim Taylor stables.

[schonegg]

That's big news Hat. McNair has extended the career of Mustard and experienced with horses with different sorts of problems. Hay List will be his best horse he's had.

[jake]

a few to follow from wednesday’s ascot meeting..

..r2..pocketknockoutking..having 2nd race start..slow away..no luck in running..warming up last bit to run 4th..
..running in the opener today..in same race..the promising gelding..ranger..returns..other good chances..hibernian..klasy spy..irish action..& avonmore terrace..

[jake]

..a few to follow from ascot last sat..

fleming son..raced wide throughout..still ran on well for 3rd..beaten 1/2len..

goldy junior..crowded on jumping..held up for clear running from on straightening until the 150m..running on well..beaten lnk..

real honour..unable to obtain clear running from on straightening until passing the 150m..running on well..beaten lnk..

morant..raced wide throughout..but still able to win..

clueless angel..held up for clear running from on straightening until passing the 100m..running on well..beaten nck..

[schonegg]

R2) leader - On the Carpet. Lead Rope might settle right behind it, Shock Value had an easy Barrier Trial win, will probably be outside the lead. Tip 4-2.

R3) Saytorio was green at its first start, should settle midfield and appreciate the 1200m. Should win. Lay Cheval Roi.

R4) Galaxy Queen going for 4 straight wins. This is slightly stronger race and up to 56kg. Go for quinella with stablemate My Becks.

R6) leader - Hawkeye Mort. Best backed Truckin Tobie. Don't like Calico Blue so a Lay.

R7) leader - Impressive Jeuney. The Set Weights makes the top 3 clear from the rest. For Your Eyes Only will probably be near last in a 3-wide trail but has a devasting sprint. Tip 1-3-2.

[schonegg]

One to follow is Admiring. Had to weave through traffic but attacked the line when clear. That was only its 2nd run in nearly a year. Next time 1600m +

[jake]

..a few to follow from ascot last wed..

irish action..had difficulty in obtaining clear running in the straight..ran on well beaten 1.25len

our larrikin..won well after being slow into stride..& held up for clear running from on straightening until leaving the 200m..

brother mak..lightly raced gelding..ran on well to win easily..

[jake]

..looking forward to the return of bridgestone this saturday (listed challenge stakes)..victoria derby campaign cut short due to a respiratory condition..unplaced only trial since..but no doubt will be motoring home at the business end of saturdays race..

2nd-up..south west breeders' plate..bunbury..tues..strong effort to win..finished the race off very well..

[jake]

..a few to follow from ascot last sat..

fleming son..raced wide throughout..still ran on well for 3rd..beaten 1/2len..

runner-up yesterday behind the promising bridgestone..top effort..

[schonegg]

Only having its 6th start it blew past the field to win the Bunbury Cup. Was entered in a restricted grade this Saturday at Ascot but Mark Reed must have believed he had a very promising type to tackle Open Company.

[schonegg]

R3 - leaders Another Clanger/Impressive Jeuney. Impressive Jeuney needed the run last week and is ready to break-through. Might even take the lead in this. Has won on 7day backup.

R4 - Don't like Haste, so a Lay.

R5 - leader Legend Express. In a tricky race, Never Forgotten eachway if it gets out to around $7. Will get back and run on. Euclassy Thing in multiples.

R7 - is the TJ Smith Trophy. Zentrate eachway shouldn't miss, as it will get a gun run. It also beat Le Plunge last prep. over this distance, and that horse bolted in last week. Morant is obvious danger, was wide throughout last time and still won. Ranger was pathetic firstup but had very good form last prep. If it gets to near $10 worth a buck or two. Don't like Yabigorse so a Lay.

[jake]

a couple to follow from saturday's ascot meeting..

the pupster..just warming late for 2nd..slow to begin..raced wide from the 500m..
saytorio (agree with schonegg) ran on well for 3rd..raced greenly throughout..
the pupster..just warming late again today for 4th..needs more ground..
saytorio only start since..won with a bit in hand..

[schonegg]

Ranger is still a maiden after 6 starts but probably shed that tag next start!

[jake]

..a few to follow from bunbury last week..

hatfull..had difficulty obtaining a clear run from on straightening until near the 150m..ran on well beaten ¾ len..

bridgestone..good winner 2nd-up over 1400..even better over more ground..

ottumwa..held up for clear running from the 400m..passing the 200m made contact with another runner..ran on well beaten lnk..

whipsaw..at 6th start won bunbury cup..easy maiden winner previous start..

