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32 minutes ago, Macca said:

Blinkers on for the first time ever and the Zephyr just sped away from them like a horse possessed.  I wonder if the connections might be tempted to give the Dan a couple more runs with the blinkers on? 

Anyway,  it's trifecta time again ... the Kingsford-Smith Cup & the Queensland Oaks are the 2 standout choices and I'll throw in a 3rd choice from Randwick. 

If you've got a preference just post up your choice at your convenience @Dee Zephyr @Wadda We Sing  @binman

3 very good races there Macca. Hard to split them really , with some standout horses in each race.

I mean the distance is against Savacool, but at $8.50? worth a shot...

Equador would be my pick of the lot.

Im happy with any of those, but Equador at home is a good thing.

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1 hour ago, Macca said:

Blinkers on for the first time ever and the Zephyr just sped away from them like a horse possessed.  I wonder if the connections might be tempted to give the Dan a couple more runs with the blinkers on? 

Anyway,  it's trifecta time again ... the Kingsford-Smith Cup & the Queensland Oaks are the 2 standout choices and I'll throw in a 3rd choice from Randwick. 

If you've got a preference just post up your choice at your convenience @Dee Zephyr @Wadda We Sing  @binman

Hold your horses!! You’re wondering on the right track Macca. Spoke to mate today and they are considering giving the Zephyr one more run with the blinkers on. Admittedly the win was in a weak field of 4 and had the horse lost it would have been in the paddock definitely. Will provide further updates soon. 

Will check out the trifecta options when I get home a little later.

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And continuing my theme of highlighting the overseas Group 1's whilst our racing gets scaled back for the winter, here are the 3 Group 1's scheduled for this weekend (The Curragh - Ireland) 

Sky Racing1 & 2 are covering the events for those who have cable but I believe the FTA racing station does cover these big events from time to time.  Especially at the Royal Ascot week long carnival in June where we'll see some Aussie representation.

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To be honest i dont understand blinkers........the horse Zephyr led all the way from the barriers right?....he couldnt have seen very much of the other horses could he?? Why would the blinkers make any difference? Maybe he just likes having stuff on his head?? What about trying a bandana and sunglasses~ ?  Maybe a latte after the run.....

Blinkers are an Australian invention you know.

Go Zeph.

 

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14 hours ago, Macca said:

Anywayit's trifecta time again ... the Kingsford-Smith Cup & the Queensland Oaks are the 2 standout choices and I'll throw in a 3rd choice from Randwick. 

 If you've got a preference just post up your choice at your convenience @Dee Zephyr @Wadda We Sing  @binman

I’m happy with any of the 3 Macca, here’s my order of preference in case a “tiebreaker” is required.

1. McKell Cup - Randwick

2. Kingsford-Smith Cup - Doomben

3. Queensland Oaks - Doomben

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34 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

I’m happy with any of the 3 Macca, here’s my order of preference in case a “tiebreaker” is required.

1. McKell Cup - Randwick

2. Kingsford-Smith Cup - Doomben

3. Queensland Oaks - Doomben

I also lean toward the top 2.  ....then again we could do all 3~! :)

 

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5 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

I’m happy with any of the 3 Macca, here’s my order of preference in case a “tiebreaker” is required.

1. McKell Cup - Randwick

2. Kingsford-Smith Cup - Doomben

3. Queensland Oaks - Doomben

 

4 hours ago, Wadda We Sing said:

I also lean toward the top 2.  ....then again we could do all 3~! :)

 

My preference would be the Kingsford-Smith Cup so Wadda,  you can decide out of the top 2 preferences if you like.

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2 hours ago, Macca said:

 

My preference would be the Kingsford-Smith Cup so Wadda,  you can decide out of the top 2 preferences if you like.

No pressure~!

I dont know........ok Kingsford Smith then. Ill go with Le Romain as my pick for 1,2,3.

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39 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

No pressure~!

