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Thoroughbred racing
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Re: Thoroughbred Horse Racing [Merged]
Bloody oath JB. Never again on that thing. Folded up as quick as it used when it had the ol' janglies.
jb03 said:
Bloody oath JB. Never again on that thing. Folded up as quick as it used when it had the ol' janglies.
Re: Thoroughbred Horse Racing [Merged]
Ahhh the Lightning. Interesting.
Typical G1 WFA race with NO SPEED on. If I recall correctly they ran something like 56.9 and came home in 33. *smile* it pisses me off. Regardless, Scenic Blast kicked the *smile* out of them.
The Hussler was slaughtered by Brad. Hard to imagine him not beating Typhoon Zed and Grand Duels with clear running. But while the Hussler has spanked Scenic Blast on all three previous occasions they met, it's hard to imagine Scenic Blast not winning the race, based on the demoliton job he turned in. Arnold couldn't hold him at the 400 when he started to amble up to them. When Arnold asked him for the supreme effort, it became an annihilation. Entitled to be the favourite for the Newmarket after that win.
Swick was typically unlucky and slaughtered by M.Rodd. A very impressive effort by him. Found himself about 6 off the leader at the 400. Only beaten 2L. The poor bloke just can't get a genuine tempo up his preferred straight course.
Anyone like the look of that Fair Trade bloke? Smashed the 3yo 3rd graders at his 2nd start. Bit of hype about him now. 3rd favourite for the guineas, ahead of proven top line 3yo colts, Von Costa DH and Time Thief. I can't help but think of Playwright's similar win in the CS Hayes last year and how poorly he has raced since.
Ahhh the Lightning. Interesting.
Typical G1 WFA race with NO SPEED on. If I recall correctly they ran something like 56.9 and came home in 33. *smile* it pisses me off. Regardless, Scenic Blast kicked the *smile* out of them.
The Hussler was slaughtered by Brad. Hard to imagine him not beating Typhoon Zed and Grand Duels with clear running. But while the Hussler has spanked Scenic Blast on all three previous occasions they met, it's hard to imagine Scenic Blast not winning the race, based on the demoliton job he turned in. Arnold couldn't hold him at the 400 when he started to amble up to them. When Arnold asked him for the supreme effort, it became an annihilation. Entitled to be the favourite for the Newmarket after that win.
Swick was typically unlucky and slaughtered by M.Rodd. A very impressive effort by him. Found himself about 6 off the leader at the 400. Only beaten 2L. The poor bloke just can't get a genuine tempo up his preferred straight course.
Anyone like the look of that Fair Trade bloke? Smashed the 3yo 3rd graders at his 2nd start. Bit of hype about him now. 3rd favourite for the guineas, ahead of proven top line 3yo colts, Von Costa DH and Time Thief. I can't help but think of Playwright's similar win in the CS Hayes last year and how poorly he has raced since.
Re: Thoroughbred Horse Racing [Merged]
Good writeup as always Gyps.
Scenic Blast - Nice Win. Can be a very handy horse early in a campaign that one. Trust Leysy to get on the champ & get bad luck in the run for ppossibly the first time ever. Though as you say, mightn't have got the winner anyway. Leysy wouldnt take any short odds on the Blast as he gets deep into his campaign.
On Swick, very good straight horse. But the rider cant expect horses to loaf & cheat out the back waiting for the others to put in & cut each others throat & the leaders to run home in 34+ over sprint distances so they can win. It will rarely happen.
On Fair Trade, nice horse. One thing he has on Playwright, he puts himself in the race, has a turn of foot & can run time. Whether he's up to Group 1. Dunno. But he'll give punters every chance.
The racings starting to hot up. Bring on the Orr, looks to suit Light Fantastic nicely.
Should be a good Autumn. Leysy can't wait.
Good writeup as always Gyps.
Scenic Blast - Nice Win. Can be a very handy horse early in a campaign that one. Trust Leysy to get on the champ & get bad luck in the run for ppossibly the first time ever. Though as you say, mightn't have got the winner anyway. Leysy wouldnt take any short odds on the Blast as he gets deep into his campaign.
On Swick, very good straight horse. But the rider cant expect horses to loaf & cheat out the back waiting for the others to put in & cut each others throat & the leaders to run home in 34+ over sprint distances so they can win. It will rarely happen.
On Fair Trade, nice horse. One thing he has on Playwright, he puts himself in the race, has a turn of foot & can run time. Whether he's up to Group 1. Dunno. But he'll give punters every chance.
The racings starting to hot up. Bring on the Orr, looks to suit Light Fantastic nicely.
Should be a good Autumn. Leysy can't wait.
Re: Thoroughbred Horse Racing [Merged]
The wind op may help Scenic Blast hold his form... which i think was discovered as the reason for his dismal Memsie flop in the spring. But still, you make an interesting point.
Orr Stakes acceptors
http://materials.risa.com.au/PUBLISHING/DOWNLOADS/FREEFORM/RD0702CAUL_A.asp?racenum=05&StateDesc=VIC
They've opened LF at $3.50. I might get on him for the first time since he demolished that filly Gibraltar Campion at that price. Entitled to be much shorter IMO.
