Omen Tips

[xanadu]

There appears to be too much seriousness in the forum at the moment, particularly in another well-frequented thread!
Accordingly, I intend to start this thread with a view to "easing the pressure valve."
Although I, personally do not subscribe to the wagering on horses by way of "omens," however, I know of many punters whose superstitions, "hunches," birthdates etc determine which runner they may wager on.
After monitoring the "kerfuffle" unfolding in another excellent thread I thought that some contributors may be able to rediscover the "fun" side of wagering by offering their thoughts/hunches(ie. when they detect a promising omen bet).
Today, for example, I have detected a possible qualifier:
2: BendigoR4, 16 Up To The Knocker
currently paying $39.70w$11.20plNSW....it's form is not as bad you may initially think, so is it worth a try.......? In my form study I marked this one as one to include in my exotics.
Looking forward to similar contributions.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

No, it ran about midfield but there is still hope in the longrun!
This method is obviously for the "fun" punter who backs numbers, birthdates or a plethora of other factors and I am certain it will yield the occasional long-priced winner/placegetter, which, hopefully, will give us some fun as well as a profit in the longterm.
That's the point of this thread.........to see if the apparently illogical approach(ie. omens/superstitions) can prove to be profitable!
Let's share our thoughts/hunches and see how it unfolds.
Come on, give it a go!

Cheers.

[breadman]

bris race 5 no 17 race gossip

thats my omen tip.

especially after that thread your talking about. hehehe:P

[xanadu]

Yeah,

We'll see how it goes!
Well done...!
Any other contributors out there...?
This thread also offers the opportunity for the harmless(or riske) innuendo to be exploited.....as long as it is without malice!
Looking forward to well-intentioned contributions.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

While doing my form study for today's programs I thought that I had identified a classic omen bet in BR6 9 Miss Hawkins. The front page of today's Daily Telegraph featured a story about former Miss Universe, Jennifer Hawkins but unfortunately her namesake has been scratched.
Anyone else identify possible qualifiers?
Remember, the investment strategy for this plan is 1 unit win x 5place units.
Cheers.

[Mulhallo]

Yeah, I got one. Mate of mine's missus had a baby son a couple of weeks ago, and I asked him what sort of kid was he, crier, whinger, quiet etc and his exact words were he's a delightful lad.

Funnily enough, race 2 no 1 Mussellbrook today, he's a runner.

[xanadu]

Interesting....I'll be watching and may have a small 1x5 wager!

Well done and good luck!

[Horse Whisperer]

found one at geelong today
r4 1 amazing lover :P

[xanadu]

Any story behind that which you may wish to share......?

Cheers.

[Chrome Prince]

Hehe, I found a ripper...

If anyone is a Sopranos fan as I am...

Caulfield R5 H10 Pie Oh My

(Tony Soprano's horse)

[Horse Whisperer]

Any story behind that which you may wish to share......?

Cheers.

ask my gf...... :D

[mad]

NR4 Expensive Hobby.

[xanadu]

We sure have been unlucky so far!
HORSEWHISPERER-that "short"-priced runner just did not finish on so maybe you can find a "long"-priced runner to get us in front?
mad-yeah, I saw that....pertinent omen isn't it?
CP-we will watch with interest.
Mulhallo-I thought that we may have that race but it didn't finish the way we wanted.
The levity displayed by our contributors so far is appreciated but I am sure there is some character/rascal out there just waiting to share their sense of humour with the rest of us.
However, we still haven't scored that elusive winner/placegetter yet but all we need is a good priced qualifier to get up for us.

Well done-keep 'em coming!
Cheers.

[mv2040]

CR R2: Offshore Account

To store my winnings :)

[xanadu]

Conrats mv2040!
Our first winner($1.7w$1.2plNSW) but what time did they jump?
Advertised start time was 1:37p.m.EST and you posted at 1:49p.m.EST.
I am not watching Sky so was the race late? Otherwise, you have found the perfect system.....cannot possibly lose!
Apologies if I am unsure about post time.

Cheers.

[mv2040]

I believe they had just jumped as i clicked "submit reply"? It was odds on though so nothing to special about it

I'll keep looking for more though.......

[mad]

I was just picking names i found interesting and/or amusing. I'm afraid i won't be doing anything for the strike rate of the thread.

NR7 Mr Nutcracker

Perhaps a more pious approach is called for:
AR7 Scintillating Cyn
NR8 Priesthood
VR10 Prayer Time

[mv2040]

Bit late because the race has closed but....

AR4: Pitch and Putt

Reminds me of a mate at golf, no matter what, he would always tee off then putt the rest of the way home!

[Stix]

I work with a guy who's last name is Yang.... and YES he is Chinese!!

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[xanadu]

mv2040,

AR4 Pitch And Putt 2nd $2.30plNSW
Well done, a winning bet as per our strategy....keep 'em coming.
Stix.......give it strength!

Cheers.

[mv2040]

Wooo hooo! We'd be doing well if backed all of these!

[Stix]

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[xanadu]

Stix, you're a rocket scientist!

Well done......!
Yin Yang Huo ran third paying....$3.90plNSW!
You will have to buy him a beer!
Well said mv2040!
Aren't you backing them?.....even in the ratio of 1 unit($0.50W) and 5units place($2.50)!
We have real prospects of turning this into a profit-making exercise!
By utilising the excellent "nous" of fellow contributors we can really turn this into something worthwhile/profitable.

Cheers.

[mv2040]

CR R8: Remington

Havent shaved in over a week lol! Think this one might break our winning streak though!

[xanadu]

Keep submitting your prospective "omen" tips for Saturday's or Sunday's racing as we may get a good-priced winner/place-getter and move our method into positive territory.(NB. that includes any venue eg. dogs, trots or racehorses)
So far we have done pretty well but I am sure we can get that elusive 20/1-33/1 winner/place-getter!
NB. Just in closing, please indicate the code : ie MG8 =Melb greysR8 or CT8=country trotsR8, Tralalgon dogs=T/GRY etc..... and put the start time if possible.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

With the burst of "Arctic" weather conditions we are currently experiencing in NSW I have noted that tomorrow a possible qualifier is running:
MR5 1 Polar Bear
We'll see how it goes! Any other possible qualifiers identied for today's or tomorrow's races?
Looking forward to the ingenious suggestions of fellow forumites.
Cheers.

[Mulhallo]

All I'm getting in work today

Tomorrow Flemington Race 5 No 9 Hassle!!!...

[Mulhallo]

And what I'm going to do tonight after work, get on "De Beers"



Tomorrow Flemington Race 7 no 8, De Beers.

[xanadu]

Well said....keep 'em coming!
We certainly cannot under-estimate the powerful C.W./D.H. combination with De Beers. Hassle has a respectable first-up record.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I hope this one is not too risque:
Moe Race8 12 Miss Lash
Well......it is a Friday and punters/forumites have to "unwind." We do not judge others here on the forum, especially after several of those "De Beers".
No offence intended to anyone.

Cheers.

[Stix]

With Sherbet in town last night for the Countdown Spectacular..... should of had this......


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[simshmick]

Another one for sopranos fans is melb race 1 5 furio.

and i had a mate who in his quest for love was always on about "the one" every grls he met/went out with he was always asking himself and telling whether he thought she was "the one" so have a look at melbourne race 6 no 8.

[ubetido]

Superannuation tax break over 60

Tax break

Cairns race 1.

[Sportz]

How about this one.

The favourite in race 1 at Belmont today is number 2 Crossing Jordan. Now, Crossing Jordan is a TV show on Channel 7, starring an actress called Jill Hennessy. And look at number 3 in Crossing Jordan's race. It's name is Hennessy Gold.

Perhaps a quinella???

[Real Deal]

With the tragic losses this week.

