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Did the Steelers player have control of the ball then fumble it?

He might do ... its a 16 horse field under WFA conditions over 2500m. But there can only be 6 overseas horses in the race whilst the local horses (10 in all) are voted into the race by the public. Considering how great Bowman's form has been, you'd reckon he'd get a ride in the race ... I watched and had a couple of small outlays in the G1's from Hong Kong last week. Trifecta's only but the pools were quite hefty. Think I went 1st, 2nd & 4th on three occasions! (based on a 2, 5 & 5 combo)

Nice one Wadda ... I was out and about for a bit yesterday so didn't see many of the races. I even missed my Ascot race but found out that I'd won when I logged on to my account. I have a habit of winning when I don't watch a race 'live' so I may have to use that method as a default mode again! Us punters are a superstitious lot aren't we?

We don't allow 'preliminary' tips Clint ... no such thing.

The cricketing public is running out of whipping boys DA ... mind you, that Perth track is an absolute road.

I saw that Crystal Dreamer won again for you @Wadda We Sing ... any luck with your parlays? As for next week at Ascot (yep, their carnival is still going) the CB Cox Stakes (2100m) is being run ... it's a Group 2 WFA race worth $250,000 and the event is often used as a run-in to the Perth Cup (Jan 1) If I get a chance I'll post up the field with barriers later in the week. There's also a big Group 1 race on next Sunday from Japan (the 'Arima Kinen') ... a top field should be assembled as the race is worth approximately $6miilion. The free-to-air racing channel is probably covering the race.

Got a good percentage of the trifecta but just missed the first 4 ... it's always nice to turn a very small outlay into a decent 3 figures. Could have been a good 4 figures but thems the breaks. Didn't have Mr Utopia - ugh! These small fields can still yield good dividends ... the form from that Zuccheros race held up (2nd & 3rd in that race ran 2nd & 3rd in this race)

In order for the Tri or F4 to pay a half decent dividend in the race, a couple/few roughies need to feature in the finish - that's what I'm banking on. At this time of the year I usually just restrict myself to the one race to bet on - had a look at Villiers Stakes at Randwick but couldn't find a combo that satisfied. Anyway, good luck at Caulfield today Wadda and good luck with the Zephyr @Demon77

The AJ Scahill Stakes (race 7 Ascot, 8.10pm) is down to 8 runners with the scratching of Variation so I'll be looking for a greater percentage in the Tri & F4. Settled on 2 horses to win ... Silverstream and for a bit of value, Zuccheros. However, any of the other 6 horses can feature so it's then just a matter of which ones to leave out! Another value runner Django ran 2nd to Zuccheros over the 1400m last start and is lightly raced this campaign. Both value runners are up in the weights though.

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The club is screaming out for a ruthless edge and that's probably why Goodwin wanted to go ahead with the boot camp - the issue is probably the timing. It looks like the players didn't see it coming if they only found about it on Monday. The outcome smacks of a club trying to catch up with the field ... the disconnect is more so the club finding it's way.

Here's last year's final tally in the tipping comp ... Final Leaderboard (2016/17) 12 - Gorgoroth 8 - cowboy_from_hell 7 - Clintosaurus, DeeSpencer -------------------------------- 6 - JV7 4 - Macca Gorgoroth set the high score last season although it was the first year where we had the current amount of bonus weeks. Clintosaurus leads the current comp with 12 points (see above) so we'll probably see a new record score set. A total of 6 points are still up for grabs

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Only 9 running in the AJ Scahill Stakes but it's not a bad field and it could be a decent betting race as there are a number of chances. The Weir horse (Ulmann) may well start favourite and there's been a switch of jockeys for State Solicitor. Others horses such as Profit Street, Variation & Silverstream could all figure in the finish too. Link - AJ Scahill Stakes (Ascot) ... 1400m WFA $250,000 Group 3 (race time should be about 7.50pm AEDT) The Group 2 Villiers Stakes at Randwick on Saturday might be worth a look as well.

