FRIDAY AUGUST 4TH
Race 1:
Follow: Treacherous Saint
Forgive: Roll With Ron
Race 2:
Follow: We Said So
Forgive: White Star Village (Again)
Race 3:
Forgive: Goodtime Jazzi
Race 4:
Follow: Trailblazer
Forgive: Libitahenrytee
Race 5:
Follow: Frankntank, Stylish Gem
Forgive: Rojenbye, Goodtime MAddie, Gojoe
Race 6:
Follow: Magic Mike, Gracie Cullen
Forgive: Overpowering, Feisty Phoebe
Race 7:
Forgive: Abstractor (naughty), Alexis Rocket
Race 8:
Follow: Platinum Stride, Lip Reader, National Draft (in up to 105 rating class)
Forgive: Dennis
Race 9:
Forgive: Rockaria, Highwriter
Race 10:
Follow: Oh So Easy, Punto Caliente
Race 11:
Sacked: Illawong Kim
Race 12:
Follow: Steal Some Time, Ronzel Sonny
Forgive: Vierra
Follow: Treacherous Saint
Forgive: Roll With Ron
Race 2:
Follow: We Said So
Forgive: White Star Village (Again)
Race 3:
Forgive: Goodtime Jazzi
Race 4:
Follow: Trailblazer
Forgive: Libitahenrytee
Race 5:
Follow: Frankntank, Stylish Gem
Forgive: Rojenbye, Goodtime MAddie, Gojoe
Race 6:
Follow: Magic Mike, Gracie Cullen
Forgive: Overpowering, Feisty Phoebe
Race 7:
Forgive: Abstractor (naughty), Alexis Rocket
Race 8:
Follow: Platinum Stride, Lip Reader, National Draft (in up to 105 rating class)
Forgive: Dennis
Race 9:
Forgive: Rockaria, Highwriter
Race 10:
Follow: Oh So Easy, Punto Caliente
Race 11:
Sacked: Illawong Kim
Race 12:
Follow: Steal Some Time, Ronzel Sonny
Forgive: Vierra
FRIDAY JULY 7TH
Horses to follow:
Courtney Katarina
Siangdi
Frankntank
Feisty Phoebe
Frivolity
Punto Calliente
Forgive:
Impetuoso
Nicely Spoken
Starvin Marvin
Urgoodboy
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Race 1:
Speed was good early for this class. A brilliant drive from Jayden Brewin on Rojenbye the difference between winning and losing. Courtney Katarina the best run in the race & continues to race well. Impetuoso the forgive runner
Race 2:
Luv Me Or Hate Me led & that was race over. Siangdi the best run of the race coming from 1x3 & showing its not just a leader. Highway Writer the one worth forgiving. Does its best racing on the pegs & wasn't disgraced having to come around them out wide late
Race 3:
Race was ruined by early interference between Nicely Spoken & Aint So Bad. How Nicely Spoken got so close o them at the end probably shows he shouldve been in the finish.
Race 4:
They handed the race to Two Way Wonder on a platter after Chogi led & hand up. Hard race to take much from
Race 5:
Simple summary, Stylish Gem was just far too good for this class. Thiswaytothebeach was very good in 2nd. Half Moon Beach slowly returning to form & is looking for the 1790m now.
Race 6:
I reckon this will be a good form race. Abstractor threw the race away late with Gojoe struggling to go past. Probably a lucky winner in the end. Hard to say a bad word about anything that finished behind them apart from Cheers Poverty who dropped out after having a tough run.
Race 7:
Smart drive by Declan Murphy on Avoca Blues. I didnt have him handing up but that turned out to be the winning move as he had too much speed for them late when the run came. Spring Delight had its chance but just couldn't sprint with Avoca Blues. Frankntank & Feisty Phoebe very good runs & worth following
Race 8:
This race was set up for the on pacers with a very slow early tempo. I'd say both Starvin Marvin & Urbadboy had little chance of getting into the race & both can be forgiven. Wilshire Boulevard the best run of those on pace
Race 9:
Just shows you what a massive advantage it is to be in front around here. Mighty Flying Art held out Rick Reilly and made it death seat the entire race & the fav was gone at the turn. Strong win Mighty Flying Art & looks suited to Mildura racing. Bernie Winkle probably should've finished closer if the run had come earlier.
Race 10:
Just an ok win from the long odds on pop Let Me Tell You. Was nearly crossed early & I dont think it wins if it was. Another solid run from Goodtime Jazzi whilst I thought Frivolity was a big run after getting the speed wobbles early & breaking. Was only beaten 5 metres. The one to follow from this.
Race 11:
Smart drive Ryan Sanderson on Robert Crocka. Flew the gate & led easily before handing up to Sonnys Amazing. It was an extremely slow lead time & first half so no chance the swoopers could get into it. Call Me Henry the best of them & I reckon Punto Caliente is ready to win one if he every snags a good draw.
Race 12:
Best drive won with Declan Murpy again saluting, this time on Pinkie Promise who had the cold sit on them 3 pegs. Fortitudo & Highchair were both good in 2nd & 3rd. Will be a long time before you see Beyonski as fav again. Heavily supported & was the first one beaten.(31m)
Courtney Katarina
Siangdi
Frankntank
Feisty Phoebe
Frivolity
Punto Calliente
Forgive:
Impetuoso
Nicely Spoken
Starvin Marvin
Urgoodboy
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Race 1:
Speed was good early for this class. A brilliant drive from Jayden Brewin on Rojenbye the difference between winning and losing. Courtney Katarina the best run in the race & continues to race well. Impetuoso the forgive runner
Race 2:
Luv Me Or Hate Me led & that was race over. Siangdi the best run of the race coming from 1x3 & showing its not just a leader. Highway Writer the one worth forgiving. Does its best racing on the pegs & wasn't disgraced having to come around them out wide late
Race 3:
Race was ruined by early interference between Nicely Spoken & Aint So Bad. How Nicely Spoken got so close o them at the end probably shows he shouldve been in the finish.
Race 4:
They handed the race to Two Way Wonder on a platter after Chogi led & hand up. Hard race to take much from
Race 5:
Simple summary, Stylish Gem was just far too good for this class. Thiswaytothebeach was very good in 2nd. Half Moon Beach slowly returning to form & is looking for the 1790m now.
Race 6:
I reckon this will be a good form race. Abstractor threw the race away late with Gojoe struggling to go past. Probably a lucky winner in the end. Hard to say a bad word about anything that finished behind them apart from Cheers Poverty who dropped out after having a tough run.
Race 7:
Smart drive by Declan Murphy on Avoca Blues. I didnt have him handing up but that turned out to be the winning move as he had too much speed for them late when the run came. Spring Delight had its chance but just couldn't sprint with Avoca Blues. Frankntank & Feisty Phoebe very good runs & worth following
Race 8:
This race was set up for the on pacers with a very slow early tempo. I'd say both Starvin Marvin & Urbadboy had little chance of getting into the race & both can be forgiven. Wilshire Boulevard the best run of those on pace
Race 9:
Just shows you what a massive advantage it is to be in front around here. Mighty Flying Art held out Rick Reilly and made it death seat the entire race & the fav was gone at the turn. Strong win Mighty Flying Art & looks suited to Mildura racing. Bernie Winkle probably should've finished closer if the run had come earlier.
Race 10:
Just an ok win from the long odds on pop Let Me Tell You. Was nearly crossed early & I dont think it wins if it was. Another solid run from Goodtime Jazzi whilst I thought Frivolity was a big run after getting the speed wobbles early & breaking. Was only beaten 5 metres. The one to follow from this.
Race 11:
Smart drive Ryan Sanderson on Robert Crocka. Flew the gate & led easily before handing up to Sonnys Amazing. It was an extremely slow lead time & first half so no chance the swoopers could get into it. Call Me Henry the best of them & I reckon Punto Caliente is ready to win one if he every snags a good draw.