MR5 #5 Life's a bounty maybe a good go ew.

[xanadu]

Yeah Stix,

Howzat...! We should have been on it!
MR5 my tip Polar Bear ran about 6th....follow!
For other contributors we'll see how your selections perform...give 'em strength!
As we are currently being inundated here in N'cle are there any aquatic-themed qualifiers?
Keep up the good work and utilise your imaginations and find that elusive omen which may tip us all into a good-priced winner/placegetter.

Cheers.

[Sportz]

How about this one.

The favourite in race 1 at Belmont today is number 2 Crossing Jordan. Now, Crossing Jordan is a TV show on Channel 7, starring an actress called Jill Hennessy. And look at number 3 in Crossing Jordan's race. It's name is Hennessy Gold.

Perhaps a quinella???

Well, close. 1st and 3rd. The any2 paid okay for fav and 4th fav.

[xanadu]

Well done Sportz,

Keep 'em coming and we will return a decent POT!- but....we cannot relax as there are other prospects to be identified.


Cheers.

[xanadu]

Post32 simshmick nominated:
MR6 8 The One 1st $49.10w $7.90plNSW......!!!!!!!
Well done.....let me be the first to congratulate you!!!
Ridden by the mercurial Greg Childs and trained by top mentor, Mike Moroney, it has well and truly put our plan into positive territory!
I hope others had a little on this runner!

Cheers!

[Stix]

Mooree R3............another one I've missed.... in honour of Svenland


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[Svenvlad]

:'(

Mooree R3............another one I've missed.... in honour of Svenland


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[simshmick]

Post32 simshmick nominated:
MR6 8 The One 1st $49.10w $7.90plNSW......!!!!!!!
Well done.....let me be the first to congratulate you!!!
Ridden by the mercurial Greg Childs and trained by top mentor, Mike Moroney, it has well and truly put our plan into positive territory!
I hope others had a little on this runner!

Cheers!sad to say i didn't back it.

[xanadu]

I saw a comedy skit the other day which characterized Bronwyn Bishop with her "beehive" hairstyle.
Today at Warwick Farm:
SR4 4 Beehives
is running and let's hope it get's the bickies.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

MR5 10(3:20p.m.) Yin Yang Huo,

Stix,

You gave us that great result last time!
What do you think.....can it win or place again?
Followers of this thread may have to make their own decision.
We'll see what happens.

[xanadu]

Unfortunately,

Beehives ran 4th...no result.
Yin Yang Huo was never a real chance, but then again....it was up to the individual punter whether they would support it.
We welcome more contributions as I am sure there are unlimited possible qualifiers out there.
What about the dogs/trots?

Cheers.

[Stix]

MR5 10(3:20p.m.) Yin Yang Huo,

Stix,

You gave us that great result last time!
What do you think.....can it win or place again?
Followers of this thread may have to make their own decision.
We'll see what happens.
Hi X,

I had it blackbooked, but to busy to post it, He will become one of those "commercially unsound" propositions, where I back it every start in every conditions........ hope he doesn't shaft me like his namesake did today....but that's another story.

[xanadu]

These things happen,

However, keep your mind ticking over to uncover a future omen tip which may prove to be profitable for us.

Cheers.

[simshmick]

Sandown race 3 today (6)Siamun. sounds a lot like my name (Simon)

[Stix]

Sandown race 3 today (6)Siamun. sounds a lot like my name (Simon)
In honour of the [sacked] St Kilda coach..... Sandown R5 #10. Living Hell..........

Good Luck...

[xanadu]

Simshmick(Simon) take a bow!
Your tip(namesake?) Siamun(MR3 No6 WON $3.5w $1.7plNSW) keeps our profit-making machine ticking over!
Keep up the good work and everyone keep racking your brain(s) to identify those prospective omen bets.
It's up to you now Stix(MR5 3:30p.m.EST)!

Cheers.

[Stix]

Sandown race 3 today (6)Siamun. sounds a lot like my name (Simon)
Always been a fan of this horse, taken a while to come back after tendon injury, my Brother-in-law have nicknamed him Kelvenator (He's White, not grey!)

Good price too !

[simshmick]

Mornington race 5 no 12 ivandrago. Ivan drago goes off in the rocky boxing game on xbox. vicious left hook!

[Stix]

Always been a fan of this horse, taken a while to come back after tendon injury, my Brother-in-law have nicknamed him Kelvenator (He's White, not grey!)

Good price too !
Vasil has spoken about a possible Cups (CC & MC) path for Siamun.....

[boxhead]

Wagga 1
Irish Hope --- B. Murphy???

[xanadu]

In deference to "Brockie":
SR7 2 Racing To Win
nothing describes Peter Brock's will to win and competitiveness better than this.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

What a fitting tribute to "Peter Perfect!"
Racing To Win annihilated the opposition and how far can he go this Spring?
Paid: $2.3w $1.2plNSW but it is not the price that matters, it is the manner in which this topliner won! He's had 11 starts for 7 wins and 4 placings, amassing >$2.1M in prizemoney.
In post-race commentary words such as "awesome, devastating" were used to describe Racing To Win's performance. Weren't these very same words used to describe some of P Brock's performances?
Racing to Win is primed to rewrite the record books this Spring.
Anyone have an opinion whether this mighty horse should go overseas and take on the best they have to offer? I, personally would like him to remain in Australia and give the racing public many more thrills and earn a great deal of prizemoney which appears to be a formality.
Looking forward to your thoughts/opinions.

Cheers.

[Stix]

With You Sexy Boy geeting up and doing the right thing by me Yesterday @ 6-1, I might invest some profits into Cranbourne R7-6 Sexy Lady.....


Good luck...

[xanadu]

Yeah Stix,

It definitely has bright prospects on form and class. Accordingly, if it wins or runs well then give some consideration to a horse which ran second to it last start:
MR8 7 Hanny's Boy,
it ran second to Sexy Lady last start beaten by 1 length and is extremely well-placed today.
Give 'em strength!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Well I'm stunned!

I thought we had it in MR8 7 Hanny's Boy, when he shot away I thought it was a formality to line up in the "paying" queue......but it was swamped and didn't run a place! What can you say..............?
Keep those ingenious omen tips coming.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Yeah Stix,

Howzat...! We should have been on it!
MR5 my tip Polar Bear ran about 6th....follow!
For other contributors we'll see how your selections perform...give 'em strength!
As we are currently being inundated here in N'cle are there any aquatic-themed qualifiers?
Keep up the good work and utilise your imaginations and find that elusive omen which may tip us all into a good-priced winner/placegetter.

Cheers.
I hope that others followed this advice...Polar Bear ran 2nd paying $11.4plNSW(remember....1x5)!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

HKR4 11 Payday,
another horse by the same name already won EchucaR2 paying $3.0w $1.8plNSW.
If you watched the race you would have seen that it got "knocked over"!
That's the way it goes!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Hawkesbury R5,

1 Nip The Tip,
passed from father to son!
We'll see how it goes!
Did you see the race?....big horse, maybe too big for a boy!
What can you say?

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I have been having trouble finding that elusive omen tip today but I have come up with a possibility:
SR8 7 Chess Record racing in the Queen's Cup.....get it?.....think queen, bishop, rook etc in the game of chess. Maybe "pushing the envelope" a bit on this one but with the Waterhouse stable "on-fire" so far today anything is possible.
What about those swannies supporters - no omens?....although, I noticed that there are several red and white(and blue and yellow) racing silks combinations being worn today.
We'll see how things unfold.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

With the Bathurst race to be run this weekend:
MR9 4 Queen Of The Hill
sure, it is not "king of the hill" but it recognizes that there were many female fans of "peter perfect." Maybe "pushing the envelope " a bit but that is how we secure top odds!
We will see how it goes!
Well....the drift in the market sure proved to be correct!
That's racing I suppose.....!
Don't forget...we are still way in front with this thread....so come on some of you innovative forumites....there must be plenty of possibilities out there!
Any contributions will be welcomed.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

MR2 14 Telecom Boom.
It was a market mover on TVN but ran a reasonable 3rd paying $1.3plNSW so a small profit by investing in the ratio of 1x5.
It was certainly a topical tip with the current happenings on the ASX.

