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You could be right Wadda ... I read somewhere that they are trying to address the issue but those HK based horses are free to go to other major racing centre's virtually unhindered (like Royal Ascot) It's just here where the quarantine laws are way too tough on horses from certain countries yet not tough at all with horses from other countries. There's no standard practice from what I can gather.

Different quarantine rules I believe Wadda ... for the HK raced horses to race here they are required to be quarantined somewhere in China for 6 months. Therefore, the owners don't bother. For the Japan based horses, it might only be a couple of weeks there and a couple of weeks here (quarantine) ... UK based horses the same? Beat the Clock is an Australian bred horse for instance but we'll probably never see the horse race here ... I'd love to see that horse along with Mr Stunning, DB Pin & Ivictory all over here racing in our sprint races.

The quarantine laws for the HK horses makes it darn near impossible for the top horses there to race here ... but there's always Chautauqua, Wadda! And Merchant Navy, Viddora, Vega Magic, Brave Smash et al. Quite simply, they should find a way for horses like Pakistan Star, Beauty Generation, Beat the Clock and others to be able to run in our big races.

Shoals to race on and then go to Royal Ascot next winter - so there's a chance the horse will run in the Goodwood on the 19th of May. The horse has been entered for the race. Listen here for more details (Racing pulse interviews the owner of Shoals, John Messara - Podcast #10) Shoals will also be a likely starter for 'The Everest' ... which is shaping up as having an outstanding field assembled with Redzel, Trapeze Artist & In Her Time already confirmed. Happy Clapper is a real possibility along with Kementari & Redkirk Warrior. Winx is an outside chance of running as well - you never know. With $7.8Million awarded to the winner, why not?

@Dee Zephyr @binman @Wadda We Sing The choices for our trifecta combo are dwindling somewhat but I found 2 decent races with another that might take your fancy. I'm happy to go with the consensus so if you've got a preferred option or if you've another race choice, feel free to put your choice forward. Doomben 10,000 Group 1 1200m WFA $700k Morphettville SA Derby Group 1 2500m SW $600k Scone Inglis 3yo Guineas 1400m 3YO SW $400k Scone Racecourse ... Trifecta Strike Rate 3: 1 - 2 (+$30.50) Best Bet Strike Rate 46: 22 - 10 - 2 Australian Group and Listed Races

Aussie Rohan Dennis is leading the Giro and he might keep the pink jersey for a few more days yet. Eurosports are covering the event but unfortunately, SBS aren't covering the event as they have done in previous years. You might be able to find the race online with a decent search. Although tonight's stage isn't easy by any means and whilst Wednesday's stage is quite tough, Thursday's stage (stage 6) sees the riders take on Mt Etna and that climb might start sorting out the GC riders from the rest. Other stages to look out for with regards to difficult climbs are stages 8 (Sat) 9 (Sun) 14 (Sat) 15 (Sun) 18 (Thurs) 19 (Fri) & 20 (Sat) ... so the grueling climbs are set for the next 3 weekends. See more at CyclingNews.com Here's the profile of stage 6 (Thursday) with tonight's profile underneath.

It looks like Youtube isn't coming to the party with a replay of the Kentucky Derby or the Robert Sangster Stakes so if you click on the links below and then logon you can watch a replay of both races ... Kentucky Derby (Attendance 157,813 - 8th Highest) Robert Sangster Stakes I got a reasonable collect in the Kentucky Derby by loading up on the place with Good Magic but the winner far too good. As for Shoals, now there was an opportunity missed for a lot of us. The horse could end up being one of the better sprinter/milers we've seen the way it's going. Royal Ascot next up for the horse by all accounts so it almost certainly won't run in the Goodwood. Best Bet Strike Rate 46: 22 - 10 - 2 Trifecta Strike Rate 3: 1 - 2 (+$30.50) Australian Group and Listed Races

I'll post up the Kentucky Derby & The Robert Sangster Stakes when they become available but here's the Australasian Oaks & The Newmarket 2000 Guineas (UK) n.b. If you have a TAB account you can watch a replay of just about any race.

