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Well I have cast my vote in the All Star Mile  - 'Extra Brut'.  And yes,  it is the hip-pocket talking as I got a very nice collect in the Derby last Spring after including the horse late (what dreams are made of!)

Here is the list of horses and all the profiles of all those 130 horses that have been nominated

To vote,  go here - All Star Mile Vote Application

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    On 1/20/2019 at 4:30 PM, Macca said:

    Been looking for a tipster out of NSW racing to go with Gator in Victoria & JJ out of SA and after a fair bit of research I reckon Tony Brassel is the one.  His tips can be found here(Sky Racing) (on the morning of the race meetings) 

    What I normally do is pick the eyes out of the tips from Gator,  JJ & now Tony Brassel looking for the best odds ... not really interested in anything too short for a straight-out bet.  More so exacta's/trifecta's with the help of their tips. 

    Gator's tips & JJ's tips can be found on Racing.com on Saturday mornings as well.  Wednesday evening's for Gator's tips for the advanced knowledge.  Nathan Exelby has a bit of a reputation (QLD racing) so I might start looking at his tips to see if he is any good.

    And then of course there is the Flemington Forecaster himself - @Dee Zephyr ... DZ is trumping all of them at the moment with 5 from 5 from his last 5!  I'm just wondering when the Caulfield Correspondent ( @Wadda We Sing ) is going to grace us with his presence again (?)  Our strike is improving but we need all the help that we can get!

    Ill be back soon Macca... :)

     

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    Patrick Payne has 1 horse running at Sandown today. Race 8 No 7 Cape Richards W8.50 P2.50

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    1 hour ago, Wadda We Sing said:

    Patrick Payne has 1 horse running at Sandown today. Race 8 No 7 Cape Richards W8.50 P2.50

    If it runs a drum I'm adding it to the strike rate Wadda!  Michael 'Dee' on board too.

    Zip a Dee Doo Dah is a big show today as well ... Canterbury Race 6 No.2  $4.50

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    1 hour ago, Macca said:

    If it runs a drum I'm adding it to the strike rate Wadda!  Michael 'Dee' on board too.

    Zip a Dee Doo Dah is a big show today as well ... Canterbury Race 6 No.2  $4.50

    Ok Macca....you can add it to the strike rate and make it an official Wadda pick ....first for 2019 ! :)

    That Sandown race is not till 7.30pm

     

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    7 hours ago, Wadda We Sing said:

    Ok Macca....you can add it to the strike rate and make it an official Wadda pick ....first for 2019 ! :)

    That Sandown race is not till 7.30pm

    Good old Zippy lacked a bit of zip today ... never looked like it even with McEvoy on board. 

    I'm on Cape Richards though - fingers crossed!

    Edit:  Ugh.

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    Best Bet

    Sunshine Coast Race 9 Number 2

    Coral Bay $3.70 Win

    Off to the Valley tonight, will attempt to mingle in the ring to post market movers. If that’s too tough a task, maybe a pic of Brave Smash.

    Good luck!

     

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    9 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

    Best Bet

    Sunshine Coast Race 9 Number 2

    Coral Bay $3.70 Win

    Off to the Valley tonight, will attempt to mingle in the ring to post market movers. If that’s too tough a task, maybe a pic of Brave Smash.

    Good luck!

    Decent sort of field in the Australia Stakes tonight DZ

    Especially in comparison to the corresponding race last year where there were only 6 acceptors in a race won by 'Thronum' ... the 'All Star Mile' is definitely on the radar for any number of horses that can run a decent 1200m up to a mile whilst a few 2000m WFA performers can drop back to the mile as well. 

    My preference in the gallops is watching the best of the best go at each other and it all starts tonight by the looks of it.  Hope you back a winner!

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    And a few more feature races to look out for tomorrow

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    Numerous people spend their entire lives devoted to a footy club ... lots of money invested (over time - tens of thousands of dollars),  countless hours with an emotional investment that is endless. 

    And if you're a demon fan you might spend up to 10 or 20 hours per week reading and contributing on this site.  And for the last 54 years - no big wins (premierships) zilch. 

    Now that is what I'd call a gamble.  A very very big gamble.  And if you're under 60 years old - no return.  And I don't have a problem with that as I'm one of those Demon supporters.

    So it's a bad thing to have a flutter at the races with the chance of actually winning something?  Half their luck I say.

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    1 hour ago, Macca said:

    Numerous people spend their entire lives devoted to a footy club ... lots of money invested (over time - tens of thousands of dollars),  countless hours with an emotional investment that is endless. 