Good Luck.

[Stix]

Ballarat
R6-4 Black Panther - for the forum member of the same name

Canterbury
R8-1 Just Grand - what I won last night down at the local club playing Super Bucks !
Good Luck...

[xanadu]

Congrats Stix,

MR6 4 Black Panther WON $3.7w $1.9plNSW

Brilliant!......keeps this thread rolling along and helps the bank balance too!
Keep searching for those elusive omen tips!

Cheers

[feather]

For the drinkers

Northern r6-3 Red Wine

[westman]

For the drinkers

Northern r6-3 Red Wine

Generally been a disappointing conveyance but the step up to 1600 could make the difference.

[xanadu]

Saturday 14.10.06:
MR1 3 Kick 'N' Chase
5 Springboks(WON $8.4w 2.8plNSW)
it sure proved to be a topical bet!
I can't claim it for this thread but I was on it although I had other commitments at the time of the race and could not post my thoughts in time.
However, it just goes to show that there are plenty of possible qualifiers out there so all contributions are welcome!
Come on....give it a go!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Hey Stix!

Refer to your recent post with:
Just Grand which today: WON $2.2w $1.2plNSW after running 2nd when you nominated it recently. I was impressed with it's run on that occasion and followed up today, returning a nice profit!
Keep up those omen tips!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

A mate of mine's last name is "Rose" so the "omen" tip for this race is
MR8 7 Hey Rosie
I hope you got on with Hey Rosie running 3rd paying $2.20plNSW. Investing in the ratio of 1x5 returned a nice profit!

Good Result,
We are way in front!

Cheers.

[Stix]

Running Double
Ararat R1-3 IT'S OVER BABY into R2-5 INCUR THE WRATH :eek:

R5-8 Dangerous Cocktail..... plenty of those this comming week :D

R5-13 Video's Request...... Brendon Fevola's nightmare

Good luck...

[xanadu]

A topical tip this week especially for the lucky connections of the Melbourne Cup winner on Tuesday is:

MR4 7 Tuesday Joy in today's Wakeful Stakes

Good Luck!

[xanadu]

What a win....!
MR4 7 Tuesday Joy WON $4.8w $2.0plNSW
I hope you supported her..... and stick with her for the Oaks!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

While not in the Melbourne Cup this selection has a Melbourne Cup theme:
MR8 16 Victory Sweep (for all those office sweeps held today)
it will certainly be good odds so we'll see how it goes.

Good Luck.

[xanadu]

Potential omen tips today are:
SR2 10 Promiscuity
SR3 3 Hot 'N' Ready*
MR6 14 Permaiscuous
*in the same race...SR3 6 Groundwork, which is what may be needed to achieve the above.

We'll see how they go!
Good Luck!

[xanadu]

So far so good:
SR2 10 Promiscuity 3rd $2.2plNSW(good run and it may pay to follow)
SR3 3 Hot 'N' Ready WON $4.1w $1.5plNSW
SR3 6 Groundwork 2nd $1.6plNSW
a very profitable day so far and all we need is for MR6 14 Permaiscuous to win or place to round off another successful day.
Good Luck.

[xanadu]

Unfortunately, Permaiscuous could not complete the "clean sweep" for us today and I think that D Hayes might "turn her out" now as she has performed admirably this Spring and thoroughly deserves a long spell before competing in the autumn.

Cheers.

[Stix]

Work with a guy called Desi...

Albany R7-4 Desi...

[xanadu]

First of all I acknowledge that I cannot claim it as a winner but I was on the winner of:
BR8 2 Upilio Sat 30.12.06,
the reason being that I watched a documentary on Discovery channel during the week: "Deadliest Catch" which highlighted the hardship of hunting this lucrative prey(ie. the upilio crab) in the foreboding waters of the Baring Straits between Alaska and Siberia.
It duly won and paid:$2.9w $1.5plNSW thereby producing another profitable return(sorry, I wasn't online at the time....enjoying too much xmas joy).
Remember, there are plenty of other possibilities out there:
eg 30.12.06 MR1 4 Jackman
" MR3 8 The Wolverine
as we know, Hugh Jackman starred in the hit movie "Wolverine."
Both were scratched so maybe the alert omen punter should watch for their next appearance....it could prove to be profitable!


Cheers and good luck.

[xanadu]

MR1 4 Shrewd Rhythm WON $13.9w$4.9plNSW
MR4 3 Laura's Charm WON $ 5.6w$2.0plNSW
both ridden by Chris Symons who, coincidentally gets married at 6:00p.m. this evening.
He has one other ride later:
MR6 5 Benedetti....what are the odds?
I had a little on Laura's Charm as it was well fancied on my own form calculations but.....Benedetti?....you'll have to make your own mind up there.
It was unfortunate that commentators chose to inform the betting public only after the first winner.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

MR6 5 Benedetti ran unplaced but I think that some "smarties" profited from the two previous Symons winners don't you?.....hmmmmm!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

In post81 I highlighted that the astute punter should follow Jackman and The Wolverine and I am glad to confirm that Jackman duly saluted at it's next start....I hope you were on it.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

SR1 1:15p.m.EST:
No2 Come On Cugat, trained by Chris Waller who has had wretched luck recently by losing one of his topliners. All the omens are there for a change of luck in this race and the fact that a rider by the name of D. Beadman has been engaged for the ride only increases our confidence.
In today's press the question has been raised: Is Beadman As Good As G. Moore- I asked this very question a couple of years ago here on the forum -the jury is still out.
All we want is for this bloke named Beadman to get us our first winner for the day.

Good luck.

[xanadu]

Well, even the best can't always get them home!
After an "iffy" start, Come On Cugat never appeared comfortable and was not able to haul in the eventual winner, No.1 Defour.
Investing in the ratio of 1x5 recoups most of our stake money and we now move on to other opportunities.
NB. Don't overlook the fact that C. Waller has another runner in SR2: 3 Miss Nikki(remember, invest in the ratio of 1x5).

Cheers.

[xanadu]

SR2 3 Miss Nikki ran 4th just beaten in a tight photo finish.
That's the way it goes I suppose.
Cheers.

[xanadu]

While we were a bit unlucky on Friday 26.1.07 we recouped most of our outlay on Saturday 27.1.07 when the C. Waller runner duly saluted:
SR8 4 Double Dare WON $2.7w$1.4plNSW
I hope you followed up my "tip" on Friday and duly backed this runner by following the old edict: "where there's smoke there's fire!"

Cheers.

[xanadu]

2.2.07 Bordertown(AR) 6:15p.m.EST:
Race6 West End Tatiara Cup:
1 More Beer
topical tip isn't it, particularly in this race...note the sponsor's name.

Good Luck!
5:45p.m.EST late scratching.

[xanadu]

I hope that those who profited from my advice in posts85-88, joined me and duly followed up on C. Waller's runner today ridden a masterful race by "Dazzling" Darren Beadman:
SR4 3 Silky Red Boxer WON $5.5w$1.7plNSW

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I think that I might have found one today:
BR4 1 Lunchtime Red
it will be running in the Peppers Hidden Vale Maiden Hcp at Ipswich,
so it is a topical tip...we'll see how it goes(think: Peppers estate in the Hunter wine region).

Good Luck.