[schonegg]

A Group3 and 3 Listed races including......
Marasco is back, the brilliant unbeaten 2yo Motion Pictures, the Guineas for 3yo fillies with return clash For Your Eyes Only and Le Plunge, Whipsaw the super impressive winner of the Bunbury Cup, and the champ Paul Harvey back from injury.

[schonegg]

R1 - leader Lie In Wait should be unchallenged and that could be the race. Admiring needs more pace on, unless it goes forward early(possible). Tip 1 - 4. Lay 2.

R2 - tricky stayers race. Calico Blue was 3 wide without a trail last time and finished well. Goldtown runs on strongly when in the mood. Tips 2 / 6. Lay 4.

R5 - leader Stratazoa - La Forza - Shock Value. London(easy Trial win) has a bad draw so with luck could end up 3 wide with cover. Tipping Shock Value to pinch a break from Escadaire(good Trial) with London running on well. Tip 10 - 1/3. Lay 5.

R6 - leader Comic Hero - Spitfire Lad. Marasco resuming from nearly 290 day spell and without a Trial, but there aren't any standout challengers in this. Fred Kersley having a bad run, his last Ascot winner was in January. The WFA conditions help Tarzi turn around the Bunbury form with a couple of the others. Tip 1 - 2. Lay 6.

[jake]

ascot..r1..main trio..ottumwa..admiring..& lie in wait..next best..last curtain..pencaza..snuglet..& la soeur noir

[schonegg]

Super victory to Marasco running his usual sub 34 secs for last 600m. Haven't seen Kersley's plans yet but he likes going East so I'll guess something late Sydney carnival or the Doomben 10000 / Stradbroke races.

One to follow from yesterday is Shock Value. Started badly from the gates and instead of being on the pace it was out the back. Ran on well.

[MyHatMyCoat]

That's big news Hat. McNair has extended the career of Mustard and experienced with horses with different sorts of problems. Hay List will be his best horse he's had.
Immediate racing plans for Hay List are up in the air. Trainer John McNair has revealed he is battling a major problem with the 4YO’s front heels.

[schonegg]

R1) Leaders....Lie In Wait - Hawkeye Mort(gear changes) - Truckin Tobie. Lie In Wait is $2.6, I have it about $4. So it has to be a Lay. A roughie for exotics is Money Exchange.

R5) Open race and some tipsters going for Trafalgar Square. But I'm backing eachway Hoodlum Gang and Vainito.

R7) Roberts Stakes is for 3 year olds heading towards the Derby. Leaders....Yabigorse - Impressive Jeuney. Looks to better suit God Has Spoken which should position closer in the run than Bridgestone and For Your Eyes Only. The leaders are dangerous as well. It's a very good race.

R8) Big field, luck needed. Backing Highest Honour, 3rd up to its best distance, and Major Sweeney, a newbie from Adelaide and is a big query.

[Rogan Josh]

R1) Leaders....Lie In Wait - Hawkeye Mort(gear changes) - Truckin Tobie. Lie In Wait is $2.6, I have it about $4. So it has to be a Lay. A roughie for exotics is Money Exchange.

Nice start schonegg!

[schonegg]

Good start, bad finish! Bridgestone will be clear cut favorite for the WA Derby after overpowering them today.

[Rogan Josh]

Yeah, looks likely to be a Parnham Derby quinella. Gutsy effort For Your Eyes Only after being ridden on the speed.

[Rogan Josh]

Will be watching for any betting moves Flying Duel r2 at Kal today. By Encosta De Lago has been fancied all previous starts in east.

[Rogan Josh]

Well there was good money for Flying Duel but it didn't place. Maybe over further ground, later. Could have been worse. If you were on Sonny Biscay, first past the post & easily beating the rest. Disqualified for carrying 1kg under weight! Beats me why they don't declare the horse a "non-starter" (& apply the standard deductions rule) in such circumstances. The poor old punter cops it again!

[schonegg]

If you were on Sonny Biscay, first past the post & easily beating the rest. Disqualified for carrying 1kg under weight! Beats me why they don't declare the horse a "non-starter" (& apply the standard deductions rule) in such circumstances. The poor old punter cops it again!
Absolutely RJ, the bookies given a freebie in this case, but it should be 'protect the punter' instead, and stewards should give a heavy penalty to the jockey. Also feel for the owners and trainer, they'd be gutted!

[Rogan Josh]

A few black-type on Sat. Is Marasco home & hosed?

[schonegg]

A few black-type on Sat. Is Marasco home & hosed?At WFA scale can't bet against him RJ, always exciting to see him race.

