Little review and betting flucs from yesterday’s Ascot races. Track rated Fast, closer to Good.
The Harveys had 5 winners between them.

R1 – Cristobal(12 14) appreciated being ridden off the pace beat Driven to Victory(5/2 3). Winner’s stablemate River Mist(11/4 5/2f) 6th ,less than 2lengths away, had its chance.

R2 – Lulugui(4 11/2) got the inside run beat rejuvenated Civil List. Fireband(4 5) got further back than I thought, did little. True Steel(6 13/2) good run outside leader Tribula(7/2 4f) till in straight, next start 1400+.

R3 – Only its 4 win in 46 starts though Elvis Rules(7/2 5) has been consistent. Mint Play(9/4 13/4f) didn’t perform up to his last start 3rd in the Bunbury Cup.

R4 – 3 week break and carrying 58kg for 1st time didn’t stop Dedicated Miss(11/4 5/2). Scenic Cruise(5/2 11/4) got an inside run for2nd. every chance. Kim Lisa(5/2 9/4f) has won at 1400m and 1800m but the 1600m statistic now reads 4 starts, 0 placings.

R5 – Double to ClintHarvey winning a good race for him and connections with Crimson Sakura(12), sweeping run before the turn. They elected not lead to lead on Island Temptress(11/4 9/4f) game 2nd. Superior Star(3 9/2) got shuffled back, won’t sack it yet.

R6 – Terrible price winner Mogul(9/4 7/4f). Got back and PHarvey found the run through the field. He’ll want to be back on Cherry Blossom(15/2) next start, she gave Mogul a fright.

R7 – Treble to PHarvey as he found the run through drove The Right Money(2 9/4) to the lead and hung on to beat Zoometric(15/8f). Wool Zone will improve on his 11 starts 1 win record.

R8 – Scratching of So Long Syd robbed some interest(he may be racing next Thursday). Sulo Warrior recorded his first(and probably last) win on the track. Well done Jason Miller. Local Product(9/2 15/4) might be the one to follow having only the 10 starts, yesterday its first at the distance.

Top week to all.

Thurs 3/2

This could be a big day for P. Harvey

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Saturday 5/4
I like one in the fourth "FOREIGN FOOTSTEPS" but could somebody inform me about S F McGruddy.

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[ This Message was edited by: Redcraze on 2003-04-04 10:47 ]

Hi Redcraze, I've rated FOREIGN FOOTSTEPS outside my top four, so would be looking for odds of around 10/1 or better. Has had support at both starts, and not beaten far on each occasion. I consider Shaun McGruddy one of the better WA jocks.



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[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2003-04-04 12:27 ]

Some thoughts for tomorrow.

R2 MICA STAR

R5 TRIBULA and EARLY EXPRESS.

R6 CENT DANCING and EDITION

R8 DREAM OF STORMS, CATION and COOL EYED

Your thoughts appreciated.

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Ascot tomorrow - Saturday 5th April.

Don't normally post for Saturdays :wink: so good luck :lol:

R1: Gilligans Girl to make up for her unlucky last start defeat. Amphritite, 3rd run back from a spell, hardest to beat. Latest Sovereign & Cherry Blossom next best.

R3: Joshie's Show to make it 3 in a row. Lakeside Rhythm should be ready to show a bit of form. Brush The Saint & Megadraw also chances.

R4: Shout From Maroof looks the hardest to beat. Diffraction a big danger. Others with a chance include Yarraman & Siesta Bay.

R5: Lean slightly to Old Fashion over Tribula. Early Express could be hard to run down. Mr Callahan in fine form.

R6: Nitronian will be flying home. Edition hard to beat. Cent Dancing & Key Flyer also chances.

R7: Lean slightly to Finito over Blevvo. Dexian also a strong chance. Son Of Vasac another with a chance on best form.

R8: Cation the one to beat. Zingarlo & Northern Beau main dangers. Tamoshi a rough hope at odds.