[xanadu]

Where are those creative "forumites" who performed so brilliantly in the early stages of this thread?
Come on...........I'm sure you have many suggestions which may prove to be profitable!
I encourage all contributions, especially you Stix!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Well, what can we say.....beaten just on the line for 3rd place!
I could think of some chosen words which would seem to be appropriate but,.........that is the way it goes!

Cheetrs.

[mad]

LOL, Cheetrs to you too sir.

[mad]

Well given your last post and the freudian slip, i suppose i'd have to suggest:

BR5 Alcarntspell

[xanadu]

G'Day mad,

How's that red going mate......?
Hermitage or Cab Sav(which is my personal favourite)?
Freudian slip...you're right,
NB. I have a healthy sense of humour, so no offence taken!

Good Luck To You!

[mad]

Well if i were a little quicker i should've said:

Hey, i don't want "No trouble".

Alas, i didn't spot it in time.

[xanadu]

G'Day mad,

If you want to enjoy a successful life .............then follow, "uncle" xanadu!
No offence intended but could I humbly suggest that you follow my tips-you will definetely finish in front!
If I don't get a positive response I may not provide this "free" service to forumites again.

Cheers.

[Stix]

X


Keep it going mate, you are one of the more refreshing (and lateral) on here....

[xanadu]

Post87 I mentioned Miss Nikki trained by C. Waller-what I did not mention was what I thought of the ride. I backed up on Miss Nikki at Canterbury last night due to a different rider being engaged and it duly saluted:
WON $11.10w$5.2plNSW
I hope those who have followed posts 85-88 may have had a bit on it.

Cheers.
Thnx Stix.

[xanadu]

I watched a program on Discovery Channel at 11:30a.m.AEDT:
"A Haunting"
pushing the envelope a bit but note that:
MR1 Haunting Melody
may provide a chance for profit.
We'll see how it goes.

Cheers.
12:29p.m.AEDT
Haunting Melody WON $2.2w$1.5plNSW
we're off to a good start and we'll see how things unfold.

[xanadu]

MR5 3 Casual Pass
drawing a long bow ...but think....Rugby League....St George Stakes...casual pass?
We'll see how it goes.
Well, it ran a respectable 4th beaten in a photo behind three top horses so no disgrace.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I watch parliament on TV for it's theatrics and it does provide some entertainment value. Sometimes it also provides an opportunity for we punters to make a profit by identifying omen tips.
A case in point is during yesterday's telecast from the House Of Reps, the Opposition leader came under intense fire from the Govt regarding his ill-judged meetings with a Labour pariah. One of these meetings took place at a restaurant named "Peruginos."
During my form study I detected the following runners tomorrow by the sire "Perugino":
3.3.07 MR1 3 McFly
MR5 6 Sir Walter
certainly worth some thought!
We'll see how they go!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

MR1 3 McFly ran unplaced after his rider perservered with a run on the fence which quickly closed and shunted him back in the field.
In a post race interview, trainer, D. Hayes was asked to describe the ride....he stated:"pretty thin"....so, with a better ride we may have been in the money.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

SR1 2 Heart Strings
to be ridden by the "dazzler," it's owner's wife celebrated her birthday the other day.....we'll see if she can have a late celebration!

Cheers.
1:35p.m. I knew we were in trouble when Heart Strings was reshod at the barrier-it was a "bad" omen!

[xanadu]

We've struck a bit of a "black hole" recently with some close finishes but no luck!
There must be some creative and innovative forumites out there who have a hunch or recognize an omen, whether at the dogs, harness or gallops.
I encourage you to contribute, notwithstanding how silly or unrelated it may seem to you.....this is where the 20/1, 33/1, 50/1 winners and placegetters come from!
Come on give it a go....especially you Stix!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

We've probably "missed the boat but it is "Froggy" Newitt's birthday today and he has ridden two winners already!
MR8 7 Pompeii Ruler
MR912 Sporting News

Cheers.
4:46p.m.AEDT well it is certainly a celebration day for "Froggy" as he just rode the winner of The Australian Cup:
MR8 7 Pompeii Ruler WON $5.0w$1.9plNSW
what a day....good luck to him!
I hope you got on!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Via the media I heard earlier today that Nick Hall's dad, Greg, would be very proud if his son could win this race for longtime friend, Lloyd Williams:
MR6 1 Illustration

We'll how it goes!
Cheers.

[xanadu]

MR5 12 Goolagong WON $2.2w$1.04plNSW,
in the next race in Newcastle:
SR6 11 I'm Gooloogong
could be a profitable omen!

Cheers.

It led to the turn but weakened....oh well...it was worth a try!

[xanadu]

MR6 Illustration WON $1.3w$1.04plNSW
a bit short but a winner just the same!
I also backed 7 Kingston Scene, ridden by G. Childs(1x5) which ran 3rd and paid $1.8NSW so a respectable ROI.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I watched a program on Foxtel today, Air Crash Investigations. It outlined a crash with a Silk-Air plane:
MR3 8 Silk Wind
we'll see how it goes!

[xanadu]

At Rosehill they just had a function for the connections of the terrific Saintly which was presented to the crowd.
Accordingly, J.B. Cummings has the favourite in the next Sydney race:
SR2 1 Prince Arthur...which races in the same colours that Saintly carried.
Well...the only similarity between Saintly and Prince Arthur is that they carried the same colours!
It ran terribly and disappointed many people.
Again, the folly of backing favourites in small fields......you figure it out.

Cheers.

[partypooper]

The best eg. of this was back in February when A Robinson rode "Sign Nothing" won, and then rode Pre -Nup 2 races later and that won, hee hee!

[xanadu]

Today at Tatura:
MR6 3 Waltham Cross, trained by W. Kingsbury, running in the Bill Kingsbury Hcp(C2). Two starts back he was beaten by a horse at WFarm which you may have heard about.....He's No Pie Eater in WFA company!
Last start he ran in city Open class so there is a massive drop in class today.
Definitely worth some thought!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

No good the other day but we may have a possibility today:
SR6 2 Super Dragon
running in the Super Impose Hcp.
4:08p.m. Super Dragon 2nd d.h. $3.1plNSW
Not a bad result(1x5 ROI = 158.3%).

Cheers.

[xanadu]

We have a real prospect today:
MR7 5 Arabian Ruler
trained by Mick Price, who, coincidentally, currently has Pompeii Ruler in Dubai,UAE, preparing for the upcoming international race.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

MR7 5 Arabian Ruler ran 4th after what I believed to be an ordinary ride..........so, luckily, I also backed:
MR7 7 Celtic Empire WON $13.3w$$3.6plNSW
Refer to "Smart Punting" thread posts 138 & 140.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Posts 142-144 for that other matter(Smart Punting) regarding :
I don't know what happened there.
Today,
MR7 5 Arabian Ruler ran 4th-I won't say what I thought of the ride!
We move on!

Cheers.

[odericko]

ballarat 4 no6.6x6 spooky????

[xanadu]

If you have been watching the World Swimming Championships you would definitely think this runner has a chance:
MR5 11 Star Libby
in honour of our "golden girl" Libby Lenton who has collected five golds!
It's a good track today at Ararat which is good as I believe this horse is not a "swimmer!"

Cheers.

[xanadu]

No luck lately but we live in hope.........
I watched the Peter Sellers classic "Revenge Of The Pink Panther" on the weekend.
Today, we hope to reverse our fortunes with:
SR7 1 Clouseau
it carries the colours of green and PINK stripes!
we'll see how it goes!

Cheers.

[Stix]

Canterbury

R1-1 Military Orders

That's wha those British Lads and Lass were doing near Iran..... and looked what happened to them http://www.propun.com.au/racing_forums/images/smilies/eek.gif ..... hope not so for this omen tip http://www.propun.com.au/racing_forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[Stix]

Canterbury

R1-1 Military Orders

That's wha those British Lads and Lass were doing near Iran..... and looked what happened to them http://www.propun.com.au/racing_forums/images/smilies/eek.gif ..... hope not so for this omen tip http://www.propun.com.au/racing_forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif3rd 2.2

Profit 1x4

[xanadu]

Well done Stix!
You're on fire....any more prospects?

