Spring 2017

[to_ddeath]

What I learnt from yesterday.
Stick rigidly to the pattern of racing on the day beforehand...watch well priced horses dropping hugely weight wise in the cup more closely regardless of experience...Williams ones especially...and always back local jocks no matter what the reason.

 

[to_ddeath]

Merkins killing it.

The kid who replaced him on Hobson managed to beat 18 runners home. I'm keeping an eye on him.

 

[Sphagnum]

The horse that won the second race at ascot yesterday was number 2 called 'kentoo' caller was banging on about race 2 number 2 kentoo and i thought nothing of it.

Rekindling was number 22

Easy to back winners if you're paying attention to the signs

 

[Sphagnum]

The kid who replaced him on Hobson managed to beat 18 runners home. I'm keeping an eye on him.

Did pretty good for an 18 year old apprentice who probably knew bugger all about the horse when he jumped on it.

Credit to the connections for giving him a crack

 

[lockyno1]

The other ride that was fantastic was Beau Mertens on Cismontene

 

[Lemon Squash]

The other ride that was fantastic was Beau Mertens on Cismontene

I've underrated this horse a bit, I reckon if it drew a gate yesterday it would have finished top 8 or so.

 

[lockyno1]

I've underrated this horse a bit, I reckon if it drew a gate yesterday it would have finished top 8 or so.

Was one of the runs of the race. Awful gate but unlike Dettori and his butcher job, Mertens rode the horse well. Thought it hit the line well too so it can definitely stay the 3200m which was the query.

Doubt you'll see Humidor back again, just leave him at 2000m, he's not a 2 mile horse. Would have bolted the Emirates Stakes in...

 

[veggiepatch1959]

Very open field this year.. important stat is that there has been 97 overseas horses try and win the MC without a lead up run in Aus and they have all failed.

In saying that many have been close including Heartbreak City last year.

I think this year might be the year the hoodoo gets broken, I actually don’t mind some of the longer shot internationals.

You were correct. History was made yesterday with Remerkinling. I think its run prior to the Cup was at Curragh. Wish the prick would've stayed there.

I kicked it out of contention because it hadn't won a race over 2400m + for over six months.

By the way, where's my f**king Junior Cheeseburger?

 

[WaznTheGreat]

You merkins disgust me going against our new lord Pierro and Pinot in the Oaks

 

[lockyno1]

You merkins disgust me going against our new lord Pierro and Pinot in the Oaks

Quinella horse, but jeez would be doing well to get within 3 lengths of Aloisia.

 

[Sphagnum]

You merkins disgust me going against our new lord Pierro and Pinot in the Oaks

So well bred for an oaks. Reckon lucky louie might run a bit of a race too.

Favourite hard to beat but not a lay down misere imo

 

[hineyrulz]

Oh my f**king head!

 

[Tommy Smith]

Tips for the Darley?

Redkirk Warrior seems the best value @ $13 though it's a strong field.

 

[Sphagnum]

Tips for the Darley?

Redkirk Warrior seems the best value @ $13 though it's a strong field.

Redzel baby. Best sprinter in the world

 

[lockyno1]

Vega Magic for me. Forget it went around in the Manikato and it's nearly unbeaten this prep.

 

[WaznTheGreat]

Malaguerra and Redkirk Warrior look pretty decent odds for gun Flemington horses

 

[Sphagnum]

Vega Magic for me. Forget it went around in the Manikato and it's nearly unbeaten this prep.

Except for its last 2 starts where it got beaten.

When did theu change the percentage of wins it required to be 'unbeaten' from 100% to 60%?

 

[lockyno1]

Except for its last 2 starts where it got beaten.

When did theu change the percentage of wins it required to be 'unbeaten' from 100% to 60%?

Manicato was a complete forget run. The race was ugly and won't be the first horse that just doesn't handle it under lights. Happy to completely forgive that run.

Everest was a good run and wasn't far off despite the barrier. Redzel is a deserved favourite but I'm getting $5 for Vega Magic compared to $3 for Redzel. Rather take VM

 

[veggiepatch1959]

Manicato was a complete forget run. The race was ugly and won't be the first horse that just doesn't handle it under lights. Happy to completely forgive that run.

Holy shit! How did the owners get away with that name.

There is only one MANIKATO.

 

[lockyno1]

Holy shit! How did the owners get away with that name.

There is only one MANIKATO.

Lol my spelling has always been awful