Racing In The West

[Rogan Josh]

Thanks Hat :) Brown certainly gave him a good hit-out.

[MyHatMyCoat]

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/racing/13650201/northerly-dead-after-colic-attack/

Champion galloper Northerly has died after a colic attack in his retirement paddock at Busselton. He was 15.

The gelding, who is recognised as WA's greatest racehorse, earned stakes totalling $9.3 million.

He won two Cox Plates, two Australian Cups and a Caulfield Cup for trainer Fred Kersley from 2001-03.

In 2003 he was crowned Australian Horse Of The Year and was later elected to the Australian Racing Hall Of Fame.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Not a good week, Vo Rogue also passed away, aged 28

[MyHatMyCoat]

Northerly, The Fighting Tiger!

Great memories, enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In0_75RwFjk

RIP Champ!

[MyHatMyCoat]

WA Pacing legend Village Kid also passed away recently, age 31.
He won 93 races and ran 36 places in a 160-start career, earning prize money totalling $2,117,870.
He won the 1986 Brisbane Inter Dominion Championship, four WA Pacing Cups and two Miracle Miles in Sydney.
He won at 19 consecutive starts in 1987-88. He was twice Australian pacer of the Year.
A true Champion!

[kiwiz]

Bolton sprint today,,no Barakey!?

[MyHatMyCoat]

Minor setback kiwiz, copped a bit of a knock, has since made a full recovery.

[Rogan Josh]

That's good news Hat. Glad it wasn't serious.

[jake]

..a couple to follow..belmont..sat 5/5

theoria..strong win on debut after a slow getaway
be so ryski..checked near the 800m..lay inwards under pressure from the 150m..getting home well final bit..runner-up

[jake]

..a couple to follow..belmont..sat 12/5

your buy..ran on well..runner-up..no luck only two starts
true gold..raced wide on straightening..ran on well..runner-up

[rhino82]

Luckygray back with a bang

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yeah was a HUGE run, goes extremely well fresh, so should go on with it.

[rhino82]

What happened Pinjarra today, just 3 races

[MyHatMyCoat]

Storms in the area, lots of lightning & thunder prior to race 4. Stewards decided to abandoned the meeting from that race onwards.

[Rogan Josh]

Luckygray back with a bang
Making him work a little bit more for his next win, 61kg & the outside gate in the Belmont Sprint this Saturday.

[MyHatMyCoat]

No worries RJ ;)

[Rogan Josh]

Yep, another top effort Hat. Luckygray heading east at some stage?

[rhino82]

Luckygray heading east at some stage?
Mad if they didn't

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yep, another top effort Hat. Luckygray heading east at some stage?
The plan at this stage, Melbourne debut in the Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on August 18.

[Rogan Josh]

Caulfield & over 1400 doesn't sound all that ideal for his east coast debut. Yet another good win on Saturday, Hyperion Stakes over 1600.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Always looked good in running RJ, but took a while to get there.

http://youtu.be/2DcyykMsMPI

Nice run Rosie Rocket.

[MyHatMyCoat]

The plan at this stage, Melbourne debut in the Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on August 18.
Likely to have a total of 3 maybe 4 runs in Melbourne.

[jake]

Luckygray back with a bang
..has to be red hot fav for wa horse of the year

[jake]

..a few to follow..belmont..wed 27/6

fanicio..commenced awkwardly & bumped shortly after..rattled home for easy win on debut
choisime..lay inwards in the early stages of the straight..taken outwards to obtain clear running leaving the 300m..ran on well for 3rd on debut
ysmael..slow into stride..held up in the early stages of the straight..ran on well..close 4th
royal rhapsody..dipped at the start..got home strongly for strong win

[jake]

..a couple to follow..belmont..sat 30/6

true gold..lay outwards in the early & middle stages & lay inwards over the final 200m..running on strongly..runner-up
mac it is..bumped at the start..finished off well from the rear of the field for a good 5th

[MyHatMyCoat]

Barakey is now back in work ahead of his tilt at a Spring campaign.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Perth jockey premiership, William Pike all but home & hosed. Not a bad effort given he has just spent 3 months riding in Hong Kong.

[jake]

..1st..william pike..72 winners
..2nd..peter knuckey..63 winners
..3rd..shaun o'donnell..with 56.5 winners

[jake]

..4th..paul harvey..41 winners

[jake]

..1st..william pike..72 winners
..2nd..peter knuckey..63 winners
..3rd..shaun o'donnell..with 56.5 winners
..shaun o'donnell was the most successful rider in black-type events

[jake]

..ryan hill won the apprentice title with 35 winners

[jake]

..a couple to follow..belmont..wed 18/7

destroy..strong win at 2nd run following spell..
royal rhapsody..slow into stride..warming up final stages..

[jake]

..has to be red hot fav for wa horse of the year
..luckygray was crowned wa horse of the year last saturday

[MyHatMyCoat]

Luckygray didn't have much time to celebrate, flown to Melbourne on Monday.

[rhino82]

Barakey is now back in work ahead of his tilt at a Spring campaign.
Latest news anyone, thanks

[jake]

..one to follow..belmont..wed 25/7

real glow..held up for clear running from on straightening until passing the 200m..got home well once clear..close 4th

[MyHatMyCoat]

Latest news anyone, thanks
Barakey current schedule - Birthday Stakes early October, followed by Belgravia Stakes & Prince Of Wales Stakes later same month.

[rhino82]

Thanks mate for the feedback

[MyHatMyCoat]

Barakey current schedule - Birthday Stakes early October, followed by Belgravia Stakes & Prince Of Wales Stakes later same month.
Barakey could cross swords with the 2008-09 Australian horse of the year Scenic Blast, in the Prince Of Wales Stakes. Dan Morton may start the 7yo first-up in that race, on the way to the Winterbottom Stakes.

[Rogan Josh]

That's a bit of a surprise Hat, thought Scenic Blast & stablemate Scenic Shot had both been retired.

[jake]

..one to follow..belmont..sat 18/8

fuddle dee duddle..raced wide from the 500m..finished off well..runner-up

[jake]

..one to follow..belmont..wed 22/8

rancher's gold..raced keenly in the middle stages..held up for clear running from on straightening until the 275m..finished off well..runner-up

[MyHatMyCoat]

That's a bit of a surprise Hat, thought Scenic Blast & stablemate Scenic Shot had both been retired.
Scenic Shot may yet have another go RJ. In work with Scenic Blast, Dan Morton waiting to see how he progresses.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Not to be, Scenic Shot officially retired. Bows out with 74 starts for 17 wins, and just over $3 million in stake earnings.

[Rogan Josh]

Thanks for that update Hat, assume they are still pushing on with Scenic Blast?

[jake]

..one to follow..belmont..wed 5/9

youbetya..raced wide throughout..still finished off ok for 3rd

[jake]

..one to follow..belmont..sat 8/9

cyber crime..raced wide into straight..got home strong..runner-up

[jake]

..a couple to follow..belmont..wed 12/9

the cavalieri..slipped at the start..held up for clear running from on straightening until passing the 200m..once clear ran on well for 2nd
night train..raced wide throughout..still got home strongly for 2nd

[MyHatMyCoat]

Thanks for that update Hat, assume they are still pushing on with Scenic Blast?
As far as I know, RJ

[rhino82]

Barakey current schedule - Birthday Stakes early October, followed by Belgravia Stakes & Prince Of Wales Stakes later same month.
Any further news Barakey, thanks

[jake]

..a few to follow..belmont..sun 23/9

jappaloop..slowly away..warming up late for close 4th..
cyber crime..slowly away..raced wide from the 600m..got home well to just miss..
ask me nicely..raced wide from the 700m..bumped & unbalanced on straightening..got home strong for 3rd..

[rhino82]

Barakey current schedule - Birthday Stakes early October, followed by Belgravia Stakes & Prince Of Wales Stakes later same month.
Not running Birthday Stakes today

[jake]

..a few to follow..belmont..sun 23/9

jappaloop..slowly away..warming up late for close 4th..

..did ok next start..last saturday

[MyHatMyCoat]

Any further news Barakey, thanks

Not running Birthday Stakes today
A little behind schedule rhino82, ran 2nd open class trial earlier this month, had plenty in hand.

[grizzle]

Barakey is racing later today

[grizzle]

Barakey is racing later today
59kgs no worry

[rhino82]

Just watched the replay Slipped at the start but apart from that & hanging out a bit in the straight, was very business like

[grizzle]

Anyone have a link to the replay

[MyHatMyCoat]

There you go grizzle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6LRW5BBGew&feature=player_embedded

[grizzle]

Thanks MyHatMyCoat :)

[jake]

..one to follow..belmont..wed 10/10

immunetojudgement..impeded for clear running near the 250m & angled outwards..got home well once clear for 2nd..

[rhino82]

Barakey current schedule - Birthday Stakes early October, followed by Belgravia Stakes & Prince Of Wales Stakes later same month.
Barakey missing, Prince Of Wales Stakes last Saturday

[jake]

..one to follow..ascot..sat 20/10

jaja saab..commenced awkwardly & then shifted outwards & tightened losing ground..got home well late for 4th

[Sands]

Nice one jake, got the chockies yesterday

[Rogan Josh]

Barakey missing, Prince Of Wales Stakes last Saturday
Wasn't missing from the Colonel Reeves on Tuesday, did it easy again !

[jake]

Nice one jake, got the chockies yesterday
..always good when they strike oil early after being black-booked :)

[Sands]

..always good when they strike oil early after being black-booked :)
Yep, sure is jake, cheers

[grizzle]

Wasn't missing from the Colonel Reeves on Tuesday, did it easy again !
Anyone have a link to the replay, thanks

[grizzle]

And replay of Luckygray winning the Lee Steere Stakes if anyone has link, thanks

[MyHatMyCoat]

Anyone have a link to the replay, thanks
Sure do

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOJhfrGfvd0&feature=related

[MyHatMyCoat]

And replay of Luckygray winning the Lee Steere Stakes if anyone has link, thanks
Here we go

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbdXJgcYxWc&feature=relmfu

[grizzle]

Thanks mate :)

[jake]

..a couple to follow..ascot..sat 10/11

moet me..raced greenly throughout..nice win on debut
lethal jones..raced wide from the 500m..still finished well for close 3rd

[jake]

..one to follow..ascot..sat 17/11

oratism..raced wide on straightening..bumped near the 150m..got home well for 4th

[jake]

..a few to follow..ascot..sat 24/11

mister panon..slow into stride..held up for clear running from on straightening until near the 150m..got home well once clear for 3rd

he's starkers..slow into stride..warming up late for 5th

starlight lady..raced wide from the 600m..finished off well..runner-up

fuddle dee duddle..crowded shortly after the start..blocked from on straightening until taken outwards near the 200m..ran on well for 4th

luckygray..steadied when improving onto heels near the 700m..raced wide from the 600m and lay inwards near the 100m..got home well..runner-up

be so ryski..lay inwards in the straight..got to the line well for 3rd

[jake]

..one to follow..ascot..wed 28/11

topper's halo..slow into stride..angled outwards at the 150m to obtain clear running..layed inwards over the concluding stages..still finished well to win

[MyHatMyCoat]

And replay of Luckygray winning the Lee Steere Stakes if anyone has link, thanks

And also winning the Kingston Town Classic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvUDG56AKz4

[jake]

..a few to follow..ascot..wed 12/12

yaloginda..didn't settle early stages..& wide throughout..got home well for 3rd
storienda..commenced awkwardly..bumped at the 500m..blocked from on straightening until taken inwards leaving the 200m..got home well for 4th
totes amaze..raced wide from the 600m..got home well..runner-up
exclusive honour..raced wide throughout..got home well for 4th

[jake]

..a couple to follow..ascot..sat 15/12

festival star..slow into stride..bumped at the 400m..getting warm late for 3rd
checkpoint..crowded on jumping & lost ground..ran on well..runner-up

[MyHatMyCoat]

Thanks jake

[jake]

..cheers hat..all the best for 2013

[Sands]

Weather extra hot over there in the west last 7 days from what I've read, good to see a temp drop for todays Perth Cup meeting

[MyHatMyCoat]

Was the longest December heatwave in 70 years, Sands :(

On a different note, how about what happened at Pinjarra on Sunday. Judge incorrectly gave Redwood Rose second place ahead of Light ‘N’ Easy in race one. The result later overturned, correctly giving connections of Light ‘N’ Easy second place prizemoney & Redwood Rose third place prizemoney.

But the rules state that the dividends cannot be changed after correct weight, so those that had Light ‘N’ Easy in bets on the quinella, exacta, trifecta or first four, were left out of pocket.

[jake]

..this day & age hard to believe something like that could happen

[Sands]

Person responsible still have a job ?

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yep, as far as I know, Sands.

[MyHatMyCoat]

12 years spotless record on the job, guess you can forgive 1 mistake ;)

[grizzle]

Most forgive a horse one bad run

[Sands]

Weather extra hot over there in the west last 7 days from what I've read, good to see a temp drop for todays Perth Cup meeting
45.8 degrees Celsius in Sydney yesterday!

[Sands]

12 years spotless record on the job, guess you can forgive 1 mistake ;)
Yeah, fair enough. Hopefully the related process has been plugged!

[rhino82]

Thought Pike suspended? Riding winners today!

[MyHatMyCoat]

Think he was lodging an appeal against the length of the suspension (30 days). Don't think he was successful.

[Rogan Josh]

Rumor has it that Barakey is back in work?

[jake]

..a few to follow..ascot..wed 23/1

secret diva..commenced awkwardly & bumped..held up for clear running from on straightening until approaching the 200m..ran on well once clear..runner-up
baleen in me..commenced awkwardly & bumped..got home well for strong win
hey blondie..steadied & taken outwards across heels to obtain clear running at the 350m..returned with minor lacerations to both hind legs..got home well for strong win

[jake]

..one to follow..ascot..sat 26/1

dark miss..held up for clear running from on straightening until passing the 100m..steadied from heels near the 150m..warmed up late once clear

[jake]

..a few to follow..ascot..wed 30/1

flying zoe..slow into stride..lay inwards over the final 100m..got home well..winning on debut
young lionel..raced ungenerously through the early & middle stages..brushed with another runner for some distance approaching the 600m..finished off well business end..runner-up
lequest..slipped badly on jumping & lost considerable ground..angled outwards to obtain clear running approaching the 200m..getting warm late

[grizzle]

Rumor has it that Barakey is back in work?
Yep, it's true. Looking forward to his first trip east

[MyHatMyCoat]

Rumor has it that Barakey is back in work?
Been back for a while RJ, 2 trials last month for 2 wins.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Barakey winning trial 21/01/2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feYu8M2nQ58

[Rogan Josh]

Cheers Hat, wouldn't have a link to the other trial win, by chance?

[MyHatMyCoat]

Sure do RJ. Big test Saturday in the Oakleigh Plate. Will show us if he is the real deal.

Barakey winning trial 29/01/2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmAOF2Z0mac

[Sands]

Sure do RJ. Big test Saturday in the Oakleigh Plate. Will show us if he is the real deal.

Barakey winning trial 29/01/2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmAOF2Z0mac
Well, we still await to see if he is the real deal
Late scr today

[jake]

..missed the race..why was he scratched?

[OM SHARNTEE]

..missed the race..why was he scratched?jake
Amazing
All set in the barriers - SHAMAL WIND = 2nd Fv rears & throws Boss out the back - whilst she's being vetted -- BARAKY = Fv becomes fractious & tries to burrow through the front of the stalls. The vet straight away scr it.
Cheers

[jake]

..cheers mate

[Rogan Josh]

Sure do RJ. Big test Saturday in the Oakleigh Plate. Will show us if he is the real deal.

Barakey winning trial 29/01/2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmAOF2Z0mac
Thanks for the other replay Hat.
By all accounts Barakey took no harm from the barrier incident Oakleigh Plate, which is good news.

[kiwiz]

Well,,it looks like the Barakey bubble has burst!?

[OM SHARNTEE]

Top Perth sprinter Barakey will be out -- for about six months after sustaining a knee fracture in last Saturday's Group I Newmarket Handicap .
.

[grizzle]

Thought the run too bad to be true

[MyHatMyCoat]

Top Perth sprinter Barakey will be out -- for about six months after sustaining a knee fracture in last Saturday's Group I Newmarket Handicap .
.
Barakey could return in time to defend his Winterbottom crown in November, according to trainer Jim Taylor. Mr Moet returned to Perth with Barakey. Trainer Adam Durrant has opted to spell the Railway Stakes winner, Mr Moet likely to return to Melbourne in the Spring.

[jake]

..injury worse than first thought..now talking around 12 months on the sideline..

[grizzle]

Might not race again, from what I read

[MyHatMyCoat]

..injury worse than first thought..now talking around 12 months on the sideline..
Yes jake, bad news Barakey. When surgeons removed the bone chip, they found that his cartilage in his off side knee was all but gone. At the very best, a shortened race career awaits him, if he recovers sufficiently over the next 12 months.