Cheers.

[Stix]

Well done Stix!
You're on fire....any more prospects?

Cheers.
Will return tomorrow :D

[xanadu]

post121,

unfortunately, Clouseau ran 4th...but I ask the question:
why do some jockeys go up in the saddle in the last 50m and appear to "surrender" any chance of running a place?
You figure it out!

Cheers.

[Stix]

In honour of the TAB Fat Quaddies, how about (Syd R7-1) He's No Pie Eater....

[xanadu]

Good one Stix!
I watched the U.S. Masters and at one stage a golfer named Tim Clark led the field therefore see how our own Tim Clark goes today:
SR2 1
SR7 10
SR9 14

Cheers.

[pharfromoz]

RANDWICK 4TH- #11 NEW KID IN TOWN


thats me!

[Sportz]

I was working on my ratings this morning, and at the exact same time as I was looking at Sydney Race 8-8 Toldyas, I suddenly heard a greyhound with the same name running around in Race 8 at Angle Park. The greyhound didn't win (didn't even run a place), but I thought it was such an amazing coincidence, that I decided I was definitely going to have at least a little each way on Toldyas this afternoon. The rest is history!!!

[xanadu]

Sportz,

That was a good "get" and keeps this thread ticking over!
Feel free to share such occurrences with fellow forumites prior to race start-it is up to them if they wish to support it.

Cheers.

[mad]

Wodonga Race 1
Horse number 2
Toozde

[xanadu]

Refer post 250 in the "smart punting" thread where you can see that we secured a nice winner:
SR4 5 Joeejonz WON $7.8wNSW$2.7plNSW
I hope you benefited!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

BR3 14 I Have No Fear WON $7.5w$2.3plNSW
I backed this runner trained by J. O'Shea and brilliantly ridden by "the dazzler" D. Beadman.
After the race a commentator advised the viewers that one of the partners was being married today...so how appropriate!
I wish the public had been informed prior to race-start.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Werribee R3 2 Icy Domain WON $6.7w$1.6plNSW
just prior to start-time the racecaller mentioned that this was an "omen tip' as it was "absolutely freezing" at Werribee today.
Well done.....did any other omen punters also "get on?"
Cheers.

[xanadu]

Townsville R3,

Glen Munsie(NSWTAB) alerted punters there may be a topical/omen tip in this race:
BR3 3 Pubz WON $3.9w$1.4plNSW
he observed that many punters watching this particular race would be doing so from the comfort of their favourite pub!
Well done and keep 'em coming!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

MR7 7 Cheeky Lauren
I know a lady named Lauren and she definitely is cheeky....if you know what I mean!

Cheers.
4:10p.m.EST... well....there will be no Chinese banquet tonight...that's the way it goes I suppose!

[xanadu]

With all the "kerfuffle" surrounding the Andrew("Joey") Johns media scramble this week I believe that we should definitely consider the following greyhound today as a potential omen tip:
SG09 5 Lord Joey
we'll see how it goes!

Cheers.
SG 5 Lord Joey 3rd $1.7plNSW
returning a very healthy 41.67%POT!
Hope you got on!

[xanadu]

With the media reporting the P.M. walked Flemington this morning, the topical tip is:
MR2 2 Chasing A Vote
Cheers.
1:37p.m.EST:
MR2 2 3rd $2.8plNSW; $4.2plV; $3.2plU = 133.33%POTNSW, paying much, much more in other states. It had a "chequered" run but was still able to run a place.......could be an omen for the election in a couple of weeks!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I just learned it was Nash Rawiller's birthday today and he has ridden two winners so far:
SR2 2 Ultimate Risk WON $3.8w$1.6plNSW
SR3 2 Magenta Light WON $3.2w$1.5plNSW
I hope that we haven't "missed the boat" but I have been very impressed with Nash's vigour in each of those races so there may be prospects of more gains for us in later races.
You'd better make up your own mind if we can push our luck any further.
NB. it was the best decision he ever made by moving to Sydney as he has never looked back-good luck to him and us!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Go you little beauty!
SR4 2 Party Crasher WON $10.0w$2.4plNSW
ridden by the "man of the moment" and "party boy" Nash Rawiller!
There may be more to come later.....he's on fire.....!
Hope you got on!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I just finished one of those new Mexican beers by Miller - Chelada style which has the lime flavour incorporated into the beer(no need for the lemon or lime wedges in the neck of the bottle).
It will be Jim Cassidy's comeback ride so it is may be worth some thought.

Cheers.

[Mr Quaddie]

party crasher racing today too.

if your name is henry xanadu then i suggest hangover henry in the third at rosehill

[xanadu]

Yeah Mr. Quaddie,

BR2 3 3rd $1.2plNSW so no damage done investing 1x5.
it was hard ridden most of the way but showed enough to suggest it may have some ability.
No, my name is not Henry but I'll take that tip on board!
In my initial post due to my haste I forgot to mention that the beer is named "Chill" therefore the omen was self-explanatory.
SR3 2 Hangover Henry unp
we'll see what Party Crasher(SR7 No. 8) can do.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Congrats Mr Quaddie,

the other day 29.12.07:
SR7 8 Party Crasher WON $4.3w$2.0plNSW
so, a nice winner!
today I was primed to follow M. Rodd in Melbourne but he is indisposed however I have backed his intended rides with some success so far:
MR1 3 Oval Affair WON $7.7w$2.9plNSW
MR4 5 Larson 2nd $7.1plNSW
so it may be worth your while to support his other intended rides for the day:
MR5 2
MR6 4
MR8 2
don't forget that Michael is the consummate professional and would have chosen his book of rides very carefully so in his absence we can still expect good/reasonable runs from these horses.
It is up to you whether you wish to support these runners for the remainder of the program so we'll see what unfolds.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Well......,
how did we go......:
MR8 2 $7.9w$2.7plNSW
howzat.......?
Hope you were on it.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

NZ R2(Rotorua) today:

a horse named "Krash" ran 4th...it couldn't win for us crash...I had a small wager on it...maybe better luck next time!
AR1 1 Borat
is currently being advertised on Foxtel Showtime and Andrew Bensley(Racing Radio) today mentioned how much he "enjoyed" this movie in a recent excursion to the theatre with his kids.
Result:
AR 1 1 Borat 3rd $1.2plNSW
so, investing 1x5 no damage done.
Cheers.

[suds]

Pick The Indian
next r7 Morphettville

[xanadu]

AR7 1 unp
maybe next time suds,

Cheers.

[suds]

yeah it was well supported...perhaps worth another chance

[xanadu]

I have been watching a program starring Pamela Anderson on Fox8 on Monday night at 8:00p.m.AEDT named "Stacked."
SR2 6 Stacked
it may be worth some thought!
There are some other interestingly named runners in the same race.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

No good....it was a bit "flat."

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Latest news is that M. Rodd will not ride for the remainder of the program and will be replaced on his other bookings:
MR5 10 C. Williams
MR6 6 C. Symons
MR7 1 S. Baster
MR8 8 S. Baster
it is also Michael's birthday today and I am certain that if it wasn't for him becoming indisposed he would have anticipated some success particularly as he chooses his book of rides with such professionalism.
We'll follow his intended mounts for the rest of the day - we did this on another occasion with some success.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

MR5 1400m C. S. Hayes Stakes:
9 Zagreb
trained by Colin's son, David, who, I am sure would dearly love to win this race named in honour of his celebrated father.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

It seems that lately, every time Gary Portelli is interviewed on Racing Radio(NSW) on Saturday mornings he usually goes on to win at least one race...be it in Sydney or the provincials!
Today, at time of writing he has already trained one winner in Sydney and one in Newcastle.
It may warrant some thought in future!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

MR5,
although finishing a "slashing" fourth, Zagreb was just not good enough....a last-start maiden winner running in a Group race today was just too high a hurdle!
Maybe one to follow in the near future....!