Race 12:
Best drive won with Declan Murpy again saluting, this time on Pinkie Promise who had the cold sit on them 3 pegs. Fortitudo & Highchair were both good in 2nd & 3rd. Will be a long time before you see Beyonski as fav again. Heavily supported & was the first one beaten.(31m)
FRIDAY JUNE 30TH
Horses to Follow:
Lilbitahenrytee
Flame Blaster
Wilshire Boulevard
Sunshine Warrior
Gojoe
Fiesty Phoebe
Frankntank (over the 2190m)
Forgives: Overpowering, Cutty Sark
Race 1:
A well deserved win Two Way Wonder, winning from the death. Too good. Fiesta Stride was well fancied at it's first look at Mildura & was a dismal failure after leading. Not much else to tale from the race
Race 2:
Courtney Katarina was crossed early as I expected by Lilbitahenrytee but did a retake of the lead shortly after. Was backed into $1.12 & anyone taking those odds got a massive fright as Lilbitahenrytee challenged late but Courtney Katarina kept finding. Interesting to see how she'll measure up outside of restricted grade now. Lilbitahenrytee is low flying & was another great run. Ready to win again in restricted grade. They gapped the rest.
Race 3:
I always tread carefully when a horse is first up around Mildura but many punters jumped onto the Rupert Ross train but unfortunately for them it was derailed late by Cheers Poverty who had the cold sit on it. Backed into $1.10 and rolled. OUCH! The race was a walk early so hard to access the horses trying to run on. Pegs, pegs, pegs finish
Race 4:
Write About Angus's hate of the Mildura track continues, 0/8. Led after an early battle & seemed to settle ok until breaking around the turn coming out of the straight. He simply hates those turns! That really destroyed the chances of many and left Tact Tory out in front & he out battled them late. Chogi probably the one that looked the most unlucky & still finished off best to snag 4th but hes a horse that'll send you bankrupt following.
Race 5:
Spring Delight led & was very well rated in front by Albie to win. Wilshire Boulevard was storming home late & looks ready to win. Flame Blaster the other building his fitness up now & a win in similar grade not far away
Race 6:
I had a question mark over Rockaria pre race & he answered that emphatically. A 63.5s first half ended any chance of those behind him. Sunshine Warrior flew late (I reckon went inside a few pegs to gain the run but anyway) and just needs a draw. Only In Rome improving with every start. You can forgive most of the swoopers, they had no chance the way the race was run
Race 7
Interesting tactics here with Tupelo Beach making an early move & Believe In Forever surprisingly handing up to it. Didnt impact the end result with Believe in Forever winning thanks to Tupelo Beach shifting out in the straight. I'll leave that one to the steward's. Unfortunately those tactics put pay to Gojoe's chances, my roughy for the night. He ended up 4 pegs & I reckon if he settle 1 position closer goes very close to winning. Keep following. Feisty Phoebe was huge in 3rd. Death seated throughout & was still kicking back at the finish to miss by a half neck. Forget Overpowering went around. Yes he ran last but he's no swooper & couldn't get into the race early like he usually does. Probably the same for Cutty Sark, needs a front row draw. Frankntank worth following, needs the 2190m.
Race 8
Super drive again by Albie on Rick Reilly. Followed through the speed from the 2nd row & was in front after 600m. Race over! Not much to take out of this one
Race 9
Bruised Ego bruised a few wallets after another "plunge" went down. $1.35 and was the 1st horse beaten 61m. White Star Village probably shouldve won the race but Im still trying to work out if thats my pocket talking. Got held up at a vital stage & was the horse finishing off best late. You have to drive him that way though. A deserved win by Apache Wind, you wanted to be on a fair way out.
Race 10
A strong win Maluka Miss after having to do a fair bit of work early to find the front.. Thought she was struggling to find the next gear at the 600m but she did & in the end it was a very comfortable win. Miss Artemos was no match for the winner but a great run to hold 2nd. Petrea Bromac was very disappointing and looks to have lost her zest for racing. Beaten way too far after an easy run in this class.
Race 11
Probably helped a little by Thebestisyettocome but it was a dominate win by Heston Blue Streak & I dont actually think the fav breaking had any impact. I still think he would've led & won. Not much to take from the race
Race 12
Finally the punters got it right with the late plunge on Sharkbite Alto coming off, although I doubt he wanted it any further. Nothing left in the tank for mine. Into $1.35 from $1.95. Mustang Max's manners let him down & theres an argument there that its cost him the race as he should've settled leaders back not 3 pegs. Not much else to take from the race
Lilbitahenrytee
Flame Blaster
Wilshire Boulevard
Sunshine Warrior
Gojoe
Fiesty Phoebe
Frankntank (over the 2190m)
Forgives: Overpowering, Cutty Sark
Race 1:
A well deserved win Two Way Wonder, winning from the death. Too good. Fiesta Stride was well fancied at it's first look at Mildura & was a dismal failure after leading. Not much else to tale from the race
Race 2:
Courtney Katarina was crossed early as I expected by Lilbitahenrytee but did a retake of the lead shortly after. Was backed into $1.12 & anyone taking those odds got a massive fright as Lilbitahenrytee challenged late but Courtney Katarina kept finding. Interesting to see how she'll measure up outside of restricted grade now. Lilbitahenrytee is low flying & was another great run. Ready to win again in restricted grade. They gapped the rest.
Race 3:
I always tread carefully when a horse is first up around Mildura but many punters jumped onto the Rupert Ross train but unfortunately for them it was derailed late by Cheers Poverty who had the cold sit on it. Backed into $1.10 and rolled. OUCH! The race was a walk early so hard to access the horses trying to run on. Pegs, pegs, pegs finish
Race 4:
Write About Angus's hate of the Mildura track continues, 0/8. Led after an early battle & seemed to settle ok until breaking around the turn coming out of the straight. He simply hates those turns! That really destroyed the chances of many and left Tact Tory out in front & he out battled them late. Chogi probably the one that looked the most unlucky & still finished off best to snag 4th but hes a horse that'll send you bankrupt following.
Race 5:
Spring Delight led & was very well rated in front by Albie to win. Wilshire Boulevard was storming home late & looks ready to win. Flame Blaster the other building his fitness up now & a win in similar grade not far away
Race 6:
I had a question mark over Rockaria pre race & he answered that emphatically. A 63.5s first half ended any chance of those behind him. Sunshine Warrior flew late (I reckon went inside a few pegs to gain the run but anyway) and just needs a draw. Only In Rome improving with every start. You can forgive most of the swoopers, they had no chance the way the race was run
Race 7
Interesting tactics here with Tupelo Beach making an early move & Believe In Forever surprisingly handing up to it. Didnt impact the end result with Believe in Forever winning thanks to Tupelo Beach shifting out in the straight. I'll leave that one to the steward's. Unfortunately those tactics put pay to Gojoe's chances, my roughy for the night. He ended up 4 pegs & I reckon if he settle 1 position closer goes very close to winning. Keep following. Feisty Phoebe was huge in 3rd. Death seated throughout & was still kicking back at the finish to miss by a half neck. Forget Overpowering went around. Yes he ran last but he's no swooper & couldn't get into the race early like he usually does. Probably the same for Cutty Sark, needs a front row draw. Frankntank worth following, needs the 2190m.
Race 8
Super drive again by Albie on Rick Reilly. Followed through the speed from the 2nd row & was in front after 600m. Race over! Not much to take out of this one
Race 9
Bruised Ego bruised a few wallets after another "plunge" went down. $1.35 and was the 1st horse beaten 61m. White Star Village probably shouldve won the race but Im still trying to work out if thats my pocket talking. Got held up at a vital stage & was the horse finishing off best late. You have to drive him that way though. A deserved win by Apache Wind, you wanted to be on a fair way out.
Race 10
A strong win Maluka Miss after having to do a fair bit of work early to find the front.. Thought she was struggling to find the next gear at the 600m but she did & in the end it was a very comfortable win. Miss Artemos was no match for the winner but a great run to hold 2nd. Petrea Bromac was very disappointing and looks to have lost her zest for racing. Beaten way too far after an easy run in this class.
Race 11
Probably helped a little by Thebestisyettocome but it was a dominate win by Heston Blue Streak & I dont actually think the fav breaking had any impact. I still think he would've led & won. Not much to take from the race
Race 12
Finally the punters got it right with the late plunge on Sharkbite Alto coming off, although I doubt he wanted it any further. Nothing left in the tank for mine. Into $1.35 from $1.95. Mustang Max's manners let him down & theres an argument there that its cost him the race as he should've settled leaders back not 3 pegs. Not much else to take from the race
FRIDAY JUNE 23RD
Horses to Follow:
Headbanger (over 1790m)
You Little Terror (when mapped to lead in similar grade)
Urabadboy (down in grade)
Overpowering (Down in grade)
Starvin Marvin (outside of fast class)
Forgives: Sharkbite Alto, Frankntank, Dougs Cino, Flame Blaster,
Race 1
Handy win by Maggacis after death seating in a strong middle half. They were gasping for air late finishing off with a 32s last half so I highly doubt this will be a form race going forward. Norfolk Island maybe the one with the most improvement to come & was an ok 2nd.
