Thought I would add a bit more to red's post race review for Saturday.

Keep up the good work red, (and all our other posters) - I'm sure many appreciate the input.

Race 1 - A very good win by Fore Stay, red. Being set for the Pinjarra and Bunbury cups.
Nice improvement by Animagic - would you believe a 9YO originally from Ireland (one for Paddy) who also raced in Hong Kong.

Race 2 - And yes, a very good win by Air Pocket, red. Money for first starter Rubyclass - reared at the start & raced greenly throughout. Stewards trial before racing again.

Race 3 - Pleasantly surprised by Early Express's short odds, I had it rated 3rd. Mercury Halo did a good job but thought Precious Lady a little unlucky - shifted in a bit around the 150m mark. Pure Penny looks an improver. Mercury Halo will next tackle the Challenge Stakes (1400m) on March 1.

Race 4 - We finally saw the real Lulugui with Harvey on top. Also nice runs by Spirit Of Jules, Mogul and Dante's Kalista. Nice overs for Spirit Of Jules and Mogul, both I had well up in the ratings.

Race 5 - Trainer Colin Webster is to spell Eastern Standard, who ran last in this race. Lovely overs for Face Your Fears. Good run by Son Of Vasac. Voltega proved that his previous win over Eastern Standard was no fluke and is back to his best.

Race 6 - Good win by Blinded who continues to improve and will be stepped up to longer races. Instantaneous got too far back early - top run. Also a good run by Twin Power, who is still maintaining his form, and also a good run by Turnez who is yet to find his consistent Brisbane form.


Race 7 - Interesting that Silentium who was a unlucky 2nd to Crimson Sakura last start and met that horse again at similar weights, started around 40/1, whilst Crimson Sakura who finished 5th in this race, started around 9/1 :wink: Good run by Twin City Girl who is about to strike best form. Disappointing runs by Aunt Katie and Miss Belhus. WA Oaks plans for Silentium.


Race 8 - Pleasantly surprised (again) by the short odds on offer for both Star Trekking (apparently a SKY Channel super special) and Western Tycoon. Had neither rated in top 3.

Top run by the winner Orange William, back to his best. Now a winner 2 out of 3 starts, since a long spell. Burrington Coombe improved on his last start. Star Trekking ran up to his best. Bay Of Mine looks to be ready to find form.



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All the best from the West

Sandgroper :smile:

[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2003-02-17 19:05 ]