Cheers.

[pengo]

are you selecting horses based on "signs"/"coincidences" ? lol thats nuts (i mean no offense) but hey whatever works!

[xanadu]

pengo,
If you look at the original posts you will see that I started this thread purely as a light-hearted attempt to have a bit of fun in the rough 'n' tumble world of horse-racing.
Much to our enjoyment we have had a certain degree of success!
In response to your other question...yes....I do get "signs" from our friends in faraway places(what was that alien-themed program which had a world-wide cult following a couple of years back?).

Cheers.

[pengo]

xfiles?

[pengo]

STRATHALBYN Race 7 - 3-Ego Trip.

Selected as its fitting for why this thread came about!

[xanadu]

Well....well...well....pengo.....!
It didn't even run a place old son.....bad luck.....!
Is there any runner later which is named "sour grapes?"
Oh yeah, thnx for that info regarding the "x files" I couldn't recall the title.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

In today's news there is a major story regarding alleged corruption in the Victorian police-force. If you are looking for an omen...Ms S. Mullet rides:
PR6(Seymour) No.7
it is a long-shot but that is what this thread is all about.
NB. read the article and it will become clearer.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Canberra R4 2 De Lightning Ridge
to run in the "Lightning Ridge Hcp"
Result: 2 WON $1.1w$1.04plNSW....wow....!!!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

When doing the form for Seymour R5 earlier today I decided upon No. 9 Keep It Dark as the top selection. However, as I wrote down my thoughts I inadvertently wrote No. 8(Acadamine). I quickly changed this and wagered upon No 9(much to my chagrin)!
PR5 8 Acadamine WON $13.5w$3.4plNSW.....!
Being very superstitious as many punters are, I should have at least saved on No. 8 but that is the way it goes...!
Any other punters had any similar circumstances?
post160, by the way..."Ego is not a dirty word...." as expressed by the iconic Aussie band Skyhooks....!
Have a good one....!
Cheers.

[xanadu]

Recently in another thread..."Fisho" we had a rare visit from Top Rank.
Well, in the next race in Sydney(SR3) we have a horse named "Highrank!"
It is certainly worth a little 1x5 wager don't you agree?
2:26p.m.A.E.D.T:-
SR3 3 Highrank 2nd $1.5plNSW = 25%POT!
Hope you benefited!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

It appears that we all missed this one:
The Meadows greyhounds:
R9 5 Miss Cupido WON $44.8w$5.0plNSW(Valentine's Day tomorrow)
Please let us know if you were on it.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

In posts 142 & 144 I highlighted a runner named "Chill" which subsequently ran 3rd paying $1.2plNSW.
Today it is running in:
MR4 3 Chill
as it ran a respectable run last start it may pay to support it today.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I hope that forumites maintained the faith and secured a very nice winner:
MR4 3 Chill WON $5.1w$1.9plNSW

Cheers.

[xanadu]

With the sports news reporting details of the overnight auction of Aussie cricketers by IPL it would appear this may be a pertinent tip:
MR1 2 Bowlabouncer
we'll see what happens.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

No.....no luck today although the track is a quagmire.

Cheers.

[El Gordo]

Some omen tips for our mate xanadu ;)

Adelaide Sat

Testy
Exalted Ego
Foolish Lad
Ego Trip
Rude 'N' Abrupt

[xanadu]

Well done El Gordo....!
1.3.08
AR4 4 Testy 2nd $4.1plNSW
AR6 1 Exalted Ego WON $13.0w$3.7plNSW
you may be onto something here....!
Today, in response to your jibe:
SR2 6 You're Dreaming
SR7 6 Ego's Dare
in repect of S. Dye's imminent return to riding:
SR6 4 Ready To Impress
SR7 1 Mr Unforgettable
Maybe one for El Gordo is:
SR8 1

we'll see how they go.......!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

We're on fire......!
SR6 4 $1.9plNSW
SR7 6 Ego's Dare WON $4.3w$1.9plNSW
thnx El Gordo...you really fired me up.......!
Keep it coming...........!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

BR2 3 Tipsy Piggy(2:00 p.m. A.E.D.T.):-
2:03p.m.Result:-
BR2 3 Tipsy Piggy WON $4.2w$1.7plNSW
hope you got on......!
Background:-
As an aftermath of the attempted shooting of star Parramatta footballers in Kings Cross on Monday morning, death threats were subsequently received at Sydney's Daily Telegraph office directed against Willy Mason and Mark "Piggy" Riddell. Events leading up to these incidents occurred in the wee small hours of Monday morning after a marathon drinking session by big-name footballers-therefore we safely assume that "Piggy" was indeed a bit tipsy!
If you were quick you would have benefited!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

MR5,
2 Mr Ubiquitous 2nd $1.6plNSW, potential POT 33.33%
I nearly tipped this runner as Andrew Bensley is certainly "Mr Ubiquitous!"
It seems he is everywhere and doesn't he enjoy a trip?
Have a good one.....!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

With all the news headlines regarding the alleged shenanigans and corruption going on at Wollongong Council(now sacked) the topical tip today is:
SR3 7 Krupt

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Well how was that....we just were beaten in a tight finish:
SR3 7 Krupt 2nd $2.2plNSW
returning us a POT of 83.33%.
Perhaps it is time to change our investment strategy from 1x5 to 1x7.
MR3 9 Easter Bunny
how could we not support it on Easter Saturday....?

Cheers.

[Sportz]

Hopped away nicely but got burrowed away on the inside and couldn't get the chocolates. ;)

[xanadu]

Sportz,

I totally agree....it was behind the leading bunch and was thwarted for a run and lost momentum then was swamped by horses from the back.
I thought it was a meritorious run and may warrant following at it's next run.
In Sydney Race2 today the scratching was: 7 Ledger.
In the remaining Melbourne races, trainer, John Ledger has the following runners:
MR5 6
MR6 2
MR8 9
they all appear to have bright prospects so give them some consideration.
Very droll...very droll....but very good....goodonya!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Sportz,
SR3,
Tell us....did you get the "lettuce" in that race or were they just dangling a "carrot" in front of you?
Tell us how you "felt."

Have a good 'un.'

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Omen punters would note that trainer S. McKee would love to win the race named in honour of his father in NZ today:
NZR9 T. J. McKee Trophy Hcp(3:35p.m. A.E.D.T.):-
1
4

Cheers.

[xanadu]

NZR9:
1 WON $3.2w$1.3plNSW
4 2nd $1.4plNSW
Q. $4.00NSW
E. $9.40NSW
returns a 38.13%POT(1x7).
We move on to further profits.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I was watching "Meerkat Manor" on "National Geographic" channel the other night so the omen bet today is:
MR4 6 Miss Meerkat
we'll see how it goes.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Nope...it ran unplaced but keep looking for any possibilities as we have had a good run!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

MR6 13 Rainband
just as Skychannel were updating the market a rainband has swept through Newcastle....worth some thought?
3:16p.m.A.E.S.T:-
no good...it just was not meant to be-but we must have a go in this thread as we have achieved some remarkable results.
That "rainband" is now so heavy I have temporarily lost my Skychannel signal.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

With the big football match in Moscow during the week between top clubs, Man. U. and Chelsea it is easy to see a connection with:
SR3 1 Wembley
a venue where they have fought out many a championship match!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Well...did you get on it?
SR3 1 Wembley WON $2.1w$1.2plNSW =35%POT!
it was a bit short due to the late scratching of the 2nd favourite but we'll take it...!
We're back on track with this thread now and I welcome any other clever contributors...come on, have a go....!

Cheers.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

post 177, we changed our betting strategy from 1x5 to 1x7-therefore our POT equals 31.25%...not too bad...my apologies.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

MR8 10
if you have read today's press you would get on....!!!
It is trained by G. M. Beever.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

MR10,
12
4:33p.m.A.E.S.T:-
Result:
MR10:
12 Port Isabel WON $5.1w$1.9plNSW =143.33%POT!
Sorry about the late advice....,

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Refer to posts 6 & 7 in the thread titled:
"Who Could It Be?":-
MR5 10 Mock 3rd $3.3plNSW = 175%POT!
hope you were on it!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

MR6,
there is a "high intensity rainband" currently buffeting Newcastle today so maybe the following are worth some though:
3 High Intensity
7 Rainband
we'll be waterlogged here if this weather continues.
3:05p.m.A.E.S.T.:-
Result: 3 High Intensity 3rd 2.9plNSW = 20.83%POT!
Not too shabby.....! Hope you were on it!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Due to my oversight I quoted POT for the 1x5 investment ratio but of course I recently changed this to an investment strategy of 1x7 which means that our POT = 26.88%. I may have done the same for post 191..anyway it was nice winning bet...hope you benefited!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

On last night's news was a story about Mr William Wales' military service.
His father was/is the Prince Of Wales and I presume that one day he will also inherit this position -therefore our wager will be upon:
SR7 9 Prince Of Wales
see how it goes.
NB. last night's story had a nautical theme and today, Newcastle is virtually underwater with this continuing deluge...so there is an omen there too.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

SR7,
no good, it didn't run a place after what I considered to be a "barry" of a ride but then again he still gets his riding fee doesn't he?
What do we get........think about it.......!

seeya.

[xanadu]

I was conversing with fellow forumite, "tevez17" during the week so his namesake may be worth some thought today:
AR6 5 Tevez
see how it goes.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Result:
AR6 5 Tevez 3rd $1.9plNSW =58.33%POT!
Goodonya tevez17.......!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

post197,

of course our POT = 66.25%(1x7)....!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I recently suggested you support Prince Of Wales but IMO it's chances were hampered by an ordinary ride...however, it may pay to have a bit on it today:
SR9 11 Prince Of Wales
in the same race No.1 The Concierge is the same title as a movie I watched on Foxtel the other day...so it may be worth a modest wager.
See how they go.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I was watching the European Cup the other night and despite the efforts of Dutch star, Van Nistleroy, Russia defeated Holland.
If you are game we will see if his namesake can win for us:
SR4 5
It's a longshot but that is what this thread is all about!
Result: unp - it wasn't meant to be - it ran similar to how Holland played the other night! If they had shortened the race by about 5oom then it may have had a chance.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Omen tip of the century........!!!!
BR7 4 Schapelle
after watching the two part documentary/expose of the Corby clan on the 9 network this week I have been left feeling nauseated and somewhat indifferent.
Let's hope that something good can come out of this saga/soap opera and provide us with a profitable result!
3:46p.m. A.E.S.T. Result: ran unp......hmmm...what does that say....?

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I certainly have never watched this program(and apparently not many others have either) but it was on TV the other night:
SR6 9 Ugly Betty
that's what this thread is all about...sometimes irreverent....but that is the only way we will "fluke" some of those big dividends!
You never know....!
Have a good one!
4:01p.m. A.E.S.T.-
Result:-
SR6 9 WON $6.7w$2.4plNSW
hope you were on it......!!!!!!!!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Apparently it is Larry Cassidy's birthday today so what are the chances he may have a bit of luck during this afternoon's racing?
Follow his mounts and we'll see what unfolds.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

BR8, 3 unp
Background:
It is Glen Colless' mother's birthday so what better way to celebrate than to win the last race!
Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be and it ran unplaced.
Again, another reason to curtail my own betting in the Sunshine?/"water-logged" state!
Hmmmmm.....!
What else do we expect up there?
Oh yeah...Larry had an ordinary day today ..however, he did deliver in:
SR6 7 3rd $2.7plNSW
However, we move on........!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

SR5 2
Graeme Rogerson was married the other day and what better way to celebrate his honeymoon that to secure the winner in the above race.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Parkes trots Race1:
4 Barabas WON $4.1w$1.5plNSW
did anyone else secure this "omen" tip?
With the Pope in the country I scoured the Press to find an appropriate "omen" and duly backed it!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Following the magnificent victory by the Wallabies over the All Blacks the other night the topical/omen tip is the namesake of one player who had a "blinder:"
SR9 9 Tuquiri to be ridden by A. Robinson

Cheers.

[xanadu]

With Olympic competition starting today the topical tip is:
Newcastle:
PR6 1 Armstrong Jones
think Duncan Armstrong and Leisel Jones...anyone identified any other omens?

Cheers.

[partypooper]

Great Wall of China! hmmpph!

[crash]

My omen tip for the day!

http://www.propun.com.au/racing_forums/showthread.php?p=167931#post167931

[rabbitz]

Tomorrow:Sale r6 no 1 Eightforall

[xanadu]

Yeah partypooper,
I backed it in another thread and didn't want to mention it here because it would have overlapped but as we know-these omens are out there if we all remain alert.
rabbitz, what is the logic/connection which make this runner an "omen tip?"

Cheers.

[rabbitz]

Michael phelps

[xanadu]

Take the tip:
SR2 7 Sharp Tip
Nash Rawiller's only ride for the day.
1:29p.m. A.E.S.T.-
in a busy finish we were just "pipped" on the line:
SR2 7 2nd $1.04plNSW

Cheers.

[xanadu]

The Jamaican athlete(surname:Bolt)who won gold in the 100m, 200m and the relay hit the track like a:
SR1 3 Flaming Bolt

Cheers.

[xanadu]

No good the other day but with all the fantastic results especially by our female swimmers at "The Cube" we'll see how we go with:
SR8 1 Sliding Cube

Cheers.

[tevez17]

MRace 3 Buddy Fantastic!

[xanadu]

There is a runner today named after the sister of fellow forumite, "Bhagwan":-
BR7 15 Bhagwanita
it won pretty well last start so give it some thought-you never know!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I saw a program on the ABC the other night featuring previous-prime minister, John Howard and it evoked memories of an urbane lawyer(in a previous life) "Johnny" Howard, dressed in his moleskins and wearing his "cow cockies" hat attempting to talk to graziers and other country folk at their own level.
Accordingly, give some thought to:
MR5 1 Outback Johnny
see how it goes!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

No,
It just was not meant to be......:
MR5 1 4th
just could not get there....similar to it's namesake....we move on.

Cheers.

[pharfromoz]

http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/images/SCNums/2.jpg all night at the PORT.

[xanadu]

MR4 5 Holy Hour
"Nifty's" only ride for the day!
Result: 5th weakened...we gave it a shot but that is the way it goes.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I was watching "Becker" starring Ted Danson the other day and the cafe where he goes is operated by "Reggie" so give this a try:
MR8 4 Reggie
see how it goes. All care taken but no responsibility.

Cheers.

[marky]

At Caulfield Guineas day- Impressive Eagle. Manly Sea Eagles(my team) just won the NRL and Hawthorn (horse races in brown/gold) won the ARL. Plus a decent bet (came second by long neck...)..... How many 'omens' promise so much yet fall so short

[xanadu]

Yeah marky,
I agree but this was always meant to be an irreverent thread whereby small punters may "fluke" a decent div/result.
As you can see from earlier threads it proved very successful but has petered-out somewhat recently.
However, hang in there as a 'big" result may just be around the corner!
I believe the TAB holds a respectable percentage of their turnover during the Melbourne Cup carnival on birthdays, wedding dates, grand children's birthdays etc so, I am sure they are great fans of this thread!
Haveagoodun.
Result: 4 Reggie 4th...but, they don't pay on that.....,

Cheers.

