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

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

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

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

Here are the details for you:

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

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

earlies..ascot..

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

RIP Dark Target
 

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

From the Stewards :

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

Very sad news schonegg and comes as a complete shock.

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

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

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

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