Racing is more than sport when you see what Murphy’s Blu Boy has done for the Goondiwindi town, with severe drought and all. Today flying the WA flag is Northerly in the Orr, Irish Pride in the JRA, and for the trot fans Baltic Eagle in the Victoria Cup at Moonee Valley.
Rail back to normal, some good races ..ripper day……..

R1 – Paddy,Rain Lover, most others, would’ve noticed the handicapper’s given She’s Captivating 1kg more than last weeks good effort. With the claim and a good apprentice is very well in. Recall a Storm is fitter and was consistent this distance last prep. Early, Sapphire Star could cross My True Choice, Nikita Blue & Recall a Storm up there as well.

R3 – Twin City Girl is 3rd up, had a taste of Open Company last start and ran a big 4th.Looks ready to salute. Can’t get trial info on Old Beau, won 1st up last prep and top 2nd to Kim Storm in Nov. Triconya was a good 1stup win at Bunbury, on the up. I’ll risk Quasarock and hope it’s short enough to back a few.

R5 – Not much confidence here. Either follow the Main Stage form(a few with weight pulls against him) or look elsewhere. Dedicated Miss is up to a new distance, drops to lightest weight in ages and due for some luck. Paradiddle drawn well and should run a much improved race.

R6 – We should see a much sharper Field Commander. Just need to slot in somewhere midfield. Regal Tactic has improved in the last few runs and is a hope, and Risca Flight is well drawn for a rough chance. I’ll risk the toppie.

R7 – Good race. Tribulations can go fast early so it’ll be interesting to see if SMiller hands up to McGruddy on Inzaghi(I think he will). Burrington Coombe not far from them settling. Inzaghi went very hard in front at its first attempt at 1600m last start and held on well for 3rd. I’ll tip Mixed Lad to pounce on these after getting a good run and finding a split near the turn. Tribulations is fitter and a definite chance. He might reel in Inzaghi first. Inzaghi if left completely alone can steal it but I’ll go 4->6.

R8 - Best race the last, unlike last week. Blinkers on Ebony Magic. Kensyl Bay is 9kg over minimum(12 if you include full allowance on bottom weight!). Family Dreams steps into Open company for the 1st time. Will get back and be giving good horses a decent start but this race suits her. If you can forget Fireband’s last start then he’s a chance 3rd up. Distance looks a bit short for Kames Hope but he’s very honest and has a good barrier.

Top day to all.

[ This Message was edited by: red on 2003-02-08 06:23 ]