R1: Pace should be on. Expect Expropriate to be hardest to beat. Cherry Blossom should be given every chance by the pontiff. Julie's Smile & Virginia Reel likely to be good value.

R2: Whose turn is it this week? :lol:
Crystal Halo improving. Bold Endeavour could improve with blinkers added. Elvis Rules & Personal Drum also chances.

R3: Cation to continue on his winning way. Lady Wild, Twin City Girl & Twilight Spy the dangers.

R4: Brush The Saint very hard to beat. Mordor shows promise. Contrabandido & Lombo choice good value chances.

R5: Beyond Dispute very hard to beat, should handle the step up in distance. Malwalkie a danger. Heaps Of Class & Ice Wine also worth thought at likely good odds.

R7: Mogul the one to beat if he repeats his last start effort. Finito & Blevvo big dangers. Mr Tanzania could surprise.

R8: Expect Stormy's Son to go very well first-up. Craigavad & Any Beat the main dangers. Kim Storm a chance at odds.

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Nice tip Personal Drum in the 2nd El Gordo - $28.30 / $5.30 - Thanks :wink:

3 winners from 7 races to you red, not bad - TWILIGHT SPY $8.50, LAKESIDE SONG $7.40 & MOGUL $2.40

6 from 7 to you El Gordo, well done - CHERRY BLOSSOM $3.20, PERSONAL DRUM $28.30, TWILIGHT SPY $8.50, CONTRABANDIDO $9.30, MOGUL $2.40 & KIM STORM $6.10.

Keep them coming boys :wink:

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Thanks Betty & Paddy. Nice running double on S-TAB (races 2/3) paid $213.60 :grin:


W.A.T.C. DERBY 2400M - Easter Monday

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 ZOOMETRIC G W Webster (Snr) S J Miller 12 56
2 SHIRAZAMATAZZ Fred Kersley D J Staeck 6 56
3 CONSPIRATOR Lindsey Smith G L Smith 3 56
4 KING CANUTE Lou Luciani J S Whiting 11 56
5 WOOL ZONE Ross Price P King 9 56
6 KESTREL CALL David Edwards W R Hughes (a) 14 56
7 UNIVERSAL WARRIOR E M Denning W B Arnold 5 56
8 JAUNTY LAD W H Godecke M P Frethey 7 56
9 GOLDEN PROSPECT R N Harvey (Jnr) C K Harvey (a) 2 56
10 CARIBBEAN ROYALE T M Andrews S F Mc Gruddy 13 56
11 LOCAL PRODUCT I J Thompson D A O'Heare 4 56
12 SARAH'S SPIRIT S R Plumb P J Harvey 8 56
13 BULWARK J G Pike P B Farrell 15 56
14 SUPERIOR STAR Neville Parnham S D Parnham (a) 10 53.5
15 CRIMSON SAKURA R W Matthews T K Turner 1 53.5
16 ISLAND TEMPTRESS (NZ) J C Bow Ms A D Sansom 16 53.5

SHIRAZAMATAZZ has been most consistant and beat most of these last start, albeit on a slow track. Meets most he beat that day better at the weights. Expect a big improvement from ZOOMETRIC, back to a dry track & all the better for last hit-out. Expect SUPERIOR STAR & CRIMSON SAKURA who fought out the OAKS last week, to also be in the finish.

Interesting riding selection for Paul Harvey, who I would have thought could have ridden either Superior Star or Conspirator. Climbs aboard SARAH'S SPIRIT, who has gone (since a spell) from 1200m to 1400m to 1600m to 2200m and now 2400m. Must have some ability. Meets Shirazamatazz 2.5kgs worse for a 1.25 length defeat last start.

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Courtesy The West Australian website:

The booking of top distance rider Troy Turner on Crimson Sakura is set to turn around a nerve-racking week for the horse's connections by securing victory in today's $300,000 WATC Derby (2400m).

Trainer Robert Matthews said yesterday he was fortunate to have secured Turner after regular jockey John Claite lost his appeal against a careless riding charge last Wednesday night.

"To get such a good rider as Troy at such a late stage was very lucky," he said. "Troy rode the horse for the first time on Thursday and was impressed by how she went. John Claite rode her on Saturday and said she felt very well."

Turner is one of WA's best staying riders. He landed his fourth Bunbury Cup (2200m) when Magic Of Money dead-heated with Yelmar Boy last month.

Crimson Sakura underlined her courage when she engaged in a thrilling duel with Superior Star down the straight to go down a half-head in last Saturday week's WA Oaks (2400m).

Matthews said the horse had taken no harm from the tough run but admitted he would have preferred her to have drawn midfield rather than in barrier one.

"I would have preferred her off the fence because of her racing pattern; she likes to drop back," the trainer said.

"It is up to Troy now to get her in the best position."

WA Oaks winner Superior Star gets the chance to become only the fourth filly to win the Oaks-WATC Derby double. Outstanding stayers Natasha (1990), Old Money (2000) and Honor Lap have been the only fillies to win the prestigious double since the WA Oaks was first run in 1953.

Superior Star, trained by Neville Parnham, gave a gritty performance to beat Crimson Sakura in the Oaks after being headed in the straight.

Parnham's son Steven is back on Superior Star after leading jockey Paul Harvey jumped off to ride Sarah's Spirit.

Trainer Fred Kersley said yesterday he had few worries about Shirazamatazz running out a strong 2400m in the Derby. Shirazamatazz firmed into outright Derby favouritism with his win in last Saturday week's Melvista Stakes (2200m). The Melvista was held in steady rain on a track that was worse than slow.

Golden Prospect was first past the post but lost the race on protest.

"He has finished off his races very well which suggests he should get the distance," Kersley said. "But I guess you never know for sure until they have done it.

"He appears to have done well since his last start and worked well on Saturday morning."

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I believe that (1) Zoometric is one of the best 3YOs in WA, and if he can get the distance (I think he will) he will win.

Both (14) Superior Star & (15) Crimson Sakura have proven they can stay, and I'm tipping the later to turn the tables on the former. (now that sound Irish :lol: )


(5) Wool Zone for 4th, does possess above average ability, could be one for the future.

Have left out Shirazamatazz, which I must admit is a bit of a worry. Not entirely convinced will run a strong 2400m.

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Field for the W.A. SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES (1400m) at Ascot on Sat. Based on her last start effort Living Spirit looks well suited by the step up in distance. Slight worry drawn wide, either will get well back or could be caught a bit wide.

1 CRISTOBAL (4) G E Daly 56
2 DIFFRACTION (15) G E Daly 56
3 FREAKY KONTIKI (1) G W Webster (Snr) 56
4 LAETARE (12) E A Martinovich 56
5 MAGIC ACES (10) P J Giadresco 56
6 MEMPHIS SPIRIT (6) G D Manolini 56
7 MYSTIC FORCE (7) J W Price 56
8 OLD SOL (18) B Wilkinson 56
9 SHOUT FROM MAROOF (5) Michael Pateman 56
10 SIESTA BAY (13) Fred Kersley 56
11 SOMALI (14) W H Godecke 56
12 ST MAGNUS (9) C A Stelmach 56
13 ALL KEYED UP (2) D R Harrison 53.5
14 DIAMOND DASH (8) David Edwards 53.5
15 LIVING SPIRIT (16) Tony McEvoy 53.5
16 TELL ME DO (3) P D Wagg 53.5
17 E1 SUMMER WAVE (17) R S Taylor 56
18 E2 SPEEDY JECKA (11) Dennis Ramsay 53.5

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