1. Charge Down (2) scr scr
2. Sir Honour (4) 9.30 5.50
3. Admiral Black (6) 10.20 2.30
4. Javajeem (7) scr scr
5. Scenic Smile (2) 8.20 3.40
6. Young Hector (7) 2.80 1.20
7. Contradiction (10) 9.60 2.70
8. Flink (1) 23.40 6.60
9. Gold Draco (8) 28.10 6.60
10. Joyce Doesn't Know (5) 26.40 4.60
11. Royal Crimson (3) 6.80 2.10
12. Song Of Alamo (9) 8.00 2.30
13. Night Wizard (10) scr scr


Just under an hour to go, looks like Young Hector might start short.

As you can see I have nothing better to do. :grin:

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I have Sir Honour rating 3 1/2 lengths better than Admiral Black and 7 lengths better than Scenic Smile with Young Hector my only other qualifier.
Its been a good day so far and when you're on a roll.....

1. Charge Down (2) scr scr
2. Sir Honour (4) 3.60 1.04
3. Admiral Black (6) 4.50 1.60
4. Javajeem (7) scr scr
5. Scenic Smile (2) 10.90 3.90
6. Young Hector (7) 4.30 2.10
7. Contradiction (10) 13.60 4.40
8. Flink (1) 59.30 10.50
9. Gold Draco (8) 57.50 16.60
10. Joyce Doesn't Know (5) 22.40 6.20
11. Royal Crimson (3) 8.50 2.90
12. Song Of Alamo (9) 10.90 3.20
13. Night Wizard (10) scr scr

Get on fellas before it's too late, GeneralGym's special is now $3.60 & $1.04

and some lunatics are backing Admiral Black

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WIN/PLACE
11 7.40 2.10
12...............2.90
2...............1.70

QUINELLA (11-12) 26.10
EXACTA (11-12) 67.60
TRIFECTA
(11-12-2) 252.30
FIRST 4
(11-12-2-3) 1,098.40

(11) ROYAL CRIMSON (C.STAPLES)
(12) SONG OF ALAMO (D.RANDALL)
(2) SIR HONOUR (P.KNUCKEY)

SCR - 1,4,13

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Sorry fellas but no beginners luck at tipping there still a place out for the each way betters.

A solid effort first time over 2000m by the horse and will be better for the run so maybe next time.

No result for me Win or bust....... but races are like buses...... there will be another one along in a minute!!!!!!!!!!!!

No apologies needed GeneralGym, Sir Honour did make up a lot of ground in the straight and as predicted by Sandgroper and confirmed by yourself, will improve on his first middle distance start and another run under his belt.

On the positive side with the help of becareful and the ever reliable Sandgroper (not that he gives out his rated selections anymore :smile:

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Thanks Paddy, I'll go again on the 2nd at Ascot.
I have them rated as follows
Metal Maiden
1/2 len Time Is Money
1L Miss Torpago
21/2L Dedicated Miss
31/2L Shes Captivating
The other 2 don't qualify for me to rate.

Definate distance query for Time is money and a possible one for She's Captivating.
Miss Torpago to lead with Metal Maiden handy which leaves Shes Captivating midfield and Dedicated Miss back but it is a small field and She's Captivating could scoot home with Dedicated Miss from close positions.
I'm with Metal Maiden to win again with either Dedicated Miss or She's Captivating 2nd/3rd, and Miss Torpago sticking on.

Comments appreciated prior to the running.

We’ll be cheering Hardrada in Melbourne and at 3.50pm all eyes on Northerly’s trial, but there are 8 winners at Ascot, here are a few thoughts…..(and good to see P Harvey back)..Rail 12m!

R2 – Slightly different to General Gym's assessments but it's an open race. No standout selection so chances are … Miss Torpago apparently in season when scratched last week. Must beat Metal Maiden at the weights and might settle outside lead, just may need this run. Dedicated Miss been unlucky/in season/wide last couple. Shes Captivating has to be there somewhere and less traffic to get through today. I'll play this race if Time Is Money is shortish, a risk to me.

R3 – Bonnie Brae might take a sit behind the improving Island Temptress. I think Halopak is very well weighted on its best and sure to get a soft run, maybe settle a touch closer. Bonnie Brae can win as well. Bronze City has a 6.5kg pull over Polish Edition for 1.3 len defeat 2 sts ago and raced well 1st run over 1600m last start.

R4 – 2 main chances for me are 3 Warning Tune or 4 Kingston Blaze. (1 Money is Magic is the other hope but needs things his way back in the field. No to My True Choice). Maybe Warning Tune(on the up) to lead Kingston Blaze(big run 2sts ago). I’ll go 3 to beat 4 in a good race.

R5 – be careful, 6 are resuming, 4 are 2nd-up.

R6 – Good clash. With JClaite back on, look to Comeback Kid racing a little further back and suiting it, just needs to slot in somewhere. Last start was very good on pace effort. Poliwhirl gave Comeback Kid windburn last 100m last start but up to 56.5kg now and the Kid is cherry ripe.. Argentina could go forward this time and put in much improved run.

R7 – 30k 3YOF Classic. Owner’s dream is Femme. 14 sts, 124k prizemoney. Today up 2kg & 100m on last start will test her. I’ll go 3 Market Wrap to overhaul her. Landed good plunge last start and improving every run. I’ll risk Moon Talk which could settle outside Femme, the first starters could be up there as well. Also risk Miss Belhus and it’s Jessica Roesler’s first ride in town.

R8 – 2sts ago Super Moss ran 4th in the 2400m Cox Stakes. Do we base his chances on this run? I’m not but I could be wrong. It’s an ugly race to end the day. Tango Man(4th bar.1 in row!)will at least have a soft run to produce his best. Charming Story is race and distance fit. Party Boy with blinkers off is down to lightest weight in ages, rough rough hope.

Top day to all.


[ This Message was edited by: red on 2003-02-01 07:40 ]

Ah yes, Ascot race 2, the "She's Captivating Handicap" :grin:

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Thanks for steering me onto the first four at Pinjara on Thursday Sandgroper, paid a bit over $1K.

I might have a bit EW on the roughie of the field at Ascot race 2 today - (7) Summer Surprise, but what do I know, I'm just a girl :smile: