Many thanks to Red and the team as I backed off Metal Maiden and boxed 4 in a tri including her. Nice result with a $124 tri.
Shows what teamwork can do.
I fancy Market Wrap in the seventh as well Red and might have a look.
After the Flemington bias today I give up there!!! I'll stick to the WA consistancy.

A bit of a review on yesterday's action but to go along with you General Gym about Perth consistency. Sydney and Melbourne have better racing infra-structure, prizemoney, training centres, gallopers, trainers, jockeys etc but so what? There is no reason to be less confident in Perth racing/stewards control than other states. Prizemoney is on the increase as well.
This track was fast.
R2 - Great front running display from Miss Torpago with a fast 1st split. Trouble again for Dedicated Miss, could be one of those.
R3 – Lost in this. This week’s bolter(Turn to Dream) in hindsight not a huge surprise. Broke its maiden after 17runs, just needs a little speed on its races. Bonnie Brae didn't run the 1600m?
R4 – Deserved win by Kingston Blaze, won’t get in with 53.5kg for a while. My True Choice back to its 33/1 form(didn’t handle the 1600m).
R5 – Manjar Magic 3 wide t/o, gotta respect that.
R6 – Very fast time to Comeback Kid. Blinded beat the others easily, there’s a race in town for him soon.
R7 – Speaking of great front running displays. Femme, 1.10.43, by 3len with 58kg. All credit to her. Moon Talk’s best still ahead.
R8 – Double for JClaite with well timed run on Fore Stay.
Have a top week.




[ This Message was edited by: red on 2003-02-02 05:58 ]

Summer Surprise ran a nice race at 20/1 to finish just 2.5 length behind the winner. Also did beat Metal Maiden home. Since discovered that SS has an excellent 2nd-up record. :wink:

Race 4 at Geraldton looks like a 3 horse race and could be as simple as 1,2,3.

I also fancy Gabor in the first with Yan Chin and Nacagina the dangers.

I have noticed that the Geraldton times when it comes to pace handicapping seem to rate quicker than some other tracks. Anyone else feel the same??

I see not much joy at Geraldton yesterday, GeneralGym. But there is always next time. Things can only get better :wink:

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200/1 for the tipping comp.

Would tip the wrong one in a 2 horse race at the moment.

I see Sir Honour is in the first at Ascot tomorrow.

Paddy,
Try backing up on She's Captivating again at Ascot tomorrow. She should break her run of seconds and be first over the line, against an ordinary field. Hope the odds aren't too skinny.
Good punting

Racing is more than sport when you see what Murphy’s Blu Boy has done for the Goondiwindi town, with severe drought and all. Today flying the WA flag is Northerly in the Orr, Irish Pride in the JRA, and for the trot fans Baltic Eagle in the Victoria Cup at Moonee Valley.
Rail back to normal, some good races ..ripper day……..

R1 – Paddy,Rain Lover, most others, would’ve noticed the handicapper’s given She’s Captivating 1kg more than last weeks good effort. With the claim and a good apprentice is very well in. Recall a Storm is fitter and was consistent this distance last prep. Early, Sapphire Star could cross My True Choice, Nikita Blue & Recall a Storm up there as well.

R3 – Twin City Girl is 3rd up, had a taste of Open Company last start and ran a big 4th.Looks ready to salute. Can’t get trial info on Old Beau, won 1st up last prep and top 2nd to Kim Storm in Nov. Triconya was a good 1stup win at Bunbury, on the up. I’ll risk Quasarock and hope it’s short enough to back a few.

R5 – Not much confidence here. Either follow the Main Stage form(a few with weight pulls against him) or look elsewhere. Dedicated Miss is up to a new distance, drops to lightest weight in ages and due for some luck. Paradiddle drawn well and should run a much improved race.

R6 – We should see a much sharper Field Commander. Just need to slot in somewhere midfield. Regal Tactic has improved in the last few runs and is a hope, and Risca Flight is well drawn for a rough chance. I’ll risk the toppie.

R7 – Good race. Tribulations can go fast early so it’ll be interesting to see if SMiller hands up to McGruddy on Inzaghi(I think he will). Burrington Coombe not far from them settling. Inzaghi went very hard in front at its first attempt at 1600m last start and held on well for 3rd. I’ll tip Mixed Lad to pounce on these after getting a good run and finding a split near the turn. Tribulations is fitter and a definite chance. He might reel in Inzaghi first. Inzaghi if left completely alone can steal it but I’ll go 4->6.

R8 - Best race the last, unlike last week. Blinkers on Ebony Magic. Kensyl Bay is 9kg over minimum(12 if you include full allowance on bottom weight!). Family Dreams steps into Open company for the 1st time. Will get back and be giving good horses a decent start but this race suits her. If you can forget Fireband’s last start then he’s a chance 3rd up. Distance looks a bit short for Kames Hope but he’s very honest and has a good barrier.

Top day to all.

[ This Message was edited by: red on 2003-02-08 06:23 ]

Agree Rain Lover, She's Captivating in with a good chance. Also like Glitzy Show in the same race, although I see red hasn't given this horse a mention.

As red has pointed out, we have both Northerly and Irish Pride :smile: running at Caulfield today. Also don't forget Metal Reign also running today and Trimagic at Flemmo tomorrow.

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Looks to be plenty of value today at Ascot.

R1: Not a lot of early speed, could play into the hands of the bottom two. She's Captivating to finish over the top, agree with Paddy, Glitzy Show a big danger, Belle De Plume could be placed at odds.

R2: Of the raced brigade, Amigo Lass and Elite Business look the main hopes, Buster's Yousha should go well first-up.


R3: Twin City Girl should be too classy, Quasarock hard to be over the shorter distance, Dolly Ziuto well drawn. At odds also include Crystal Clear & Very Auspicious.


R4: Not a lot of speed, could play into the hands of Joy Of The Dance. Plain Jo and Essential Terms next best.


R5: Looks to be speed. Clan Noble well weighted, looks hardest to beat. Topweight Main Stage a big danger. Tapdog for third.


R6: Speed should be on. Agree with red, Field Commander should go close, Conspirator and Itu Dia dangers.


R7: Plenty of speed. Should suit Mixed Lad, Tribulations a danger, can come from behind, Burrington Coombe next best.


R8: Think Fireband will be a touch too classy, Family Dreams an obvious danger, Kame's Hope, Fred Who & Zabaset not far away.

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