[jake]

Might not race again, from what I read
..sounds very likely..grizzle
..will be a shame..trainer said he was still maturing as a racehorse & yet to reach his full potential

[Rogan Josh]

Bad luck for Jimmy Taylor once again, first he loses Hay List to another trainer & now this. Must be overdue for a change of luck.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Seems Luckygray is relocating east permanently. Robert Smerdon (Vic) I believe.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yep, all official. Luckygray will take up residence at Robert Smerdon's Aquanita Racing establishment at Caulfield in the next few weeks.

[jake]

..a couple to follow..ascot..sat 27/4

born to be wild..raced wide from the 500m..lay inwards over the final 100m..still finishing off strongly to run 3rd
big attitude..held up for clear running from the 200m until the 100m..got to the line strongly once clear to run 3rd

[jake]

..a few to follow..belmont..sat 4/5

crown saga..raced wide throughout..lay inwards in the straight..still got home well to run 4th..nice debut
baleen in me..raced wide throughout..finished off well..runner-up
world domination..raced wide on straightening..had a tendency to lay inwards in the straight..got going late for 4th

[jake]

Yep, all official. Luckygray will take up residence at Robert Smerdon's Aquanita Racing establishment at Caulfield in the next few weeks.
..the intention is to aim luckygray at a range of middle-distance races this spring
..last trip east was restricted to a sprint campaign

[MyHatMyCoat]

..the intention is to aim luckygray at a range of middle-distance races this spring

Should do well

[jake]

..a few to follow..belmont..sat 18/5

mountain haze..slow to begin..had a tendency to lay outwards in the early & middle stages..finished off well..3rd
galaxy prince..slow into stride..raced wide from the 600m..ran on well..3rd
ranger..slow into stride..raced wide from the 600m..lay inwards at the 200m..got home well late..runner-up

[jake]

Yep, all official. Luckygray will take up residence at Robert Smerdon's Aquanita Racing establishment at Caulfield in the next few weeks.
..now with robert smerdon..did trip east without a problem..

[jake]

..a few to follow..belmont..sat 8/6

vital importance..held up for clear running from the 600m until the 450m..raced wide thereafter..finished off well..runner-up
when we were kings..bounded on jumping & then crowded & bumped with another runner & lost ground..ran on well..close 4th
uncle george..bumped & crowded at the start..raced wide from the 500m..got home well for close 3rd

[jake]

..a couple to follow..belmont..wed 12/6

leicachino..held up near the 250m & then taken outwards across heels to gain clear running..ran on gamely..runner-up
silent trade..raced greenly throughout & lay inwards in the straight..held up for clear running from the 450m until near the 300m & was impeded near the 100m..got home well for 3rd..nice debut

[grizzle]

Gee that Smoko looks a promising sort

[Sands]

East-bound perhaps ?

[JB1]

Gee that Smoko looks a promising sort
Being set for the Perth Summer Scorcher later in the year, so I believe

[grizzle]

Gee that Smoko looks a promising sort
Gone for a spell ?

[kiwiz]

Heard that Barakey is on the way back ?

[MyHatMyCoat]

Heard that Barakey is on the way back ?
Early days yet, but so far, so good. He has been on the treadmill twice a day, for the last two weeks. More serious stuff to come.

[kiwiz]

Hi Hat,,thanks for the feedback
Let's hope all good from here

[Rogan Josh]

Just read that Mr Moet is on the way back as well.

[Sands]

Eastern states bound?

[grizzle]

Mad if they didn't

[jake]

Eastern states bound?
..yep

[jake]

Just read that Mr Moet is on the way back as well.
..main goals..caulfield & melbourne cups

[jake]

..assuming he qualifies of course

[jake]

Just read that Mr Moet is on the way back as well.
..nominated makybe diva stakes at flemington..saturday

[kiwiz]

Notice Perth Cup winner Talent Show running at Flemington as well
One of the outsiders (Lets Elope Stakes) but perhaps a place chance while still fresh

[jake]

..nominated makybe diva stakes at flemington..saturday
..good effort by mr moet
..as per stewards report
..raced three wide without cover until near the 1100m
..failed to obtain clear running in the straight..went to the winning post without being fully tested

[Sands]

Gee the weather must be bad in Perth with Belmont being abandoned!?

[Sands]

Belmont being a special wet-weather track

[MyHatMyCoat]

Bucket loads!

[MyHatMyCoat]

Kalgoorlie on Wednesday, I think we should be safe.

[kiwiz]

Haven't seen William Pike around for a while?

[MyHatMyCoat]

Been out with a shoulder injury, kiwiz. Still mending.

[Sands]

Gee the weather must be bad in Perth with Belmont being abandoned!?
Ditto for today?

[Sands]

Haven't seen William Pike around for a while?
Back in the saddle Saturday at Belmont

[MyHatMyCoat]

..good effort by mr moet
..as per stewards report
..raced three wide without cover until near the 1100m
..failed to obtain clear running in the straight..went to the winning post without being fully tested
Only horse to make up ground Friday night in the JRA Cup, good effort!

[jake]

..the 10 meeting suspension for oliver..as per ride on mr moet..not so good

[grizzle]

Early days yet, but so far, so good. He has been on the treadmill twice a day, for the last two weeks. More serious stuff to come.
What's the latest on Barakey, thanks

[Sands]

Haven't seen him nominated for any futures

[Sands]

Only horse to make up ground Friday night in the JRA Cup, good effort!
Would you believe, Mr Moet will now head straight to the Caulfield Cup after a mix-up with the acceptances deadline left him out of the Herbert Power Stakes.
Mr Moet is equal 17th on the order of entry for the race.

