Macca

Both Santa Ana Lane & Gytrash are sired by 'Lope De Vega' and both horses on the Dam side are sired by Fastnet Rock. And like Santa Ana Lane, there is a somewhat unfashionable view of the horse (Gytrash) so the odds could remain attractive. Having said all that, the horse has just come into 4-1 favourite for the Newmarket Hcp!

Yep ... it never gets old Wadda Incredible really ... all 4 hit the deck where as 1, 2 or maybe 3 going down could have been expected in a frantic finish. But all 4? I'm still happy for the bloke (Bradbury) all these years later. What many don't know is that previously Steven was rated high to win Gold in prior Olympics but bad luck befell him to deny him victory. He certainly got the last laugh. A Hollywood ending and apparently there is a film to be made about the famous win entitled 'Last Man Standing' (could there be a more apt title?)

Yes it was a great finish Wadda ... the big surprise was 'Gytrash' in the Lightning Stakes ... as was the run of 'Nature Strip'. Another reminder to never take odds that skinny - too much outlay to win a decent amount and thus, high risk) Alizee, Flit & Vegadaze all won in fine fashion at Randwick as well. I had Nature Strip in a couple of multi's although but I backed the other legs to win outright or in exacta's as well (Fabric, God of Thunder, Seemingly Discreet & Dark Alley) And thanks to JJ I ended up in front for the day (he tipped value runners Rivski & Rigalo Di Gaetano) But Gytrash is the story looking ahead ... it's a much imoroved SA galloper although it's Morphettville form previously was very good (running excellent times & winning) It's almost certainly a Group horse now and I'll be following it, that's for sure. JJ tipped 4 winners all up yesterday at Morphettville whilst no one seemed to fair well at Flemington. Even Gator went against his namesake (Alligator Blood) Again, a barnstorming finish between the 2 star 3yo's. Catalyst didn't lose any friends either, just beaten by a slightly better horse on the day. The current crop of 3yo's is quite something too ... Alabama Express, Castelvecchio, Bivouac, Exceedence, Libertini, Super Seth, Darlasan, Flit, Anaheed, Microphone, Lyre, Loving Gaby, Shadow Hero, Warning, Miami Bound, Funstar, Standout, King of Hastings, Tassort as well as Alligator Blood & Catalyst.

Ah yes I do like the place card - seems to often work better with 4 pics but I'll add ... Best Bet Flemington Race 9 No.12 Star Missile (Place) $2.15

Regular Season Tipping Competition Year Winner Runners up 3rd place 2019 JV7 Go the Biff, Gorgoroth, Macca Dee Zephyr, Clintosaurus --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2018 DeeSpencer Clintosaurus, Gorgoroth, Dappa Dan Dee Zephyr, Macca --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2017 Clintosaurus Go the Biff Dappa Dan --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2016 Gorgoroth cowboy_from_hell Clintosaurus, DeeSpencer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015 Gorgoroth cowboy_from_hell, Macca JV7, DeeSpencer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2014 Dappa Dan DeeSpencer Gorgoroth --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2013 cowboy_from_hell pantaloons Gorgoroth Strafford Macca --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post Season Tipping Competition Year Winner Runners up 3rd place 2019 DemonDave, Go the Biff, Macca Dee Zephyr, Gorgoroth JV7 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2018 Gorgoroth Go the Biff DeeSpencer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2017 Macca Clintosaurus Go the Biff, JV7, Gorgoroth --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2016 Gorgoroth, JV7 Clintosaurus Macca --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015 JV7, cowboy_from_hell Gorgoroth, Macca DeeSpencer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2014 JV7, pantaloons Gorgoroth, Go the Biff Macca --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2013 titan_uranus DemonDave cowboy_from_hell, Macca --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall Medal Tally Gold Silver Bronze JV7 4 2 1 Gorgoroth 4 1 6 Macca 3 2 5 ---------------------------------------------------- Go the Biff 1 4 1 cowboy_from_hell 1 3 1 DeeSpencer 1 2 3 Clintosaurus 1 2 3 Dappa Dan 1 1 1 DemonDave 1 1 0 Dee Zephyr 1 0 2  Strafford 1 0 0 titan_uranus 1 0 0 pantaloons 0 2 0

I see things in a similar way too old dee ... but I don't watch the Mens version of AFL as a general rule as I no longer find the sport 'entertaining'. Much prefer League, Union, Soccer & the NFL these days. To be honest, I'd often rather watch a decent movie than any form of sport. I will watch the Womens & Mens occasionally for other reasons (the winning, the contest, social interactivity etc etc) Both versions would be much better viewing for 'my eyes' if there were far less players on the ground and the players played in their positions. Restricted rotarions as well. But that's just me. Of course I attend or go to our games but all that is based on fanatacism and the want to win. I couldn't even tell you whether the games are entertaining or not with the mens side of things (all that really matters is the winning) The womens version might see those same levels of fanatacism down the track but not yet (from a personal point of view) But I'm all for participation for both genders so therefore heavy subsidisation should be high on the agenda from the AFL At all age groups. An example of that is the Sheffield Shield in cricket ... very low crowds and very little interest outside of those who are really keen on their cricket. And the Shield would cost about $10Million or more to run ... the Shield brings in only a fraction of that outlay in revenue so is heavily subsidised. And that is a necessary thing for CA to do. Their income streams from Media, Tests, BBL & India easily covers the cost of the Shield. As for entertainment, there are any number of forms of entertainment and as you said, it simply comes down to personal choices. And there are more than 2 arguments going on here ... there's the entertaiment aspect, the growing of the sport aspect, the increase in participation aspect etc etc. And the 'Winning' for the club which is also high on the agenda.

Interesting to note that they ran 2 lengths quicker in the 'Fillies' Blue Diamond Prelude yesterday ... which means that 'Letzbeglam' is well worth following up on (as well as 'Hanseatic' which won the C & G's Prelude) Here's the replay of the fillies race as well as a replay of the CF Orr Stakes ... hopefully we get to see a lot more of the Orr Stakes winner, 'Alabama Express', but it is a colt sired by the late Redoute's Choice. A stud career awaits especially with a G1 success. Impressive yesterday.

Twilight racing but this time all the races are down the straight. At first glance the idea seems sound enough. With so many horses in work in Australia they may as well be a bit creative with how the many meetings are structured. Midweek-type fields today though. We would lead the world with the amount of racecourses in operation Wadda ... it seems every country town has a footy oval/league pitch and a racetrack.

As it's turned out we've got a match after all ... that ground drains well. Can your lads chase down 116 in 12 overs? ... if Maxwell, Stoinis or Handscomb get going it's certainly achievable. I'm just glad the game went ahead ... with no reserve day we could have seen an embarrassing outcome for the new form of cricket. T20 isn't my cup of tea but the shortened version does offer a lot more pathways for young cricketers. Helps the sport as a whole. And now it's raining again. Ugh.

Managed to land a couple of late winners (and a double) at Sha Tin (where they raced on a Saturday for once) Moreira came through with the goods again! I owe that bloke a beer. Had a look at the fields for the 'Rapid-Racing' at Flemington tomorrow Wadda and there's some value runners about. More so in the quaddie legs ... smallish fields but even a skinny quaddie might pay well.

Yep - looks a real goodin' DZ does Hanseatic ... been an ok day so far (for myself) too with How Womantic & Microphone saluting. A slight departure away from exactas the last month with an emphasis on small multi's (2pics) I have a little on for the win only as the saver.

Just tomorrow & Sha Tin on Sunday DZ Although, they are racing on Sunday at Flemington. 7 races - all down the straight. I like the sprint races especially because the times can be used more so as a formline. But Sha Tin is better in terms of comparing times - truly run races (generally) And 'Pandemic' is well worth following ... a real speedy type. The name is quite apt too! Omen bet?

They are racing at Canterbury tonight so Warwick Farm might still go ahead. I'd already placed 'Pandemic' in a couple of multi's before you posted up your best bet!

Very little chance of the final going ahead by the looks of it. The rain doesn't look like stopping up North And to not play the actual final is truly backwater stuff. And I have no dog in the fight as I have very little interest in t20 cricket as a while But you've got to play the final .. it's no longer 1978.

They may not be racing up North tomorrow DZ Already a Heavy9 and the rain does not look like stopping in the foreseeable future. Mick Sharkie reckons the meeting will be abandoned

Best Bet (Saturday) Caulfield Race 8 No.1 Avilius (Place) $3.10

And we have 3 joint winners in the post season tipping comp ... DemonDave, Dee Zephyr and a fast finishing JV7. Well done fellas! All 3 finished with 9 points ... Gorg was just a smidgen off winning outright but just missed with KC's winning score being 3 points outside of Gorg's nominated score. I'll post up the hall of fame results later on but here is the final tally board. 9 - DemonDave, Dee Zephyr, JV7 8 - Go the Biff, Gorgoroth 7 - Macca 5 - Clintosaurus 4 - Dappa Dan 2 - DeeSpencer

There is now (helmet to helmet ruling) but Running backs often still charge head first and as a result can often make contact with defenders helmets by default ... but they don't often get penalised (from what I see) But a defender can't use his helmet (as a weapon) on a wide receiver, tight end, running back or a Quarterback. But again, they don't always call it. Not yet anyway, DW. And up until a couple/few years ago it was open slather and getting completely out of control ... and the class action against the NFL over concussions was happening at the same time. Thus, the new ruling. But there is still a ways to go to stamp out helmet to helmet contact. At junior level there is now a 'Heads up' way of playing the sport. But again, they don't always call helmet to helmet contact in the NFL and offensive players very rarely get called for using their helmet as a weapon. The ruling isn't consistent but the sport is cleaner now. Mind you, it's still quite barbaric in its own way. And the fans love it that way Me - I don't want to watch dirty tactics. The sport (NFL) is still extremely tough to play as it is. A bit like footy where thuggish behavior has been stamped out and the sport is way better off because of it.

Agree with all that and it's still quite funny that Belichick was the Jets coach for 1 day only. Only at the Jets? Of course, there's a back story to it but 1 day? lol.

Yep, and as DS mentioned Gonzo, how many teams score from the opening drive of a match? Especially in a SB. And if people here feel uninspired by Goodwin's press conferences, they should try sitting through 10 minutes of a Belichick presser! And it can be argued that Belichick is the best ever coach in any sport, all time.

That was a TD ... correct decision. The new interpretation allows for the onfield decision to stand if it's a line-ball call. Again, another correct decision Kittles pushed off twice and that is Offensive pass interference every day of the week. He might have been able to catch the ball without pushing off so in effect, he cost his side dearly. Did he even need to do it considering his skill set? KC won fair & square and the refs had zero influence on the result. The 49ers had every chance and couldn't nail down the win.

Chiefs win in a grand comeback (again) Had to work so audio only ... really happy for Andy Reid. It was his turn What went wrong for San Francisco Gorg?

49ers 33 KC 24

It is entirely possible for a number of players to all have one of their better year's in the one season. Everything clicks into gear per se. And I'm not saying that is what happened in 2018 but in theory, it's certainly possible. What we now need is for more of our players to have one of their best years ... this season. If that happens we could have a better year (from an overall perspective) than 2018. Related ... even the best players in the league can have a lean year. And if a number of your best players all have a lean season in the same season, you could end up with a poor W/L ratio. I reckon that could sum up our past 2 seasons but again, I thought we dropped away too much last season.