Zak Hussai 428 Report post Posted January 17 The Remutaka Classic is the first of these new innovation races being bought in by Entain and judging by the field on Saturday this looks to be well received as well but to be fair it should be for a stake of $350,000. There are going to people knocking it but I feel it shouldn't be. Don't try to knock someone who is trying to improve something to help out the industry. We have seen especially in NSW how well these types of races have been taken on board and how successful they have been. Yes all of these might not work but those that will will be around for a long time (I hope). Great to the Southern representation strongly in the race too - 4 plus 1 emergency. I have a question - do you think the 6 horses that got the golden ticket should all be on the same weight? Hopefully when we have these new barriers sussed out it means this field can be a bit bigger. Thoughts?? THE TORCH 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TORCH 672 Report post Posted January 17 Great post. I really like this initiative and reckon not only is it the best betting race on Saturday, but it will provide the best spectacle. Cant wait. Oh and go the Southerners!! Black Kirrama and Zak Hussai 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Hussai 428 Report post Posted January 17 Sir Albert I think he a talented horse and can see him starting close to favourite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
say no more 2,764 Report post Posted January 18 Yep i like it, worth a try and the field looks fantastic from a betting perspective. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,973 Report post Posted January 18 It was too good for us, as we didn't make the field. Having said that, as the rains haven't come, it doesn't really matter. However we have lived the dream since 4 November when we bolted in at Trentham by 3.5 lengths, easing down. I hope that it is a great race and it has a long future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaird 131 Report post Posted January 18 I like the idea of the race and hope it is successful. I really like Mehzebeen. Good fields for all races so it should be a great day. Go Fashion Icon in the Desert Gold. Pak Star and scooby3051 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
say no more 2,764 Report post Posted January 18 Still at Trentham but a different race. #21 in the Wellington Cup. Nine start maiden with only two 3rd placings and it makes the Wellington Cup field. 5th on the ballot so unlikely to start but how does it even make the field? nomates 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,973 Report post Posted January 18 50 years ago (when starting out as a owner) I/we nominated our maiden for the Stewards Hcp at Riccarton!!!! I guess that it’s a little bit the same. Racing is a game of dreams. After all Joan and I have just invested (a small amount) in a filly from the MM to be trained Gerald Ryan. Yes we will be back there in January!!!! Blaird, Black Kirrama and nomates 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,976 Report post Posted January 18 14 hours ago, Blaird said: I like the idea of the race and hope it is successful. I really like Mehzebeen. Good fields for all races so it should be a great day. Go Fashion Icon in the Desert Gold. Thanks Blaird she needs all the help she can get...cheers. Blaird 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lane 639 Report post Posted January 18 12 hours ago, say no more said: Still at Trentham but a different race. #21 in the Wellington Cup. Nine start maiden with only two 3rd placings and it makes the Wellington Cup field. 5th on the ballot so unlikely to start but how does it even make the field? Didn't that horse of Peter Lock's start as a maiden last year? Can't remember its name. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,096 Report post Posted January 18 6 minutes ago, PeteL said: Didn't that horse of Peter Lock's start as a maiden last year? Can't remember its name. Wilewink? Went a fair race too. Never ran again. Pete Lane 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
say no more 2,764 Report post Posted January 18 4 minutes ago, PeteL said: Didn't that horse of Peter Lock's start as a maiden last year? Can't remember its name. Yes just had a look back at that - Wilewink, ran 7th. Had around 10 placings before the Cup including a placing in the Chalmers. I have a vague memory from a number of years back where a new trainer entered a couple of clearly under qualified horses in some big races (both on the same day) and the club withdrew them. Might also have been Trentham but my memory is not that good. Pete Lane 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
say no more 2,764 Report post Posted January 18 oops our posts crossed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lane 639 Report post Posted January 19 3 hours ago, Leggy said: Wilewink? Went a fair race too. Never ran again. Went to Oz. Won 2 races at Warrnambool in September and ran fifth in the Jericho last month. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,096 Report post Posted January 19 1 hour ago, PeteL said: Went to Oz. Won 2 races at Warrnambool in September and ran fifth in the Jericho last month. Ahaa. Thanks. Pete Lane 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_gee 417 Report post Posted January 19 think thats why they make them special condition races so they dont have same handicaps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
