Racing In The West

[MyHatMyCoat]

Beaufine Stakes later today, Barakey absent, Smoko present
Barakey ripped off part of the wall from his near-side front hoof in his last barrier trial. Recovering ok now.

[grizzle]

Thanks Hat, that explains Barakey's absence

[jake]

no luck Smoko, gallant in defeat
..better luck today..hopefully

[jake]

..better luck today..hopefully
meeting was abandoned but won a trial since

[jake]

no luck Smoko, gallant in defeat
..going around later today at belmont

[kiwiz]

Smoko back to his best!

[kiwiz]

Smoko back to his best!
Big test not too far off! (Perth R5)

[kiwiz]

Smoko back to his best!
Big test not too far off! (Perth R5)
Not disgraced !

[MyHatMyCoat]

Far from disgraced kiwiz. Top training effort Jim Taylor to get Barakey back & winning!

[grizzle]

Far from disgraced kiwiz. Top training effort Jim Taylor to get Barakey back & winning!
Paid very well, considering

[MyHatMyCoat]

Yep nice div. Link race replay below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjJNK6vskBk&feature=youtu.be

[kiwiz]

Far from disgraced kiwiz. Top training effort Jim Taylor to get Barakey back & winning!
Still a good run Smoko,,looking at the replay

[kiwiz]

Any plans for either to race on the east coast ?

[kumite]

read somewhere Smoko off to Melbourne shortly

[MyHatMyCoat]

read somewhere Smoko off to Melbourne shortly
Winterbottom Stakes still on the radar, regardless.

[jake]

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.
mr moet listed to trial this monday..lark hill

[jake]

mr moet listed to trial this monday..lark hill
..stablemate marden same trial

[jake]

trial result..mr moet..3rd..marden..2nd..winner..mystic prince

[jake]

read somewhere Smoko off to Melbourne shortly
..they were talking the perri cutten sprint this saturday at caulfield..but not in the final nominations ?

[Sands]

Winterbottom Stakes still on the radar, regardless.
The only nomination I can see for Smoko is the Winterbottom Stakes, 23rd November

[jake]

..they were talking the perri cutten sprint this saturday at caulfield..but not in the final nominations ?
..trip east for one run & then back again for the winterbottom..deemed not worth the risk ?

[rhino82]

Update on Barakey, anyone ? Thanks

[MyHatMyCoat]

Update on Barakey, anyone ? Thanks
Prince of Wales Stakes, Saturday, Ascot

[rhino82]

Cheers Hat. Bit short for mine.

[jake]

..wa tab will be offering $2 (barakey) for a short time later today..

[rhino82]

Glad I didn't have a WA TAB account :rolleyes:

[MyHatMyCoat]

Barakey returned with an elevated heart rate & was slow to recover. So all not 100%.

[MyHatMyCoat]

The only nomination I can see for Smoko is the Winterbottom Stakes, 23rd November
Smoko has suffered an injury to his suspensory ligament and will out for at least 3 months.

[rhino82]

That's no good, fingers crossed for a full recovery!

[MyHatMyCoat]

Barakey returned with an elevated heart rate & was slow to recover. So all not 100%.
Barakey found to have a virus
Been treating Barakey with antibiotics
Highly unlikely for the Winterbottom Stakes

[Sands]

Winterbottom Stakes (G1) 1200m Sat 22nd Nov

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Moment Of Change Peter G Moody Luke Nolen 4 58.5
2 Sidestep John O'Shea Nash Rawiller 2 58.5
3 Bel Sprinter Jason Warren Ben Melham 8 58.5
4 Watermans Bay Mark Kavanagh Steven Arnold 7 58.5
5 Testamezzo Daniel Pearce Peter Knuckey 10 58.5
6 Shining Knight Grant Williams William Pike 12 58.5
7 Tiger Pete Steve Wolfe Shaun Mc Gruddy 1 58.5
8 Eclair Big Bang (NZ) Phillip Stokes Dom Tourneur 9 58.5
9 Rock Magic Chris Gangemi Jarrad Noske 13 58.5
10 Windswept Chris Gangemi Brad Parnham 6 58.5
11 Ysmael Adam Durrant Joseph Azzopardi (a0) 3 58.5
12 Magnifisio Jim P Taylor Jason Brown 11 56.5
13 Angelic Light Robbie Griffiths Damien Oliver 5 56.5

[rhino82]

Winterbottom Stakes (G1) 1200m Sat 22nd Nov

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Moment Of Change Peter G Moody Luke Nolen 4 58.5
13 Angelic Light Robbie Griffiths Damien Oliver 5 56.5
Top & bottom look the go

[Sands]

W.A. Guineas (G2) 1600m Sat 22nd Nov

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Disposition Grant Williams William Pike 2 56.5
2 Cuanzo Eric Wake Jarrad Noske 3 56.5
3 Rommel Neville Parnham Steven Parnham 5 56.5
4 Tonto Lou Luciani Jason Whiting 1 56.5
5 Outlaw Pete Trevor Andrews Paul Harvey 7 56.5
6 Settlers Creek Colin Webster Troy Turner 15 56.5
7 Toppa Dawozza Gary Crispin Damien Oliver 12 56.5
8 Say Geronimo (NZ) Wally Mitchell Patrick Carbery 9 56.5
9 Cadenza Daniel Morton Dom Tourneur 8 54.5
10 Delicacy Grant Williams Peter Hall 11 54.5
11 Top Show Neville Parnham Chris Parnham (a0) 6 54.5
12 Dancing Express Neville Parnham Brad Parnham 13 54.5
13 Ideal Image Grant Williams Shaun O'Donnell 10 54.5
14 Keysbrook Phil Humann Peter Knuckey 14 54.5
15 Furious Dame Darren Mcauliffe Ben Kennedy 4 54.5

[Sands]

Most money for just 3 (W.A. Guineas) by the looks of it

1 Disposition
5 Outlaw Pete
4 Tonto

13 Ideal Image a rough chance perhaps

[Sands]

Railway Stakes (G1) 1600m Sat 22nd Nov


No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 The Cleaner Mick Burles Steven Arnold 8 58
2 Moriarty (Ire) Chris Waller Nash Rawiller 19 57
3 Smokin' Joey Wez Hunter Ben Melham 6 56
4 Alma's Fury Tony Gollan Michael Rodd 18 55.5
5 Mr Moet Adam Durrant Paul Harvey 14 55.5
6 Ihtsahymn Fred Kersley Steven Parnham 10 54.5
7 Elite Belle Grant Williams William Pike 16 53.5
8 Amorino Grant Williams Shaun Meeres 2 53
9 Balmont Girl Paula Wagg Shaun O'Donnell 15 53
10 Bass Strait (NZ) Neville Parnham Chris Parnham (a0) 3 53
11 Chester Road Adam Durrant Peter Hall 17 53
12 Fancy Feet Shane Quilty Ryan Hill 20 53
13 Fuchsia Bandana Darren Mcauliffe Jarrad Noske 11 53
14 Platinum Rocker Simon A Miller Peter Knuckey 9 53
15 Ranger Adam Durrant Dom Tourneur 5 53
16 Respondent Grant Williams Brad Parnham 1 53
17e Trading Day Warren Wilson Jason Whiting 12 53
18e Express Service Darren Mcauliffe 13 53
19e Miss Rose De Lago Simon A Miller Jason Brown 7 53
20e Rebelson Darren Mcauliffe 4 53