I dont know........ok Kingsford Smith then. Ill go with Le Romain as my pick for 1,2,3.

Ha ha!  I reckon we'll get this one Wadda but not sure about the dividend for the trifecta.  However,  I play around with our picks and incorporate a first4 in there as well. 

I really like Le Romain as well but I'm third up this time around so it's over to @Dee Zephyr

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We could always have a go at the McKell Cup as well - punters lament and all that!

Same format and we can play around with the picks as we see fit ... as previously stated,  with the small fields it's not a bad idea to eliminate 3 or 4 horses and then shoot for the first4. 

Just a thought. 

ps ... the Oaks race is very tricky with a lot of the horses that may be at the end of their respective campaigns (already)

 

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1 hour ago, Macca said:

Ha ha!  I reckon we'll get this one Wadda but not sure about the dividend for the trifecta.  However,  I play around with our picks and incorporate a first4 in there as well. 

I really like Le Romain as well but I'm third up this time around so it's over to @Dee Zephyr

Impending for the trifecta fellas. I don’t mind throwing in a pick for the McKell as well Macca. 

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39 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Impending for the trifecta fellas. I don’t mind throwing in a pick for the McKell as well Macca. 

Yep ... we'll get this one out of the way first DZ and then we can throw things open for the McKell Cup. 

I'll take 'English'  as the 3rd pick to win ... although,  I reckon it's a race in 2 between Impending & Le Romain.  There's a couple of others that have run some very slick times of late but not at WFA level or against this sort of class field. 

So it's over to @binman  to finish things off in the Kingsford-Smith Cup - we'll need 2 placegetters BM.

  • W/2/3  Le Romain
  • W/2/3  Impending
  • W/2/3  English
  • 2/3       ????????
  • 2/3       ????????

 

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3 hours ago, Macca said:

We could always have a go at the McKell Cup as well - punters lament and all that!

Same format and we can play around with the picks as we see fit ... as previously stated,  with the small fields it's not a bad idea to eliminate 3 or 4 horses and then shoot for the first4. 

Just a thought. 

ps ... the Oaks race is very tricky with a lot of the horses that may be at the end of their respective campaigns (already)

 

Well now youve mentioned it we better go that one too.........i already know what my pick is, but we will finish this one off first i guess.

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9 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

Well now youve mentioned it we better go that one too.........i already know what my pick is, but we will finish this one off first i guess.

Well whilst BM is picking out his certainties we can go ahead and kick things off with the McKell Cup ... you liked Ecuador yeah?

There are some other good fields up in Doomben apart from the 2 feature races ...  specifically races 3,  4,  6 & 9.  'It's Somewhat' looks a standout in The Lord Mayors Cup (race 4)

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17 minutes ago, Macca said:

Well whilst BM is picking out his certainties we can go ahead and kick things off with the McKell Cup ... you liked Ecuador yeah?

There are some other good fields up in Doomben apart from the 2 feature races ...  specifically races 3,  4,  6 & 9.  'It's Somewhat' looks a standout in The Lord Mayors Cup (race 4)

You’re spot on Macca, Doomben is shaping up as a really good day for racing. I had a look at the whole card a short time ago and there are some terrific races. 

I have a selection for the McKell Cup. I’m going for a value runner in No.5 Lovani. 

Edit: Did I go too early? Wadda hasn’t declared his pick yet I see. 

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6 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

You’re spot on Macca, Doomben is shaping up as a really good day for racing. I had a look at the whole card a short time ago and there are some terrific races. 

I have a selection for the McKell Cup. I’m going for a value runner in No.5 Lovani. 

Edit: Did I go too early? Wadda hasn’t declared his pick yet I see. 

Not sure it matters a great deal DZ ... the 3rd pick is the tricky one as we're looking for a bit of value.  But your pick 'Lovani' offers that value already so I may play it safe. 