[Rogan Josh]

Owners won't be too happy if the horse goes into the Cup underdone!

[MyHatMyCoat]

A bit of extra work since for Mr Moet, trainer Adam Durrant believes Mr Moet is a better horse now than when he was at his best last season.
Ethiopia also flying the flag for WA, WA owned & bred.

[Rogan Josh]

Nothing wrong with Mr Moet's run in the Cup!

[jake]

What's the latest on Barakey, thanks
..last i heard..all progressing well

[jake]

Nothing wrong with Mr Moet's run in the Cup!
..top run..pulled up well

[jake]

..last i heard..all progressing well
..did ok recent trials

[jake]

..resumes r6 ascot today

[kiwiz]

Big effort Barakey,,returning from leg surgery !

[jimmyz]

Just got there! The horse he beat (Power Princess) is no slouch either!

[Sands]

Big effort Barakey,,returning from leg surgery !
Job well done, horse & trainer!

[JB1]

Yep, all official. Luckygray will take up residence at Robert Smerdon's Aquanita Racing establishment at Caulfield in the next few weeks.
Back in Perth, still with Robert Smerdon ?

[jake]

Gee that Smoko looks a promising sort
..had a break..then won again last month

[jake]

..& racing today..ascot r3

[grizzle]

Thanks jake, looking forward to the run today

[kiwiz]

Big effort Barakey,,returning from leg surgery !
Won a barrier trial yesterday,,so no harm from that 1st-up effort

[kiwiz]

Gee that Smoko looks a promising sort
Impressive again last Saturday

[grizzle]

Doing a gun job!

[Sands]

Sure is, 5 from 5 now

[grizzle]

Let's not forget his trial win ;) 6 from 6

[MyHatMyCoat]

Average winning margin 3.2 lens, not bad eh.

[jimmyz]

No doubt you guys are looking forward to Super Saturday! I know I am.

[kiwiz]

Strange ride hoop on Barakey in the Winterbottom,,had his chance to lead (as per normal) but didn't,,as a result don't think we saw the real Barakey imo

[rhino82]

Big run by Spirit of Boom in that race. Severely checked near the 600m but still managed 4th.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Strange ride hoop on Barakey in the Winterbottom,,had his chance to lead (as per normal) but didn't,,as a result don't think we saw the real Barakey imo
Brown rode to instructions as far as I know. Post-race, Barakey was confirmed to have had a virus after his failure in the Winterbottom and has gone for a spell.

[grizzle]

Brown rode to instructions as far as I know. Post-race, Barakey was confirmed to have had a virus after his failure in the Winterbottom and has gone for a spell.
Heading east after the spell, or just a rumour ?

[grizzle]

Just a rumour !?

[Sands]

Heading east after the spell, or just a rumour ?
2014 plan from what I read recently - campaigns in Melbourne then Sydney then back to Perth for the Winterbottom Stakes

[grizzle]

Thanks for that Sands

[grizzle]

What's the latest on Smoko guys? Thnx

[rhino82]

Sounds like it's not going to be much cooler tomorrow (Sunday) for the re-scheduled Ascot meeting!

[rhino82]

Okay, Ascot running today. Weather a lot cooler after two scorchers!

[MyHatMyCoat]

What's the latest on Smoko guys? Thnx
Was due to return from a break around Christmas / New Year but that doesn't seem to have happened.

[grizzle]

Hopefully nothing amiss!

[Sands]

2014 plan from what I read recently - campaigns in Melbourne then Sydney then back to Perth for the Winterbottom Stakes
Now likely that Barakey will be transferred to a Melbourne stable after the Lightning Stakes

[grizzle]

Now likely that Barakey will be transferred to a Melbourne stable after the Lightning Stakes
Temporary or permanent ?

[Sands]

Depends on how he goes

[Sands]

Does well, will be permanent

[grizzle]

Yeah, that makes sense, thanks Sands

[Rogan Josh]

All not well with Barakey ?

[Sands]

Nothing wrong with Mr Moet's run in the Cup!
Mr Moet's connections have abandoned plans to send the gelding east to join the Chris Waller stable for the autumn.
Having a three-month spell instead.

[Rogan Josh]

All not well with Barakey ?
Nothing ? Must be just a rumour ??

[MyHatMyCoat]

Sorry RJ, missed your original post.
Barakey suffered a deep-seated foot abscess & has gone for a spell. Transfer east on hold.

[grizzle]

That's a bummer!

[MyHatMyCoat]

Sorry RJ, missed your original post.
Barakey suffered a deep-seated foot abscess & has gone for a spell. Transfer east on hold.
All being ok, Barakey's next mission is likely to be he Group III Roma Cup at Belmont Park later this year.

[grizzle]

A hat-trick of wins so far for William Pike since taking over the reins aboard Amorino
Can he make it a quartet in today's listed Pinjarra Classic?
Bookies think so!

[jake]

..one to follow..ascot..sat 8/2

quokka..steadied when improving onto heels near the 700m..held up on straightening & when angled outwards at the 200m to obtain a clear passage was bumped..got home well final bit..close 3rd

[Sands]

A hat-trick of wins so far for William Pike since taking over the reins aboard Amorino
Can he make it a quartet in today's listed Pinjarra Classic?
Bookies think so!
Pike is on Marden in today's Listed AHA Cup at Bunbury
Good ew odds but Marden hasn't started since unplaced in the Perth Cup
Has had a barrier trial since

[jake]

..a few to follow..ascot..sat 15/2

shining knight..blocked in the straight..clear near 250m..then layed inwards..still got home well for 3rd
songburg..raced wide for the majority of the event..still strong to the line..4th
testamezzo..bumped outwards at the 300m..got home well for strong win
rommel..raced wide throughout..strong to the line..just beaten

[jake]

..a couple to follow..ascot..sat 22/2

vengabus..raced wide throughout..bumped outwards heavily approaching the 800m..ran on strongly..runner-up
pants on friar..raced wide from the 600m..got home well for 3rd

[Rogan Josh]

A couple of listed races tomorrow at Bunbury. Any thoughts?

