Well done BB and EG - right on the money at Pinjarra. Like Cosmo, I don't get the chance to check out the forum too often but definitely appreciate the info in this thread as it's always around the mark.

Keep an eye on Ascot R5 No10 Rogues March tomorrow......would appreciate any thoughts on this race/meeting

Magoo

Ascot R5 Tri

10/11,2,8,3,1

Here's hoping

I too am impressed with this particular thread, not only the quality of tips but also the general information that comes through.On this side of the continent,I am able to get more information as to what is going on in Hong Kong than what I can on WA.
A situation that I find ridiculous as my interest in HK is only passing and my interest in WA racing is financial. Hopefully profitable.

This thread is starting to keep me informed on what is going on over there and I am finding it very informative - great work contributors.

However, I notice that the thread has not been going for all that long and is already into its 3rd page. So, I was wondering if we could perhaps keep this thread to points of interest and discussion of the Perth scene and open new threads for tipping eg

Ascot Saturdays, Ascot Midweek, Pinjarra, Mt Barker, Bunbury etc, etc.

Your thoughts please members?

Good idea Redcraze, I'll start one for WA tipping now.


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Courtesy The West Australian website:

CONTROVERSIAL former leading Perth racehorse trainer Greg Harper's application to start gallopers in Melbourne has been rejected by Racing Victoria's licensing officials.

Harper, disqualified four times by WA Turf Club stewards after being charged with breaches of Australian Racing Rules' drug regulations, completed a world-wide ban last year.

Meantime, talented sprinter Inzaghi is holding top form and will step up in class to tackle tomorrow's $40,000 Cyril Flower Stakes (1200m) at Ascot. The chestnut has won Ascot races in special conditions company at three of his past four starts.

"Inzaghi faces his toughest test," the four-year-old's trainer and part-owner George Stamenkovic said yesterday. "He has graduated from restricted class racing and is now matched against open company horses. It should be a help that he will carry 52kg, after winning with 57kg last Saturday week. I expect him to again run a top race."

Stamenkovic attributes Inzaghi's winning form to personal attention.

"I feed the horse very well and spend a lot of time with him," the trainer said. "He enjoys being taken for walks from his stable."

Quality sprinter Fireband, an impressive last-start winner, is likely to be heavily backed in the Flower Stakes.

"He's doing extra well on beachwork," Fireband's trainer George Daly said yesterday.

The gelding is also aimed for next month's $40,000 Chaff City Classic (1300m) at Pinjarra and the $60,000 Comfort Inn Bunbury Stakes (1400m). The $50,000 Clark Rubber Bonus is on offer for a horse that wins the Flower Stakes, Chaff City Classic and Bunbury Stakes.

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Another interesting item courtesy the West Australian website:

Racing, pacing and chasing clubs in WA will share a $1 million bonus payout from the TAB.

Racing Minister Nick Griffiths said yesterday the extra payment resulted from the TAB's outstanding performance in the first half of the 2002-03 season from August to January.

He predicted record distributions to the codes because the TAB was on target to set a new high for WA off-course turnover.

"The TAB has lifted turnover by $39.7 million, or seven per cent, in the first six months of the season, with increases spread through all codes," Mr Griffiths said.

"Betting on thoroughbreds rose by $12.4 million; trotting was up $10.1 million and greyhound turnover rose by $13.3 million.

"The TAB operated on 2860 meetings (44 more than last year) and the total holding was $502.7 million compared with $463 million last season."

WA Turf Club chairman Ted Van Heemst said it was positive news and he was pleased to see the benefits of TAB growth being passed on to the racing industries.

Van Heemst said it was WATC policy to pass on any benefits to participants and stakes would be reviewed soon, as part of an ongoing process.

The WATC would receive $398,000 (72 per cent) of the $1 million bonus and country racing $154,000 (28 per cent).

WA Trotting Association president Garry Scott said a decision on what would be done with trotting's share ($297,000) would be made at the half-yearly budget review in April.

"We know industry participants are doing it hard. It is positive news that we have greatly increased our betting turnover," Scott said.

Greyhounds had an extra 53 meetings, trotting an extra 13 but racing had 22 fewer meetings.

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I notice that there is an ex Sydney galloper going around at Bunbury on Sunday.

Formerly trained by Grahame Begg at Randwick, it has been lightly raced with a career tally of 15 starts and rising 7. Obviously has had problems.

I see that the connections have put John Claite in the saddle, having won a couple of trials on him but has not been the jock on race day. Maybe something in that.

It has a win to its credit at Kembla Grange, a reasonably strong provincial course.

Any opinions?

Hi Redcraze - a winner of two trials before a well beaten fav. at Geraldton first-up, did race wide in that race. Since well beaten at Bunbury, casting its off hind plate during running. Down in class, up in distance today, but I'm happy to wait for any improvement before putting my hard-earned on.

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Where there is smoke, hey Redcraze :wink:

Took the hint and coupled up Chiu Chow Warrior with El Gordo's selections - nice tri - $256.

Could have been a shorter divi - the fav Platinum was a huge run after missing the kick clearly.

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PINJARRA CUP (2200m) - Pinjarra Park Racecourse on Sunday 9 March 2003 - Nominations

EXIT LANE 7G .........57.0
OPENING TWIST 7G ......56.0
ALIBI BAY 5G ..........55.5
MAIN STAGE 5G .........55.5
SON OF VASAC 5G ......55.5
EASTERN STANDARD 4G ... 53.0
EUTECTIC 5G ........... 53.0
FORE STAY(NZ) 5G ...... 53.0
CHANI 7G .............. 52.5
HOMESVILLE LASS 6M .... 52.5
MISS TORPAGO 4M ....... 52.5
TANGO MAN 6G .......... 52.5
ANIMAGIC (IRE) 8G .... 52.0
BOLD ENDEAVOUR 6G ..... 52.0
BRAVE ACT 5M .........52.0
CHARMING STORY 5G ..... 52.0
CLAN NOBLE(NZ) 6G ..... 52.0
COORDINATE 5M ......... 52.0
CZARIFFIC 6G .......... 52.0
DASHING SCENE 7G ..... 52.0
DEDICATED MISS 5M .... 52.0
DELA VENTOSA 8G ....... 52.0
KILLADEAS 5G .......... 52.0
MAGIC DASH 5G ......... 52.0
MINT PLAY(NZ) 5G ..... 52.0
MONEY IS MAGIC 4G ..... 52.0
NARCISSISM 6G ......... 52.0
PARADIDDLE(NZ) 5G .... 52.0
PARTY BOY 5G ......... 52.0
POZIERE 4G ..........52.0
SUPER MOSS 8G ........ 52.0
TAOLANI 4M ........... 52.0
TAPDOG 5G ............ 52.0
TRUE AMBER 5M ........ 52.0
TRUE SOUTH(NZ) 5G .... 52.0
TURNERZ 6G ........... 52.0
VAMPIRE 5G ........... 52.0
WARNING TUNE 4G ...... 52.0
ZABASET 8G ........... 52.0
ZANISA 4M ............ 52.0


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