Race 2
They had to sprint early with a few speedsters off the front row but once Siangdi led, Wayne Hill stole a couple of cheap quarters & they couldn't catch him. Good win, great drive. There was a sneaky good run in this race from Sharkbite Alto. He was 4 & 5 wide for around the last 600m & was high fiving the crowd down the straight. His run did peak late but was only 13.4m from the winner. Its a huge advantage to be on pace at Mildura when the 1st half is as slow as they run here so a big effort to get so close IMO. Hopefully draws a gate soon as he races best on speed.
Headbanger is due for a win. Needs a race where he maps to lead over the 1790m & I'll be on in similar grade.
Race 3
A frustrating race from a punting perspective. Robert Crocker took off at the 800m running a 29s 3rd quarter trying to take the juice out of the favourite but I doubt he wins slowing down in that quarter anyway. I cant catch him. Maybe a better horse with a sit? You Little Terror a good run to snag 3rd from back in the field & probably same could be said of Shes My Little Gem. Highway Writer had the perfect sit and was an easy winner in the end at big odds. Loves the suck run on leaders back. Tashs Mate was always going to find it tough going from the death around Mildura & that was the case with it losing ground from the 400m. I doubt it'll start that short again around here unless maps to lead.
Follow: You Little Terror
Race 4
Courtney Katarina has found some serious early speed & strength. That was a rating high run for her & she's winning better quality races based on that win. Far too good for these. Only other horse to call out might but Bizzness Class. Shouldve stayed 3pegs at the 600m but moved off and got stuck behind tired horses. Its a trap many a driver at Mildura falls for. Finishes 3rd at lest if stayed the pegs.
Race 5
As expected Rick Reilly led on its ear & that was race over, especially after a 31.2s 2nd quarter for the fast class horses. Overpowering was a good run even though beaten 32m. As I mentioned in my summary, he was racing out of his grade & Bernie Winkle has only beaten him by 5 metres. He'll be winning one in a lower grade over the 1790m soon. Urbadboy was solid back in 4th 1st up for Kate Attard. Expect an improved run next time around
Follow: Overpowering, Urbadboy
Race 6
Strong win by Cotchinellie. I thought she was in a little bit of trouble coming to the final bend but Albie was kidding to them & drew away for an easy 13m win. I thought my roughy bet on the card was going to cause a boilover on the bend, Tact Tory, but he couldn't go with the fav in the straight & battled away for 2nd. Nothing wrong with Frankntanks run. He just takes too long to get wound up over the 1790m. Wait until he strikes a 2190m race & we'll be back on if he can hold his form.
Forgive: Frankntank
Race 7
Hard race to access after Jordan Chibnall stacked & racked them on Abstractor. Great drive. Will have a significant jump in class next time but might be able to handle it with a similar run. I wouldn't sack Flame Blaster even though it had the perfect sit behind Abstractor & just battled up the straight to hld 3rd. Was 1st up and looked in need of a run. Sinister finished off strongly to grab 2nd but was probably expected with the run in had from 3 pegs, a race suited to those on the inside. The swoopers had no chance & I thought the biggest forgive was Dougs Cino.
Forgive: Dougs Cino, Flame Blaster
Race 8
Well lucky I was stuck inside at home for this race because if I was in ear shot of anyone in public I would've yelled "I told ya the fav was unders @ $1.20" The gloating would've been unbearable! Anyway, yes, Credulous didnt get the lead as predicted & was one of the first beaten from the death. At the same time I reckon it's a total forgive run. If it finds its way to the front Id have no doubt Albie would've slowed them to a walk & the result would've been totally different. I had Starvin Marvin the highest rated run from the race after it locked wheels at a critical stage. Looks ready to win in a similar grade. Unfortunately Arockinatthepark bled & dropped out badly. Shadow Terror was a good win aided by a brilliant drive by Leedham. Took off at the perfect moment when his dangers were still looking for runs. Gojoe was one of those held up & no doubt should've been fighting out the finish.
Race 9
Lilbitahentrytee got the run it needed & was too good. I think its a simple equation for this horse going forward. Maps to find the pegs first in this grade over the 1790m and it'll be in the finish. Fortitudo was good in 2nd following Lilbitahenrytee & beat the rest easily. Heston Blue Streak another forgive run, For Tony produced his best run around here so far even though beaten 22m & Hungry Hogarth just does too much wrong to be competitive in the 1790m races. I wouldn't be surprised if he wins at odds over the 2190m soon.
Race 10
He's the best driver of a leader at Mildura Alex Ashood - simple. Got Kilani Lass to the front but it was his control of the tempo the last 600m to ensure Two Way Wonder never saw daylight that was brilliant. That was the difference. Two Way Wonder is ready to win & there maybe a small argument to say Sanderson could've pulled back to come around the death seat horse at the bend but I doubt it changes the result. Solid 3rd from Regal Star in 3rd after death seating but it is a horse that struggles to win. El Awoman had excuses & Im Stuck Man was a good run at $100 & will race really back in restricted grade.
Race 11
Best drive won the race & that was Luke Watson on Powersofpersuasion. I think if you swap runs with Heza Western than you swap the result but thats my pocket talking. An extremely messy race & one probably best to move on quickly from.
Race 12
I've never seen a slower 1st half of a 2190m around Mildura. Spring Delight had to win with the run it had after leading. Half Moon Beach was probably one of the better runs after coming off to death seat with a lap to go but an impossible race to use as a form reference.
Headbanger (over 1790m)
You Little Terror (when mapped to lead in similar grade)
Urabadboy (down in grade)
Overpowering (Down in grade)
Starvin Marvin (outside of fast class)
Forgives: Sharkbite Alto, Frankntank, Dougs Cino, Flame Blaster,
Race 1
Handy win by Maggacis after death seating in a strong middle half. They were gasping for air late finishing off with a 32s last half so I highly doubt this will be a form race going forward. Norfolk Island maybe the one with the most improvement to come & was an ok 2nd.
Race 2
They had to sprint early with a few speedsters off the front row but once Siangdi led, Wayne Hill stole a couple of cheap quarters & they couldn't catch him. Good win, great drive. There was a sneaky good run in this race from Sharkbite Alto. He was 4 & 5 wide for around the last 600m & was high fiving the crowd down the straight. His run did peak late but was only 13.4m from the winner. Its a huge advantage to be on pace at Mildura when the 1st half is as slow as they run here so a big effort to get so close IMO. Hopefully draws a gate soon as he races best on speed.
Headbanger is due for a win. Needs a race where he maps to lead over the 1790m & I'll be on in similar grade.
Race 3
A frustrating race from a punting perspective. Robert Crocker took off at the 800m running a 29s 3rd quarter trying to take the juice out of the favourite but I doubt he wins slowing down in that quarter anyway. I cant catch him. Maybe a better horse with a sit? You Little Terror a good run to snag 3rd from back in the field & probably same could be said of Shes My Little Gem. Highway Writer had the perfect sit and was an easy winner in the end at big odds. Loves the suck run on leaders back. Tashs Mate was always going to find it tough going from the death around Mildura & that was the case with it losing ground from the 400m. I doubt it'll start that short again around here unless maps to lead.
Follow: You Little Terror
Race 4
Courtney Katarina has found some serious early speed & strength. That was a rating high run for her & she's winning better quality races based on that win. Far too good for these. Only other horse to call out might but Bizzness Class. Shouldve stayed 3pegs at the 600m but moved off and got stuck behind tired horses. Its a trap many a driver at Mildura falls for. Finishes 3rd at lest if stayed the pegs.
Race 5
As expected Rick Reilly led on its ear & that was race over, especially after a 31.2s 2nd quarter for the fast class horses. Overpowering was a good run even though beaten 32m. As I mentioned in my summary, he was racing out of his grade & Bernie Winkle has only beaten him by 5 metres. He'll be winning one in a lower grade over the 1790m soon. Urbadboy was solid back in 4th 1st up for Kate Attard. Expect an improved run next time around
Follow: Overpowering, Urbadboy
Race 6
Strong win by Cotchinellie. I thought she was in a little bit of trouble coming to the final bend but Albie was kidding to them & drew away for an easy 13m win. I thought my roughy bet on the card was going to cause a boilover on the bend, Tact Tory, but he couldn't go with the fav in the straight & battled away for 2nd. Nothing wrong with Frankntanks run. He just takes too long to get wound up over the 1790m. Wait until he strikes a 2190m race & we'll be back on if he can hold his form.
