Dee Zephyr

Nice, tips are in nice and early. I have my backup in case of scratchings in the morning. Actually @Macca what time do the Perth scratchings come through on Saturdays? I’ll make sure the phone is fully charged at the footy anyway.

Battle Hero (4) for me fellas.

G’day Macca. Like the Village People and Pet Shop Boys..... ” Go West” for me.

I wasn’t aware and it might have been posted already but we are actually undefeated in 19 consecutive quarters. We drew the quarter prior to commencing the run of 18 winning ones.

Over the last 5 weeks we are number 1 in 16 categories. The statistics Melbourne ranks No.1 in from rounds six to 10 STATISTIC MELBOURNE NEXT-BEST Kicking efficiency 69.8% Brisbane 67.8% Kicking efficiency differential +6.5% Brisbane +3.8% Disposal efficiency 74.8% Collingwood 74.7% Marks inside 50 18.8 Richmond 13.6 Marks inside 50 differential +10.4 Port Adelaide +4.2 Contested possession differential +21.6 West Coast +13.4 Clearance differential +9 Fremantle +6 Inside 50s 65.2 Richmond 61.2 Scores per inside 50 49.1% West Coast 48.2% Goals per inside 50 31% West Coast 28.5% Points for 133 Richmond 98.6 Intercept points 84 Richmond 68.8 Clearance points 44.6 West Coast 32.6 Defensive half to score 19% Richmond 14.7% Consecutive quarters won 18 West Coast 15 Offensive one-on-one win 39% GWS 35.7%

We are 17th for Rebound 50s but that doesn’t indicate a struggle, quite the opposite really. The bottom five clubs for this stat also includes West Coast and Richmond.

Maybe I’m imagining it but does Viney look like he’s faster over the ground than previous years?

What’s happening at Doomben? I heard they are repositioning the rail. TAB site is telling me 45 minutes now until the next race.

Yes Wadda, Lean Mean Machined out of here.?

Where have you been mate?? Straight off the bat. $12 winner, well done.

Out of Sebring and Black Caviar, that would have been a cheap exercise ?. Ran on well late after slightly missing the start.

Funny that, I just received a text containing a few tips for the day and Andaz was one of them.

Number 6 Naval Warfare. It was my second pick for the win so it’s worked out in the end.

Best Bet: Doomben Race 5 No.3 Zousain TAB Odds: $3.10 Drawn nicely and McEvoy booked to take the ride again. He’s ridden the horse to both career wins to date and his last victory looked soft in the end. Settled back and showed a devastating turn of foot upon straightening to reel in the leaders quickly and finished off with the old “hands and heels” method. I believe this horse has plenty more to offer, certainly looks a star of the future.

You’re spot on Macca, Doomben is shaping up as a really good day for racing. I had a look at the whole card a short time ago and there are some terrific races. I have a selection for the McKell Cup. I’m going for a value runner in No.5 Lovani. Edit: Did I go too early? Wadda hasn’t declared his pick yet I see.

Impending for the trifecta fellas. I don’t mind throwing in a pick for the McKell as well Macca.

I’m happy with any of the 3 Macca, here’s my order of preference in case a “tiebreaker” is required. 1. McKell Cup - Randwick 2. Kingsford-Smith Cup - Doomben 3. Queensland Oaks - Doomben

Hold your horses!! You’re wondering on the right track Macca. Spoke to mate today and they are considering giving the Zephyr one more run with the blinkers on. Admittedly the win was in a weak field of 4 and had the horse lost it would have been in the paddock definitely. Will provide further updates soon. Will check out the trifecta options when I get home a little later.

Thanks Macca. Paging @Diamond_Jim who showed support for the Zephyr!! Finally a win mate!

I’m very happy for the “ The Day at the Races” crew to finally see the Zephyr win. He turned back the clock with that win. Happy resting Dan!

My mate text me a short time ago. This is the Zephyr’s final run before retiring to the paddock?. Good luck if you have a little something on him!

3pm Wadda. I’ll be at work and will check the results. I expect a full report from anyone that watches the race.??

Surely Macca?.... only need to beat 3 runners home. He won’t get a better chance to break the drought, although the top weight is a good horse and $1.70 favourite with Ned’s.

Indeed Macca, I forgot to post about the Zephyr and good to see his consistency by drawing widest again.?

No problem binman, as always your contribution is appreciated.