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You're right Gorg but maybe they should allow some jostling/using your body anyway. If they are not going to pay it then allow it (which is what they are effectively doing a lot of the time) It's probably the one area of Footy/Aussie Rules where the ruling (when adjudicated properly) is spot on. A player can use his body/jostle/out-muscle but hands in the back is disallowed. We allow players to push-off when the ball is within 5 metres (again, when adjudicated properly)

Good pick up Wadda ... in fact, the horse (Fell Swoop) has run at Group 1 or Group 2 level in its last 16 starts (if we include The Everest as a Group 1 Race) 12 of those 16 starts have been at Group 1 level. The horse has had no respite from top company (until tomorrow) The only horse that (somewhat) rivals Fell Swoop for Group appearances is the 2 (Secret Agenda) but it hasn't raced in 41 weeks. I'm going to take a trifecta in the race as I reckon it might pay well for the right combo. My mate who follows Ellerton likes Crystal Dreamer so I'll include that in my top 3. Weir has 2 of the other runners as well

I like the 3 bets bets (so far) ... they are all short odds but just as it is with the footy club, it's all about the winning. $11 (combined) represents excellent value We've got a bit to work with in regards to a few other horses we might fancy as welI. I also don't mind Nomithaj (Race 1 Flem) & Tshahitsi (Race 6 Flem) and also, the aforementioned Dixie Blossoms & Cliff's Edge.

Best Bet ... In the end I decided on 'Care to Think' in the Liverpool City Cup (Race 5 No.3 Randwick Saturday) I just believe it will have too much class for its rivals in this race. I do like Dixie Blossoms in race 8 but I believe 'Care to Think' is a horse on the rise and is therefore a safer best bet. Currently showing 2.40.

Cliff's Edge meets Grunt 3.5 kgs better from their last encounter Wadda (over 1400m) and the Guineas is over 1600m. That should be enough to turn things around. Here's a replay of 'Care to Think' winning the MM Gold Coast Cup (1400m) ... it ran a sizzling time (1:20.72) and had to work hard from the wide barrier. Care to Think is 2.40 favourite in the 5th race at Randwick on Sat (The Liverpool City Cup) Those 2 you mentioned really do stand out D77 (especially Santos) I'm also not sure Winx will have it all her own way first up ... but the only danger is 'Prized Icon' - here's it's last run in The Apollo Stakes on Feb 17 They ran a fairly quick time and Prized Icon was finishing strong. I still believe that Winx wins but she get may challenged for a bit.

Here's an interesting development (and about time too) ... Committee says the Des Bryant '14 playoff play should be a catch in the future Goodell has flagged for change and it looks like he will get his wish if they can find a way to re-word the ruling. Anyway, it can't be too hard to get it right. I said at the time that the Bryant play should have been a touchdown same as the megatron catch in 2010 and also, the Jesse James play for the Steelers just prior to this year's playoffs.

Early doors but there's a few horses that standout at Randwick on Saturday (apart from Winx) Santos (R3), Care to Think (R5) & Alizee (R7) are all heavily supported but I'm leaning towards Dixie Blossoms in race 8 (The Guy Walter Stakes) I usually like to go early but with a bit of rain about up there I'll wait a day or so. In the Winx race (R6) only Prized Icon stands out as a likely placegetter whilst Classic Uniform & Stampede seem to be ahead of the rest for a first 4 wager (box the 3 for 2nd, 3rd & 4th?) Edit: Had a little 'interest' bet trifecta in the Launceston Cup today and it got up! A more than decent dividend too, all things considered. Would have had the first 4 if I'd had a go at it. Another Darren Weir winner of course.

3 Group 1 races coming up this weekend (Chipping Norton Stakes, Australian Guineas & the Surround Stakes) Here are the replays of last year's Chipping Norton & Australian Guineas ...

Yep ... and it seems that every week there is a new story. Winx will be back! In the Chipping Norton at the Farm. I'll be trying a 1-3-5-5 First 4 which for $20 will return 55% of the dividend. Happy to take some feedback on the horses involved in that multiple. On top of that we've got the $1Million Australian Guineas @ Headquarters. Of course, you being the Flemington 'Forecaster' D77 means we'll be expecting lots of tips! During the week I'll try and post up the videos of last year's feature events held at this time last year. Australian Group & Listed Races Here are the replays of the 2 Group 1 races from Sha Tin today. Hey @Wadda We Sing , you and I can sit back watch us lose our money all over again ha ha

Again, the winner just too good. You always get a run for your money in these types of races - Beauty Generation is a proven Group 1 winner and that experience was telling. Group racing sorts out the newcomers but Beat the Clock & Fifty Fifty weren't disgraced. To win these races you've got to beat the best of the best. Went 2 - 6 - 6 in both races but should have gone 3 - 5 - 5. There wasn't a 6th horse in either race that was going to threaten. You live and learn.