Forgive: Frankntank
Race 7
Hard race to access after Jordan Chibnall stacked & racked them on Abstractor. Great drive. Will have a significant jump in class next time but might be able to handle it with a similar run. I wouldn't sack Flame Blaster even though it had the perfect sit behind Abstractor & just battled up the straight to hld 3rd. Was 1st up and looked in need of a run. Sinister finished off strongly to grab 2nd but was probably expected with the run in had from 3 pegs, a race suited to those on the inside. The swoopers had no chance & I thought the biggest forgive was Dougs Cino.
Forgive: Dougs Cino, Flame Blaster
Race 8
Well lucky I was stuck inside at home for this race because if I was in ear shot of anyone in public I would've yelled "I told ya the fav was unders @ $1.20" The gloating would've been unbearable! Anyway, yes, Credulous didnt get the lead as predicted & was one of the first beaten from the death. At the same time I reckon it's a total forgive run. If it finds its way to the front Id have no doubt Albie would've slowed them to a walk & the result would've been totally different. I had Starvin Marvin the highest rated run from the race after it locked wheels at a critical stage. Looks ready to win in a similar grade. Unfortunately Arockinatthepark bled & dropped out badly. Shadow Terror was a good win aided by a brilliant drive by Leedham. Took off at the perfect moment when his dangers were still looking for runs. Gojoe was one of those held up & no doubt should've been fighting out the finish.
Race 9
Lilbitahentrytee got the run it needed & was too good. I think its a simple equation for this horse going forward. Maps to find the pegs first in this grade over the 1790m and it'll be in the finish. Fortitudo was good in 2nd following Lilbitahenrytee & beat the rest easily. Heston Blue Streak another forgive run, For Tony produced his best run around here so far even though beaten 22m & Hungry Hogarth just does too much wrong to be competitive in the 1790m races. I wouldn't be surprised if he wins at odds over the 2190m soon.
Race 10
He's the best driver of a leader at Mildura Alex Ashood - simple. Got Kilani Lass to the front but it was his control of the tempo the last 600m to ensure Two Way Wonder never saw daylight that was brilliant. That was the difference. Two Way Wonder is ready to win & there maybe a small argument to say Sanderson could've pulled back to come around the death seat horse at the bend but I doubt it changes the result. Solid 3rd from Regal Star in 3rd after death seating but it is a horse that struggles to win. El Awoman had excuses & Im Stuck Man was a good run at $100 & will race really back in restricted grade.
Race 11
Best drive won the race & that was Luke Watson on Powersofpersuasion. I think if you swap runs with Heza Western than you swap the result but thats my pocket talking. An extremely messy race & one probably best to move on quickly from.
Race 12
I've never seen a slower 1st half of a 2190m around Mildura. Spring Delight had to win with the run it had after leading. Half Moon Beach was probably one of the better runs after coming off to death seat with a lap to go but an impossible race to use as a form reference.
February 14th
Summary:
First surprise for me was seeing Rays Daughter leading so easily. I should never underestimate Wayne Hills ability to get them off the mobile so quick. There was plenty of interference in this with Son Of Zodiac not handling the tight turns of Mildura and knocking over Artisticbutnaughty with more than half the field impacted. I doubt they beat Rays Daughter anyway with the mare winning easily in a very slick time for this class of horse. Was only 1 quarter where she took a breather and she's well worth following going forward in a similar scenario. Too many forget runs in this to list but the one I was mainly focused on was Dallas Patrick. Total forgive & maybe that will equate to a better price next time?
First surprise for me was seeing Rays Daughter leading so easily. I should never underestimate Wayne Hills ability to get them off the mobile so quick. There was plenty of interference in this with Son Of Zodiac not handling the tight turns of Mildura and knocking over Artisticbutnaughty with more than half the field impacted. I doubt they beat Rays Daughter anyway with the mare winning easily in a very slick time for this class of horse. Was only 1 quarter where she took a breather and she's well worth following going forward in a similar scenario. Too many forget runs in this to list but the one I was mainly focused on was Dallas Patrick. Total forgive & maybe that will equate to a better price next time?
Summary:
Avoca Blues was backed as if unbeatable, $2 into $1.2 at one stage but unfortunately for those that were involved in the plunge he was. Probably had to work to hold the lead a little more than expected but was still disappointing. Storm Stride the big eye catcher. He was the one applying the pressure early on before taking the 1x1 sit. Got held up slightly approaching the final bend that that might have been the difference between winning & losing. Glitzy All Over had the charmed run 3 pegs & run at the exact right time but still, a big improvement to win from her previous runs. Im Alright Jack is screaming out for a good draw in this class whilst Balmy Bob was unlucky not to run a place after being held up but I doubt he was a winning chance.
Follow: Im Alright Jack, Storm Stride
Avoca Blues was backed as if unbeatable, $2 into $1.2 at one stage but unfortunately for those that were involved in the plunge he was. Probably had to work to hold the lead a little more than expected but was still disappointing. Storm Stride the big eye catcher. He was the one applying the pressure early on before taking the 1x1 sit. Got held up slightly approaching the final bend that that might have been the difference between winning & losing. Glitzy All Over had the charmed run 3 pegs & run at the exact right time but still, a big improvement to win from her previous runs. Im Alright Jack is screaming out for a good draw in this class whilst Balmy Bob was unlucky not to run a place after being held up but I doubt he was a winning chance.
Follow: Im Alright Jack, Storm Stride
Summary:
To put it simply, they just ran along to quick over the 2190m for this class and the 31s last quarter tells the story. Half Moon Beach got fired up in front and had to tire & he's almost in the 1790m only bucket for me now. Wont sack him over that run. Martha Lavinia was strong yet again after death seating in the strong tempo. Caribbean Magic had the perfect drop on them & was superbly driven by Albie to win easily. Ultimate Trouble probably had a case to be included in the unlucky bucket but the winner did seem to hold the margin the last 20 metres or so. Flame Blaster showed he thrives off one big 200metre sprint flashing home for 3rd from last but it's mighty hard to win at Mildura with that racing pattern. The biggest watch was on Childers Road. Never really got a crack at them 1st up for Aaron Coad and it always a good sign to see what horse are up the front 20m past the line & he was right there with them. Ive got a massive respect for the Coad stable. Doing great things with a small team (similar can be said for Kerr & Attard stables too)
Follow: Childers Road
To put it simply, they just ran along to quick over the 2190m for this class and the 31s last quarter tells the story. Half Moon Beach got fired up in front and had to tire & he's almost in the 1790m only bucket for me now. Wont sack him over that run. Martha Lavinia was strong yet again after death seating in the strong tempo. Caribbean Magic had the perfect drop on them & was superbly driven by Albie to win easily. Ultimate Trouble probably had a case to be included in the unlucky bucket but the winner did seem to hold the margin the last 20 metres or so. Flame Blaster showed he thrives off one big 200metre sprint flashing home for 3rd from last but it's mighty hard to win at Mildura with that racing pattern. The biggest watch was on Childers Road. Never really got a crack at them 1st up for Aaron Coad and it always a good sign to see what horse are up the front 20m past the line & he was right there with them. Ive got a massive respect for the Coad stable. Doing great things with a small team (similar can be said for Kerr & Attard stables too)
Follow: Childers Road
Summary:
Gotta love Albie on a leader. Was able to hold out the early challenges from his 2 main threats and then dictated the race perfectly. 43.3 lead time followed up with a close to 62s first half meant Another Sparky was near impossible to run down however if Montana Pride did get a run I dare say it wins. Albie laid back in the cart as long as he could before cutting the ribbons & that was the difference. 31.1s last quarter! Only In Rome was ok from the death after working early. Gotonebettor should've finished 4th if Jordie stuck to the fence. I thought Mister Pumblechook was a total forget run. The race & draw didn't suit but he should've finished much closer. Racing well. Robert Crocker is crying out for a restricted race over the 1790m. He was gone a looooooong way out!