[Sands]

Sun 9th Mar – Listed Tabtouch-Western Australian Breeders' Classic – 1400m

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Spin Da Wheels Michael Lane Damian Lane 9 58
2 Testamezzo Daniel Pearce Peter Knuckey 2 58
3 Lost Heritage Brent Albuino Jarrad Noske 4 57
4 Stagnite Sharon Miller William Pike 7 57
5 Bachelors Prospect (Nz) Bob McPherson Ben Kennedy 8 57
6 Piccolo Joe Steve Wolfe Peter Hall 1 56
7 Rougeau Damian Miller Patrick Carbery 5 56
8 Vampi Lass Ben Pearce Troy Turner 3 54
9 Vital Miss Simon Foster Kyra Yuill 6 54
10 Resonates Gavin Slater Jason Whiting 10 54

[Sands]

Sun 9th Mar – Listed APH Contractors-Bunbury Stakes – 1400m

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Kerrific Bruce Watkins & Gary Hitchcock Peter Hall 8 61
2 Watermans Bay Peter & Matthew Giadresco Troy Turner 9 59
3 Amorino Grant Williams William Pike 7 56.5
4 Escadaire (NZ) Raquel Mills Noel Callow 15 56.5
5 Angel Of Mercy Grant Williams Glenn Smith 18 56
6 Vermeer Bruce Watkins & Gary Hitchcock Damian Lane 4 55.5
7 Hussy By Choice Simon A Miller Peter Knuckey 3 55
8 Luke's Luck Daniel Morton Shaun O'Donnell 5 54.5
9 Pin Rouge (NZ) Kristy Casey Steven Parnham 16 54.5
10 Amelias Dancer Lou Luciani & Dion Luciani Jason Whiting 11 54
11 In Faith Michael Lane Lucas Camilleri 2 54
12 Rafferty Grant Williams Clint Harvey 12 54
13 Red Hot Sax David Harrison Patrick Carbery 14 54
14 Reimbursement Ross & Clint Price Kyra Yuill 13 54
15 Ringmeister Lindsey Smith Jerry Noske (a0) 6 54
16 Wild Charger Peter & Matthew Giadresco Ben Paterson (a0) 10 54
17e Reale Fury David Harrison 1 54
18e Lovre Matt Daqui 17 54

[grizzle]

Sun 9th Mar – Listed Tabtouch-Western Australian Breeders' Classic – 1400m

Testamezzo looks strong for this

[Sands]

A hat-trick of wins so far for William Pike since taking over the reins aboard Amorino
Can he make it a quartet in today's listed Pinjarra Classic?
Bookies think so!
2nd in the Classic but back in the winners stall today!

[Sands]

Thur 13th March – Listed XXXX Gold-Bunbury Cup – 2200m

Noms / weights

No Horse Trainer Weight
1 Moonlight Bay Grant Williams 59
2 Pop Culture Colin Webster 56.5
3 Ask Me Nicely (NZ) Fred Kersley 54.5
4 Bedamijo Tara Clatworthy Itzstein 54.5
5 Classique Ivory (NZ) Gino Poletti 54.5
6 Coup Acclaim (Ire) Stephen Miller 54.5
7 Cyber Crime Alan Mathews 54.5
8 Daneclicked Vaughn Sigley 54.5
9 Desert Glow Grant Williams 54.5
10 Destroy Jeff Noske 54.5
11 Fanicio Simon Foster 54.5
12 Fedde Mark Bairstow 54.5
13 I Have A Dream Ivan Haggerty 54.5
14 Jim 'N' Jim Adam Durrant 54.5
15 Keepers Court (NZ) Adam Durrant 54.5
16 Knightlike Jemma Hayman 54.5
17 Malaika Donna Baillie 54.5
18 Marden (Ire) Adam Durrant 54.5
19 Master Robson Rose Churchill 54.5
20 Moreish Sharon Miller 54.5
21 Operational Fred Kersley 54.5
22 Reprisal Lou Luciani & Dion Luciani 54.5
23 Summah's Touch Adam Durrant 54.5
24 The Purple Parrot Aaron Bazeley 54.5
25 Toned Mark Bairstow 54.5

[Sands]

Thur 13th March – Listed XXXX Gold-Bunbury Cup – 2200m


No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Moonlight Bay Grant Williams Glenn Smith 14 59
2 Pop Culture Colin Webster Troy Turner 11 56.5
3 Ask Me Nicely (NZ) Fred Kersley Steven Parnham 6 54.5
4 Classique Ivory (NZ) Gino Poletti Shaun O'Donnell 8 54.5
5 Coup Acclaim (Ire) Stephen Miller Brad Parnham 2 54.5
6 Cyber Crime Alan Mathews Patrick Carbery 18 54.5
7 Destroy Jeff Noske Jarrad Noske 7 54.5
8 Fanicio Simon Foster Ryan Hill 13 54.5
9 Jim 'N' Jim Adam Durrant 10 54.5
10 Keepers Court (NZ) Adam Durrant Peter Hall 1 54.5
11 Knightlike Jemma Hayman 17 54.5
12 Malaika Donna Baillie Mitchell Pateman (a0) 3 54.5
13 Marden (Ire) Adam Durrant William Pike 19 54.5
14 Operational Fred Kersley Daniel Staeck 16 54.5
15 Summah's Touch Adam Durrant Ben Paterson (a0) 4 54.5
16e Bedamijo Tara Clatworthy Itzstein Shaun Mc Gruddy 12 54.5
17e Moreish Sharon Miller 9 54.5
18e Reprisal Lou Luciani & Dion Luciani 15 54.5
19e Daneclicked Vaughn Sigley 5 54.5

[MyHatMyCoat]

Pike is on Marden in today's Listed AHA Cup at Bunbury
Good ew odds but Marden hasn't started since unplaced in the Perth Cup
Has had a barrier trial since
Fitness was an issue with Marden last start, extra distance tomorrow so fitness might still be an issue. Pike sticking, 16/1 early, still tempting.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Early each-way bet Moonlight Bay 10/1 & Moreish 11/1. Moonlight Bay beat most of these in the AHA Cup & Moreish showed a return to form at her most recent start, at Ascot.

