A Day at the Races

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Just now, Dee Zephyr said:

Haha, it wasn’t me, my mate was hoping the money was right. Unfortunately it didn’t put in a good run at all. 

Yeah the horse never really got going DZ - jumped well and was ok early but didn't quicken at the 2 furlong mark.  There will be easier races against lesser rated horses for El Mag at this stage of the horses career.  It can still get in at a good weight in a BM70. 

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Australian Group & Listed Races

Best Bet Strike Rate

57: 21 - 6 - 9

 

 

 

 

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Back full circle to Sandown this week although the fields are not overly strong,  all things considered.  Still,  there are some good betting races to be had (Races 5,  7,  8 & 9 have an even spread of chances)

The 3 feature races at Ascot (WA) this Saturday holds some interest as well - building nicely to the 3 Group 1's coming up over the next month or so.  Pounamu won't be seen though which is a shame - in the paddock at the owners property (somewhere in NSW) after having a minor setback.  Trainer not happy. 

Material Man will be back however after bypassing the Spring over here. 

Full Card - Sandown Hillside Saturday 17th

Full Card - Ascot (WA) Saturday 17th

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For something a little different here's Equestrian legend Andrew Hoy on 'After the Last' shown earlier tonight.  A fascinating character and a real high achiever - gives some great insights in the interview.

Andrew Hoy - After the Last

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Best Bet

Sandown Race 3 No.7  Into the Abyss  $3.80

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Best Bet

Sandown Race 8 

2 Ventura Storm $6.00

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Sorry moving around a lot atm, didnt get a chance to put one in.

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1 hour ago, Wadda We Sing said:

Sorry moving around a lot atm, didnt get a chance to put one in.

You didn't miss a great deal from my point of view Wadda ... did a lot of 2nd guessing today and therefore managed to miss with some obvious standouts such as Yogi,  Ringerdingding,  Cool Passion & The Taj Mahal. 

Got a decent collect with 'Most Important' saluting in the Stakes race at Doomben but slim-pickings otherwise.  However,  I fancy my chances in the three Group 2 races at Sha Tin tomorrow ... here's the form.

• JC Mile  G2  1600m
• Jockey Club Cup  G2  2000m
• JC Sprint  G2  1200m

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4 hours ago, Macca said:

You didn't miss a great deal from my point of view Wadda ... did a lot of 2nd guessing today and therefore managed to miss with some obvious standouts such as Yogi,  Ringerdingding,  Cool Passion & The Taj Mahal. 

Got a decent collect with 'Most Important' saluting in the Stakes race at Doomben but slim-pickings otherwise.  However,  I fancy my chances in the three Group 2 races at Sha Tin tomorrow ... here's the form.

• JC Mile  G2  1600m
• Jockey Club Cup  G2  2000m
• JC Sprint  G2  1200m

Damn, i wold have taken Taj Mahal as the last week in spring is the only race he ever wins!!

Good luck at Sha Tin

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9 hours ago, Wadda We Sing said:

Damn, i wold have taken Taj Mahal as the last week in spring is the only race he ever wins!!

Good luck at Sha Tin

Well I liked Ventura Storm in the Zipping Classic and it was DZ's best bet as well ... but as was the case with a number of horses that have been performing well recently,  a lot of them had come to the end of their preparations.  My choice (Into the Abyss) didn't run on either.

If only the horses could actually talk hey Wadda?  ? They generally don't show those signs until the moment it happens.  Still,  I've had a more than decent Spring Carnival and the attention now turns to Ascot (WA) ,  Sha Tin & the Doomben Summer features a number of races that holds a bit of appeal as well. 

The Ballarat Cup is on next Saturday and that race is always a keenly contested affair.  No doubt targeted by DK Weir of course!  ?

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The 'Donald Cup' delivers another win for DK Weir ... his 2nd stringer in 'Romancer' but that's no surprise.  I got lucky again but only because I know how much Weir sets his horses for these Country Cups. 

His pattern is that he normally has 3 runners and at least 2 of them nearly always get into the first 3 or 4 across the line.  So you bet accordingly.  

Watch out for the Ballarat & Kilmore Cups this upcoming weekend then follows the Wodonga Cup & Traralgon Cup the weekend after and then the Pakenham Cup in early December.