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Gotta love Albie on a leader. Was able to hold out the early challenges from his 2 main threats and then dictated the race perfectly. 43.3 lead time followed up with a close to 62s first half meant Another Sparky was near impossible to run down however if Montana Pride did get a run I dare say it wins. Albie laid back in the cart as long as he could before cutting the ribbons & that was the difference. 31.1s last quarter! Only In Rome was ok from the death after working early. Gotonebettor should've finished 4th if Jordie stuck to the fence. I thought Mister Pumblechook was a total forget run. The race & draw didn't suit but he should've finished much closer. Racing well. Robert Crocker is crying out for a restricted race over the 1790m. He was gone a looooooong way out!
Follow: Mister Pumblechook
Summary:
They went quick early & kept rolling in this but thats to be expected in this class, a level lower than a typical fast class at Mildura. I thought Lose A Shoe was a great run considering the time. He was up in class from previous runs so Im a little confused as to why the stewards have queried the run. Nothing wrong with the run if you ask me! Arocknatthepark will be better for the experience around Mildura as he didnt really handle the turns that well. Was ok in 3rd. Great drive & win Stormont Star/Jordie Leedham. Took off to race in the death once they settled in front & was too strong at the finish. He'll be winning better races for the Attard camp who's horses race so consistently. Thought Cutty Sark was the forgive run & one to follow from the race. Was always at the rear of the field and finished off well late to be the best of the swoopers.
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They went quick early & kept rolling in this but thats to be expected in this class, a level lower than a typical fast class at Mildura. I thought Lose A Shoe was a great run considering the time. He was up in class from previous runs so Im a little confused as to why the stewards have queried the run. Nothing wrong with the run if you ask me! Arocknatthepark will be better for the experience around Mildura as he didnt really handle the turns that well. Was ok in 3rd. Great drive & win Stormont Star/Jordie Leedham. Took off to race in the death once they settled in front & was too strong at the finish. He'll be winning better races for the Attard camp who's horses race so consistently. Thought Cutty Sark was the forgive run & one to follow from the race. Was always at the rear of the field and finished off well late to be the best of the swoopers.
Follow: Cutty Sark
Summary:
The fast class race of the night & boy it was fast early alright. We'll leave it to the stewards to investigate and tell the final story but the pace was far too strong early even for this grade. Considering the pace, Foolish Pleasure has done a massive job to only finish 1.20m off the winner. Dancing Finn had every chance to win outright but couldn't go past Dennis who in hindsight was big overs from the kind draw.
Follow: Foolish Pleasure (if they ever return!)
The fast class race of the night & boy it was fast early alright. We'll leave it to the stewards to investigate and tell the final story but the pace was far too strong early even for this grade. Considering the pace, Foolish Pleasure has done a massive job to only finish 1.20m off the winner. Dancing Finn had every chance to win outright but couldn't go past Dennis who in hindsight was big overs from the kind draw.
Follow: Foolish Pleasure (if they ever return!)
Summary:
The plunge lands with Heaven Attacts. Well,was it a plunge or an adjustment before the MBL kick in? Was $4 to $2 by the time MBL was in place. Well driven by the young fella Luke Dunne who was able to get to the death quick & really dictated the race from there in extremely slow sectionals. Mdern Ginger might've gone too slow but looked disappointing after leading in a 65.2s first half. The swoopers had no chance in this so happy to forgive most from this race and move on quickly.
The plunge lands with Heaven Attacts. Well,was it a plunge or an adjustment before the MBL kick in? Was $4 to $2 by the time MBL was in place. Well driven by the young fella Luke Dunne who was able to get to the death quick & really dictated the race from there in extremely slow sectionals. Mdern Ginger might've gone too slow but looked disappointing after leading in a 65.2s first half. The swoopers had no chance in this so happy to forgive most from this race and move on quickly.
Summary:
I seriously underestimated Promise Me Heaven in this. He was simply too good for this lot from the death. Lesson learnt! Leaders had their chance in Colerne & Rosco's Rescue with the latter a little disappointing & maybe he's found his right class. Stylish Gem usually takes a few runs to hit her straps & she did well to finish off like she did & could be coming on quicker this time in although she did have a quiet peg line run.
I seriously underestimated Promise Me Heaven in this. He was simply too good for this lot from the death. Lesson learnt! Leaders had their chance in Colerne & Rosco's Rescue with the latter a little disappointing & maybe he's found his right class. Stylish Gem usually takes a few runs to hit her straps & she did well to finish off like she did & could be coming on quicker this time in although she did have a quiet peg line run.
Summary:
Caulonia Courage isn't the most reliable horse but did everything right & won easily. Spring Delight on the other hand looked a winning chance before pacing extremely roughly the last 200 metres. Hopefully nothing wrong with the horse as he didnt look comfortable at all late. Justburnforu another one that misbehaved & will now have to put up with ODM.
Caulonia Courage isn't the most reliable horse but did everything right & won easily. Spring Delight on the other hand looked a winning chance before pacing extremely roughly the last 200 metres. Hopefully nothing wrong with the horse as he didnt look comfortable at all late. Justburnforu another one that misbehaved & will now have to put up with ODM.
Summary:
Good competitive race on paper & it turned out that way. Denzil Debro deserved the win after doing all the work & looked a dead duck with 100m to go but lifted itself off the canvas to win. Mightve been a case however of My Ultimate Rusty not being good enough to beat it after having every possible chance especially in a 31.2s last quarter. Wonda will again be better for the run but her lack of gate speed is a problem around Mildura if she continues to race here.
Good competitive race on paper & it turned out that way. Denzil Debro deserved the win after doing all the work & looked a dead duck with 100m to go but lifted itself off the canvas to win. Mightve been a case however of My Ultimate Rusty not being good enough to beat it after having every possible chance especially in a 31.2s last quarter. Wonda will again be better for the run but her lack of gate speed is a problem around Mildura if she continues to race here.
Summary:
Wont be following Kitch Macray for a while after watching that. Had every chance in front and didnt give a yelp. Lorne Beach got the exact run it enjoys & no surprise to see him salute. I was surprised to the "QIP" from the stewards considering that! Not much to take out of this race apart from the disappointing runs of Kitch Macray & Moreartsthanclass
Wont be following Kitch Macray for a while after watching that. Had every chance in front and didnt give a yelp. Lorne Beach got the exact run it enjoys & no surprise to see him salute. I was surprised to the "QIP" from the stewards considering that! Not much to take out of this race apart from the disappointing runs of Kitch Macray & Moreartsthanclass
Summary:
Surprised by the lack of gate speed from Arma Veyron & had an "ohh no" moment when Rocking Wroxton led. He had his chance in front and maybe the 1790m is more his go or there could still be some issues with the boy. No prepared to sack him yet but would need to see an improved effort soon. Arma Veyron was ordinary, Fortitudo & Tell Us We Dream did what they do & finished on strong without winning. The Dux was unwanted in betting & faded out after doing nothing in the run. Outa Control, if you backed him, you'd be pulling your hair out. Wins with any "luck" you'd think. I couldn't have backed Elizabethan Era pre race & it was a surprise to see him win so easily. The 31.2s last quarter was probably the key though. I just think the 2190m sorted a few of these out & I'm not overly keen to use this as a form reference
Surprised by the lack of gate speed from Arma Veyron & had an "ohh no" moment when Rocking Wroxton led. He had his chance in front and maybe the 1790m is more his go or there could still be some issues with the boy. No prepared to sack him yet but would need to see an improved effort soon. Arma Veyron was ordinary, Fortitudo & Tell Us We Dream did what they do & finished on strong without winning. The Dux was unwanted in betting & faded out after doing nothing in the run. Outa Control, if you backed him, you'd be pulling your hair out. Wins with any "luck" you'd think. I couldn't have backed Elizabethan Era pre race & it was a surprise to see him win so easily. The 31.2s last quarter was probably the key though. I just think the 2190m sorted a few of these out & I'm not overly keen to use this as a form reference
December 13th
Summary: That was the Jordie Dee of last season. Found gate speed & was able to hold in quick early sectionals. Got a breather in the 2nd quarter but still a great effort to win by 14.6m. Head scratcher on Martha Lavinia. Horse was never put into the race so best to forgive. Seems like I mention Always A Celebrity every week. Still waiting for a 2190m race. Horse is racing extremely well
Summary: Dougs Cino far too good. Not much to take out of the rest.
