Charlie E

I hope he wins PS . He is a champion and it would be tragic to see him beaten 

At least someone is getting some 🤣

At least someone is getting some 🤣

At least someone is getting some 🤣

Exactly right Idol-mate. Grant does it every time. Busted off the fence quick in both heats from 1 on the second line, past 2 weeks.
In the equal of this race last year G1 The Blacks A Fake QLD championship run one year ago this week,  he drew One. and bulldozed out sideways straight after they settled,  but there was nothing anyone could do to keep him in. caused a bit of tightening too. but Eventually he beat Swayzee by 2 lengths , with 8 lengths back to 3rd.
LTF Also drew One in the Cranbourne Cup in February , and after being headed off fence line straight away.  just went out sideways Immeadiately and went on to win from the brave NZ horses Don't Stop Dreaming and Tact McLeod. 
 

He ran a shocker in the Dominion, but has obviously grown since then and is a little more experienced. Bounced back in the Rowe Cup and obviously loves Albion Park. Still not convinced he's a true 3200 metre horse, but then he doesn't have to run quite that far on Saturday night. Almost, but not quite. 

That is what worries me if he can't cross them and ends up parked or wide . I just think back to the Dominion when he got a shocking run but he didn't seem right then . But he has talent so fingers crossed 😀

I feel that Bet n Win is due for some bad luck. He's had it sweet last few starts and hasn't worked hard. Had everything to suit him. I feel that may change. Just my opinion of course.

I think Bob will hunt him around to the front even if he is beaten out. He is a very good horse and improving with racing. I would love to see a NZ quinella with Oscar running 2nd. 

Bob Butt aint no mug, nothin would surprise me with him, he (Bet N Win) knows the distance - both our guns do I might add; Bob will put lil Bet N Win right where he needs to be to win it; just feel Oscar's big finish is the one thing he'll need to repel if he can....its guna be great race, power to the horse that does it 🤗 I'm all for Kiwi 1-2 finish, and I'll be drunken for a week....🤣
 
Cheers Iraklis

It should be a very competitive race, especially if GUS and LONDON TO A BRICK don't make a mistake at the start. PARISIENNE ARTISTE must be some sort of chance too, especially for the place. Should be a much more competitive race than the Pacers, but as was said before; strange things can happen in Interdom finals. 

Definitely hope Gus can win for the Locals double . He is a brave trotter having to circle from Last everytime. Last Winter he had a 10 start Campaign for 7 wins and 3 gallops. He is exceptionally hard to drive. but a great stayer. also get a Big collect if he wins , but none too hopeful as >
But BET N WIN looks too good. Bob Butt driving him with confidence and he's trotted 3 wins from 3 starts at Albion , and beat GUS easy enough the other night too. Another NZ trotting Victory coming up 🏆
Perhaps the trotter danger is PARISIAN ARTISTE ? won very easy the other night for the young lass and trotted home in 56 seconds. (the same as Bet N Win in his heat) 
so for me it's the Trifecta of Bet N Win ,  from Parisian Artiste and brave old GUS 3rd. 

I was just thinking . Do you remember how they had Drivers wearing the headset ? We should get one for Adam . " Adam !  Adam ! pull him out , go now lol 

I just worry where Bet n Win will end up drawn five . But he is a good trotter so hopefully luck is on his side 

I was just thinking . Do you remember how they had Drivers wearing the headset ? We should get one for Adam . " Adam !  Adam ! pull him out , go now lol 

You don't rate BET N WIN at all? I too am keen to know about ARCEE PHOENIX at the distance. Certainly seems improved from 12 months ago, including the big win at Cambridge. Hasn't been knocked around during the heats, unlike GUS who was forever making up ground but did gather 7 out of a possible 8 bonus points as a result. Maybe that was always their plan? Looks like the distance may suit him too. Top 4, in no particular order; GUS, ARCEE PHOENIX, BET N WIN and OSCAR. Can't see any of the others challenging this quartet really.  

Janitor mate, I'm tryin so hard to keep it together but the nerves are just out to get me 🤣 reckon I'll have to have a sneaky medicinal too.....I know our 2 beaut boys can do this, my hearts with Oscar just love him; if saved as Charlie says, and on a hot pace Oscar can blast home with the best of em, we've seen it so many times....I'm with you mate GOOOO!!! Oscar B you beaudee 🤗
Charlie mate, if that were the case re the headsets, that poor Adam would be deaf by the time he got back to the winners circle 🤣 
 
Cheers Iraklis

If Oscar gets the run he did the first time when Adam didn't pull him out 🤨 I reckon he can win the final 

I was just thinking . Do you remember how they had Drivers wearing the headset ? We should get one for Adam . " Adam !  Adam ! pull him out , go now lol 

If Oscar gets the run he did the first time when Adam didn't pull him out 🤨 I reckon he can win the final 

Good on them for keeping him on. Purdon gives his word, that's it.
Geez... I'm getting nervous already Iraklis mate. I'll have a couple shots of the Benedictine tonic to calm myself later. 😎 I'm confident Oscar can win. He's a staying horse and has won the Dominion at Addington a true staying test. I think many in the field will struggle to get the 3150m trip. I'm not sure about Arcee Phoenix as a staying horse but Pure will know? I think he is the only danger if he can get the distance?? Oscar over the top. He can do it old mate.
It will probably be Master Horseman Mark Purdon's last Intercom. I hope he goes out a winner.
GO OSCAR!!!!

I think thats the perfect draw for Oscar following out another horse . LTF from memory I have never seen Grant trapped somewhere and being unlucky . I hope they both win  

and only a few months prior Amazing Dream had won the Auckland Cup in the Allstars 'Retirement ' night race.  New Year Eve 2020. When Natalie retired from the Team training. and Cullen took over for a while thereafter with the team. 
Amazing Dream beautifully driven by Mark in that fantastic display of great team driving , to defeat the Double NZ Cup winning 'Copy That' on that night. She was living up to her name and was truly' Amazing. 
With the Allstars near retirement recently , and with Self Assured and Akuta finished too, The Aussie  half brothers of SWAYZEE and LEAP TO FAME have smashed out that many big wins , they have beaten NZ on their own turf now. Last 2 NZ Cups and Big BETCHA $1mill race too .  NZ on the ropes ....
Even our Aussie '3rd string horses' like 'BETTER ECLIPSE' won the Auckland Cup not long ago . He can't even make the Grand Final here this Saturday after a pair of 4ths in the Heats. The speed and staying ability of these horses these days is just mind boggling.  Swayzee's Nz Cup's 
Saturdays Interdominion Grand Final might even see a World Record yet. 
 
 

She should never had paid that.  $61,s was incredible considering she won the Rising Son two starts previously against similar opposition. 

Mark & Nathan have stuck with Sanderson for the Final, as per interview from Aus harness site:  Co-trainer Nathan noted post Sunday’s barrier draw that Adam Sanderson would retain the engagement with Oscar Bonavena in Saturday’s decider.  🤔
 
Cheers Iraklis