Country Cups Schedule

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11 hours ago, Macca said:

Well I liked Ventura Storm in the Zipping Classic and it was DZ's best bet as well ... but as was the case with a number of horses that have been performing well recently,  a lot of them had come to the end of their preparations.  My choice (Into the Abyss) didn't run on either.

If only the horses could actually talk hey Wadda?  ? They generally don't show those signs until the moment it happens.  Still,  I've had a more than decent Spring Carnival and the attention now turns to Ascot (WA) ,  Sha Tin & the Doomben Summer features a number of races that holds a bit of appeal as well. 

The Ballarat Cup is on next Saturday and that race is always a keenly contested affair.  No doubt targeted by DK Weir of course!  ?

Ive heard DZ is a bit of a horse whisperer. We need to send him out to the Cups to go around the mounting yard and stables.

Yep Ballarat Cup is a good one, unfortunately not there this year. I think everyone will be all over the WEir runners, (pun intended) might pay to go early on a few, when the fields come out.

 

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Big news out of Racing Victoria today ... the talk in the lead up to the $5Million race could rival what has happened with the Everest.  I reckon it's a fantastic initiative and will boost up the interest in our Autumn Carnival. 

The race will rotate through Flemington,  Caulfield & Moonee Valley which means all 3 race clubs can invest into the race.  A top idea.  And Winx would be a real chance too as the QE Stakes is not run until April 13.  The $5Million All-Star mile is set for March 16. 

Others in the running could include Shoals,  Alizee,  Grunt,  Kementari,  Hartnell,  D'argento,  Santa Ana Lane,  Happy Clapper,  Trapeze Artist,  The Autumn Sun etc etc

$5m All-Star Mile for Victoria (set for March 16 2019)

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Racing fans will get the chance to help decide the field for the $5m All-Star Mile, to be run for the first time at Flemington next March.  The bulk of the field will be the most popular horses as voted by fans in an online poll. 

Contested under weight-for-age conditions,  the top 10 horses with the highest votes will be selected with four wildcard entries to be decided by Racing Victoria by March 5, 2019 and the final field and barrier draw decided on March 12.

 

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3 hours ago, Macca said:

Big news out of Racing Victoria today ... the talk in the lead up to the $5Million race could rival what has happened with the Everest.  I reckon it's a fantastic initiative and will boost up the interest in our Autumn Carnival. 

The race will rotate through Flemington,  Caulfield & Moonee Valley which means all 3 race clubs can invest into the race.  A top idea.  And Winx would be a real chance too as the QE Stakes is not run until April 13.  The $5Million All-Star mile is set for March 16. 

Others in the running could include Shoals,  Alizee,  Grunt,  Kementari,  Hartnell,  D'argento,  Santa Ana Lane,  Happy Clapper,  Trapeze Artist,  The Autumn Sun etc etc

$5m All-Star Mile for Victoria (set for March 16 2019)

 

$5m Well, F me Macca.... I think A Day at the Races management might have to look at a bank loan and buy a horse to go in it!!

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Just now, Wadda We Sing said:

$5m Well, F me Macca.... I think A Day at the Races management might have to look at a bank loan and buy a horse to go in it!!

Well we might happen to snag one of the horses in the lottery ... 14 horses so 14 people who are lucky enough to have a horse running for them share in a prize pool of $500k.  Good dosh.

I'll be getting a few entries in but I've got a mate who is tinny when it comes to landing these sort of prizes ... I'll have to let him know although he might already know about it. 

The Australian Cup has lost a bit of its lustre of late so the new race might reignite that race as well ... it's run the week before but it is a 2000m race so it attracts more of the staying types.

But the Mile race suits the types of horses we breed these days so it all makes sense to me at least.  I reckon a lot of the increased prizemoney should be directed at the 1200m to 1600m Group 1's anyway ... the Everest being a case in point.  Aussie races for Aussie horses & Aussie connections.

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4 hours ago, Macca said:

Well we might happen to snag one of the horses in the lottery ... 14 horses so 14 people who are lucky enough to have a horse running for them share in a prize pool of $500k.  Good dosh.

I'll be getting a few entries in but I've got a mate who is tinny when it comes to landing these sort of prizes ... I'll have to let him know although he might already know about it. 