2 points on offer for week 15 in the comp ... 2 games on Sunday too (Oz time) Both games are on ESPN. Games to look out for ... Chargers @ KC ... Sunday 12.30pm Green Bay @ Carolina ... Monday 5.00am Rams @ Seattle ... Monday 8.05am Pats @ Steelers ... Monday 8.25am Miami @ Buffalo & Dallas @ Oakland holds some interest as well. Leaderboard in the comp 12 - Clintosaurus 9 - Go the Biff 8 - Dappa Dan 5 - Macca 4 - JV7, Gorgoroth The Ravens, Falcons & Eagles standout as probable road wins but who knows?

Pats lose to the Dolphins - who saw that coming? None of us tipsters, that's for sure. No points awarded this week in the tipping comp. The Jags have a chance to snag the 2 seed if the Steelers can beat the Pats next week. Jacksonville would probably need to win their last 3 but that is entirely possible (vs Texans, @ 49ers, @ Titans) Right now, the Jags hold the tie break advantage over the Pats (conference record) Suddenly, New England are perhaps looking a little vulnerable and they've got some injury concerns as well. But there again, they've a habit of winning when it matters. Who would bet against them? Leaderboard in the comp 12 - Clintosaurus 9 - Go the Biff 8 - Dappa Dan 5 - Macca 4 - JV7, Gorgoroth

You need to maintain the 1 seed to have a chance ... that has to happen. Your likely opponents in week 2 and/or 3 could be 2 dome teams (Saints/Vikes) or a Rams team that hasn't been in the playoffs for yonks. Seattle or Carolina would be tough though. Atlanta might find the conditions at Philadelphia a bit difficult too. Packers probably won't make it but with Rodgers at the helm, that game wouldn't be easy either. One thing is for sure, you will play your first game at home because you've won your division. And you'd probably have to lose all 3 of your remaining regular season games to fall below the 2 seed - that gives you a week off (which in turn gives Foles more time to become accustomed to his offense) We're about to see how good a coach Pederson is. His first job is to make sure the team maintains the 1 seed.

He must read 'land. Btw Foles is miles better than Hundley (right now) But that doesn't mean Foles is good. We've won 3 games with Hundley but all 3 teams we played were/are poor. Packers need to win all 3 remaining games and we're relying on at least 2 teams above us to lose 2 games each. Long shot.

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Foles wouldn't be expected to improve that much on what we've seen historically but he's now stepping into a role where the overall team has improved immeasurably and your running game is often very good. And your D is good too. Previously Foles was asked to hit WR targets a ways down the field but if your coach is smart, Foles should be asked to hit targets over shorter distances. The best coach in the business (Belichick) does it with Brady constantly yet Brady is a star - play the percentages. Reid does it with Andy Smith to good effect as well. Foles is not accurate past 15 yards but he doesn't necessarily have to be if he's asked to play a role that best suits his skill set. With Foles playing a low risk role complimented by the other facets of the Eagles game, you can still prove hard to beat. Especially at home. However, it's crucial that you hang on to the no.1 seed. Houston & Green Bay fell away after losing their QB's but the reliance on those QB's was way too high. The key is your running game - it has to be A grade (or at least B+)

You've got a more than decent all-round game but Wentz really is something special ... it's just as well you made that play for Ajayi. I reckon you can hang on to the 1 seed and that will give you 2 home playoff games. At least Foles is a veteran and not a rookie. They won't be asking him to do what Wentz can do but your running game is quite good anyway. Short cut-out passes might be the order of the day. But as you said Dappa, it's been a horrible season for injuries.

That's rotten luck for Wentz & Eagles fans ... he would have had thoughts of leading Philadelphia in the SB this season. It's just the worst type of injury too (if it is the ACL) On his way to the MVP as well - I just hope he makes a full recovery.

I'll PM you @Earl Hood .. saves doing the back & forth here It's a case of cross wires

Earl, I'd answer your question but that might be entering the spoiler zone

Great memories of a great horse D77 ... around that time a few of us ventured to Moonee Valley to see a couple of champs in action.