[Sands]

Most money for just 4 (Winterbottom Stakes) by the looks of it

13 Angelic Light
1 Moment Of Change
2 Sidestep
12 Magnifisio

5 Testamezzo a rough chance perhaps

[Sandgroper]

Barakey found to have a virus
Been treating Barakey with antibiotics
Highly unlikely for the Winterbottom Stakes
One door closes another opens!
Hometown success in the Winterbottom to the Taylor / Brown combination with Barakey's stablemate, Magnifisio.
Although Taylor still rates Magnifisio three or four lengths inferior to Barakey he is contemplating a trip east for the mare.
Magnifisio has now won 13 races from 23 starts, total prize money $1,576,600.

[Rogan Josh]

Sandgroper, the original ! :) Been a while!

Locals ran 1,2,3,4. Surprised the invaders from the east didn't do better. In particular Angelic Light. Just read the stewards report, had a tendency to lay out in the straight, but nothing else. Puzzling!

[grizzle]

Sandgroper, the original ! :) Been a while!

Locals ran 1,2,3,4. Surprised the invaders from the east didn't do better. In particular Angelic Light. Just read the stewards report, had a tendency to lay out in the straight, but nothing else. Puzzling!
had an off-day according to trainer Robbie Griffiths
Angelic Light off to the spelling paddock now

[Sandgroper]

William Pike produced a gem of a ride to steer Elite Belle to victory in the Railway Stakes. Pike had the choice of the three Railway Stakes runners, Elite Belle & Respondent trained by Grant Williams & the Adam Durrant trained Ranger. Balmont Girl made it a hometown quinella. Eastern State visitors Moriarty & Smokin’ Joey finished 3rd & 4th. Pike, the wizard of the west, said he was keen to have another crack in the Eastern States. Elite Belle has now won 9 races from 23 starts, total prize money $1,207,300.

[Sandgroper]

Group 1 Kingston Town Classic 1800 Metres 6/12

1 Mr Moet (B) 5 59 Daniel Staeck Adam Durrant
2 Moriarty (Ire) (B) 3 59 Douglas Whyte Chris Waller
3 Smokin' Joey (B) 7 59 Ben Melham Wez Hunter
4 Operational (B) 11 59 Mitchell Pateman Fred Kersley
5 Chester Road 15 59 Peter Knuckey Adam Durrant
6 Rebelson (B) 19 59 Ben Kennedy Darren Mc Auliffe
7 Bass Strait (NZ) 9 59 Chris Parnham Neville Parnham
8 Ihtsahymn (B) 18 58.5 Paul Harvey Fred Kersley
9 Respondent 14 58.5 Brad Parnham Grant Williams
10 Pheidon (B) 12 58.5 Tommy Berry Gai Waterhouse
11 Elite Belle (B) 10 57 Peter Hall Grant Williams
12 Pop Culture (B) 8 57 Troy Turner Colin Webster
13 Balmont Girl 16 56.5 Shaun O'donnell Paula Wagg
14 Fuchsia Bandana 6 56.5 Jarrad Noske Darren Mc Auliffe
15 Rommel 20 52 Steven Parnham Neville Parnham
16 Disposition (*) 17 52 William Pike Grant Williams
17 Strike The Stars (NZ) (*) E1 4 59 Daniel Morton
18 Express Service (V) E2 13 59 Darren Mc Auliffe
19 Red Blast E3 1 59 Jerry Noske Daniel Morton
20 Real Love E4 2 56.5 Adam Durrant

[Sandgroper]

Group 1 Kingston Town Classic 1800 Metres 6/12

1 Mr Moet 25/1
2 Moriarty 3/1
3 Smokin' Joey 13/1
4 Operational 150/1
5 Chester Road 100/1
6 Rebelson 80/1
7 Bass Strait 25/1
8 Ihtsahymn 30/1
9 Respondent 20/1
10 Pheidon 13/1
11 Elite Belle 13/2
12 Pop Culture 33/1
13 Balmont Girl 8/1
14 Fuchsia Bandana 20/1
15 Rommel 11/1
16 Disposition 13/2
17 Strike The Stars 100/1
18 Express Service 200/1
19 Red Blast 100/1
20 Real Love 11/1

[rhino82]

Gee, tough race. Gai Waterhouse has Pheidon engaged. On pace horse which should be suited at Ascot. 13/1 both totes, worth a bit, maybe.

[Sands]

17 Strike The Stars (NZ) (*) E1 4 59 Daniel Morton
18 Express Service (V) E2 13 59 Darren Mc Auliffe
19 Red Blast E3 1 59 Jerry Noske Daniel Morton
20 Real Love E4 2 56.5 Adam Durrant
Reserves out, all racing in other events, might be worth watching

[Sandgroper]

One for the visitors. Veteran stayer Moriarty beat the locals in the Kingston Town Classic. 10th Group 1 win for the season for Chris Waller.
Well ridden by Hong Kong’s champion jockey Douglas Whyte, who replaced the suspended Nash Rawiller. Moriarty has now won 13 races from 52 starts, total prize money $1,665,440.

[rhino82]

Moriarty would have to be the one to beat in the upcoming C.B. Cox Stakes

[Sandgroper]

Moriarty not in the C B Cox, gone back home.

[Sands]

No. Horse Odds
11 Elite Belle $3
10 Ihtsahymn $4.80
7 Bass Strait $5.50
1 Mr Moet $9
9 Red Blast $11
12 Lucciola $12
6 Chester Road $16
5 Global Flirt $31
3 Strike The Stars $51
13 Bedamijo $51
2 God Has Spoken $81
8 Classique Ivory $67
4 Operational $101

[Sandgroper]

William Pike once again produced a gem of a ride to steer Elite Belle to victory in the C.B. Cox Stakes. Now three wins this campaign, including a brilliant win over Barakey at 1200 metres & winning the Railway Stakes. Elite Belle has now won 10 races from 25 starts, total prize money $1,404,300.

[Sandgroper]

“King William” Pike strikes again! Piloted Real Love to lead all the way to win the Perth Cup. Real Love appeared vulnerable in the straight but dug deep & found another gear to draw away & win by 1½ lengths. Real Love has now won 5 races from 13 starts, total prize money $ 623,810. The Adam Durrant-trained mare could be tried on the eastern coast sometime in the near future.

[rhino82]

Cheers, Sandgroper

[rhino82]

Barakey / Smoko, anybody have updates ?

[Sandgroper]

Smoko still spelling, expected to return towards the end of next month.

[rhino82]

Thanks, hopefully all good Barakey.