Summary: Big win from Spring Delight. Showed gate speed I didnt think it had & brained them! Good run from Gotonebettor but he was no match for the winner. Im Alright Jack the best of the rest having come 3 wide without cover to snag 3rd beaten a long way. Its best suited when drawn to lead
Summary: Kicking myself for not tipping Half Moon Beach. The only horse you wanted to be on in the run & he won accordingly. Waiting For You the unlucky runner only seeing daylight from behind the leader late but was never winning. Courtney Katarina will be winning one soon IF he can find the front. Draws 1 Monday night.
Summary: Superb drive Sam Pascoe. It was a slow front line & she took the iniative to push hard from a wide gate on Only In Rome to lead. Stole a cheap first quarter before making them chase & he won easily in the end. The Sneaky Fox went ok but his lack of gate speed doesnt suit Mildura racing. Bezzaboma & Sonnys Amazing both forgive runs.
Summary: Led easily & had to win with the run it had Im The Bounty Hunter but wasn't overly impressive. Much better run from Orama and obviously the stable expected it. I think it was around $15 into $6! Thought Colerne was the forgive run. Got stuck behind the tiring Tale Of The Dragon and ended up having to circle the whole field to get a clear run. Keep following!
Summary: Was game set match 400m after the start for My Ultimate Billy. Connor Clarke got off the fence to take a running line position & he was too strong for these. In great form & got out to a ridiculous price. A much better run from Sir Roman from the death in the lower class. Shadow Terror had excuses after electing to take a peg run early & not stay in the running line.
Summary: A 57.6 last half sorted them out in the back of the field. Cutty Sark got the run he needed & just held on. Thought Brantley was very good in 2nd considering the sprint home the last half. Overpowering just let the leader go too slow in the early stages. He needs to be going quick sectionals throughout to show his best.
Summary: Another shocker by me in this race. Bernie Macray was beautifully driven by Corey Johnson, dictated the race from the death after Im Stuck Man surprisingly held the lead before Bernie Macray finally took over before the bell. Strong win. Tarifa Girl was good from the death. Storm Stride had his chance. Yering Soho goes into the sacked bin. Was in a pig of a mood and just didn't want to be out there.
December 5th
Summary: Rocking Wroxton led, kept them rolling as he likes to do & was the deserved winner. That was probably a career high run for him & the type of run that'll win him a race the next level up. Hard watch on Half Moon Beach. He looked ready to unleash before hitting the sulky in front of him & breaking. Finished off well. Who knows how close he gets but it was a forgive run.
Follow: Rocking Wroxton
Forgive: Half Moon Beach
Follow: Rocking Wroxton
Forgive: Half Moon Beach
Summary: Smart win from the death Sporting Grace. I don't think we'll be seeing her around here for a little while, bigger races for her. Every chance for Avoca Blues who just held on for 2nd. Powersofpersuasion is so close to a win
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Follow: Powersofpersuasion
Summary: She had a lot more speed than I thought Mischievous Maggie. led easily & it was race over. Tell Us We Dream another good run & is bursting to win a race.
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Follow: Tell Us We Dream
Summary: A crazy early speed for 50 raters over the 2190m & they set it up for the swoopers, exactly what Gracie Cullen needed. She won easily. Colerne had it's chance and was ok in 2nd. Courtney Katarina has gone huge. Was set a task by Mark Riseley pushing Smiling Shady hard throughout in the death & if it was for locking wheels on the turn may have held 3rd or should've at least finished closer. She's ready to win from the right draw.
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Follow: Courtney Katarina
Summary: A brutal 40.6 lead time with Another Sparky having to be lit up to cross those on it's inside & then being tested by Micton Mouse who finally found the lead after Roberts Delight made a 3 wide move. That set the race up for a swooper with a 31.9s last quarter & Wayne Hill said thank you very much on Allthewaytoroyalty at massive odds. Micton Mouse a big forgive run. Roberts Delights lack of early speed is a concern for him around here going forward. Forget Spring Delight went around & worth following Rainbow Rain especially now he's back to a 50 rating after that race.
Follow: Rainbow Rain, Micton Mouse
Forgive: Spring Delight
Follow: Rainbow Rain, Micton Mouse
Forgive: Spring Delight
Summary: Brilliant from Abbey Sanderson on United. She could not have gone any slower in front & they let her get away with. Easy win in the end & had to be with the run it had. Cemetery Bay, just forget it went around. Needed speed on early & this race was the slowest 1st 3 sectionals over the 2190m for the night - for the fast class race! Wont be a form race going forward Id say.
Summary: We've got some great trainers with small teams around the Sunraysia that consistently win races & Kate Attard is brilliant at getting her team up and running. I dare say she's had some challenges with the amount of rain thats gone through their home track for training but that hasn't upset the form of her horses. Here is another that she's taken over the training off thats flyng, My Ultimate Billy. Had no right to win this race after getting the speed wobbles early & breaking. Still settled 3 pegs & the master of winning from 3 pegs Jack Laugher was on but it won well considering. Better races for it. Shadow Terror is ready to win & Orama stays in the follow column. Not sure what to make of Im The Bounty Hunter but he should improve off that run. Our Amazing Grace didnt have much room & probably an excuse whilst Holzhauer was a total forgive run being taken out of the race by the tiring Yoursnmine. Plenty going on in this one!
Follow: My Ulitmate Billy, Shadow Terror, Orama
Forgive: Holzhauer, Our Amazing Grace
Follow: My Ulitmate Billy, Shadow Terror, Orama
Forgive: Holzhauer, Our Amazing Grace
Summary: You'd still be feeling sick today if you took the shorts on Tay Tay. In a race that really was just a sprint home she got the job done from 3 pegs after some pushing & shoving from Albie. A few nervous moments through the race as she put in a few rough ones but it ended well. Dancing Finn the best run out of the rest after death seating the last lap. Just kept kicking
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Summary: Albie stacked them & racked them after leading when Jay Miller misbehaved early. Cavalry probably a little stiff not to have gone a lot closer after going for a run that may not have been there & racing rough. Bernie Macray is coming along nicely from bad draws. Close to winning one from the right draw. Tarifa Girl wasnt suited in the death but someone had to be there. Was a good run considering
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Follow: Bernie Macray
Summary: Good win by Springfield Shadow after coming wide from 2nd last. Deserved the win. Good drive by Wayne Hill to get Gotonebetter up on speed when they were walking in front. Nearly got the choccies because of the drive but just couldn't hold them off. Eddie keeps racing well but needs everything to go right in it's races to win. Classic Reactor was good from last & Terror To Rock had no excuses after leading. Might be better over the 1790m
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Summary: He's a ripper Bezzabomba. Loves the 1790m & even though a few things went his way deserved the win at big odds. Stonebridge Star broke at the start which was a surprise & safe to say, should've won with even luck. Will be ODM now. Mods looked unlucky but I reckon Bezzabomba held him comfortably late. I think thats now the last 3 starts they've decided to hold the lead on Lilbitahenrytee & he's been found wanting late. (Although nothing really challenged him for the lead either tonight) Better sit sprinter for mine. Magnified just did everything wrong without breaking. Not sure if it was the track or it's mood but it was an ugly watch. Im waiting for the 2190m for Always A Celebrity. Ticking along nicely.
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Follow: Always A Celebrity
Summary: This was an old fashioned Albie special on Impetuoso. Sped to the led & after a comfortable enough middle section, cut the ribbons in the 3rd quarter running 28.8s. Horses in restricted races just cant keep up at that speed & it was race over with many trying to pick their tongues up from off the ground. Rock Ruby Rock was the one that caught my eye. Got stuck behind a tiring runner & probably should've finished 2nd at least.
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Follow: Rock Ruby Rock
November 21st Meeting Review
Comments: Fast lead time but Our Modern Minnie run the race to suit after that. She's won easily and will be winning better races when drawn to lead. Pegs / pegs /pegs finish indicates the sort of race it was, making ground out wide was near impossible. Forget Stonebridge Star went around BUT thats they its always driven. Forever in the blackbook
Comments: Raced change complexion after Another Sparky broke after looking like crossing Im Alright Jack early. Outta Control was knocked out of the raced from the interference. Im Alright Jack had to win with the run it had (62.7s first half) and did. Impetuoso had the perfect run on it's back and had every opportunity. Same for Chloe Ann 3 pegs. Half Moon Beach the eye catcher. Racing very well & a win not far away.