Leysy Days said:
The wind op may help Scenic Blast hold his form... which i think was discovered as the reason for his dismal Memsie flop in the spring. But still, you make an interesting point.
Orr Stakes acceptors
http://materials.risa.com.au/PUBLISHING/DOWNLOADS/FREEFORM/RD0702CAUL_A.asp?racenum=05&StateDesc=VIC
They've opened LF at $3.50. I might get on him for the first time since he demolished that filly Gibraltar Campion at that price. Entitled to be much shorter IMO.
Re: Thoroughbred Horse Racing [Merged]
Throw those 10's up on betfair then sunshine. Leysy will be ready to snaffle it.
jb03 said:
Throw those 10's up on betfair then sunshine. Leysy will be ready to snaffle it.
Re: Thoroughbred Horse Racing [Merged]
My main issue is about the quality of the field. El Segundo is a 7f star resuming from a serious injury. Von Costa De Hero is a top tier 3yo who may be an improver. I don't really think the others are G1 WFA horses (excluding Sirmione over 2000m at Flemington).
LF's Liston Stakes win at the course over Weekend Hussler, Maldivian and Alamosa (All subsequent G1 winners) entitles him to be about $2.50 in the race.
My main issue is about the quality of the field. El Segundo is a 7f star resuming from a serious injury. Von Costa De Hero is a top tier 3yo who may be an improver. I don't really think the others are G1 WFA horses (excluding Sirmione over 2000m at Flemington).
LF's Liston Stakes win at the course over Weekend Hussler, Maldivian and Alamosa (All subsequent G1 winners) entitles him to be about $2.50 in the race.
Re: Thoroughbred Horse Racing [Merged]
He was massive unders. And he's not much chop.
Disappointing performance from LF. 2nd up though, so unfortunately he can't be condemned. No excuses for his next start.
jb03 said:
He was massive unders. And he's not much chop.
Disappointing performance from LF. 2nd up though, so unfortunately he can't be condemned. No excuses for his next start.
Re: Thoroughbred Horse Racing [Merged]
All I can say is get on Angry Cat.
I'm friends with one of the part owners sister.
Been racing up country and going great guns, Running well down here......Won last start.
At Moonee Valley last Friday, Was paying $16 put $35 on it..............BOOOOM i'm picking up $560.
Keep ya eye out.
All I can say is get on Angry Cat.
I'm friends with one of the part owners sister.
Been racing up country and going great guns, Running well down here......Won last start.
At Moonee Valley last Friday, Was paying $16 put $35 on it..............BOOOOM i'm picking up $560.
Keep ya eye out.
Re: Thoroughbred Horse Racing [Merged]
Well, LF did turn the tables on that handy mare last start. Maybe he is better than Zarita after all?
Maldivian defied the pattern in the Orr Stakes and was too good. WFA racing is in serious trouble when an Easter cup winnner is the star. I mean, even Baughurst ran a cracking race! A Werribee cup winner FFS!
LF will go to the mile now in the Futurity where he is suspect. His win in the guineas came over two horses (Playwright and Marching) who are proven to be no where near the top level. (Although Playwright's effort behind Red Element on the weekend was much improved)
I think it's incredibly likely that LF is being badly handled. Price stated early on in the campaign that the Newmarket was a good go. Perhaps the owners have interfered. Perhaps Price thinks he is a sprinter. His run in the Carlyon suggests that he is.
In the Spring, people were suggesting that LF was the same class as WH. Which is nonsense. But he does appear to be a similar class to those maggots that beat him home in the Orr. And they are the best going around at the moment. Very sad.
Well, LF did turn the tables on that handy mare last start. Maybe he is better than Zarita after all?
Maldivian defied the pattern in the Orr Stakes and was too good. WFA racing is in serious trouble when an Easter cup winnner is the star. I mean, even Baughurst ran a cracking race! A Werribee cup winner FFS!
LF will go to the mile now in the Futurity where he is suspect. His win in the guineas came over two horses (Playwright and Marching) who are proven to be no where near the top level. (Although Playwright's effort behind Red Element on the weekend was much improved)
I think it's incredibly likely that LF is being badly handled. Price stated early on in the campaign that the Newmarket was a good go. Perhaps the owners have interfered. Perhaps Price thinks he is a sprinter. His run in the Carlyon suggests that he is.
In the Spring, people were suggesting that LF was the same class as WH. Which is nonsense. But he does appear to be a similar class to those maggots that beat him home in the Orr. And they are the best going around at the moment. Very sad.
Re: Thoroughbred Horse Racing [Merged]
A fan out of necessity if anything. I was absolutely mad on him in the Emirates at 50-1, as I thought the field was even lower than Maldivian class. All Silent may be a smarty.
jb03 said:
A fan out of necessity if anything. I was absolutely mad on him in the Emirates at 50-1, as I thought the field was even lower than Maldivian class. All Silent may be a smarty.