[schonegg]

R2 - Tips 1-4/6/7. Late Night Flight to lead from Legend Express, Saffron Fire. Late Night Flight's best chance to finally win one, hoping to not cop much pressure early. Lexicon Gold will get a cosy run on the rails and is a danger. Lay Vain Strike. It's promising but it'll need to come from near the rear and wide.

R5 - Marasco 1st , Tarzi 2nd, DoYouDare 3rd. Lay Tarzi.

R6 - Tips 6/10-1. Leaders...Impressive Jeuney, Tropical Fury, Le Plunge, and possibly Liberty Street. The distance 2200m is unknown for all so there could be a big improvement from one or more of these fillies. Going for One Cool Queen and Test Case.

R7 - Tips 1/12-5. Lots of speed to suit those running on. O'Donnell has stuck with London, and it might be in a good spot mid-race, 3 wide with a trail. Shock Value to get a perfect run from the rails and will just need luck finding the gaps. Colour Correct has a brilliant finish and might track London until the turn. Good race.

[schonegg]

Big Josh - 1st starter by Blackfriars, was a fantastic run for 2nd yesterday especially the last bit. If he doesn't draw well in the Karrakatta then it makes things tougher in which case something like the 1400m of the Sires would be perfect.

[cim85]

Hi schonegg, yes mate I did notice that horse as well - a nice swooping second. I blackbooked it straight after the race so we will watch with interest!

[jake]

Big Josh - 1st starter by Blackfriars, was a fantastic run for 2nd yesterday especially the last bit. If he doesn't draw well in the Karrakatta then it makes things tougher in which case something like the 1400m of the Sires would be perfect.
..same jockey..same trainer..previous sat..valoura..1st starter by exceed and excel..dead-heat for 1st..ran on well after racing wide throughout..

[jake]

a couple to follow from ascot sat..

vain strike..slowly away..raced wide..ran on well for 2nd..

big josh..as per comments by schonegg..earlier post..

[Rogan Josh]

At WFA scale can't bet against him RJ, always exciting to see him race.
His performances to win this years Hyperion & Strickland look better imo than last year, same races, even though times have been slower. Plans to head east?

[schonegg]

Plans to head east?Seems like spell now, then decide after its first up run. If he goes well then probably find a race in Melbourne, otherwise reserve him for the Perth summer carnival.

[schonegg]

R1 - tips 5-2/4. Stratazoa and Comic Hero to fight for the lead. Shock Value's first attempt at 1400m but he should get a gun run from Brown and then hope the gaps open up, unlike last week. Comic Hero on old form as a loose leader would be dangerous.

R3 - tips 1-2. leaders Legend Express/Acute Brute/Hawkeye Mort. Doyoudare will get a sit behind the speed, unlike last week when led a very slow pace and battled the placings with Tarzi. Apprentice Yuill rides ok. Lay Money Exchange.

R4 - roughie 7 in Exotics. leaders Destino/Kim Currency and possibly Moccasin Bend to go forward. The two favorites(5&6) have limitations and a couple of others with queries, so at a good price($21) Demands Attention is worth putting in Exotics. Prefers Belmont, but at 3rd run from spell can figure in the placings.

R5 - tips 1-8. leaders Romida-Zed Magic-Wizards Point. If Sacred Crown(apprentice Damian Lane replaces injured Noske) can find a good spot early then it'll finish fast.
The form line of Valoura received a dent during the week when Peach Tree was a disappointing 3rd but it is still untapped(wide last time as Jake pointed out) and a definite chance with Pike aboard. Don'trocktheboat is the query runner. Lay Fromm.

R6 - tip 1. No depth in the Melvista. Heavy backing for Brother Mak which meets God Has Spoken 3.5kg better for a 1.5 lengths defeat from their last start. By Zabeel the 2200m might be what it needs as well. But I'm sticking with the toppie as he's classy and the distance should also suit. Zentrate has been disappointing but from barrier 1(again) could sneak a place.

[jake]

R1 - tips 5-2/4. Stratazoa and Comic Hero to fight for the lead. Shock Value's first attempt at 1400m but he should get a gun run from Brown and then hope the gaps open up, unlike last week. Comic Hero on old form as a loose leader would be dangerous.

..smallish divs..schonegg..but still a perfect start

[schonegg]

If China Bay next races in a 62-74 Band and draws well then it'll be worth backing. Been very consistent without much luck.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Was a top effort Sat, schonegg. All 4 starts following a long spell have been excellent. Ready to win.