Comments: Lilbitahenrytee decided to hold the lead & Martha Lavinia decided to test those tactics for the first 500 metres & it was game over for both of them. Martha Lavinia not disgraced in still finishing 4th after death seating. Dont think she would've won from the lead anyway because Mischievous Maggie brained them! Great drive by Wayne Hill to take off before the bend and put the result to bed.
Follow: Mischievous Maggie
Forgive: Martha Lavinia
Follow: Mischievous Maggie
Forgive: Martha Lavinia
Comments: Avoca Blues had it's chance to beat Chirripo but the latter was too good - just! Powersofpersuasion is improving every start and is ready to win against weaker.
Comments: Quick lead time and that may have gassed a couple up front. Thought Trebek was disappointing all the same along with Ozzie Daybreak who has lost all form. Rojenbye shouldve finished much closer & Triplets never saw daylight either - both forget runs. Colerne also had traffic issues & finished off well. I must admit, I ruled a line through Feisty Phoebe from the draw pre race but a mare in form is always hard to beat & she's exactly that. Things get tougher for her though now being a 57 rater.
Forgive: Colerne, Triplets
Follow: Rojenbye
Sacked: Ozzie Daybreak
Forgive: Colerne, Triplets
Follow: Rojenbye
Sacked: Ozzie Daybreak
Comments: Our Amazing Grace stuffed the start which gave He's A Modern Boy an easy lead & eventually the easiest of leads to United. 62.3 for a horse of his class around here was always going to be hard to roll after that & they couldn't. Great run from Guaranteed Secret after death seating. A win not far away in a suitable race. Mytime is another Ex Stewart runner that was legless first up & no doubt will take time to find his feet around Mildura.
Follow: Guaranteed Secret
Sacked: Mytime (I was never following in the first place but that was a poor run)
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Sacked: Mytime (I was never following in the first place but that was a poor run)
Comments: Westray did everything he could to throw the race away in the straight having a good look around but somehow managed to hold on. It was a ridiculously slow 1st half with stablemate happy to sit parked Mister Excessive (65.5s!) so forgive those trying to make ground from back in the field. Im Reggie looked stiff whilst I wouldn't be disregarding Sadie Jayne going forward either. Race just didnt suit.
Comments: Another ridiculously slow run race and somehow the leaders struggled. 46.2 lead time is usually expected in restricted grade & they backed that up with a 64.7s first half. Fair to say My Ultimate Billy was very disappointing & the market picked it. $1.8 out to $3.5. Linxx was simply too good coming from last to run straight past them in a 28.8 last quarter. Has to be massive question marks on this race though because of the tempo - I dont think I'll be using it as a form guide going forward.
Comments: Muckinbar Diva braking really threw the race open & after the early burn from Thomas Heights & Premonition, Overpower lapped that up and made sure they kept rolling from the death. Thats his sort of race & he was too strong for them. Cemetery Bay - geez I was counting the cash thinking on the turn but I reckon those consistently fast sectionals took a bit of sprint out of his legs. Not sacking him on that but did have every chance.
Comments: Lets start with my best bet Four Starzzz Ruby. Led as expected, slowed them to a walk but I was a little concerned when Luke Watson asked her to skip away at the 800m when her dangers were making there runs & she couldn't sprint. Really disappointing run. That also meant Jordie Dee was stuck behind them looking for runs & there was none. Poor punting race for me! Classic Reactor enjoyed the drop in class & obviously is where he races best. He's not typically a horse that can come 3 wide without cover & win but did that & those behind him had there chance to win. Good win. Glizty All Over the best of the beaten brigade
Comments; Mista Pumblechook looked the moral of the meeting & he was. Led easily & was never losing. Many of the beaten brigade just dont race competitively anymore. Maybe a forgive to Eddee who didnt have much racing room but this wont be a form race.
Comments: I must admit I got excited when our roughy tip Too Many Days ambled to the lead early & managed to walk them in a 64.6 first half @ $26 but unfortunately he was nearly the first horse beaten. Bravely Done was a big form reversal back at Mildura from his SA form & was stiff not to win. The odds on favourite struggled around the tight turns & was a disappointing 4th. Major West keeps turning up to races supported - I think punters have surely figured out now it needs absolutely everything to go right for it to be a chance in its races.
November 15th RACE REVIEWS
Comments: Our Master Play led them fairly easily & that spelt trouble for Credulous with Emjaybee able to dictate the race from the death. Not much between the the 2 though in ability. Not much to take out of this one
Comments: The swoopers had their chance with a 31.7s last quarter & that was Tell Us We Dream thanks to a great drive from Wayne Hill. Boris was doing Boris things at the bell attacking the leaders on Good Word That before it broke. Ozzie Daybreak wasn't handing up the death & the quick middle sections sorted him out. Forget he went around. Mods battled on well & I liked the run of Lilbitahenrytee. Was in the early burn & had to absorb some mid race pressure before handing up to Mods. Ready to win again.
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Follow: Lilbitahenrytee
Comments: He loves to lead Trebek & got the run he needed to win. They did run a quick lead time & 1st quarter so the win was strong. CC Jones worth following after having to sustain a 3wide run without cover for the last lap & forget Waiting For You went around, finished off strongly after being held up & worth noting he was pushing for the lead in the strong lead time.
Follow: CC Jones, Waiting For You
Follow: CC Jones, Waiting For You
Comments: I gave Half Moon Beach no chance from the 2nd row, even with a peach of a drive from Michelle Phillips it's gone big based on previous form coming out wide to outsprint them in the straight. Im Alright Jack's run would usually win a 51 rater but Half Moon Beach was too quick in the 29.7 last quarter. The rest were beaten easily. Forgive Wemen Bella whos's lack of gate speed cost it. Never saw daylight. Gilardi's form looks to have dropped away from the horse we saw a couple of months ago
Follow: Im Alright Jack,
Forgive: Wemen Bella
Follow: Im Alright Jack,
Forgive: Wemen Bella
Comments: Feisty Phoebe showing she gets out of the mobile far quicker from out wide yet again & it was a great drive from Luke Watson to keep Fomo in a pocket late. Positions might have been reversed otherwise. Fomo has never raced better & goes close with a clear run. Coco Beach worth following after finishing close up after death seating & Fifty Shades Cresco never got a crack but it has to be driven for luck & that happens a lot! Might be a good form race this one
Follow: Fomo, Coco Beach
Follow: Fomo, Coco Beach
Comments: Led a bit easier than I expected Cutty Sark & won accordingly. Its flying. Holzhauer continues to race well when the conditions suit
Comments: Too good out in front Khaki Nui. Thomas Heights a much better run after using his gate speed early. Rocket Boy an eyecatcher.
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Follow: Rocket Boy
Comments: Lightning Jash I was against in this race but it led much easier than I expected, ran close to a 65s 1st half & that was race over. Doesn't want it much strong than this though. Wild Man looked a danger late off the good run & Two Sock Creek let the leader get away with too much from the death & couldn't outsprint it. A forget race really.
Comments: A more aggressive approach saw Mister Excessive get the choccies here & he was much too good. Yering Soho is racing well & was a nice 2nd
Comments: Micton Mouse was down in grade, well backed & won accordingly. Yep, I missed it! Chloe Ann is always around the mark & she caught the eye even though beaten 21m. If she finds a more suitable race shes ready to win. Classic Reactor went awful, Had the peg run he needed but just battled. Maybe being pushed to hold 3 pegs early took its toll but I'm grasping at straws I think.
Comments: Big improver to win here Pete Mitchell & I dare say liked being driven with a sit. Great drive Tayla French to take 3 pegs which no other driver wanted. Quite often a great place to be at Mildura even without the sprint lane in low class races because many average horses are tiring at the turn. Happy to forgive horses that were making there runs out wide late in what was really just a sprint home.
Comments: There was a bit of craziness early on between The Trainman & Mister Pumblechook & even though they backed off to a 32s 1st quarter, Mister Pumblechook got too fired up in the death & a 30.2 2nd & 30.1 3rd quarter sorted them both out. A real messy race & had to take much out of it when theyve finished off in 32.2!
November 8th Review
RACE 1
2190m Up to 42NR
Summary: Strongly run race for the restricted horses. 42.2 lead time is too strong for these and there we some feeling the pinch a long way out & they broke 60 secs for the last half. Martha Lavinia was the one you wanted to be on a long way out and she saluted accordingly. Its Nicholas the best run in the race after death seating throughout & just kept finding.