The Australian Cup has lost a bit of its lustre of late so the new race might reignite that race as well ... it's run the week before but it is a 2000m race so it attracts more of the staying types.

But the Mile race suits the types of horses we breed these days so it all makes sense to me at least.  I reckon a lot of the increased prizemoney should be directed at the 1200m to 1600m Group 1's anyway ... the Everest being a case in point.  Aussie races for Aussie horses & Aussie connections.

Yes i agree re The Australian Cup. Could be a good race, but they need to smarten it up.

Im not really sure what you mean by a lottery? Im also good at tinning things!

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16 hours ago, Wadda We Sing said:

Yes i agree re The Australian Cup. Could be a good race, but they need to smarten it up.

Im not really sure what you mean by a lottery? Im also good at tinning things!

The voting is Australia-wide,  you have to register to vote and you get 1 vote only.  And that vote enables you a chance at having the horse you voted for to be running around for you.  Acting like the owner for the day. 

The additional $500k prizemoney is to be shared amongst 14 fans who are lucky enough to a horse running for them.  Pays right down to 14th. 

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2 hours ago, Macca said:

The voting is Australia-wide,  you have to register to vote and you get 1 vote only.  And that vote enables you are chance to have a chance at having that horse you voted for running around for you.  Acting like the owner for the day. 

The additional $500k is to be shared amongst 14 fans who are lucky enough to a horse running for them.  Pays right down to 14th. 

Wow, what a great idea! Get the fans involved. Perhaps we can extend this to the Demons when you get a player running around for you. You get to talk to him during the match and yell and scream why is nobody forward! You can also pay his match fees while your at it!!

Where do i sign up Macca!??

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24 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

Wow, what a great idea! Get the fans involved. Perhaps we can extend this to the Demons when you get a player running around for you. You get to talk to him during the match and yell and scream why is nobody forward! You can also pay his match fees while your at it!!

Where do i sign up Macca!??

Ha ha ha! 

The concept has certainly been a huge talking point over the last 2 days ... the whole thing kicks off sometime in January but the entry fee for any of the potential horses is a one-off $500 fee with no additional fees and all the money raised from the entry fees goes to charity. 

They have obviously thought the whole thing through properly and a host of trainers,  jockeys & owners are fully endorsing the concept.

 

Edited November 20, 2018 by Macca

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1 hour ago, Macca said:

Ha ha ha! 

The concept has certainly been a huge talking point over the last 2 days ... the whole thing kicks off sometime in January but the entry fee for any of the potential horses is a one-off $500 fee with no additional fees and all the money raised from the entry fees goes to charity. 

They have obviously thought the whole thing through properly and a host of trainers,  jockeys & owners are fully endorsing the concept.

 

Ah i see, there's a catch. Well, what if you are actually a non profit charity such as A Day at the Races crew? Surely they can hand over a ticket in that instance?

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4 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

Ah i see, there's a catch. Well, what if you are actually a non profit charity such as A Day at the Races crew? Surely they can hand over a ticket in that instance?

I'm with you Wadda ... we need to put in a submission for the greater good.

And that 'greater good' is more of the folding stuff for the A Day at the Races crew. 

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10 minutes ago, Macca said:

I'm with you Wadda ... we need to put in a submission for the greater good.

And that 'greater good' is more of the folding stuff for the A Day at the Races crew. 

They will in a few years Macca, when they see the following we have. Well be on radio by then.

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Early doors sees DK Weir having 8 horses nominated for the Ballarat Cup

He made mention of 'Tradesman' too ... said his last run was pleasing (2 lengths off the winner and running on in the 1800m G3 Eclipse Stakes)

One for the exotics and a former best bet from the crew here.

Edited November 20, 2018 by Macca

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As for the $1Million Railway Stakes to be held at Ascot (WA) on Saturday,  here is the field after the barrier draw.  Willie Pike is on the favourite 'Galaxy Star' but the race is a very open affair and therefore a good betting race.  Material Man is good odds as are a few others.

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4 hours ago, Macca said:

As for the $1Million Railway Stakes to be held at Ascot (WA) on Saturday,  here is the field after the barrier draw.  Willie Pike is on the favourite 'Galaxy Star' but the race is a very open affair and therefore a good betting race.  Material Man is good odds as are a few others.

Didnt realize Galaxy Star was from WA. Dont think it did much here after some initial promise?