I've had a few decent collects over time but I was a bit lucky on each occasion. Sometimes it pays not to research too much.

Somewhere in Newcastle I'm presuming. Eels got it back to a 2 point margin so we covered that game easily but the Waratahs couldn't get the ball over the line despite attacking the Blues try line in the dying minutes of the game - lost by 3. Ugh. Still, I've got a few horses running around in 3 overnight races. There's always the next opportunity Wadda.

The A-League final is on one of the channel 10 stations (channel 1?) The keeper for Melb Victory had a fantastic first half. Brilliant saves

They're down by 4 but we need the Eels to start scoring against the Sharks. There's a lot of luck involved with sporting multi's. I usually just set and forget and hope for the best. I'm watching a bit of the A-League GF though ... the keeper for Melbourne is playing lights out. Swans are battling a bit too. I've backed Good Magic each way in the Kentucky Derby - more for the place in actual fact Wadda.

2 big races from overseas coming up overnight - The 2000 Guineas down the straight 8 at Newmarket just after midnight tonight & The Kentucky Derby just before 9.00am tomorrow. Here are some links to the fields for those who might be interested ... Newmarket 2000 Guineas - Link 1 Link 2 Kentucky Derby - Link 1 Link 2 I'm trying to have a few doubles but Ladbrokes are only allowing W & P bets and no multis at this stage. I'll find a way. 'Good Magic' offers a bit of value in the Kentucky Derby although Mendelsshon & Justify are heavily favoured whilst in the 2000 Guineas, the winner should come from the top 3 fancies (Aiden O'Brien trains 2 of the 3 and also Mendelsshon in the Kentucky Derby) I'll post up the replays tomorrow if they're available

I was guilty of following the money but maybe the punters thought the 1200m was a bit short. That's the only thing I can think of Wadda. But we now know the horse can win at Group 1 level at 1200m, 1400m & 1600m ... not too many horses are capable of that. But I suppose that's what can happen in the big group races - top horses end up being over the odds because of the quality. However, Shoals wasn't even mentioned.

Looks like Shoals could be set for Royal Ascot now. A dominant win against some very likely types. The 3rd placegetter would have put me out of the trifecta anyway. Tri paid a lazy 9k+ so there are a few happy campers.

Yep ... I keep looking at the horse as well. It's a good field but Shoals has been forgotten

Land of Plenty wins! I've done a saver multi so alive here.

There it is again ... Lite'n In My Veins wins again!

JJ changed his best bet of the day to Savapinski in the last ... he's done that before but was probably looking for a bit of value after the scratchings in race 2. Silent Warrior well beaten though - another 2nd but the 1.60 for the place was a reasonable return considering there were only 7 runners.

And I got the trifecta based on his tips - not a big return but a win is a win Wadda!

Corey was still lying on the track at the 300m mark when they were in the back straight ... scary moment and hopefully he's ok.

Best Bet Strike Rate 44: 21 - 9 - 2 Trifecta Strike Rate 2: 1 - 1 (+$66.50) Australian Group and Listed Races

JJ's tips are up on Racing.com ... I might do a few 2-5-5 trifectas based on his tips (I'll add 1 extra horse to his first 4)

Lucky I got on last night with those 3 with Silent Warrior shortening the way it has ? Not that I thought you'd pick Land of Plenty ... I just liked the horses chances anyway. Good choice Wadda. The Robert Sangster Stakes is a good betting race and now that Viddora is out, any number of horses can get into the finish.

3rd tip is in (forget the golf, Ogilvy missed the cut!) Here are the 3 ... Cronulla (1-12) over the Parramatta Eels $2.75 Waratahs (1-12) over the Auckland Blues $3.10 Melb Storm (1-12) over the Dragons $3.00 It's the only sports bet I'm doing this week Wadda apart from maybe a Sunday only pick 3 or pick 4 involving the NBA & the NHL (and the Melb Storm) I rarely get close with sports multi's thus the switch to the joint effort.