[Sandgroper]

Mr Moet, who has struggled in his last two campaigns in Perth, has been retired. Mr Moet won 12 races from 42 starts, total prize money $1,538,430.
Likely to begin a new life on the equestrian circuit.

[kiwiz]

Mr Moet, who has struggled in his last two campaigns in Perth, has been retired. Mr Moet won 12 races from 42 starts, total prize money $1,538,430.
Likely to begin a new life on the equestrian circuit.
Don't recall him wining on the oz east coast but some good runs including a tidy effort in the 2013 Caulfield Cup finishing not that far behind the winner

[jake]

William Pike once again produced a gem of a ride to steer Elite Belle to victory in the C.B. Cox Stakes. Now three wins this campaign, including a brilliant win over Barakey at 1200 metres & winning the Railway Stakes. Elite Belle has now won 10 races from 25 starts, total prize money $1,404,300.
..devastating news..elite belle
..a huge loss to wa racing..

[MyHatMyCoat]

..devastating news..elite belle
..a huge loss to wa racing..
Terribly sad news news jake. Elite Belle passed away after suffering a heart attack on a flight to the east coast of Australia. The 6yo mare was to be set for the Championships in Sydney for the autumn carnival after the impressive mare won both the Group 2 Cox Stakes and Group 1 Railway Stakes.

[JB1]

That is sad. A very talented mare who probably never really fulfilled her enormous potential.

[Sands]

That's a real shock. Reported that her flight had been airborne for only 30 minutes when Elite Belle collapsed & passed away in her stall. An autopsy later confirmed she died of a suspected heart attack.

[MyHatMyCoat]

The lean time continues for Bob Peters (owner Elite Belle). His mare, Real Love, recently gone east, was unplaced today Caulfield. Also nominated for the Australian Cup & Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Better luck for Peters Investments Pty Ltd. Disposition a gallant 2nd yesterday in the CS Hayes Stakes, at his first eastern state start.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Disposition's main Melbourne aim is the Group 1 Australian Guineas at Flemington on March 7. Got to be hard to beat.

[Sands]

Disposition's main Melbourne aim is the Group 1 Australian Guineas at Flemington on March 7. Got to be hard to beat.
WA form around Disposition working out okay
Rommel won the first at Caulfield today

[Sands]

Disposition's main Melbourne aim is the Group 1 Australian Guineas at Flemington on March 7. Got to be hard to beat.

Rommel nominated for the Australian Guineas also

[MyHatMyCoat]

Disposition's main Melbourne aim is the Group 1 Australian Guineas at Flemington on March 7. Got to be hard to beat.
Disposition to miss Saturday’s Australian Guineas. The Bob Peters-owned galloper fell over when he got away from handlers at trainer Wez Hunter’s Mornington stable. 10 days to two weeks to get back on track.

[grizzle]

Disposition to miss Saturday’s Australian Guineas. The Bob Peters-owned galloper fell over when he got away from handlers at trainer Wez Hunter’s Mornington stable. 10 days to two weeks to get back on track.
might still do a sydney autumn campaign

[MyHatMyCoat]

Rommel nominated for the Australian Guineas also
Yeah, thought he was a good chance today, but scratched! Unsure why.

[jake]

Yeah, thought he was a good chance today, but scratched! Unsure why.
..hi hat
..injury near fore fetlock
..gone for a spell

[MyHatMyCoat]

Cheers jake. Did follow up. Injury wasn't too bad, trainer playing safe.

[grizzle]

gee willikers, wasn't Lucky Street ultra impressive in the Karrakatta Plate yesterday!

[Sandgroper]

Belated sad news. Sandgroper Hay List was humanely euthanised on 3 February 2015 after suffering from laminitis, he was 9 years old.
Originally trained by Jimmy Taylor, Hay List won 8 from 9 starts in Perth before relocating east.
The gelding had a history of hoof and leg problems throughout his career and overcame many obstacles to get back to the track.
The winner of three Group One races, Hay List ran second to Black Caviar four times at the highest level.
Overall, Hay List won 15 races from 28 starts, total prize money $2,559,575.
RIP big fellow.

[Sandgroper]

One for the west. Perth galloper Watermans Bay won the Group III Victoria Handicap at Caulfield on Saturday. Paid $19.50 in WA.
Prior to heading east, Watermans Bay was an unlucky second in the Group I Winterbottom Stake, then won the A.J. Scahill Stakes, then ran second in the Cyril Flower Stakes.
Watermans Bay has now won 10 races from 36 starts, total prize money $989,950.

[MyHatMyCoat]

gee willikers, wasn't Lucky Street ultra impressive in the Karrakatta Plate yesterday!
Trainer Trevor Andrews was impressed enough to suggest he might start the entire in the Winterbottom at the end of the year. A stud career beckons further down the track.

[rhino82]

Barakey / Smoko, anybody have updates ?
Any news either these ? Thanks

[jake]

..barakey..r6..northam tomorrow

[Sands]

..barakey..r6..northam tomorrow
Well in at the weights
Drawn inside but plenty of speed & some swoopers
Just how fit is he
Should be an interesting contest

[kiwiz]

..barakey..r6..northam tomorrow
Bit of a surprise,,didn't place?

[Sandgroper]

As per RWWA website.

Champion Western Australian sprinter Barakey has run his final race.

Trainer Jim Taylor confirmed the Key Business gelding had been retired following his unplaced run in Sunday’s Listed Northam Stakes (1100m).

“He’s had a number of issues but the main one was his off side knee where he had no cartilage and it was bone on bone.

“If there was any way you could regrow a damaged cartilage he would have kept racing but it doesn’t get any better.

“It’s sad he won’t be in the stable but he will be on my property for the rest of his days because he has earned a good retirement.”

Barakey stepped out for his maiden appearance in 2011 and won 11 straight races culminating with Group 1 victory in the Winterbottom Stakes (1200m).

He also won the Group 3 Colonel Reeves Stakes (1100m), Group 3 Prince Of Wales Stakes (1200m) and Listed Goodwood Sprint (1300m) and Northam Stakes (1100m).

Barakey, with 13 wins and one placing from 17 starts, won $832,200 in prize money.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Barakey / Smoko, anybody have updates ?
Thanks for the update Sandgroper. Congrats to all those associated with Barakey. Nil news Smoko from what I can make out.

[Sands]

Thanks for the update Sandgroper. Congrats to all those associated with Barakey. Nil news Smoko from what I can make out.
Don't see any recent trials or nominations for Smoko

[MyHatMyCoat]

The lean time continues for Bob Peters (owner Elite Belle). His mare, Real Love, recently gone east, was unplaced today Caulfield. Also nominated for the Australian Cup & Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Much better luck for Bob Peters with Delicacy. Delicacy recently won both the South Australian Oaks & Derby. Six wins in a row now including the WA Oaks & Derby.

[Sandgroper]

Thanks for the update Sandgroper. Congrats to all those associated with Barakey. Nil news Smoko from what I can make out.
From memory Smoko's tendon injury was pretty severe. Expect that would take many months to get right, before they could even consider getting back on the track.