    And if you're a demon fan you might spend up to 10 or 20 hours per week reading and contributing on this site.  And for the last 54 years - no big wins (premierships) zilch. 

    Now that is what I'd call a gamble.  A very very big gamble.  And if you're under 60 years old - no return.  And I don't have a problem with that as I'm one of those Demon supporters.

    So it's a bad thing to have a flutter at the races with the chance of actually winning something?  ha ha ha ha ha!  You have got to be joking.

    You just got to wonder whether people think things through when they lash out at what others might enjoy. 

    Sorry 'Macca'...shouldn't really have posted. Saw racing, saw red...

    We all have our irrational sides.

    I know for a lot of people it's innocent fun, for many others it's the opposite.

    I have a very personal reason for hating it with a passion. 

    This has been triggered again recently....

    It's not the gambling side per se although that is at issue for many (I would think poker machines fall more on the evil side). 

    I've removed my post...a bit mean spirited by me.

     

     

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    2 hours ago, rjay said:

    Sorry 'Macca'...shouldn't really have posted. Saw racing, saw red...

    We all have our irrational sides.

    I know for a lot of people it's innocent fun, for many others it's the opposite.

    I have a very personal reason for hating it with a passion. 

    This has been triggered again recently....

    It's not the gambling side per se although that is at issue for many (I would think poker machines fall more on the evil side). 

    I've removed my post...a bit mean spirited by me.

    Horses are a breed of animal that were born to run (and jump) ... they've been on this earth in some form for over 50 million years.  Humans for about 250,000 years.  The human and the horse became ideal partners as a transportation device.   Later on we started racing them.  Natural progression/natural selection.  What happened was always bound to happen.  It comes under the 'Stands to Reason' banner.   Before the car it was the horse. 

    The pig is a slaughter animal.  So is the sheep,  chickens,  beef cattle,  goats,  etc etc etc.  We eat them as a matter of course.  Some cultures eat dogs & cats.  Some even eat Kangaroos and crocodiles (Aussies)  The indigenous Australians ate Koala's.  Maybe they still do.  You live off the land,  that's what you do.

    By comparison,  the horse gets treated quite well.  If we didn't ride or race horses we'd probably just eat them.  So it's ride & race or eat.  You wouldn't keep a horse as a household pet unless there was a equestrian aspect to the whole thing. 

    It is estimated that about 250,000 cats & dogs are put down in Australia each year.  Unwanted pets by everyday Australians.  Yes,  I broaden arguments.  Because it's necessary.   Context and all sides of an argument is my specialty.

    Anyway,  I reckon I'd rather be a horse if I wasn't a human. 

    The gambling aspect is a tricky one ... many punters are addicted and often punt badly as a consequence.  But if gambling on the horses was banned it would go underground immediately.  The key is to bet with expendable income only and then bet smart.  Or not bet at all. 

    On this thread I push the agenda of the best against the best.  Group racing is at the forefront of my thinking - not the 7th at Moe.  Overseas Group racing as well.  The gambling aspect has a direct association obviously but it's not at all like the mindless poker machine industry.  Not even close. 

    You could ban poker machines but then the roads North would be filled with Pokies people heading for the border.  Nationwide - maybe.  But what are the chances? 

     I overreacted as well and have deleted my reply also.  Apologies.

     

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    Very impressive again by Whispering Brook in the Australia Stakes ...  beat a crack field and the horse is a winner.  Running excellent times too so the horse could have a decent Autumn. 

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    So Wadda is back in Ballarat and this week hes come up with the Macedon Special, direct from the Australia Day big meeting!

    Hanging Rock R5 No 2 Zontario $2.35

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    30 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

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    So Wadda is back in Ballarat and this week hes come up with the Macedon Special, direct from the Australia Day big meeting!

    Hanging Rock R5 No 2 Zontario $2.35

    Like it Wadda, easing your way back in through the grades.?

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    13 hours ago, Macca said:

    Horses are a breed of animal that were born to run (and jump) ... they've been on this earth in some form for over 50 million years.  Humans for about 250,000 years.  The human and the horse became ideal partners as a transportation device.   Later on we started racing them.  Natural progression/natural selection.  What happened was always bound to happen.  It comes under the 'Stands to Reason' banner.   Before the car it was the horse. 

