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1 hour ago, Macca said:

Got a mate who is right into horse racing and he reckons Cascadian is the one

14 horse field with any number of chances on a fast track in a truly run race could suit the swoopers and a horse like Kolding

I am leaning cascadian then I lean Kolding, both of them with HH and VE will prob be my first 4.

HH I give a fair chance too as well.

 
1 hour ago, Gorgoroth said:

I am leaning cascadian then I lean Kolding, both of them with HH and VE will prob be my first 4.

HH I give a fair chance too as well.

It's a good race and an ideal way to start the Group1 season, Gorg 

Looking ahead nearly all the Group1's have been upgraded to be worth at least $1Million now so the fields throughout the Spring will be strong

And that's apart from the 4 or 5 other big races out of Sydney that are worth a mint but not recognised as Group races (Everest, Invitation, Golden Eagle, Bondi St etc)

Nice sunny day for the races, good 4 at MV and Randwick.

Ill spend the day watching MV races, the footy and brewing some up a new beer. Hope you have a great day and do well on the punt!

 

Mo’unga gets the choccies!

I went with Cascadian and as it pulled out it it got bumped by another taking its momentum, got going again but not enough. Very tight finish to the race.

On 8/21/2021 at 3:53 PM, Gorgoroth said:

Mo’unga gets the choccies!

I went with Cascadian and as it pulled out it it got bumped by another taking its momentum, got going again but not enough. Very tight finish to the race.

Should have stuck to my exacta plan!!

Got a couple of collects late to save the day but will be following Mo'unga alright. 

Memsie this week which should be a beauty

20 minutes ago, Macca said:

Should have stuck to my exacta plan!!

Got a couple of collects late to save the day but will be following Mo'unga alright. 

Memsie this week which should be a beauty

I am hanging for the Memsies this weekend

 
45 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

Best bet sat. Caulfield 

race 2. No 8 Deep Speed $5 (win)

Best Bet Sat Caulfield

R4 No.1 Artorius (W) $3.50


5 minutes ago, Macca said:

Best Bet Sat Caulfield

R4 No.1 Artorius (W) $3.50

One to watch in that Race is Lightsaber, not over 1200, I reckon 1400 is it’s sweet spot, but I’ll be watching it as in the coming weeks I reckon it goes up to 1400. I’ve had some nice collects off it it’s last prep.

24 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

One to watch in that Race is Lightsaber, not over 1200, I reckon 1400 is it’s sweet spot, but I’ll be watching it as in the coming weeks I reckon it goes up to 1400. I’ve had some nice collects off it it’s last prep.

I'm having an exotic bet in the race anyway ... exacta or F4 so Lightsaber is in!

Will do our double as it has to come up sooner or later!!  20-1 or thereabouts gives out a handy collect

What do you like in the Memsie, Gorg?

Behemoth & Tofane pick themselves but Inspirational Girl won the Railway in good time in the Perth carnival.  Fifty Stars my roughie

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5 minutes ago, Macca said:

I'm having an exotic bet in the race anyway ... exacta or F4 so Lightsaber is in!

Will do our double as it has to come up sooner or later!!  20-1 or thereabouts gives out a handy collect

What do you like in the Memsie, Gorg?

Behemoth & Tofane pick themselves but Inspirational Girl won the Railway in good time in the Perth carnival.  Fifty Stars my roughie

Behemoth if it gets a run at it wins.

Beau Rossa out of gate one gives it a run along the rail the whole way. I just wonder if they will try and hold it back a little. I love this horse and at 9.50 I’ve taken it with a bonus bet.

Fifty Stars is interesting but normally runs longer distances iirc.

Sierra Sue is the one I think can push them. Gate 5 should give it a good spot. And tbh Streets of Avalon at $18 is well overs. Thought it would be $8-10.

So for me 

Behemoth, Beau, Tofane, Sierra will be my 4

 

4 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

Behemoth if it gets a run at it wins.

Beau Rossa out of gate one gives it a run along the rail the whole way. I just wonder if they will try and hold it back a little. I love this horse and at 9.50 I’ve taken it with a bonus bet.

Fifty Stars is interesting but normally runs longer distances iirc.

Sierra Sue is the one I think can push them. Gate 5 should give it a good spot. And tbh Streets of Avalon at $18 is well overs. Thought it would be $8-10.