[kumite]

no. 7 destroy 18/1
no. 9 jim 'n' jim 11/1
no. 11 knightlike 11/1

[grizzle]

Caught Gee Pee Ess winning at Ascot a couple of weeks ago. Looked pretty good for a country neddy, going around again at Ascot tomorrow, in the last.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Nice run Gee Pee Ess to run 2nd but didn't the winner do it well! Mac It Is by 7.25 lens!! Probably a one-off, but worth watching next start.

[grizzle]

Balmont Girl looks over the line in the WA Oaks, I can't see anything to beat her

[Sands]

Sat 29th March – G3 WA Oaks – 2400m

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Balmont Girl Paula Wagg Shaun O'Donnell 1 55.5
2 Midnight Shimmer Grant Williams Glenn Smith 7 55.5
3 Real Charm Grant Williams Steven Parnham 8 55.5
4 Red Amber Grant Williams Lucas Camilleri 10 55.5
5 Isola Blu Daniel Morton Troy Turner 4 55.5
6 Real Love Grant Williams William Pike 9 55.5
7 Dreamalong Grant Williams Patrick Carbery 11 55.5
8 Eternal Secret Chris Stelmach Jason Whiting 6 55.5
9 Pins Perhaps (NZ) Steve Wolfe Shaun Mc Gruddy 2 55.5
10 Decreed Fred Kersley Ben Paterson (a0) 5 55.5
11 Charlie's Chick Alan Kennedy Jarrad Noske 3 55.5

[Sands]

Sat 29th March – Listed Melvista Stakes – 2200m

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Ihtsahymn Fred Kersley Steven Parnham 15 59
2 Respondent Grant Williams William Pike 5 57
3 Spin Da Wheels Michael Lane Jarrad Noske 1 56
4 Low Tide Daniel Morton Jordan Mallyon (a0) 14 55
5 Gee Pee Ess Steve Wolfe Shaun Mc Gruddy 13 55
6 Black Heart Bart Vaughn Sigley Shaun Meeres 10 54
7 Authentic Style Adam Durrant Peter Knuckey 11 54
8 Vital Edition Ben Pearce Jason Brown 4 54
9 Savanarola Darren Mcauliffe Shaun O'Donnell 9 54
10 Paddy's Flat Stan Bates Mitchell Pateman (a0) 17 54
11 Cesc Bob McPherson Ben Paterson (a0) 7 54
12 Get Round It Helen Harding Craig Staples 8 54
13 The Ladies Choice Phil Humann Ellie Cockram (a0) 12 54
14 General May Daniel Morton Troy Turner 2 54
15 Hue And Cry Lou Luciani & Dion Luciani Jason Whiting 3 54
16 Big Setup (NZ) Wally Mitchell Patrick Carbery 6 54
17e Jack High (NZ) Rodney Lewis Clint Harvey 16 54

[Sands]

Sat 29th March – G2 Karrakatta Plate – 1200m

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Jezpark Ted Martinovich Jarrad Noske 5 56.5
2 Rommel Neville Parnham Steven Parnham 14 56.5
3 Hobart Jones Vernon Brockman Jason Brown 4 56.5
4 Star Glitter Neville Parnham Glenn Smith 8 56.5
5 Django Joe Byrne Paul Harvey 1 56.5
6 Chengdu Daniel Morton William Pike 11 56.5
7 Red Publisher Ashley Maley Lisa Staples 3 56.5
8 Cadenza Daniel Morton Shaun O'Donnell 9 54.5
9 Fuld's Bet Simon A Miller Peter Knuckey 13 54.5
10 Molto Allegro David Harrison Patrick Carbery 18 54.5
11 Prete A Partir Lou Luciani & Dion Luciani Jason Whiting 15 54.5
12 Big Caroline Simon Foster Troy Turner 12 54.5
13 Femmette George Daly Shaun Mc Gruddy 6 54.5
14 Kamballie Daniel Morton Jordan Mallyon (a0) 10 54.5
15 Versed Remedy Darren Mcauliffe Shaun Meeres 16 54.5
16 Dancing Express Neville Parnham Patrick Carbery 7 54.5
17e Vitalism Tiarnna Robertson Lucas Camilleri 2 54.5
18 Tirreno Eric Wake 19 56.5
19e Toppa Dawozza Gary Crispin Peter Knuckey 17 56.5
 

[Sands]