[Sands]

Much better luck for Bob Peters with Delicacy. Delicacy recently won both the South Australian Oaks & Derby. Six wins in a row now including the WA Oaks & Derby.
Perth's Mr Utopia doing ok on the east coast

[Sandgroper]

Yes Sands, Mr Utopia has done very well. Winner twice from three starts, the other, was looking for further. Going around R8 Flemington tomorrow. Same race eastern states debut for He or She. Winner seven from nine starts in Perth.

[jake]

Same race eastern states debut for He or She. Winner seven from nine starts in Perth.
..bookies taking no chances..around 4/1 currently

[MyHatMyCoat]

..bookies taking no chances..around 4/1 currently
Cheeky devils, way too short. Started $3.90F. Need of the run against that kind of opposition. Did okay, beaten just over 3L. Another top effort by Mr Utopia. Great chance again Saturday at Flemington.

[MyHatMyCoat]

From memory Smoko's tendon injury was pretty severe. Expect that would take many months to get right, before they could even consider getting back on the track.
Let's hope no news is still good news, hey Sandgroper.

[Sands]

2yo Blackwood looking a bit above average

[Sands]

3yo Tradesman as well, perhaps

[MyHatMyCoat]

3yo Tradesman as well, perhaps
Narrow but strong win in the Dayana Plate last weekend. Tradesman a $57,500 buy, already earnings of $196,950.

[Sandgroper]

Winning double for Lucy Warwick on Saturday. Lucy's metro winners tally now sits at 61, just 13 wins behind William Pike on 74. Pike has been sidelined since early May & is now recovering from a shoulder operation.

[grizzle]

Winning double for Lucy Warwick on Saturday. Lucy's metro winners tally now sits at 61, just 13 wins behind William Pike on 74. Pike has been sidelined since early May & is now recovering from a shoulder operation.
lucy must have been flying of late
pretty sure she was well behind a couple of months ago

[Sands]

Winning double for Lucy Warwick on Saturday. Lucy's metro winners tally now sits at 61, just 13 wins behind William Pike on 74. Pike has been sidelined since early May & is now recovering from a shoulder operation.
Pike is back & riding winners
Lucy has done well in his absence
Unsure current tallies but would imagine Pike's still in the lead

[Sandgroper]

From memory Smoko's tendon injury was pretty severe. Expect that would take many months to get right, before they could even consider getting back on the track.
Barrier trial at Lark Hill today, heat 7.

[Sandgroper]

Barrier trial at Lark Hill today, heat 7.
Smoko finished 2nd behind Proceedwithcaution. That horse pretty handy, winner 7 of 14 career starts. Likely Smoko will defend his Listed Belmont Newmarket title first-up on August 8, depending how he pulled-up after the trial.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Nothing wrong with Smoko's run in the Belmont Newmarket yesterday. Small but select field, Smoko led them up until he ran out of puff, finishing 3rd. Hopefully no harm done.

[Sands]

Smoko finished 2nd behind Proceedwithcaution. That horse pretty handy, winner 7 of 14 career starts. Likely Smoko will defend his Listed Belmont Newmarket title first-up on August 8, depending how he pulled-up after the trial.
Thought we would have seen Proceedwithcaution on track by now
Nominated 8th & 15th August but not accepted
Wonder if all ok

[jake]

..today's belmont park meeting has been cancelled due to the state of the track following heavy rain in the preceding days..

[Sandgroper]

Nothing wrong with Smoko's run in the Belmont Newmarket yesterday. Small but select field, Smoko led them up until he ran out of puff, finishing 3rd. Hopefully no harm done.
Smoko going around today in the re-scheduled Idyllic Prince Stakes at Belmont. 7/1 at the moment.

[Sandgroper]

Smoko going around today in the re-scheduled Idyllic Prince Stakes at Belmont. 7/1 at the moment.
Leader until lack or race condition told. Eventually beaten 2.75L. Obviously will pull up better for the run, his 2nd race start, following his 38 week spell. Big run the winner, Wink And A Nod.

[jake]

..wink and a nod..r6 belmont today..not a bad field

[Rogan Josh]

..wink and a nod..r6 belmont today..not a bad field
What a win! Wink And A Nod

[kumite]

Belmont
R1- 1. Loopy's Ladies, 7. Impassioned, 5. The Cobbla, 4. Rhino Buster
DFOB 2. Gibraltar's Street

R2- 8. Planet Nine, 6. Steal The Light, 1. Military Rock, 4. Idyllic Queen
DFOB 5. Orbit The Sun

R3- 3. Vanrippa, 6. Starkle, 2. Battle Ace, 5. Assets 'n' Cash
DFOB 4. Flying Force

R4- 1. Beckers, 2. Starry Dane, 5. Shotgun, 4. Bloodbuzz Ohio
DFOB 6. Wild Eyes

R5- 6. Roman Fighter, Sebring Lane, 10. One Off The Wood, 1. Tre Amici
DFOB 4. Stable Secret

R6- 6. Prete A Partir, 12. Meteoroid, 8. Cadenza, 1. Helder The Painter
DFOB 5. Polyrio

R7- 2. Blitzem Someday, 5. It's It, 10. War Ksar, 3. Singing To Win
DFOB 7. De Jersey

R8- 3. Phantom Choice, 6. Little Shadow, 7. Paddy's Flat, 13. My Magic Miss
DFOB 2. Zoetomtaya


* DFOB - Double figures or better

[Sands]

What a win! Wink And A Nod
The mare is being set for the Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m) in November
Doing everything right so far

[jake]

..pike looks set for another good day!

[Rogan Josh]

What a win! Wink And A Nod
The 1200m just a tad too short Saturday (Birthday Stakes) but still a strong effort to get 4th, 1 3/4 L behind the winner, Black Heart Bart, who is no slouch.

[jimmyz]

Winning double for Lucy Warwick on Saturday. Lucy's metro winners tally now sits at 61, just 13 wins behind William Pike on 74. Pike has been sidelined since early May & is now recovering from a shoulder operation.
Worth including their rides today imo

[jake]

..pike looks set for another good day!
..ditto today at ascot

[jake]

..pike looks set for another good day!
..and ditto again for today

[jake]

..ditto today at ascot
..five winners on that day!

[jake]

..ditto today at ascot
..for pike that is..sat 24th nov

[Sandgroper]

Huge performance by WA's Kia Ora Koutou in the Victoria Derby. Unbeaten only four starts in Perth, Kia Ora Koutou had no trouble handling the extra distance & fought on extra well to run 3rd.

[jake]

..king william pike looks set for yet another good day..today at ascot!

[jake]

..king william pike looks set for yet another good day..today at ascot!
..winning treble

[jake]

..king william a treble..already today

[Rogan Josh]

Sounds like Super Saturday is going to be super hot (weather wise)
Not a bad field, Winterbottom Stakes.

