Big Night Tonight

[GeorgeTheNZHarnesRacngStar 34]

Addington and Alexandra Park at the end of August is what harness race fans dream of.

Who are we tipping tonight folks?

Who can come out of the wood work and name the next Armistace Lad, Timu, Cippolini or Mac De Stroyer?

I wait...  I'll label mine closer to 6pm

[GeorgeTheNZHarnesRacngStar 34]

NOTHING???

This is the problem.

[Charlie E 132]

How about this week who do you like ? If you want I can put mine on later once I look at the fields 

[Charlie E 132]

Just took a look so here goes

Best Bet Race 4 Jeremiah . Looked a run short last week but still won . Very promising this horse 

Best EW Race 2 McKendrick . Should fire to the front this week and lead or trial . Was unlucky last week 

Best LS Race 3 Itaintneccarilyso . One of my favorites horses have made many dollars off it . Has changed trainers but if ready to go will win . Definitely one to follow if its a run or two short 

[Spikecity 833]

Lets wait until closer to the time and odds are up - sure most of us would outscore the whale on a dollar each way

[Idolmite 2,792]

I think we should all join in

[Spikecity 833]

Best Bet Race 9 Tyron Eros

Best EW Race 7  Who's Delight

Best LS Race 8  Follow Your Dream

Go the Diamonds

[Charlie E 132]

On 9/3/2024 at 1:17 PM, Idolmite said:

I think we should all join in

Didn't see the Addington fields just did now . Black booker from last week B D Joe . Made up a ton of ground and had no chance last start after getting  back . Paying $7.00 and $2.10 fixed will take some of that 

[Charlie E 132]

Whale Watch selections see how we compare 

Alex Park 

Race 4 Jeremiah

Race 6  Jolly Rodger 

Race 7 Jasinova 

Addington

Race 3 Betters Anvil 

Race 8 Treacherous Baby

Race 10 Warloch 

[Alicia Harrison 33]

My thoughts on Alex Park Tomorrow (Don’t know why the text is so big sorry! I can’t edit it and I’m not retyping it haha)

Guess if I was doing the what’s thing

Best: Bar Louie

E/W: hm most are short to place so probably for some value either Hawkeye Pierce or Won and Only 

Longshot: Definitely Jasinova although unsure how she’s even got into this field! 

Also I leant towards Ohoka Connor in the big race down south though it was a decent effort parked fresh up in that field and he should be improved. Main concern is how he steps 

Alex park 

R1 2200m Trot

SHEZ BELLA #6 10m very good when winning in some slick sectionals last start, back 10m but shouldn’t worry her too much. 

VORONOV #7 10m Got home well for a nice second last week, closer handicap here should see him right in the fight. 

COURMAYEUR #5 10m Aussie newcomer, race record over there wasn’t overly flash but was driven pretty hard wide on good times. Trialled nicely at Pukekohe 29/8, although got slightly rough on the bend so the first time right handed may be a slight question mark, but certainly could take this out. 

ILSAS SON #2 was just slow away last time, which tainted his great record lately. Good handy draw here should see him get a favourable trip and be right in the fight again. 

CASTANA #3 Was good running a fresh up 3rd behind SHEZ BELLA & ILSAS SON should get a nice trip if he steps well & can certainly go close with a good trip again here. 

R2 1700m

Big field over 1700m makes for a pretty tricky race with the better horses drawn very wide and a otherwise pretty even race, and theres a lot of different winning chances.

ROUGH AND READY #12 is no doubt the class horse of the field. Loves a sprint trip & tends to hold his winning form when he’s feeling good. Absolute horror draw here however & it’s going to take a hell of effort to win, but no doubt David will put him in the race at the right time. 

WICKED WANDA #11 did a bit of work last time & got tired in a fillies and mares' go. Shocking draw for her, but no doubt she had a bit of class and if she can get a drag into it should finish on strong.

