RaceCafe..#1...Tipsters Thread.... Share Your Fancies For Fun...Lets See Who The Best Tipsters Here Are.

Double R

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  1. Hi Bruce, I remember a horse from down your way called Morven Lad, trained by Alister Fenwick and then Ken Robertson, winning from long marks in the 1960's. Cheers. Robert.
  2. The name Owen Cameon comes to mind as the trainer. Cheers. Robert.
  3. Great to read the list of 47. Interestingly, 8 of the top 10 were from the South Island, and 5 of those horses raced only in the South Island from memory, where there were very few, if any, mid week meetings. Cheers. Robert.
  4. Agree, watched it tonight and thought it was a very good production. Is his father still riding overseas as there was not mention of him during the program? Cheers. Robert.
  5. Hi Blue, I am sure David Walsh works for the Allstars, so this might be the reasoning behind the dabble into thoroughbreds . Cheers. Robert.
  6. Hi Eljay, Reading the article on the Allstars website, Mark is going to train it. Cheers. Robert.
  7. This is a ownership partnership, and majority will rule in most cases, and there can always be room for disappointment by one or more parties involved. I do feel for the parties who may have wanted to keep Lazarus under their wing. Cheers. Robert.
  8. Hi Col, The 10% is a strange one really. What is it actually for? In many cases the trainer recommends to sell, so he understands he will be losing potential training fees and percentages. What would the be position if the connections of a horse take someone else into the partnership, and the horse changes trainers? Does the original trainer get 10% of the newbies buy in? As I am writing this, it has just dawn on me, if we abolished the 10% trainers clause, then there is good chance more horses would stay in N.Z. I think most reasonable owners would give the trainer a gratitude stipend. Look, I know it is tough training horses, and the variables can be cruel at times, and the 10% is a bonus that has been a given in the past, and it is a really hard one to try to be fair on all parties. Cheers. Robert.
  9. When he starts racing, you will be able to see it live as well. That is if you want to get up around 4am!!!! Cheers. Robert.
  10. Hi Iraklis, Here is a copy of the results of the qualifiers in which Heaven Rocks was in race 3. http://www.thebigm.com/results.aspx?racedt=5/5/2018&racetype=2 Cheers. Robert.
  11. Hi Chris, Of course they do Chris. We just like to have out loud discussions at times about our thoughts and ponderings. Cheers. Robert.
  12. Hi Col, To put my two bobs worth in. The general unkind feelings voiced on here when Christen Me left for the U.S., the owners were greedy, and should have given him a good home here instead of selling him. Playing Devils advocate then, should not the same apply to Lazarus? What has the horse got to prove? If a fast mile is required, why not time trial at Ashburton? Just putting another view on things. Cheers. Robert.
  13. Race 1: 11,12. Race 2: 4,8. Race 3: 3,10. Race 4: 1,2. Race 5: 6,16. ( Best Bet). Race 6: 2,4. Race 7: 7,10. Race 8: 1,4. Race 9: 2,7. Race10:1,9. (Best Bet). Cheers. Robert.
  14. Hi Ress, Yes, I will be there, and decided not to purchase a corporate package, but just wing it. Great idea to ask who might be there. Cheers. Robert.
  15. Hi Col, We do not want to know your personal problems!!!! Cheers. Robert.
  16. Hi John, Agree with you, and hey, if it is too cold to run at Ashburton in June, how much warmer is it going to be 80km away in Christchurch? I have been to 3 Jewels in Ashburton, and each time was able to stand on the galloping track and watch the action. Cheers. Robert.
  17. Yes, was thinking the same thing. Cheers. Robert.
  18. Hi Rees, Two great seconds tonight. Well done to you and the team. I met some more of your Syndicate members tonight in the Hall of Fame. Cheers. Robert.
  19. Maybe a quinella with Bopper Jet? Cheers. Robert.
  20. The latest on "the Princess" is that the infection has now spread. Cheers. Robert.
  21. Wishing you a good result Rees. For what it is worth, and no I have not taken my medication today!!! Best Bet is Bonnie Joan in Race 6. Longstot is Boppa Jet in Race 9. Cheers. Robert.
  22. Race 1: 6,9. Race 2: 1,4. Race 3: 4,5. Race 4: 6,13. Race 5: 6,9. (Best Bet) Race 6: 1,10. Race 7: 3,4. Race 8: 1,9. Race 9: 2,8. Race10:5,6. (Best Bet).
  23. Hi FTM, I think the Auckland Trotting Club are to commended for their quick action on this unusual event. Of course, it was not an intentional act on anyones part, and just an unforeseen incident that happened. Cheers. Robert.
  24. I have just read, she is scratched on Friday night because of an infection. Cheers. Robert.
  25. Hi John, Perhaps, I might be regarded as one of those hungry owners, but 15 years ago, when our horse, a 6 year old, was finding it hard in the top grade, we sent him to the US. Okay, we did not sell him, but kept in the ownership. These horses are bred to race, and if their racing life can be extended, with careful consideration, then it is a good situation for horse and owner. He performed creditably, but unfortunately died, when he had a heart attack. The dream of getting a good horse is the optimum for us owners, and wishing everyone in ownership of this wonderful sport, the best of luck in those endeavours. Cheers. Robert.