[Sands]

Crown Perth-Winterbottom Stakes


No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Buffering Robert Heathcote Damian Browne 10 58.5
2 Fast 'N' Rocking David Hayes & Tom Dabernig Damian Lane 3 58.5
3 Watermans Bay Daniel Morton Steven Arnold 11 58.5
4 Shining Knight Grant Williams William Pike 2 58.5
5 Dawn Approach Vaughn Sigley Takahide Ikenushi 15 58.5
6 Rommel Neville Parnham Steven Parnham 8 58.5
7 Rock Magic Chris Gangemi Jarrad Noske 6 58.5
8 Akhedasset Dion Luciani Glenn Smith 13 58.5
9 Liberty's Gem Simon A Miller Peter Knuckey 5 58.5
10 Checkpoint Neville Parnham Brad Parnham 9 58.5
11 Madassa Lindsey Smith Lucy Warwick 14 58.5
12 Sujet Simon A Miller Craig Williams 16 58.5
13 Magnifisio Vaughn Sigley Jason Brown 17 56.5
14 Cool Trade Alan Mathews Patrick Carbery 1 56.5
15 Sheidel David Harrison Chris Parnham 4 56.5
16 Lucky Street Trevor Andrews Shaun Mc Gruddy 12 53.5
17e Silverstream Grant Williams Damien Oliver 7 56.5

[kiwiz]

We have one from NZ racing over in Perth today
He's Our Rokkii,,race 6
3 starts in NZ before racing in Melbourne
4 starts there for a win & 2nd
Good chance if not caught wide from barrier 12

[kiwiz]

We have one from NZ racing over in Perth today
He's Our Rokkii,,race 6
3 starts in NZ before racing in Melbourne
4 starts there for a win & 2nd
Good chance if not caught wide from barrier 12
From the wide barrier,,settled at the rear
Too far back,,big field,,warming late
Beaten 3.25L

[Sands]

From the wide barrier,,settled at the rear
Too far back,,big field,,warming late
Beaten 3.25L
Even more merit to the run

Stewards report:

He's Our Rokkii (NZ) – Unable to obtain clear running in the straight. Returned with a minor laceration to the off hind.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Sounds like Super Saturday is going to be super hot (weather wise)
Not a bad field, Winterbottom Stakes.
Buffering too classy for them. New race record. Race double, won the race back in 2013. Missed last year in preference to Hong Kong. Heading to Dubai in 2016 according to trainer Robert Heathcote.

[jake]

..king william a treble..already today
..not a full book for pike today at bunbury..but should still do well

[jake]

..not a full book for pike today at bunbury..but should still do well
..just the one winner but four winners at bunbury next time around

[jake]

..& a winning double a few days later

[Sands]

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight

1 Delicacy Grant Williams Peter Hall 1 59
2 Real Love Adam Durrant Glenn Smith 17 57
3 Balmont Girl Paula Wagg Patrick Carbery 9 56
4 Ask Me Nicely (NZ) Fred Kersley Shaun Mc Gruddy 3 54
5 Bedamijo Tara Itzstein Shaun O'Donnell 2 54
6 Dark Musket Graeme Ballantyne Jason Whiting 19 54
7 Dubai Escapade Justin Warwick Lucy Warwick 16 54
8 Dust Me Off Paul Tapper Brad Parnham 12 54
9 Fulgur (GB) Neville Parnham Steven Parnham 14 54
10 Kirov Boy Arthur Mortimer Danny Miller 20 54
11 Neverland Grant Williams William Pike 10 54
12 Properantes Colin Webster Troy Turner 8 54
13 Respondent Adam Durrant Chris Parnham 6 54
14 Savanarola Darren Mcauliffe Jarrad Noske 18 54
15 Tower Of Lonhro Adam Durrant Joseph Azzopardi 13 54
16 Woodsville Jeff Noske Jerry Noske 15 54
17e Operational Fred Kersley Peter Knuckey 7 54
18e Cougar Express Lindsey Smith Shaun Meeres 11 54
19e Saxon Saxoff Kevin Green 5 54
20e The Ladies Choice Mark Wright 4 54

[Sands]

Perth Cup current market

Delicacy $3
Neverland $4
Bedamijo $13
Respondent $13
Real Love $16
Properantes $19
Kirov Boy $34
Tower Of Lonhro $34
Dark Musket $41
Balmont Girl $41
Dubai Escapade $51
Ask Me Nicely $61
Savanarola $74
Fulgur $81
Woodsville $97
Dust Me Off $126

[kiwiz]

A couple of records set?
Owner Bob Peters first three placings
Delicacy weight carrying record

[MyHatMyCoat]

Race took its toll. Champion mare Delicacy’s racing career is over, with scans confirming she has severely torn tendons in both front legs. 12 wins from 19 starts & more than $2.15 million in prize money. Current plan to rehabilitate her to be a broodmare.

[kumite]

Ascot

R3- 7. Don'tgetcaught, 5. Galaxy Prince, 6. Cougar Express, 1. Fulgur
R4- 2. Lite'n In My Veins, 9. Merrijig, 1. Fremond, 4. Glitterbell
R6- 5. Ripper Red, 1. Fuld's Bet, 7. Chasing Chaos, 9. Star Glitter

[MyHatMyCoat]

A couple of records set?
Owner Bob Peters first three placings
Delicacy weight carrying record
Yes kiwiz. Delicacy set a modern day weight carrying record & Peters a unique trifecta. Also training quinella for Grant Williams. But as per my previous post, Delicacy pulled-up worse for wear.

[partypooper]

Yes well, my observation was "WIN" at all costs and a bit of help along the way, nod nod, wink wink,...........not talking from a depleted pocket...... I backed it (in fact I took the tip, more nods)

[Sandgroper]

Yes kiwiz. Delicacy set a modern day weight carrying record & Peters a unique trifecta. Also training quinella for Grant Williams. But as per my previous post, Delicacy pulled-up worse for wear.
Interesting to see if Perfect Reflection will still head east for the Australian Guineas at Flemington in March. Was to accompany stablemate Delicacy but that horse has since retired. Perfect Reflection so far 5 wins from 5 starts, including a win over Delicacy.

[MyHatMyCoat]

Interesting to see if Perfect Reflection will still head east for the Australian Guineas at Flemington in March. Was to accompany stablemate Delicacy but that horse has since retired. Perfect Reflection so far 5 wins from 5 starts, including a win over Delicacy.
Hi Sandgroper. If you're not already aware, Perfect Reflection is now with Darren Weir, in Victoria. So all going to original plan.

[Sandgroper]

Did see your post Hat, thanks. First run east, no luck. 3rd in The Vanity. Early check, held-up 400m - 200m. Got home strong once clear. Obviously will be improved by that run, her first since early Dec last.