Following: Its Nicholas
RACE 2
1790m NR up to 45
Summary: For this grade they ran along at the same fractions throughout really giving all horse an opportunity to win. Jordie Dee was just too strong out in front and a deserved winner. Tell A Tall Story the forgive run. Dragged back at the 600metres by tiring runners and did well to finish close up in 5th.
Forgive: Tell A Tall Story
RACE 3
2190M NR up to 50
Summary: Beartastic Writer got fired up early after Mods looked it in the eye & returned a 41.4 lead time which is extremely quick for this grade. It suited the swoopers (only a 31.2 last quarter) but they couldn't catch him. Gilardi was the one I thought could've swooped but it was given too big a task coming 5-6 wide on the turn from last. Still, his run might have peaked 20 from home and he might not be going as well as he was a month ago. Not taking much out of this race.
RACE 4
2190M NR up to 50
Summary: Geez they went quick early in this & those on speed had a massive task to hold on. It was all thanks to Dougs Cino who got extremely fired up after being asked to push through & lead from gate 6. Stonebridge Star was an awful watch if you backed him & should've finished much closer.
Forgive: Stonebridge Star
RACE 5
1790M NR50 - 53
Summary: Extremely easy win for Lightning Jash after it led easily & walked the first half. Those trying to make runs out wide late had no hope in the 28.1 sec last quarter. Southern Burgundy Im happy to follow. The inside back row draw wasn't his go as he has little gate speed. With a clear run he was pushing for 2nd place.
Follow: Southern Burgundy
RACE 6
2190m NR 60 -75
Summary: Cutty Sark was up in class but that was no problem as he led & won as he liked. With the favourite on his outside Dance For Me, Ryan Sanderson kept them rolling along & he was simply too good for them. Cemetery Bay is the one I'm keen to follow. He was 1st up here & never got a crack at the after snagging back from gate 6. Looks to have returned in good order
Follow: Cemetery Bay
RACE 7
2190M NR 54 - 59
Summary: Drive of the night from James Herbertson on Rocks Arent Pets. If you did your form pre race you'd know that Holzhauer was leading & was handing up to the best option over the 2190m. From gate 11, Herby somehow was the first horse to that spot & the lead was his. Game over! I really liked Gracie Cullen's run. She was 3 wide without cover making her run in the 28.1s 3rd quarter & although beaten a far way, she was the best of the wide runners by far. She's a 54 rater so maybe a win not far away in slightly lower company
Follow: Gracie Cullen
RACE 8
2190M NR 75 -120
Summary: The fast class race for the night & close to the slowest early sectionals for the night but still the leaders struggled & poor runs from Lorimermajor (might've been out of its class) & Thomas Heights. National Draft keeps going up huge odds in these races & keeps going huge. A win not far away. Sahara Tiger was simply too good for them though in what was a strange race based on times for the fast class.
Follow: National Draft
RACE 9
1790M NR 50 to 53
Summary: Im Princess Bella led & won as she liked at $1.06 in a race set up for the peg runners. Not sure if Trigger handled the track but gave Lisa Ryan some steering issues up the straight & probably should've finished closer. Billy Jack held on well from the death
Follow: Trigger & Billy Jack
RACE 10
1790M 2&3yo
Summary: Nothing to take out of this one. Blake Bolac lead easily & won easily. Some interesting drives in the race & some of the youngsters misbehaved badly
RACE 11
2190M 3yo
Summary: Its becoming a proven formula for Yering Soho. Mildura over the 2190m = WIN! Tarifa Girl was a short priced fav & had her chance. Maybe the sprint distance is more her go. Sayde Jayne an eye catcher after a few things went wrong. She has more than enough talent to win plenty around Mildura
Follow: Sayde Jayne
RACE 12
1790M Maiden
Summary: Whodat Boodat the winner here. After having the perfect trip throughout she tried to find something to beat her but nothing could. Mister Excessive should've been that horse but after he elected to take a sit early from gate 1, the runs didnt come. Should've won.
Follow: Mister Excessive
2190m Up to 42NR
Summary: Strongly run race for the restricted horses. 42.2 lead time is too strong for these and there we some feeling the pinch a long way out & they broke 60 secs for the last half. Martha Lavinia was the one you wanted to be on a long way out and she saluted accordingly. Its Nicholas the best run in the race after death seating throughout & just kept finding.
Following: Its Nicholas
RACE 2
1790m NR up to 45
Summary: For this grade they ran along at the same fractions throughout really giving all horse an opportunity to win. Jordie Dee was just too strong out in front and a deserved winner. Tell A Tall Story the forgive run. Dragged back at the 600metres by tiring runners and did well to finish close up in 5th.
Forgive: Tell A Tall Story
RACE 3
2190M NR up to 50
Summary: Beartastic Writer got fired up early after Mods looked it in the eye & returned a 41.4 lead time which is extremely quick for this grade. It suited the swoopers (only a 31.2 last quarter) but they couldn't catch him. Gilardi was the one I thought could've swooped but it was given too big a task coming 5-6 wide on the turn from last. Still, his run might have peaked 20 from home and he might not be going as well as he was a month ago. Not taking much out of this race.
RACE 4
2190M NR up to 50
Summary: Geez they went quick early in this & those on speed had a massive task to hold on. It was all thanks to Dougs Cino who got extremely fired up after being asked to push through & lead from gate 6. Stonebridge Star was an awful watch if you backed him & should've finished much closer.
Forgive: Stonebridge Star
RACE 5
1790M NR50 - 53
Summary: Extremely easy win for Lightning Jash after it led easily & walked the first half. Those trying to make runs out wide late had no hope in the 28.1 sec last quarter. Southern Burgundy Im happy to follow. The inside back row draw wasn't his go as he has little gate speed. With a clear run he was pushing for 2nd place.
Follow: Southern Burgundy
RACE 6
2190m NR 60 -75
Summary: Cutty Sark was up in class but that was no problem as he led & won as he liked. With the favourite on his outside Dance For Me, Ryan Sanderson kept them rolling along & he was simply too good for them. Cemetery Bay is the one I'm keen to follow. He was 1st up here & never got a crack at the after snagging back from gate 6. Looks to have returned in good order
Follow: Cemetery Bay
RACE 7
2190M NR 54 - 59
Summary: Drive of the night from James Herbertson on Rocks Arent Pets. If you did your form pre race you'd know that Holzhauer was leading & was handing up to the best option over the 2190m. From gate 11, Herby somehow was the first horse to that spot & the lead was his. Game over! I really liked Gracie Cullen's run. She was 3 wide without cover making her run in the 28.1s 3rd quarter & although beaten a far way, she was the best of the wide runners by far. She's a 54 rater so maybe a win not far away in slightly lower company
Follow: Gracie Cullen
RACE 8
2190M NR 75 -120
Summary: The fast class race for the night & close to the slowest early sectionals for the night but still the leaders struggled & poor runs from Lorimermajor (might've been out of its class) & Thomas Heights. National Draft keeps going up huge odds in these races & keeps going huge. A win not far away. Sahara Tiger was simply too good for them though in what was a strange race based on times for the fast class.
Follow: National Draft
RACE 9
1790M NR 50 to 53
Summary: Im Princess Bella led & won as she liked at $1.06 in a race set up for the peg runners. Not sure if Trigger handled the track but gave Lisa Ryan some steering issues up the straight & probably should've finished closer. Billy Jack held on well from the death
Follow: Trigger & Billy Jack
RACE 10
1790M 2&3yo
Summary: Nothing to take out of this one. Blake Bolac lead easily & won easily. Some interesting drives in the race & some of the youngsters misbehaved badly
RACE 11
2190M 3yo
Summary: Its becoming a proven formula for Yering Soho. Mildura over the 2190m = WIN! Tarifa Girl was a short priced fav & had her chance. Maybe the sprint distance is more her go. Sayde Jayne an eye catcher after a few things went wrong. She has more than enough talent to win plenty around Mildura
Follow: Sayde Jayne
RACE 12
1790M Maiden
Summary: Whodat Boodat the winner here. After having the perfect trip throughout she tried to find something to beat her but nothing could. Mister Excessive should've been that horse but after he elected to take a sit early from gate 1, the runs didnt come. Should've won.
Follow: Mister Excessive
