Courtesy The West Australian website:

Injury-plagued sprinter Cation pulled up sound winning Saturday's Hutchison Handicap at Ascot and connections will consider starting him in next month's $60,000 Hyperion Stakes.

The gelding, whose knee and hoof trouble kept him out of racing for almost a year, is relishing beachwork near his new trainer Graeme Ayres' Falcon stable.

Blinded, who completed a winning hat-trick on Saturday, is another Strickland Stakes prospect.


Surroundings, who ruptured a leg tendon in Saturday's Ascot 1000 Guineas, has been retired. Stewards will inquire today into interference she received at the 400m post.

Mercury Halo, lame after the Aquanita Stakes, is barred from racing until he has a veterinary clearance.

Dream Of Storm, who ran 11th in the 1200m handicap, was banned for three weeks.

Beaucoup Argent, breathing abnormally after his last over 1800m, will be examined by a veterinarian.

Don's Record, sixth over 1400m, is going for a let-up. The unplaced Arrian will be trained harder.

Nice tipping on the weekend guys. The information given by you all on this thread is invaluable, and whereas once I avoided having larger bets on Perth races due to lack of information here in Qld, now am almost doing the opposite, as we are getting nice odds on Qtab due to that lack of info here (unless you're smart enought to visit this thread).

Thanks for the pointer to Glitch last Thursday, got my mates and I back into the game down at the pub (more importantly it got me cashed up enough to have some side bets, and for some unknown reason I put $5 on a horse called Volalouise, which duly saluted at freakish odds - $112.00 here - the punting gods do smile down at odd times). Also had a fair crack at Beau Pago which almost saluted (at 8-1 here). Your efforts are appreciated.

Cheers,
Cosmo.

Yes Cosmo, Valouise was huge overs :grin:
Backs up today at Bunbury and not without a good chance. Could be value again. :wink:
Rustique and Repertoire top two rated in a fairly open field.
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Sandgroper :smile:

[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2003-03-18 12:28 ]

Sandgroper, first chance I've had to visit site for a few days. Yes, Valouise ran at 12-1 and flashed home down the outside, and wasn't far off, ran third. Might keep an eye on it, although I don't think I'll get the 100-1 odds again.

Cheers,
Cosmo

[ This Message was edited by: Cosmo on 2003-03-20 10:49 ]

Fancy two at Ascot.
R3 MR DEBERNALS with Bold Endeavor a danger

R4 Thought MARKET WRAP would improve on last weeks run Paddy.

Thoughts appreciated

Today Ascot rail True Position, the last time was 8th Feb.(2m 15th Feb) With fresh inside patch, later in the day along the fence might be an advantage.

R1 – Open race. Leaders Secret Eyed,Silentum,Waspish,Lakeside Rhythm. Hope I can back three, they are 5 Secret Eyed, big onpace 2nd to Shirazamataz last start, may need to work a little from bar14. 8 Mystic Glow, sweeper, backing up after flashing 3rd Island Temptress last week. 10 Trinami should be big odds, finished strongly for 3rd at Pinjarra.

R2 – Paklani was top shelf wasn’t she? Rose of Thunder has drawn perfectly though there could be some speed from the 1st starters. I’ll tip 2 DIAMOND DASH to appreciate the 1100m and beat Rose of Thunder. Rave has a tricky draw, a risk she may be posted wide for a bit, Pretty Smik a strong finisher last start, throw in multiples.

R3 – Was only a midweek race last start and landed a 8/1->9/2 plonk,2 MALWALKIE improved and from bar 4 PHarvey will give her a cushy run. For multiples Bold Endeavour and Mr.Debernals quinelled their last clash. I’ll risk the toppie.

R4 – Going to knock Zoometric. Fantastic last-to-first win 1stup but was helped by a torrid pace up front. Though in weaker class today is up to 8.5kg over limit and the edge may be off 2nd up. Is also being set for the WATC Derby late April.
2 MOON TALK has near exact conditions to her win 2sts ago and should go close. Virelay an improver. General Gym, thought Market Wrap be steadied to race near rear then running on.

R6 – Could be some speed in this, hoping I’m not diving in one run early but tipping promising 9 GILLIGAN’S GIRL will sit back off them and charge home. Her last win was c/d, Luciani/Whiting combo. Latest Sovereign will find the fence first and get a good run. Ran probably his best race last start 2nd. Jarnot has 8wins from 11 runs and will race on the speed, may be under the odds.

R7 – 4 CATION going through the classes and meets some good types today. He bolted in last week and will probably sit off the speed like its win 2 sts ago. Prince of Charms has raced well in Listed class and likes the c/d. Final Prospect in for multiples.

Top day to all.



[ This Message was edited by: red on 2003-03-22 06:01 ]

Little review and betting flucs from yesterday’s Ascot races. Track was excellent, fair for all.

R1 – So Long Syd(8 10 8 ) had 1 previous start for a midweek and checkered 6th. By Old Spice and up 100m yesterday finished fast to beat good leader Secret Eyed(9/4 11/4f). A shocker by Mystic Glow(5 11/2).

R2 – Rave(5 6) good run, hung on to beat unlucky Diamond Dash(2 9/4 2). Rose of Thunder(1/1 5/4f) caved in quickly, probably was tuned right up for her Magic Millions win(won connections 57k) and ‘bounced’ yesterday, we’ll see.

R3 – 2nd winner for PHarvey when sprinted at the right time with Malwalkie(4 9/2 4ef) claiming brave leader Zedamoss(10 14). Mr.Debernals(3 4ef) plugged home 4th, last start winner Bold Endeavour(9/2 11/2) a disgrace.

R4 – When the money is on Moon Talk it certainly talks. 2 sts ago it was plunged and won, yesterday was about 5/2->2/1f and shot clear in straight. Excellent 1st up run from Brush the Saint(5 11/2), he won 2ndup last prep over 1400m.
Top run Zoometric(7/2 4) for 3rd, must have whizzed a fast last 400m.

R5 – This race will have the speed raters frothing at the mouth over brekkie this morning. Faster time and sectional than the 3MW winner in R7 and about 2.5len faster than Rave. Royal Fire(3 7/2 13/4) came home well beating a good Shout from Maroof(6 9 8 ). Remains unbeaten and there were 6 last start winners in this. Yarraman(7/4 9/4f) only 1 len away when looking the winner in straight.

R6 – That’s now 9 wins 1 placing 12 starts for Jarnot(7/2 9/2). Began fast settled on speed held out fast finisher Gilligan’s Girl(7/2 4 13/4f) by a nostril. Good run Edition(15) 3rd, wide most of the way.

R7 – Keeps getting better Cation(4/5 1/1f). Gave a couple of fair sorts a spanking, can probably race in this class again before handicapper grabs him. Double Jewel(13/2 15/2) 1stup only 6th but was bit wide, an improver.

R8 – Cent Dancing(4 5 9/2) came home well giving 4 for the king PHarvey. Scenic Cruise(7/2 15/4f) ran on well for 4th.

Top week to all.


[ This Message was edited by: red on 2003-03-23 04:37 ]

You were very unlucky with Diamond Dash on Saturday red, with luck should have saluted. Nice wins by Malwalkie, Moon Talk and Cation and a little unlucky with Gilligan’s Girl.

I was impressed with the winner of the first – So Long Syd. Having only his second start, finished very well for an easy win and looks to be worth following. By Old Spice as indicated red, his mum Belele Daughter wasn’t a bad performer herself during period 1995 / 1997. Nice ride by Jason Brown who would you believe rode Belele Daughter at her only city win.

As mentioned, Diamond Dash very unlucky. Moon Talk still improving, Saturday’s run was best to date.

Nice win by Royal Fire, River Mist will be improved by his first-up effort.

Handicapper might just about have Jarnot.

Cation going through a purple patch and is still on an upward spiral.

Nice run by Nitronian in the last.


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[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2003-03-25 15:03 ]

Some thoughts for tomorrow.
R1, MICA STAR drawn wide but got back last time and rocketed home. Whiting has the ride again.
R2, SPIRIT OF JULES down a 1/2 kg and rates on pace. O'hare takes the ride.
R3, BOLD ENDEAVOR caught wide last run but is better than that. Knuckey keeps the ride and look for an improved effort. Super Moss and Elvis Rules the dangers.
R4 SCENIC CRUISE down a kg on last run and is consistant. a trifecta must at least.
R5 ANIVARA an excellant run last time, Brown is up again, drawn 1 and sure to be handy. Tenilla a danger but drawn awkward and Island Temptress plus 3kg with Sansom changing to Tennilla?
R6, TRIBULATIONS down 3kg on last run is consistant and deserves a winning turn. Orange William and Star Trekking the dangers.
R7, THE RIGHT MONEY also down 3kg, was held up at the straight entrance last time, drawn 1 and has P Harvey.
R8, SO LONG SID plus 1kg but is on the up. was hampered and lost a plate last time and still won. Summer Surprise the danger but lacks a draw.

Comments appreciated

Should pack ‘em in at Rosehill to watch Northerly in the Ranvet.
Today Ascot rail True Position.

R1 – Going with topweight 1 RIVER MIST to get the run of race then finding a split in straight. Raced in much harder race last week. 2ndup with only a 7 day break, will have to trust top trainer Daly. Several other chances, two of them are 4 Driven to Victory with blinkers on drawn to run a good race, 12 Mica Star also with blinkers on. General Gym, apparently they will attempt to race her handy today.

R2 – Tricky. I don’t understand why but I’m tipping 2 FIREBAND to tuck away and come home too well. 1 Tribula only little to lug the 58kg but a definite chance, ran 2nd to Mr.Callahan 1st up over c/d. 5 True Steel needs it longer but can be the blowout runner.

R4 – Agree with General Gym, 5 SCENIC CRUISE needs speed on and won’t get a lot here but has a good sprint, may be close enough at the turn in field of 10, bit unlucky last week. 1 Dedicated Miss, scratched from midweek Welter, may race forward and be hard to beat even with the 58kg. 4 Rose of Oakford for multiples. Will risk 2 Kim Lisa.

R5 – Natasha was top Oaks/Derby winner. Interesting to see Superior Star race without blinkers. Nearly all runners racing at this distance for first time. No tip but race should answer some questions.

R6 – Leaders drawn in and out. Bit of a risk as he’s unplaced at 3 tries c/d so we should get odds about 4 MOGUL. Finally drawn a barrier, PHarvey to drive him home. Being the lone member of the 7 Tribulations fan club has been felt in the pocket. 2nd to Cation last start, hasn’t really finished off but been consistent and looks well in. 2 Lakeside Song won 1stup last prep over the distance flashing home, won a recent trial beating Kentiara.
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R7 – The Set Weights conditions ensures the top 2 will be clear cut favorites. Today’s the day for 2 THE RIGHT MONEY. Should in front of 1 Zoometric at the turn and hold him out at the finish. Zoometric ran on hard last week over 1200m. I guess the 600m jump in a week won’t hinder his chances, trainer knows best.

Top day to all.