Dee Zephyr

When was the last time we won at the SCG?

The Giant Cromulon.

Agree Macca, it was a very good win. I liked the way the jockey just pushed through the field from the jump and led them up. Interesting to see where they go from here, trainer said sometimes with four year old geldings you just have to go through the grades. Wait and see I guess although I’d love the horse to get a win for mate in town. It’s been a while for them.

EL sets a new track record (57.27) at Sale. A bit short in price for my liking but pleased to see the horse get a win. It probably didn’t want another 50 metres as the second runner was closing hard. Understandable though after running a quick time. Dan Zephyr received a mention by the trainer in the post-race interview. That was a pleasant surprise, the Zeph is still in people’s thoughts.

Cheers, I thought Sunday twilight games no matter where they are played always commenced at 4:40 AEST, or is it different in the early rounds? Pretty boring looking round anyway, we’ll just have to enjoy our replay from Saturday arvo right through until Sunday night.

So the Freo v North game would be 5:20pm AEST? I hope Sunday twilights don’t change from the already horrible time slot of 4:40

It could be just me but it doesn’t seem an exciting opening round overall for the neutral unless Dylan Shiel receives a hostile reception at Spotless, highly doubtful though. Was hoping for a ‘bigger’ opener for us, oh well. Welcome back Jack(s).

Cyril has competition now.

Can’t see the $1.40 lasting too long on the tote for Winx.

Both on the money guys. ?

Best Bet Moonee Valley Race 7 No.9 Siege Of Quebec Win $3.40

Best Bets Spanish Primera Division Sunday at 05:45 Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad Winning Margin: Atletico By 2+ Goals $2.50 French Ligue 1 Sunday at 05:00 Lille v Caen Lille Win/Over 1.5 goals $1.85

G’day Macca. There’s a strong chance the horse will be scratched tomorrow. They will go like last week’s pay in this 955m dash and being drawn in the middle might present some difficulties in terms of where to settle the horse. Not an ideal first-up race. Too much pressure I believe. ‘El’ has also accepted at Sale in the last race on Sunday. This presents a better first-up assignment, less pressure and a bigger track. Prize money is obviously much better tomorrow night but the aim is to have him firing for the whole campaign. Edit: They weren’t expecting to make the Moonee Valley field with the low rating but when they did it would’ve generated some strong discussion for the best and most logical option.

Redskins, Ravens and Pats.

According to the AFL site the Saints will host Port in China next year for points. Are we expecting to see a China game every year from now on? Does anyone know details of the actual agreement between the AFL and China?

A bit of banter between May and Lynch at a dinner the other night. From the AFL site. "We went out for dinner the other night on the Gold Coast," May said. "We were talking about the Anzac Day Eve game. He said he was looking forward to playing on me, but I said I'd probably be playing on the best forward and that's Jack Riewoldt.

Goodness me Macca, Withhold beat home 33 runners two starts ago and that run was in October last year. A field of 34 in a flat race? It’s common for the steeples, can’t say i have ever seen a field of that size on the flat. Withhold is 33rd in the ballot for the Melbourne Cup and $15 to win it.

No No No!!

Reading benefits : - Improves your concentration - Helps you relax - Can motivate you - Makes you smarter ( We’ve learnt a lot about bananas, so yeah) This thread delivers the above. Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.

Looks like today’s Cranbourne meeting has been postponed. Just tuned in to hear there was some kind of fall in the 4th. Higgins and Brad Rawiller the jockeys involved. Not sure the extent, but ambulances have been on the track for a while now. El Magnificence will have to wait for another day. Jockeys seem to be ok according to one of the stewards just now. Good to hear.

Hmmm....some questionable defending by Chelsea.

A bit of pinball in the box and United equalise. Come on Chelsea, come on. Goals are good I guess, just get the winner now.

Go Chelsea!! Are you watching it on Optus Sport? I’m having slight trouble with the connection at the moment. Yes Macca, I was telling a guy at work this morning I had a feeling the overseas horses might dominate the spring. I placed a small tri (boxed 6) with my initial selections. With the F4 I excluded Ventura Storm, Ace High and Youngstar after I saw the drift in the market especially with the latter 2. I added Homesman after the horse was mentioned by Properdee, Duretto (hoodoo horse) and Red Verdon. My win bet was on The Cliffsofmoher, I thought he ran a terrific race too. Edit: Never mind....just realised it’s on SBS?

Was a cracker Layzie. VAR played a huge part again. Bozza was spitting chips at half time and I mean he was going ballistic, he couldn’t believe City were awarded the penalty upon review and subsequently equalised. I’m pretty sure the bloke that scored the winner did it with his first touch of the game. 40,000+ in attendance. Edit: Real Madrid 2-0 down at home to Levante just before half time. Goodness me.

Good luck Macca, I’m locked and loaded for tonight after a good day at the races. Was fortunate enough to collect on a small percentage of the F4 in the Cup thanks to everyone’s input. Just finished watching the Victory game and it was a corker. The wife ‘tipped’ me the Melb City 2-1 correct scoreline at $11. Riding the wave so to speak. It could be a long night, Chelsea about to kick off.