[schonegg]

Karrakatta

top chances
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10 Absolute Pleasure - get a gun run from good barrier and could pinch a break in the straight, top jockey, was very good first up when worked on the pace and fought on well

4 Big Josh - green but very good at its first start finished well late, distance should suit, good barrier and best jockey

9 Motion Pictures - will get back and might get buried near rail but should unleash if gets clear crack


others
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12 Miss Gai Flyer - has been best backed, good win Moonee Valley when swooped on them near the turn and ran away. Might be too good for the locals but the trip across and settling in new environment are queries

8 Miss Condition - keeps winning with something in hand, will be wide with cover

7 Cristiano - big raps on this before disappointing 2nd when first up in a midweeker, could be the surprise packet

1 Riosand - travelled easily the whole way when winning last start, bad draw with blinkers are the queries



Oaks

2 Impressive Jeuney - will lead and set a fair pace and be very hard to pass

1 For Your Eyes Only - Last October led and beat Kid Choisir over 1000m, now lines up in the 2400m Oaks! In great form, though not bred for this trip so probably needs a slow pace to help her acceleration

[jake]

a couple to follow from ascot sat..

vain strike..slowly away..raced wide..ran on well for 2nd..

big josh..as per comments by schonegg..earlier post..
..both running today..
vain strike..r5
big josh..r7

[MyHatMyCoat]

Oaks

2 Impressive Jeuney - will lead and set a fair pace and be very hard to pass

Impressive Jeuney very impressive on Saturday. Will she backup in next Saturday's Group I WA Derby? Connections still undecided.

[schonegg]

Will she backup in next Saturday's Group I WA Derby? Connections still undecided.
There will be betting chaos if she doesn't start. The trainer said he'll pay the acceptance with her but won't decide until Saturday morning if she races.

It's understandable he's looking after her, but if he scratches her on race morning those that took the fixed odds etc. on any runner will be short changed by deductions etc. and the race makeup totally changes complexion.

[partypooper]

my tip, just sit back and watch the race, OR if you must; back the ppm SEL.
OR THE 3RD LETTER "r"

OR JUST BACK NO 1 FOR A PLACE!! HEE HEE !

SEE HOW WE GO?

[schonegg]

:) Party...doesn't look a great race(tricky actually) so sitting it out might be best anyway.

[MyHatMyCoat]

There will be betting chaos if she doesn't start. The trainer said he'll pay the acceptance with her but won't decide until Saturday morning if she races.

It's understandable he's looking after her, but if he scratches her on race morning those that took the fixed odds etc. on any runner will be short changed by deductions etc. and the race makeup totally changes complexion.
If she recovers ok from her Oaks run I'd be running her in the Derby. From memory Oaks winners do pretty well whenever they backup. Most recent runs by the Parnham pair were below expectation. Last start winner Brother Mak should relish the extra distance. The David Hayes-trained Chartreux did well when runner-up behind the promising staying Rundle last time out Flemington.

[MyHatMyCoat]

There will be betting chaos if she doesn't start. The trainer said he'll pay the acceptance with her but won't decide until Saturday morning if she races.

It's understandable he's looking after her, but if he scratches her on race morning those that took the fixed odds etc. on any runner will be short changed by deductions etc. and the race makeup totally changes complexion.
According to the press trainer Darren McAuliffe has declared Impressive Jeuney a certain starter!

[schonegg]

According to the press trainer Darren McAuliffe has declared Impressive Jeuney a certain starter!
Great news for all Hat!

[schonegg]

It's a tricky race and any of the main chances can win.


Top chances
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2 Bridgestone - early favorite a month ago that easily beat some of these 2 starts ago before last start had a pre-race stone bruise so raced with pads, loomed up to them at the 200m mark but peaked(with 58kg). That was probably forgiveable and the positives here are back to 3yo class at the set weights, barrier 4, has the strongest finish, and this race has been the target all along.

5 Brother Mak - Heavily backed last time and after travelling under a throttle hold found the gaps and won well. Meets God Has Spoken much worse at the weights but is getting better as the distances are getting longer.



Others
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1 God Has Spoken - handled the home turn horribly last start and then finished off ok. Barrier 3 will help as it will get a soft run midfield near the rails and then Parnham will need to find the gaps.

13 Impressive Jeuney - Powered clear from the fillies last week in the Oaks, sure to lead from stablemate Four Floors/Smart Twister, and gets the 2kg advantage. Beaten on its merits against Bridgestone 3 starts ago but going much better now since leading(didn't lead that day).

3 Chartreux - At its last 2 runs it kept going strongly to the line, is very consistent and from barrier 1 has to be at least a Trifecta chance.

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[jake]

..another good effort by werd today..hasn't looked back since lugging bit & w inkers removed..5 starts without..for 3 wins & twice runner-up..

[Rogan Josh]

Chartreux looked very good winning on Saturday guys. Nice debuts both Scenic Park & Delianuova imo.