Hi ra sun, Old Comrade was in work some months back in an effort to make a comeback. Reported that he didn’t stand up to the preparation and I assume now officially retired.

22 starts for 6 wins and 8 places, prize money - $1,782,250. Won the Placid Ark Stakes (3yo listed), Fruit “N” Veg Stakes twice (2000 and 2001), Railway Stakes and of course the 2000 Australian Cup defeating Northerly.

Re Woodlore. This fellow has been running on at the end of just about all of his starts – all over 1100m.

On the dam side in particular looks like he could handle a step up in distance. Mother Tristram Power is by Sir Tristram out of Melltrice.

Woodlore first few runs were unimpressive, but then improved dramatically when blinkers were added. His highest rating was achieved 3 starts back (8/3) which he equalled again on the 22/3. At his last start (last Sat) rated only 0.5len below his best, where he was bumped at the start and got well back in a strung out field, making up plenty of ground over the last bit.

Seems to me he takes a while to wind up, so any step up in distance should help.

Also interesting to see that connections removed the blinkers for Saturday’s
run, Woodlore reported as laying out during his previous run.


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All the best from the West

Sandgroper :smile:


[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2003-04-08 12:55 ]