Sat 29th March – Listed Matchmaker Classic – 1400m

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Red Hot Sax David Harrison Patrick Carbery 6 59
2 Lee Rani Clayton Scoby-Smith Shaun Mc Gruddy 11 55.5
3 Miss Vinnoire Lindsey Smith Glenn Smith 15 55.5
4 Passion Cantata Paul Jordan Craig Staples 8 55.5
5 True Storm Jim P Taylor Jason Brown 3 54.5
6 Black Magic Miss Neville Parnham Steven Parnham 13 54
7 Buhn Lert Keith Frost Takahide Ikenushi 7 54
8 Can't Say Too Much John Reynolds Lucas Camilleri 14 54
9 Comtesse La Gran Warwick Bradshaw Kyra Yuill 17 54
10 Futurism Neville Parnham Ben Paterson (a0) 10 54
11 Lequest Brett Pope Clint Harvey 9 54
12 Low Flying Bruce Watkins & Gary Hitchcock William Pike 16 54
13 Madam Jewel Daniel Morton Troy Turner 2 54
14 Miss Meyet Justin Warwick Shaun Meeres 1 54
15 Romany Bel Damian Winn Peter Knuckey 5 54
16 Singing Skies Dave Miller Jason Whiting 12 54
17e Soldier's Lass Daniel Morton Shaun O'Donnell 4 54

[Sands]

Sun 30th March – Listed Pinjarra Cup – 2300m

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Moonlight Bay Grant Williams Glenn Smith 7 59
2 Classique Ivory (NZ) Gino Poletti Shaun O'Donnell 1 56.5
3 Pop Culture Colin Webster Troy Turner 11 55.5
4 Operational Fred Kersley Steven Parnham 17 55
5 Destroy Jeff Noske Jarrad Noske 4 54.5
6 Drive West Joe Miller Shaun Mc Gruddy 14 54.5
7 Fanicio Simon Foster Jason Whiting 5 54.5
8 Global Flirt Justin Warwick Mitchell Pateman (a0) 9 54.5
9 Keepers Court (NZ) Adam Durrant Peter Knuckey 10 54.5
10 Knightlike Jemma Hayman William Pike 16 54.5
11 Malaika Donna Baillie Craig Staples 12 54.5
12 Master Robson Rose Churchill Jordan Mallyon (a0) 3 54.5
13 Moreish Sharon Miller Shaun Meeres 15 54.5
14 Reale Fury David Harrison Patrick Carbery 13 54.5
15 Summah's Touch Adam Durrant Ben Paterson (a0) 2 54.5
16 Toned Mark Bairstow Clint Harvey 8 54.5
17e The Purple Parrot Aaron Bazeley 6 54.5

[grizzle]

Balmont Girl looks over the line in the WA Oaks, I can't see anything to beat her
Did it easy

[grizzle]

WATC Derby next Saturday looks to be Balmont Girl's next assignment

[grizzle]

WATC Derby next Saturday looks to be Balmont Girl's next assignment
Didn't look comfortable in running, ran 4th. Off to the paddock.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Didn't have much luck in the Derby. Did very well this campaign, first go over distance!

[jake]

..the intention is to aim luckygray at a range of middle-distance races this spring
..last trip east was restricted to a sprint campaign
..luckygray back in work in perth

[Rogan Josh]

Staying home or heading east ?

[jake]

..home initially..1000m trial at belmont early next month

[grizzle]

A hat-trick of wins so far for William Pike since taking over the reins aboard Amorino
Can he make it a quartet in today's listed Pinjarra Classic?
Bookies think so!
A hat-trick already today, go Pikey!

[grizzle]

A hat-trick already today, go Pikey!
Almost did it again yesterday. 2 winners & 2nd

[grizzle]

Almost did it again yesterday. 2 winners & 2nd
Same again today

[jake]

..worth a look next couple of starts

..ascot..sat 26/4
max almighty impeded for a clear run on straightening until the 225m..got home well once clear

..belmont..sat 3/5
full steam ahead raced wide from the 600m..lay inwards in the straight..got to the line strongly..just beaten

[jake]

..worth a look next couple of starts

..belmont..sat 10/5
peck raced wide from the 500m..still got home strong final stages
top show commenced awkwardly & slow into stride..raced wide for the majority of the event..finished strongly..runner-up

[jake]

..worth a look next couple of starts

..belmont..sat 10/5
i'm a flash unit steadied shortly after the start..lay inwards over the final 200m..bumped with another runner at the 75m..still finished off well
tower of lonhro blocked for clear running from on straightening & steadied outwards to avoid the heels of a tiring runner at the 200m..lay inwards in the straight..finished off strongly for good win
fashion princess blocked from on straightening until taken inwards at the 200m..strong to the line..runner-up

[MyHatMyCoat]

..luckygray back in work in perth
Looked in fine fettle on Saturday. Bumped & buffeted over the concluding stages, only beaten neck.

[grizzle]

Yeah, watched the race, unlucky. Ridden up on the pace as well.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Sorry RJ, missed your original post.
Barakey suffered a deep-seated foot abscess & has gone for a spell. Transfer east on hold.
Good news, Barakey is back in work

[grizzle]

Yeah great news Hat, but what's happened to our mate Smoko?

[Sands]

what's happened to our mate Smoko?
Been missing a while, maybe there's been a problem

[grizzle]

Hope not, potentially a class horse

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yeah great news Hat, but what's happened to our mate Smoko?
Back in the stable and doing early work

[Sands]

Been missing a while, maybe there's been a problem
Just going along patiently I'm guessing

[grizzle]

Back in the stable and doing early work
Cheers Hat

[grizzle]

Good news, Barakey is back in work
Any news Barakey's future program ? Going east ?

[MyHatMyCoat]

I think they're taking it one race at a time, at this point. The Listed Goodwood Sprint (1300m) at Belmont Park in August, will be the initial target.

[kumite]

Barakey is listed to trial on Monday at Belmont Park

[grizzle]

Ok, thanks kumite, wait & see the result

[JB1]

Barakey & Smoko both nominated for the Beaufine Stakes

[grizzle]

Barakey & Smoko both nominated for the Beaufine Stakes
Beaufine Stakes later today, Barakey absent, Smoko present

[kumite]

Beaufine Stakes later today, Barakey absent, Smoko present
no luck Smoko, gallant in defeat