[xanadu]

It's currently raining here in Newcastle so I suggest you get on:
SR7 3 Rain Game(dam:Rain In Spain).

Cheers.
Result: No.3 Rain Game 2nd $1.8plNSW equals 50%POT!
We're back on track...there may be some nice results into the future!

[xanadu]

I was watching a documentary the other day:
"Greatwall Of China":
MR5 No.2...see how it goes...!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Result: MR5 No.2 unp*
Underwent a vet's examination before being allowed to start...and did nothing which suggests it may have had an injury/ailment-I wait for the stewards' report.
I always say:"when in doubt...leave them out!"
That way the long-suffering wagering public's interests are protected.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

Well today has been very busy in the media with these breaking stories:
1. the controversial goings-on in the C. Munce saga
2. the very sad news of the death of Val Smith, mother of Gai Waterhouse...
so a likely qualifier is :
SR7 5 News Alert
see how it goes.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

SR7 5 News Alert 2nd $1.04plNSW
tried it's hardest but was no match for the winner.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

If you are fascinated by space travel like myself I suggest a site to look at:
"NASA Cassini-Huygens Mission To Saturn and Titan."
On the first page under a heading: "Dec5, Titan Flyby"
is the following quote:
"......over the Tui Regio area of Xanadu......."
Well, I didn't realize that our influence extended to the "heavenly bodies."
It could be a good omen to back any runner(s) with associations with "space."

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I'm not claiming it but I did notice a likely prospect last Saturday:
SR3 3 Ledger WON $3.9w$1.8plNSW
Due to time constraints I couldn't post on the forum. The connection was that towards the end of last week the daily news services advised that actor, Heath Ledger, had been posthumously nominated for a Golden Globe award for his portrayal of the manic "Joker" in the latest Batman movie.
It just shows that these opportunities are out there for the alert punter to identify and benefit.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

It is "drawing a very long bow" but some people should consider:
Parkes: SH4 Red Hare*(8:10p.m.A.E.D.T.).
*With the "Elvis" festival gaining momentum in Parkes, NSW, (see ABCTV tonight 8:00p.m. A.E.D.T. and the festival on 6.1.09, it is an appropriate "omen," considering the "King"(Elvis) did indeed have red hair until he experienced success and Col. Parker changed his image and insisted that he dye his his hair black and grow "side-burns." Elvis later confided that he envied the way that "truckers" grew their "side-burns" and grew his own to copy them.
It is a longshot but see how things unfold.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

SH4 4 unp
is it too much to ask that the driver at least try to finish in a place...?
No wonder people, including myself, label them "the red-hots!"
They are fair-dinkum kidding...when are the authorities going to do something about this "rubbish?"
I'll leave it up to you....!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I was watching the cricket earlier and who should I notice at the SCG intensely taking in the proceedings.....?
aa-prime-minister, "Johnny" Howard, therefore:
SR8 6 Johnny
see how it goes.

[xanadu]

One of the feature stories on National Geographic channel this week deals with the manner in which the Roman invaders annihilated the Druids in Britain over 2000 years ago, so why not give this a go:
SR8 8 Druid
see how it goes.

Cheers.
5:07p.m.A.E.D.T.-
Well, how was that fellow forumites:
SR8 8 Druid WON $7.0w$1.7plNSW equals 158.33%POT!!!
This proves that persistence pays and I hope you were aboard...!!

[xanadu]

With K. McEvoy's riding performances in Sydney constantly under the microscope a topical tip tonight could be:
SR4 6 Assassins
see if he can redeem himself in the eyes of his many critics.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

This is truly "drawing a long bow" but that is what this thread is all about:
MR8 6 Fat Profits*
9 Fair Trade
*named similarly to a stockbroking firm "Fat Prophets" and although No.9 is a first starter, the connection, ie. the "omen" is worth a try!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

We're on fire fellow-forumites...:
MR8 9 Fair Trade WON $25.3w$6.9plNSW.....!!!!!
Hope you were aboard and benefited......!!!
Now, off to my favourite restaurant.....!!!
Good luck to you.....!!!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

post239,
we were lucky and persistent enough to "hang in there" and "score the big one.....398.33%POT!!!"
Now for more "omen" bets...all contributions welcomed!
Come on...give it a go.....!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

post240,
Apologies......!!!
I originally quoted POT results for an investment strategy of (1x5units) whereas I had had suggested a staking change some time ago to increase your wagers to (1x7units).
Accordingly, our POT was actually 513.33%..so how good is that...?
Hope you were aboard....!!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

With it being Australia day I have been perusing all available raceform and media looking for an "aussie-orientated" omen without any success so far.
However, another "omen" "slipped through my fingers to the keeper!"
Geraldton R2 6 Pelosi WON $5.6w$1.9plNSW
Earlier I was reading a news website which featured a story about U.S. President, Barack Obama and his newly appointed cabinet and who featured in the middle of the attached photo?...Speaker Of The House, Nancy Pelosi...!
I can't claim it but it emphasizes that we "can never let our guard down!"
That's the way it goes and shows that omens are still out there!

Cheers.

[xanadu]

I suppose those "sharp" omen spotters noted:
Gold Coast R2:
3 Moonraker unp
13 Goldfinger WON $2.3w$1.4plNSW
Fox Classics has been showing the whole catalogue of James Bond movies all this month.

Cheers.

[xanadu]

For those dedicated dog/pet owners there is an appropriate bet in:
MR7 9 Luvizpet
I certainly do and I am sure the same applies to many others in the forum.
My little dog tolerates(with no complaints) many hours of me sitting at the computer trying to secure the next winner.
He also shares in the "spoils" when I have a nice win!
They are truly "man's best friend."
So, give it a go...!

cheers.
Result: unp...that is the way it goes sometimes.

[xanadu]

With all the furore around this week with the departure of Sydney FC, (soccer/football), coach, John Kosmina and continued controversy relating to the lack of form of star $1M recruit, John Aloisi, perhaps there is an omen:
Mornington:-
PR9 8 Alouise
which nearly sounds like "Aloisi" doesn't it?
See how it goes!
Cheers.

[Stix]

Here's one in honour of a poster here, who doesn't mention names, so I'll let you figure it out who it is :D

Ipswich R3-4 So(oooooooo) Different.

Good Luck...


Edit: 3rd NTD..... 100% LOT :o

[xanadu]

That'd be right wouldn't it....!
3rd NTD
Almost securing the prize just to have it snatched away at the last minute!
Lucky, I've got many other good-priced winners in store later this evening/night!
Havagoodun!
NB. Geez, that Wolf Blass Yellow label Cab/Sav gets me through all the troughs of wagering!

[Sportz]

With all the furore around this week with the departure of Sydney FC, (soccer/football), coach, John Kosmina and continued controversy relating to the lack of form of star $1M recruit, John Aloisi, perhaps there is an omen:
Mornington:-
PR9 8 Alouise
which nearly sounds like "Aloisi" doesn't it?
See how it goes!
Cheers.

You obviously missed Mornington R7-6 then. It doesn't just sound like Aloisi. It IS Aloisi. ;)

[xanadu]

Goodonya Sportz,
Yeah, you got me there...that's for sure.
I see it ran 4th.
However, after doing my form-study the other runner in MorningtonR9 appeared to be the bet!
See how we go...!
Cheers.
NB. Maybe the Wolf Blass is "kicking in!"

[xanadu]

MorningtonR9:
No8 Alouise 2nd $2.0plNSW equals 66.67%POT!
Not too bad...!
We move on...!
Cheers.