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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 ]

Little review and betting flucs from yesterday’s Ascot races.

R1 – Followers of dual acceptors would’ve been on Carry Kali(10 12 10). Strong finish to just beat Cherry Blossom(5/2 7/2) by a nose, now won both runs from a spell. Race not run to suit Gilligan’s Girl(7/4f) but disappointed a little.

R2 – Deserved win to Diamond Dash(6/4 7/4f) nailing the real Rose of Thunder(7 8 6) by a nose.Rave(5/2 2 9/4) handy early dropped out.

R3 – Crystal Clear(7 8 ) and Expropriate(6) were the two favs. in a recent midweek when involved in a bumping duel and forgetting about the winner. Brush the Saint(6/4 2ef) 3rd had every chance and Josie’s Show(9/4 2ef) a shocker.

R4 – Shout from Maroof(2 15/8f) top win sat outside Yarraman(9/2) and beat him off. Harvey may want to stay on Magic Aces(5 13/2) after his fast finishing 5th from a bad draw, and did bolt in a 1200m race in December.

R5 – Little Tribula(5 8 ) settled outside leader Early Express(5/2 3 11/4f)and beat him off in straight. Surprise was the lone backmarker Mogul(10 12) charging into 2nd against a good sectional. He’s in form. Old Fashion(3 4) sat behind the leader and disappointed.

R6 – Two in a row for Cent Dancing(9/2f) holding out Beyond Dispute(6 7). Sarah’s Spirit(9 10) 3rd, racing out of its class having had the 1 win from 4 starts prior to today is one to follow.

R7 – I thought Money is Magic(14 25) was outclassed in this but dead wrong as he flashed home beating every chance Finito(4/5 1/1f). Blevvo(6 7 11/2) led and weakened, hasn’t recaptured his early summer form yet.

R8 – Darren Mcaulley said about Cation(4/5 9/10 4/5f) before the turn …”and Cation is breathing fire behind them”. Changed gears, shot clear. An exciting type winning the last 4 in town. Gave PHarvey another double. Bar 1 didn’t seem to suit Prince of Charm (5 6 5), worth looking at next start.

Top week to all.


[ This Message was edited by: red on 2003-04-06 02:35 ]

Order of entry for the Karakatta Plate (April 19) as at March 31

LIVING SPIRIT $124,170 ROYAL FIRE $53,240 RAVE $46,100 WORLD OF FUN $45,520 ROSE OF THUNDER $42,290 LAETARE $36,040 BUSTER'S YOUSHA $33,330 DIAMOND DASH $33,005 MAGIC ACES $29,125 SHOUT FROM MAROOF $25,220 FREAKY KONTIKI $23,650 CRISTOBAL $20,110 PURE EXCITEMENT $18,700 YARRAMAN $18,560 PRETTY SMIK $18,450 COME ON RORY $17,000 RIVER MIST $7,940 WOODLORE $7,795 DRIVEN TO VICTORY $7,755 DIFFRACTION $7,480 INNOCENT LAUGHTER $7,200 ST MAGNUS $6,390 FEUDAL LORD $5,888 MICA STAR $5,775 OLD SOL $5,715 CONFECTIONER $4,120 CLAISE BROOK $3,600 OAKY MISS $3,500 THE MASKED MAN $3,300 FOREIGN FOOTSTEPS $3,025 SIESTA BAY $2,835 OLEANDER $1,995 MOONFIRE $1,980 RED PRINCESS $1,800 SECRET REVENUE $990 MR MUNDINE $825 HAULISSIMO $330 TISSOT $220


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[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2003-04-07 15:49 ]

hey just wondering whether you have heard any news on old comrade? and also a couple of starts back i saw a two tear old by the name of woodlore at ascot come from well back over 1100m. looks like it could be good over further but seems to be staying at the distance and not doing very well. what are your thoughts on that horse i dont know anything about it?