[jake]

..king william a treble..already today
..william pike continues his great form
..looks as if he has the 2015/2016 wa metro jockeys premiership already in the bag
..currently sits on 87 wins..nearest rival..lucy warwick..38 wins

[jake]

..william pike continues his great form
..looks as if he has the 2015/2016 wa metro jockeys premiership already in the bag
..currently sits on 87 wins..nearest rival..lucy warwick..38 wins
..pike has increased his lead..95 vs 42..24.4% winner strike rate

[kiwi]

Trialing a WA system.Having one big bet today, Belmont r.8 h.7 Profit Street.

I don't usually bet WA, but noticed a trend I think is worth pursuing, hope it's not to the poor house as I can stop trains.:D

[kiwi]

Trialing a WA system.Having one big bet today, Belmont r.8 h.7 Profit Street.

I don't usually bet WA, but noticed a trend I think is worth pursuing, hope it's not to the poor house as I can stop trains.:D

That worked:D

[jake]

..william pike continues his great form
..looks as if he has the 2015/2016 wa metro jockeys premiership already in the bag
..currently sits on 87 wins..nearest rival..lucy warwick..38 wins
..pike has increased his lead yet again..109 vs 48..24.6% winner strike rate

[grizzle]

..pike has increased his lead yet again..109 vs 48..24.6% winner strike rate
Pike looks to have the better book today
Warwick's best looks to be Cool Passion

[MyHatMyCoat]

Luckygray has been retired from racing. The 8YO raced only sparingly in recent times due to injuries, limiting him to just hand-full of starts since 2013.
33 starts :14-3-1 Prize Money $2,696,025 He is a triple Group 1 winner

[jake]

Pike looks to have the better book today
Warwick's best looks to be Cool Passion
..william pike yesterday..broke the long-standing wa city wins record of paul harvey

[jake]

..pike has increased his lead yet again..109 vs 48..24.6% winner strike rate
..pike light on for rides today but could still add to his total
..nearest rival..lucy warwick..currently serving a 28 days suspension

[jake]

..pike has increased his lead yet again..109 vs 48..24.6% winner strike rate
as we near the end of season..pike on 135 wins..nearest rival.. warwick on 57 wins

[jake]

as we near the end of season..pike on 135 wins..nearest rival.. warwick on 57 wins
..final for the season..pike & warwick
..with clint johnston-porter..3rd..patrick carbery..4th..peter knuckey..5th

[jake]

..just into the new season..pike has taken the lead already

..william pike..7 wins..strike rate 25.9%

[jake]

..5 winners today for "King William"..not a bad day at the office!

[jake]

..pike has a big lead already..2016/2017 season

..21 wins..strike rate 30.4%

[jake]

..pike has a big lead already..2016/2017 season

..21 wins..strike rate 30.4%
..strong book at york tomorrow

[Sandgroper]

Pike has a strong book of rides Kalgoorlie Thursday as well. Hannans Hcp Thursday, big field, luck in running all important. Brad Rawiller & Clare Lindop over for the meet. Kalgoorlie Cup on Sunday.

[jake]

..strong book at york tomorrow
..another strong book for pike,,bunbury tomorrow

[jake]

..another strong book for pike,,bunbury tomorrow
..bunbury washed out..pike ok book sunday..northam..but perhaps not as strong

[jake]

..could be an interesting day for pike..some nice odds
..just two rides..early faves

[jake]

..pike has a big lead already..2016/2017 season

..21 wins..strike rate 30.4%
..william pike still has a nice lead....33 wins..strike rate 28.9%
..paul harvey running 2nd..14 wins..strike rate 26.9%

[jake]

..could be an interesting day for pike..some nice odds
..just two rides..early faves
..pike still serving enforced holiday :(
..but due back next wednesday :)

[Sands]

One returns, another departs
Pike did ok returning yesterday, now Paul Harvey out, 26-day suspension, will miss a lot of the upcoming big races

[Sands]

Strange, don't see Pike at Northam today
Saving himself for the weekend?

[kiwiz]

Can't see any kiwis in upcoming Perth Cup (pity no longer a 2 mile event)
But I've noticed one we could try to claim
Kia Ora Koutou (greetings / hello to you)
Aussie born & bred,,equal fav in my market,,has the form

[Sands]

Perfect Reflection looked good winning on Saturday, first start over a bit of distance

[Sands]

Fathoms Of Gold (25/1) in the cup, almost stole the Ted Van Heemst on Saturday, leading by a considerable margin through the early and middle stages the race
Has to go extra distance but drops 5kgs whilst the winner, Perfect Reflection, goes up 3kgs

[grizzle]

looking at last years race, there's a few set to go around again
neverland & dark musket were the best runs on that occasion

[jake]

..danny miller at his best on front-runner successful spin..ascot last sat..winner at..$30.60/$10.30..tt+
..danny miller still riding winners
..this time ridden from behind..elite flight..albany last sun..$101.00..sp

[jake]

..usual solid book for pike today but not much value
..maybe some all-ups..or multi bankers

[jake]

..hopefully pike will do well today & tomorrow :)
..19-day suspension follows :(

[jake]

..hopefully pike will do well today & tomorrow :)
..19-day suspension follows :(
..he's back !
..ascot wednesday

[watsonnek]

..he's back !
..ascot wednesday
Short-lived! Pike suspended again.

[kiwiz]

..danny miller still riding winners
..this time ridden from behind..elite flight..albany last sun..$101.00..sp
So just how old is Danny,,seems to have been around for a long while

[Sands]

So just how old is Danny,,seems to have been around for a long while
Getting close to 70, I think
He is not too happy about Good Friday racing in Perth
A view shared by many in the industry

[byanose]

He is not too happy about Good Friday racing in Perth
A view shared by many in the industry
Was just a matter of time, AFL & rugby league & soccer all being played in Australia on Good Friday

[westman]

Winning double for apprentice Clint Johnston-Porter today including a nice long shot
Also placed on another long shot
Following an outstanding 2015-16 racing season, has gone a bit quiet of late, strike rate of just 6.7%
Maybe on the up and up

[jake]

..perth racing has been given approval for a $67m belmont park makeover
..once a contractor has been appointed the construction of the new belmont park will take an estimated 18 months

..full story

https://thewest.com.au/business/commercial-property/perth-racing-gets-nod-for-67m-belmont-park-makeover-ng-b88440248z

[jake]

Was just a matter of time, AFL & rugby league & soccer all being played in Australia on Good Friday
..ascot good friday..eight race program including the w.a. sires' produce stakes

[kiwiz]

..ascot good friday..eight race program including the w.a. sires' produce stakes
Bit of a fizzer quality wise,,how did they do attendance ?

[westman]

how did they do attendance ?
Big crowd, lots of families, I'd say the day was a success

[jake]

Big crowd, lots of families
..free entry helped

[michaelg]

I read it was a very successful day. The course bookies were happy with the higher than expected turnover, and so too the TAB. I can't remember if they specified which TAB, if not all of them. I think it would be safe to assume the on-line betting agencies also had a happy day.

