Main action in Sydney but Ascot has a great program highlighted by 2 Group IIIs then 2 Listed 2yos. Rail True.
About time El Gordo and the best of luck to you and all. Looks to be a few shorties this week.

R1 – There could be an early speed battle between Amphritite(blk. off) who needs to lead and TriTri who is fast early. Latest Sovereign may settle behind. A couple of others could go forward, the more the merrier for 5 GILLIGAN’S GIRL who’ll get back and should over power them. Odds not flash though. 7 Cherry Blossom stuck on well behind Mogul last week and PHarvey has been hot(another 3 on Thurs). Latest Sovereign can place. I’ll risk the toppie.

R2 – General Gym, I think they want Mica Star to race much more forward with the blinkers on but in this field may be detrimental to its chances. Good luck in an interesting race.

R3 – 1 BRUSH THE SAINT will race somewhere forward, won 2ndup over the c/d last prep. 2 Josie’s Show had 3 weeks off and 1400m a query but there looks enough speed for her to finish strongly again. Place chance to 7 Crystal Clear, 1400m a query, forget last start.

R5 – 60k GroupIII Hyperion over 1400m. Early leader could be Early Express, probably bring across Tribula. Mr.Callahan and Kames Hope to be up there somewhere. Taking the punt last year’s winner, 1 OLD FASHION, travelled well from Melbourne(often 1st race back from the East they race below par). Will settle back and weave through. I don’t think they’ll allow PHarvey on Early Express to jog in front. 3 Mr.Callahan and 8 Tribula chances.

R6 – I have it at 9/2 the field which could be wrong so I’ll stay out.

R7 – 60k Group III Strickland over 1800m. Agreed again El Gordo. Tip is last year’s winner(dead heat) 1 FINITO. Like today he was also 2ndup. Returned with a bang at Bunbury and will be fav. here. 3 Dexian has potential to mix it with this company, 2 Blevvo will get a good run onpace.

R8 – 3 CATION. Up 2kg but drawn well, will settle just off them and has that ‘ping’ in him. If not Cation there are a heap of chances. Multiples might be the way for some as fav. will be short.

Top day to all.

[ This Message was edited by: red on 2003-04-05 03:16 ]