A Day at the Races

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

11 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Ok, I’m on.

Put it on with Neds and split my investment by 3 so I can place it on all totes (Vic, NSW, QLD), much easier than trying to guess which state will pay the most should we be successful.?

Anyone got a link to the Doomben race?

Edit: Nevermind.

 

Edited May 19, 2018 by Wadda We Sing

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

4 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

Anyone got a link to the Doomben race?

 

Sorry Wadda, tried QLD racing for you but they are only showing replays. A Waller quinnela.

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Just now, Dee Zephyr said:

Sorry Wadda, tried QLD racing for you but they are only showing replays. A Waller quinnela.

i caught the last 10 seconds on the radio. (i thought Egg Tart needed it wet)....

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

Just now, Wadda We Sing said:

i caught the last 10 seconds on the radio. (i thought Egg Tart needed it wet)....

Looked like the winner early in the straight.

[Macca 16,972]

It was such a wide open race (Doomben Cup) and the exotic dividends reflected that ... we now know that Comin' Through can run the 2000m and it won in impressive style. 

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Iconoclasm is a good horse, will be a player in the spring.

[Macca 16,972]

There's a couple of overseas Group 1 races coming up later tonight and early tomorrow morning ... I haven't had a bet in the Preakness Stakes (8.48am) as it's hard to see 'Justify'* being beaten and it is too short - Good Magic could run 2nd to the odds-on favourite though.

I don't mind 'Limato' (each-way) in the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes at Newbury (12.40am) ... it should get into the finish. 

*If 'Justify' does win the Preakness as expected it will be shooting for the triple crown in the Belmont Stakes held on the 9th of June. 

[binman 42,980]

On 5/19/2018 at 9:06 AM, Dee Zephyr said:

G’day binman, just realised we need one more selection from you for the placings when you get some time please. Cheers.

Apologies. As a newbie to the picking the place getters i forgot i had to pick two. Next time i'' get it right.

By the by i would have selected Egg tart (honest) for my other place getter, as i was um and ahhing between Egg tart and Coming Through. Brilliant horse early doors who has struggled a bit of late 

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

1 minute ago, binman said:

Apologies. As a newbie to the picking the place getters i forgot i had to pick two. Next time i'' get it right.

By the by i would have selected Egg tart (honest) for my other place getter, as i was um and ahhing between Egg tart and Coming Through. Brilliant horse early doors who has struggled a bit of late 

No problem binman, as always your contribution is appreciated. 

[Macca 16,972]

2 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

No problem binman, as always your contribution is appreciated. 

I see Dan Zephyr is entered for race 5 at Geelong tomorrow.  Only 5 in the race too!

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

6 minutes ago, Macca said:

I see Dan Zephyr is entered for race 5 at Geelong tomorrow.  Only 5 in the race too!

Indeed Macca, I forgot to post about the Zephyr and good to see his consistency by drawing widest again.?

[Macca 16,972]

Here are the replays of the weekend's Group 1's ... both here and overseas.  Couldn't find the 'Preakness Stakes' though.   Will post up later on if available. 

The Goodwood (Morphettville 1200m)

Doomben Cup (2000m)

 

 

 

[Macca 16,972]

6 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Indeed Macca, I forgot to post about the Zephyr and good to see his consistency by drawing widest again.?

We're now down to 4 runners in a 30k race ... blinkers on first time. 

Will the Dan salute DZ?

 

 

Edited May 21, 2018 by Macca

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

1 hour ago, Macca said:

We're now down to 4 runners in a 30k race ... blinkers on first time. 

Will the Dan salute DZ?

 

 

Surely Macca?.... only need to beat 3 runners home.  He won’t get a better chance to break the drought, although the top weight is a good horse and $1.70 favourite with Ned’s. 

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

2 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Surely Macca?.... only need to beat 3 runners home.  He won’t get a better chance to break the drought, although the top weight is a good horse and $1.70 favourite with Ned’s. 

When is the race?

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

16 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

When is the race?

3pm Wadda. I’ll be at work and will check the results. I expect a full report from anyone that watches the race.??

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

My mate text me a short time ago. This is the Zephyr’s final run before retiring to the paddock?. Good luck if you have a little something on him!

[Macca 16,972]

21 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

My mate text me a short time ago. This is the Zephyr’s final run before retiring to the paddock?. Good luck if you have a little something on him!

The Zephyr wins by 4 lengths ... what a way to go out!! 

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

6 minutes ago, Macca said:

The Zephyr wins by 4 lengths ... what a way to go out!! 

Thought he was Winx today......i had a little on him, thanks Zephyr.

[Macca 16,972]

7 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

Thought he was Winx today......i had a little on him, thanks Zephyr.

Led from the jump,  slowed them down and then kicked clear in the straight. 

Textbook win Wadda 

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

I’m very happy for the “ The Day at the Races” crew to finally see the Zephyr win. He turned back the clock with that win. Happy resting Dan!

[Macca 16,972]

5 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

I’m very happy for the “ The Day at the Races” crew to finally see the Zephyr win. He turned back the clock with that win. Happy resting Dan!

And here's the replay of the race DZ  ... (you'll need to logon to view the replay)

Dan Zephyr Goes Out in Style With a Commanding Final Performance

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

1 minute ago, Macca said:

And here's the replay of the race DZ  ... (you'll need to logon to view the replay)

Dan Zephyr Goes Out in Style With a Commanding Final Performance

   Thanks Macca.

Paging @Diamond_Jim who showed support for the Zephyr!! Finally a win mate!

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

4 hours ago, Macca said:

Led from the jump,  slowed them down and then kicked clear in the straight. 

Textbook win Wadda 

Textbook Macca.....The Zeph should give lessons to some of our other BB selections!!

Box the first four and you couldnt miss!!

Daylight second.....

 

Full replay here: https://www.racing.com/form/2018-05-22/geelong-syn/race/5/results

Edited May 22, 2018 by Wadda We Sing

[Macca 16,972]

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. 

• Kingsford-Smith Cup  Doomben  Race 7  Group 1 1350m  $700k
• Queensland Oaks  Doomben  Race 8  Group 1  2200m  $500
• McKell Cup  Randwick  Race 7  Listed  2400m  $150k

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