[westman]

I read it was a very successful day. The course bookies were happy with the higher than expected turnover, and so too the TAB. I can't remember if they specified which TAB, if not all of them. I think it would be safe to assume the on-line betting agencies also had a happy day.
A lot of the Tabs / PubTabs didn't open
Of the half dozen or so, located near me, only one was open

[westman]

..perth racing has been given approval for a $67m belmont park makeover
..once a contractor has been appointed the construction of the new belmont park will take an estimated 18 months

..full story

https://thewest.com.au/business/commercial-property/perth-racing-gets-nod-for-67m-belmont-park-makeover-ng-b88440248z
Thought the cost was going to be around $80m but as long as it gets done, way overdue!

[westman]

Winning double (almost a treble) at Belmont yesterday for french hoop Matthieu Autier
All long shots
Matthieu is currently on an extended working visa while riding in Perth

[watsonnek]

Matthieu Autier

Got me out of trouble on Thur Northam
Rode the last winner $16

[jake]

..hopefully pike will do well today & tomorrow :)

..pike off to a great start..$9 winner..northam

[jake]

..pike..treble yesterday..

[westman]

The inside rail for tomorrow’s Belmont meeting will be moved from the true position to 15m, with a cutaway in the straight

Stewards & Perth Racing officials hope this will maximise the chances of the meeting going ahead, despite the prediction of further rain tomorrow

[westman]

Winning double (almost a treble) at Belmont yesterday for french hoop Matthieu Autier
All long shots
Matthieu is currently on an extended working visa while riding in Perth
Matthieu had a bit of a dry run recently but back in the black with Freez'emoff yesterday @ 30/1

[westman]

Good fighting first-up win by Quilista at Caulfield Saturday
First start since heading east
Formerly prepared in Perth by Justin Warwick, now with Darren Weir

[westman]

And we had another winner at Caulfield on Saturday, Vega Magic
Carrying a big weight & racing wide, was still too strong for them
Previously won the Group One Goodwood in Adelaide, his first start since heading east
Formerly prepared in Perth by Sean Casey, now with the Lindsay Park stable

[westman]

And we had another winner at Caulfield on Saturday, Vega Magic
Carrying a big weight & racing wide, was still too strong for them
Previously won the Group One Goodwood in Adelaide, his first start since heading east
Formerly prepared in Perth by Sean Casey, now with the Lindsay Park stable
Vega Magic to line up in the Memsie Stakes Saturday along with WA's Black Heart Bart

[jake]

..pike is riding at balaklava today

[jake]

..riding balf's choice in their cup..good chance

[jake]

..pike is riding at balaklava today
..riding balf's choice in their cup..good chance

..winning double..kirona & balf's choice

[westman]

..pike..treble yesterday..
Rare off-day for Pike on Saturday.
Nil wins from six rides. And a few of those unplaced, finishing in the back half of the field.

[jake]

Rare off-day for Pike on Saturday.
Nil wins from six rides. And a few of those unplaced, finishing in the back half of the field.
..still able to take a clear lead in the wa metrop jockey premiership

..william pike 29 wins..next best..joseph azzopardi 11 wins..daniel staeck 10wins
..win strike rate 28.7% for pike

[Chuck Bar Lena]

Was a big fan of Fred Kersley back in his harness heyday & now it's great to see yet another Fred Kersley on the up & up
Apprentice jockey Fred W Kersley, indentured to his famous grandfather
Recently claimed the WA 2017 Touchstone Farm Rising Stars award in a canter
Fred jnr's mother was no slouch either, the first female to drive the winner of the Miracle Mile

[jake]

..kersley equal 5th on the premiership table
..pike still a clear leader with 40 wins

[kiwiz]

Need a bit of rain to enhance the chances of enzedder All Our Roads if he starts in the Kingston Town Classic at Ascot Saturday
Currently around 25/1

[kiwiz]

Need a bit of rain to enhance the chances of enzedder All Our Roads if he starts in the Kingston Town Classic at Ascot Saturday
Currently around 25/1
Little bit each way a couple of outsiders,,if they start
Zarantz & Disposition both around 60/1

[Ascot Al]

Little bit each way a couple of outsiders,,if they start
Zarantz & Disposition both around 60/1
Pounamu and Royal Star my roughies

[Ascot Al]

Need a bit of rain to enhance the chances of enzedder All Our Roads if he starts in the Kingston Town Classic at Ascot Saturday
Currently around 25/1
Out of luck

[Ascot Al]

I take it back
There's a bit of rain about

[squirtz]

Pounamu and Royal Star my roughies
Pounamu top tipping Al

[westi]

Pounamu and Royal Star my roughies
Big thanks Ascot Al
Got on :)

[WildWildWest]

Anything today Ascot Al?
Playing around with R7 (A.J. Scahill)
2&9 bankers in my exotics

[kiwiz]

I take it back
There's a bit of rain about
Good4 so track condition didn't help
Still,,was a disappointing run by All Our Roads
Sat on the pace but weakened to finish at the tail

[kiwiz]

Little bit each way a couple of outsiders,,if they start
Zarantz & Disposition both around 60/1
Pounamu and Royal Star my roughies
Neither of my outsiders started :( but did spot yours Ascot Al :) cheers
Royal Star not a bad run as well
Last on the turn,,only got beat 2 1/4 L

[WildWildWest]

Playing around with R7 (A.J. Scahill)
2&9 bankers in my exotics
First4 9-3-8-4 $5,187.80 TABtouch

[purplepassion]

For a bit of value add Brodie Kirby's mounts to your exotics

[westman]

For a bit of value add Brodie Kirby's mounts to your exotics
The above, Matthieu Autier

[eagle1]

Paul “The Duck” King has retired.
Been riding more than 30 years, mostly in WA.
More recently been riding on the east coast.

[eagle1]

Paul “The Duck” King has retired.
Been riding more than 30 years, mostly in WA.
More recently been riding on the east coast.
Paul remains in the industry.
He has accepted a position as consutant for the Hong Kong-based Orbis Bloodstock.

[punts2]

Paul “The Duck” King has retired.
Been riding more than 30 years, mostly in WA.
More recently been riding on the east coast.
Lost track of the number roughies "Peking Duck" won on for me
Best of luck in his new venture

[grizzle]

For a bit of value add Brodie Kirby's mounts to your exotics
The above, Matthieu Autier
both worked their magic in the last at Albany yesterday
especially Matthieu

[westman]

The above, Matthieu Autier
Four winners for Autier today at Esperance

[westman]

For a bit of value add Brodie Kirby's mounts to your exotics
Treble to Kirby today at Ascot

[shaven]

Treble to Kirby today at Ascot
On the subject of trebles
Chris Parnham did just that
Ascot yesterday
Was in Melbourne for a while
May return in the near future

[shaven]

On the subject of trebles
Chris Parnham did just that
Ascot yesterday
Was in Melbourne for a while
May return in the near future
Currently
50% strike rate
In the first 4

[jake]

..still able to take a clear lead in the wa metrop jockey premiership

..william pike 29 wins..next best..joseph azzopardi 11 wins..daniel staeck 10wins
..win strike rate 28.7% for pike
..update
..william pike 74 wins..next best..chris parnham 34 wins..joseph azzopardi 23 wins..jarrad noske 23 wins..daniel staeck 21 wins
..win strike rate 28.1% for pike

[WesternForce]

Looks like the sale of WA's TAB is back on the table
Public comment from the McGowan Government said it would start consulting with industry on a potential sale of the betting agency

[Sandgroper]

Looks like the sale of WA's TAB is back on the table
Public comment from the McGowan Government said it would start consulting with industry on a potential sale of the betting agency
As per WA Department of Treasury "The Government will continue consulting with the racing industry to develop an agreed solution for a sale and industry funding structure that will enable the Government to realise the value of the TAB, but also ensure the racing industry remains strongly supported into the future."

So looking like it will happen

[Sandgroper]

Massive day out at Belmont Park yesterday for Willie Pike
Six winners from seven rides!

[squirtz]

For a bit of value add Brodie Kirby's mounts to your exotics
Bit of a fan, Patrick Carbery, especially in staying races
Strong, natural lightweight, great judge of pace

[westineast]

As per WA Department of Treasury "The Government will continue consulting with the racing industry to develop an agreed solution for a sale and industry funding structure that will enable the Government to realise the value of the TAB, but also ensure the racing industry remains strongly supported into the future."

So looking like it will happen
tabcorp forerunners ?

[El Gordo]

As per WA Department of Treasury "The Government will continue consulting with the racing industry to develop an agreed solution for a sale and industry funding structure that will enable the Government to realise the value of the TAB, but also ensure the racing industry remains strongly supported into the future."

So looking like it will happen
Should hear more shortly. Discussion paper on the future of the WA TAB was released in June. Submissions to the discussion paper closed on Monday.

[jake]

tabcorp forerunners ?
..looking that way

[jake]

..update
..william pike 74 wins..next best..chris parnham 34 wins..joseph azzopardi 23 wins..jarrad noske 23 wins..daniel staeck 21 wins
..win strike rate 28.1% for pike
..final 2017/2018
..william pike 130 wins..next best..chris parnham 45 wins..jarrad noske 36 wins..joseph azzopardi 32 wins..tayla stone 31 wins..shaun o'donnell 31 wins..pat carbery 30 wins..daniel staeck 27 wins

[Seekray]

Sportsbet have been offering Best Price on Pike's runners for a few Saturdays now. On again today.

[El Gordo]

Sportsbet have been offering Best Price on Pike's runners for a few Saturdays now. On again today.
They finished well in front Saturday

[El Gordo]

They finished well in front Saturday
And again last Saturday although Pike did ride a couple of short-priced winners

[jake]

..final 2017/2018
..william pike 130 wins..next best..chris parnham 45 wins..jarrad noske 36 wins..joseph azzopardi 32 wins..tayla stone 31 wins..shaun o'donnell 31 wins..pat carbery 30 wins..daniel staeck 27 wins
..new season..early days..pike off to a reasonable start
..william pike 9 wins..next best..shaun o'donnell & tayla stone 4 wins

[El Gordo]

Much better yesterday
5 winners & 2nd two others

[jake]

Much better yesterday
5 winners & 2nd two others
..could have been 7 winners with a bit more luck

[Sands]

Much better yesterday
5 winners & 2nd two others
Pike's having a reasonable day today

[jake]

Pike's having a reasonable day today
..betting multi all-ups made it more than reasonable

[jake]

..mitchell pateman is another doing well so far..on the provincial circuit

[Seekray]

Sportsbet have been offering Best Price on Pike's runners for a few Saturdays now. On again today.
Not doing today. Perhaps good sign for Pike followers.

[El Gordo]

Much better yesterday
5 winners & 2nd two others
4 winners Saturday

[Sandgroper]

As per WA Department of Treasury "The Government will continue consulting with the racing industry to develop an agreed solution for a sale and industry funding structure that will enable the Government to realise the value of the TAB, but also ensure the racing industry remains strongly supported into the future."

So looking like it will happen
Yes it is happening. WA TAB up for sale, asking price about $500 million.

[jake]

..new season..early days..pike off to a reasonable start
..william pike 9 wins..next best..shaun o'donnell & tayla stone 4 wins
..update
..william pike 39 wins..next best..tayla stone 12 wins..jason whiting 10 wins..mitchell pateman 9 wins..shaun o'donnell & patrick carbery 8 wins
..win strike rate 26.2% for pike

[PATfromPERTH]

Yes it is happening. WA TAB up for sale, asking price about $500 million.
I think it's going to be a long-term lease and TAB outlets would be able to offer virtual animated horse and greyhound horse racing products
As if there's not enough options to potentially lose your money

[WildWildWest]

BetEasy had shown interest but have now gone cold due to the proposed 15% point of consumption tax

[jake]

Sportsbet have been offering Best Price on Pike's runners for a few Saturdays now. On again today.
..not done that for a while..bit of a shame

[Sands]

Viddora looking to defend her Winterbottom Stakes title early next month.

According to the early market the main dangers will be Enticing Star, Ball of Muscle & Dainty Tess.

Dainty Tess overcame a setback to surpass $1 million in earnings with another brilliant last-to-first win in the Group 3 Prince Of Wales Stakes (1000m) at Ascot on Saturday.

Viddora easily beat Dainty Tess in last years Winterbottom but Dainty Tess did get revenge in the R N Irwin Stakes at Morphettville a few starts later.

[Sands]

Viddora looking to defend her Winterbottom Stakes title early next month.
Looking good. Viddora won a Cranbourne trial yesterday, hard held. Another Cranbourne trial winner yesterday, Malaguerra, also having another shot. Finished a close 5th in 2016 behind Takedown.

[jake]

..update
..william pike 39 wins..next best..tayla stone 12 wins..jason whiting 10 wins..mitchell pateman 9 wins..shaun o'donnell & patrick carbery 8 wins
..win strike rate 26.2% for pike
..no pike..suspended till November 21 :(

[grizzle]

..no pike..suspended till November 21 :(
not much for pike today (york)
full book (9 rides) saturday

[jake]

..update
..william pike 39 wins..next best..tayla stone 12 wins..jason whiting 10 wins..mitchell pateman 9 wins..shaun o'donnell & patrick carbery 8 wins
..win strike rate 26.2% for pike
..update (perth metro)
..william pike 58 wins..next best..tayla stone 14 wins..mitchell pateman 14 wins..patrick carbery 12 wins..chris parnham 12 wins
..win strike rate (metro) 27.9% (all) 29.20%
..prize money (metro) $4,143,370.00

[Sands]

..update (perth metro)
..william pike..win strike rate (all) 29.20%
..
Not a bad strike rate, on a national basis I think Jamie Kah might be the only one who is currently close

[jake]

..at albany today..william pike..you don't see that too often!

[Sands]

..at albany today..william pike..you don't see that too often!
Was worth the trip.

[kiwiz]

For a bit of value add Brodie Kirby's mounts to your exotics
Was doing with some good results but Brodie now serving a lengthy suspension :(