So for me 

Behemoth, Beau, Tofane, Sierra will be my 4

 

Fifty Stars rarely runs a bad race and has still got a bit of speed & kick.  Streets has to go in.  More so both those 2 for the multiples

Colette likes it soft and J Cummings has bypassed the Winx Stakes for this race (may not get the conditions to suit though)

Streets & Red Can Man should vie for the lead according to the speed maps.  Both are very honest types

 

14 minutes ago, Macca said:

Fifty Stars rarely runs a bad race and has still got a bit of speed & kick.  Streets has to go in.  More so both those 2 for the multiples

Colette likes it soft and J Cummings has bypassed the Winx Stakes for this race (may not get the conditions to suit though)

Streets & Red Can Man should vie for the lead according to the speed maps.  Both are very honest types

 

The soft track suits Sierra sue as well. With 12 horses I wouldn’t be surprised to see 6-7 cross witching a head of each other, but if all ran their best race I reckon behemoth wins.


23 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

@Macca this could be huge 

 

Certainly is ... racing.com are covering the story and all 4 jockeys (Jamie,  Melham, Ethan Brown & Celine Gaudray) are out for the mandatory 14 days on the advice of the Chief Health Officer

Another month on top of that and heavy fines? Could be more judging by the reaction of Giles Thompson.  Not a happy camper!

Whoever gets to ride Behemoth & Ayrton just got lucky!!

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40 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

The soft track suits Sierra sue as well. With 12 horses I wouldn’t be surprised to see 6-7 cross witching a head of each other, but if all ran their best race I reckon behemoth wins.

Agreed re the big boy!  But who gets on for the ride?  Beau hasn't won beyond 1200m save for a BM64 win at Sandown over 1300m

Tofane has stellar G1 form and Inspirational Girl rounds out my top 3 with her excellent G1 form

7 hours ago, Macca said:

Agreed re the big boy!  But who gets on for the ride?  Beau hasn't won beyond 1200m save for a BM64 win at Sandown over 1300m

Tofane has stellar G1 form and Inspirational Girl rounds out my top 3 with her excellent G1 form

The 1400 is a concern for Beau but I reckon it’s good enough but the company is very good as well. Tbh I think in my f4 BR could be the weakest link.

Who rides Behemoth is anyone’s guess. I mean who’s available and have they ridden him before cos they ain’t getting much work on him prior to the day.

15 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

The 1400 is a concern for Beau but I reckon it’s good enough but the company is very good as well. Tbh I think in my f4 BR could be the weakest link.

Who rides Behemoth is anyone’s guess. I mean who’s available and have they ridden him before cos they ain’t getting much work on him prior to the day.

The 4 aforementioned jockeys out for the entire Spring!  Not surprising given how the stewards normally operate.  A tad harsh but it was a blatant disregard of the rules with a lot at stake

Prebble onto Behemoth & John Allen will ride Ayrton.  And just to highlight what Jamie is missing out on ... 5% of the winnings (Jockey's share) in the Memsie St is worth $30k.  Plus the 'sling'.  And that's just 1 race!

Ouch!


21 minutes ago, Macca said:

The 4 aforementioned jockeys out for the entire Spring!  Not surprising given how the stewards normally operate.  A tad harsh but it was a blatant disregard of the rules with a lot at stake

Prebble onto Behemoth & John Allen will ride Ayrton.  And just to highlight what Jamie is missing out on ... 5% of the winnings (Jockey's share) in the Memsie St is worth $30k.  Plus the 'sling'.  And that's just 1 race!

Ouch!

The entire spring? I heard a two week ban. Wow, that’s insane.

4 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

The entire spring? I heard a two week ban. Wow, that’s insane.

Yes, the Victorian stewards handed down the penalty this morning. 

The 4 were already in isolation for 2 weeks as well as being fined $5k+ by the Government

Still, Ollie & JMac served hefty suspensions for gambling related offences so big penalties come with the territory sometimes

13 minutes ago, Macca said:

Yes, the Victorian stewards handed down the penalty this morning. 

The 4 were already in isolation for 2 weeks as well as being fined $5k+ by the Government

Still, Ollie & JMac served hefty suspensions for gambling related offences so big penalties come with the territory sometimes

I read the stewards report and they are right. Could have affected the whole industry. Well Kah can survive this, the other will suffer more long term 

 
13 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

I read the stewards report and they are right. Could have affected the whole industry. Well Kah can survive this, the other will suffer more long term 

Jamie will bounce back as will the others ... everyone needs a wake-up call every now and again

Sierra sue has a abscess on its foot, might not run. Was going to be in my f4, might have to exchange with aegon.


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