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24 minutes ago, Macca said:

Not sure it matters a great deal DZ ... the 3rd pick is the tricky one as we're looking for a bit of value.  But your pick 'Lovani' offers that value already so I may play it safe. 

Yep its Equador from me Macca. Gai at home in a big race everytime and ive been following it so not getting off now....

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Just now, Wadda We Sing said:

Yep its Equador from me Macca. Gai at home in a big race everytime and ive been following it so not getting off now....

And I'll take 'Our Century' ... in form,  lightly raced and has won or placed 3 times from 3 runs at the distance.  Avdulla on board is a plus too.  

So here's how our 2nd trifecta race is looking ...

McKell Cup - Randwick Race 7

  • W/2/3  Ecuador
  • W/2/3  Lovani
  • W/2/3  Our Century
  • 2/3       ????????
  • 2/3       ????????

So if you've got the inclination to part with your wisdom on this race @binman , just post up a couple of likely placegetters at your leisure. 

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Best Bet: Doomben Race 5 No.3 Zousain

TAB Odds: $3.10

Drawn nicely and McEvoy booked to take the ride again. He’s ridden the horse to both career wins to date and his last victory looked soft in the end. Settled back and showed a devastating turn of foot upon straightening to reel in the leaders quickly and finished off with the old “hands and heels” method. 

I believe this horse has plenty more to offer, certainly looks a star of the future.

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11 hours ago, Macca said:

And I'll take 'Our Century' ... in form,  lightly raced and has won or placed 3 times from 3 runs at the distance.  Avdulla on board is a plus too.  

So here's how our 2nd trifecta race is looking ...

McKell Cup - Randwick Race 7

  • W/2/3  Ecuador
  • W/2/3  Lovani
  • W/2/3  Our Century
  • 2/3       ????????
  • 2/3       ????????

So if you've got the inclination to part with your wisdom on this race @binman , just post up a couple of likely placegetters at your leisure. 

I will do the form for this race tonight and post my two place getters

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1 hour ago, binman said:

I will do the form for this race tonight and post my two place getters

We need you to do the Kingsford-Smith Cup as well ... another 2 pkacegetters.  We are doing 2 Trifecta races this week.  Le Romain  Impending & English are taken already!

At your convenience BM  ?

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I’m not huge on the punt but do get the odd bit of mail which is occasionally profitable. Tomorrow I have these:

Doomben R2 - 11 Heavenly Thought

Doomben R6 - 12 Schism

Doomben R9 - 11 The Bostonian 

Sandown R2 - 13 Dane Thunder

They are all worth a few $ each way and throwing in any multiples.

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1 hour ago, ProperDee said:

I’m not huge on the punt but do get the odd bit of mail which is occasionally profitable. Tomorrow I have these:

Doomben R2 - 11 Heavenly Thought

Doomben R6 - 12 Schism

Doomben R9 - 11 The Bostonian 

Sandown R2 - 13 Dane Thunder

They are all worth a few $ each way and throwing in any multiples.

Nice one PD. Drop in anytime~! We look at all tips. :)

 

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4 hours ago, ProperDee said:

I’m not huge on the punt but do get the odd bit of mail which is occasionally profitable. Tomorrow I have these:

Doomben R2 - 11 Heavenly Thought

Doomben R6 - 12 Schism

Doomben R9 - 11 The Bostonian 

Sandown R2 - 13 Dane Thunder

They are all worth a few $ each way and throwing in any multiples.

The last 2 have been scratched PD but the first 2 picks offer very good value - especially the Darren Weir trained 'Heavenly Thought' ... and 'Schism' is overdue to salute but again,  it is very good each-way odds. 

1 hour ago, ProperDee said:

A late one...Gold Coast R2 - 4 Dafeenah.

An interesting one is 'Dafeenah' ... the bookies have kept it safe.  Opened at about 5-2 and has stayed at those odds.

It's only run is where it finished 12th of 12 where the horse looked like it over-raced.  Won both it's trials though. 

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