    The pig is a slaughter animal.  So is the sheep,  chickens,  beef cattle,  goats,  etc etc etc.  We eat them as a matter of course.  Some cultures eat dogs & cats.  Some even eat Kangaroos and crocodiles (Aussies)  The indigenous Australians ate Koala's.  Maybe they still do.  You live off the land,  that's what you do.

    By comparison,  the horse gets treated quite well.  If we didn't ride or race horses we'd probably just eat them.  So it's ride & race or eat.  You wouldn't keep a horse as a household pet unless there was a equestrian aspect to the whole thing. 

    It is estimated that about 250,000 cats & dogs are put down in Australia each year.  Unwanted pets by everyday Australians.  Yes,  I broaden arguments.  Because it's necessary.   Context and all sides of an argument is my specialty.

    Anyway,  I reckon I'd rather be a horse if I wasn't a human. 

    The gambling aspect is a tricky one ... many punters are addicted and often punt badly as a consequence.  But if gambling on the horses was banned it would go underground immediately.  The key is to bet with expendable income only and then bet smart.  Or not bet at all. 

    On this thread I push the agenda of the best against the best.  Group racing is at the forefront of my thinking - not the 7th at Moe.  Overseas Group racing as well.  The gambling aspect has a direct association obviously but it's not at all like the mindless poker machine industry.  Not even close. 

    You could ban poker machines but then the roads North would be filled with Pokies people heading for the border.  Nationwide - maybe.  But what are the chances? 

     I overreacted as well and have deleted my reply also.  Apologies.

     

    Maybe you are Macca !

    https://www.punters.com.au/horses/maccas-magic_241026/

    Currently on 644 day spell.....get back to work!

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    Best Bets:

    Sunshine Coast Race 9 Number 2 Coral Bay $3.70 Win

    Hanging Rock R5 No 2 Zontario $2.35 Win

    Randwick Race 7 No1 Endless Drama $5.00 Win

    Win multi gives us 43/1 approx

    DZ is on a 5 meeting streak coming into today. (no pressure) Good luck Punters.

     

    (they should have called your pick Demonland Macca) :)

     

     

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    43 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

    Best Bets:

    Sunshine Coast Race 9 Number 2 Coral Bay $3.70 Win

    Hanging Rock R5 No 2 Zontario $2.35 Win

    Randwick Race 7 No1 Endless Drama $5.00 Win

    Win multi gives us 43/1 approx

    DZ is on a 5 meeting streak coming into today. (no pressure) Good luck Punters.

     

    (they should have called your pick Demonland Macca) :)

    Ha!  Sporting arguments fall into the same area as religious & political discussions.  Endless drama indeed.

    Anyway,  with Coral Bay drifting a tad I ended up getting 58-1 (boosted) As always,  fingers crossed.

    There are a few races that I'm interested in today ... more so the Blue Diamond Preview's.  But just watching (no bets on the 2yo's) with a view to the future.

    Welcome back Wadda

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    35 minutes ago, Macca said:

    Ha!  Sporting arguments fall into the same area as religious & political discussions.  Endless drama indeed.

    Anyway,  with Coral Bay drifting a tad I ended up getting 58-1 (boosted) As always,  fingers crossed.

    There are a few races that I'm interested in today ... more so the Blue Diamond Preview's.  But just watching (no bets on the 2yo's) with a view to the future.

    Welcome back Wadda

    Thanks Macca. Good to be back. I also got 58/1 boosted....thats a good return. Ive also got them for a place.

    Yes sporting arguments.....maybe we need a tag line ....serious horse fans only....

     

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    1 minute ago, Wadda We Sing said:

    Thanks Macca. Good to be back. I also got 58/1 boosted....thats a good return. Ive also got them for a place.

    Yes sporting arguments.....maybe we need a tag line ....serious horse fans only....

    These are open forums Wadda so I welcome all views ... doesn't mean I'm going to always agree though.  Often the best way to arrive at the truth is to open things up for discussion. 

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    4 minutes ago, Macca said:

    These are open forums Wadda so I welcome all views ... doesn't mean I'm going to always agree though.  Often the best way to arrive at the truth is to open things up for discussion. 

    Oh yeah for sure, totally all views welcome same goes for all of Demonland. So we can still have a tag line... :)

    Hanging Rock up next...

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    9 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

    Oh yeah for sure, totally all views welcome same goes for all of Demonland. So we can still have a tag line... :)

    Hanging Rock up next...

    Leg 1 on the board ... you're back with gusto Wadda! 

    But this ain't no picnic,  we need 2 more for the collect!

     

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