Werther had every chance but the winner too good .. a truly run race and they broke 2 minutes for the 2000m. A track record. Time Warp just wouldn't concede. The first 4 across the line a class above. Had them all in a trifecta but alas, the wrong configuration! My trifecta in the next race mirrors yours Wadda - I've gone with the 2 new guns as well.

My biggest issue with the pundits is that they are often trying to outdo one another and will rarely come to a unanimous agreement. Punters are often the same. For instance, the 4 best bets we come up with can be used in a variety of ways - straight out W/P, included in Quaddies, Trifectas, Running Doubles, Quinellas etc or in multi's. My adage might be ... when in doubt pick a Group-type horse dropping back or if it's class stands out in a Group Race. A number of the winners yesterday fell into that category - Gailo Chop, Russian Revolution, Sunlight, Kementari, Brave Smash.

Bruce was the doyen before he became too gushy. He still knows his stuff if you can ignore all the schmaltz. I don't mind him but I now prefer the 'racing-heads' because of the vital info. Having cable I'm spoilt for choice - I will occasionally go to 7HD for the actual races because of the quality of picture but the racing channel (78) and Sky Thoroughbreds HD is ample enough Wadda. Both stations have a preview show and a review show from the Saturday races.

Same here - never knew (and I've been to Caulfield dozens of times including when the big sprint races are held there) I suppose that's why we're labelled 'mug-punters' Wadda

Was watching Racing.com last night and they were pointing out that there is only 1 turn in the 1100/1200 metre races at Caulfield. There is a 500-600 straight run from the starting gates to the turn which means that the wide barrier draws are not as bad a disadvantage as one would think. You learn something new every day in this caper! Anyway ... Click on this link for a race replay of the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (2018) And here's the replay of the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (2018) ...

The top 2 (Helene Paragon & Beauty Generation) are both proven at Group 1 level but 'Best the Clock' & 'Fifty Fifty' are very quick horses and the distance suits both Wadda. It's out of those 4 really with your 2 on top ... however, I might throw a couple more in for 3rd in a multi Trifecta. Pingwu Spark (no.11) would have to be a show too ... been running excellent times at this distance carrying weight. Your quinella looks a good bet if we go on current form. In the Hong Kong Gold Cup I will be working around Werther & Seasons Bloom. Both proven at this level and both in good form.

I'll post up the replays of the Blue Diamond & Oakleigh Plate if and when they become available but here's the Futurity Stakes (2018) ...

Well, we weren't far off all 4 selections coming through Wadda ... Ace High wasn't far off 3rd and 'Show a Star' probably would have won if it was able to find some cover. I included a few other horses in various 3 pick multi's (coupled with a couple of our best bets) but for whatever reason I baulked at Silent Sedition, Kementari, Written By & Brave Smash. All 4 of those horses were jumping out at me but I went for the value instead. The day ended up being a decent one but could have been very very good. I reckon we just keep doing it the way we're doing it. Sooner or later we'll snag all 4.

You have had a good day - you're not bad at those quaddies, Wadda! Tomorrow's 2 big Group 1's at Sha Tin should see some great racing ... the Gold Cup is a really good betting race with Pakistan Star back up against Werther, Time Warp, Season's Bloom and a few others. The other race (The Jubilee Cup) sees the 2 new guns 'Beat the Clock' & 'Fifty Fifty' up against a host of really good Group horses (Beauty Generation, Helene Paragon, Pingwu Spark et al) As per usual, I'll restrict myself to those 2 races and try and figure out some trifecta combinations.

Well ... if you banked on our best bets returning at least a 2 from 4 result then Gailo Chop was a moral. That was an authoritative win. Ended up in front for the day with Gailo Chop saluting (got a half decent multi up) On top of that the Demons won with authority as well. Anyway, playing with house money tomorrow for the 2 big Group 1 races at Sha Tin. The usual suspects are all running around again and both races have quality field's involved. The Hong Kong Gold Cup 2000m Group 1 WFA $1.7Million (7.05pm) The Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup 1400m Group 1 WFA $1.7Million (7.40pm)

There's been quite a few favoured horses get up today ... Kementari, Written By, Silent Sedition, Brave Smash, Overshare, Sunlight, Cellarman, Try A Lil Harder, I Am Excited & Russian Revolution. Well done on your all-up bet Wadda - I've broken even for the day but have still got a few live bets going.

It was well placed but the others had better acceleration. The first 2 are very classy - Ace High not disgraced. I had a saver trifecta which got up - every collect counts!

It wins anyway ... bolted in! Gunned it.

Went close but Brave Smash just too classy ... Tosen needs the 1600m up to 2000m. I certainly wouldn't be writing Tosen off although Brave Smash might have its measure over the mile as well. Weir has just said that both horses are heading for the Blamey Stakes (17th March 1600m) then up to Sydney.

The Punters went away from 'Silent Sedition' but it won easily. Far too good for that lot. The horse looks like it has found its form.