INVISIBLE #8 actually caught the eye when looping them last week before making a mistake and ending up out the back. If he held his gate, would've been right in it in a better field than this. Draws badly again here, but probably too good to leave out if he can get around safely. 

MCKENDRICK #5 Got to the line well after settling right back and would have recorded really good sectionals late last week, if he can settle handier has his chance. 

SEMBA #6 got to the line well last week & possibly has the gate speed to take luck out of play and be a good each way chance here. 

R3 2200m Trot

BOUNCE N BEYOND #6 10m back to his classy best after a good opening campaign, certainly can win if he does everything right

BOLT FOR THE HILL #9 10m very good again last time out, has plenty of class & certainly can win this. 

MAZEPPA #8 10m Got around safely last week and ran on well late

ITAINTNECESSARILYSO #3 Went some massive races last campaign, has since changed stables but has looked ok at the trials this time in. 

LIAISON #5 10m galloped when looking like running in the money. Can figure in this if he does everything right. 

R4 2200m Another race where really every horse has a good bit of a form around it so should make for a good competitive go.

JEREMIAH #11 Big run fresh up to hold on and win in a very good field after burning early. Not the greatest draw here but good enough to be put in the race at the right time and win.

ALWAYS B ELITE #5 Got to the line strongly on a fast time (2.40.8) fresh up. Certainly capable of going another good race here. 

HAWKEYE PIERCE #7 Put up a big run prior to last week off a similar draw, although does make it tough in such a big field. Did plenty of work last week to find the top and just got run down by SEACLUSION after being eyeballed throughout in 2.40.5.

SEACLUSION #8 Gate speed to lead & trail last week to get the win. Never goes a bad race & has good gate speed if they want to roll the dice here. 

FRISCO BAY #4 Good fresh up win, coming from off the speed to roll over the top of them. Slight rise in grade but from a handy draw is capable. 

MAJOR MAJOR #2 good run to hold second after staging a run from the 600m. Handy draw should see him closer throughout and could surprise. 

R5 1700mReally nice field of 2yo fillies here. Is a similar field from last week with differing draws after last weeks accident & a few new additions. Hopefully the horses haven’t been too affected by what happened.

ALWAYS B MISTY #5 Showed a strong turn of foot in two wins to date. Did get loose in the fall last week but an excellent effort by the Clerk to catch her quickly. So hopefully she hasn’t taken a confidence hit & if she can get a good run in transit & do everything right should go close.

WON AND ONLY #2 Should find the top comfortably in this field after once again showing her good gate speed before the race was called off last week. Has only been narrowly beaten in all career runs to date & looks a big filly who should continue to get stronger as the season goes. 

IM SANDRA DEE #8 Classy filly, just tended to get fiery last campaign. Manners have looked better in trials and early prior to the race being called off last week. Draw may not be the worst if she can settle early & get around them when asked & certainly can take this out & is probably over the odds here. 

MUSIC MISTRESS #7 Has been very sharp in career starts to date & come north in good order after some nice trials to get her ready. Not the best draw but another who can certainly win.

ALWAYS B MAGIC #1 Has been good in both starts to date without being pushed for an effort. Should trail throughout here, which certainly could make her the value in this race.

R6 1700m BAR LOUIE professional effort after working to the top last time & proved he’s not a one trick pony recording a slick time (1.54.2MR). Looks hard to roll if he does everything right.

THE NIGHT AGENT #12 looked classy but green on debut, just got the speed wobbles a couple of times, but powered to the line. Should be improved for that run and wide draw gives him his chance to balance up and be put in the race when they want.

CONFEDERATE #9 very good run fresh up, recording some slick sectionals to run 2nd after getting checked on the turn. Slight concern is THE JOLLY ROGER #1 hasn’t previously been fast off the gate, so end up back on the fence and looking for some luck again.

I GOT CHILLS #10 Had his chance last time out trailing BAR LOUIE went well, but was clearly outpointed by the stablemate. Still a very nice horse & would've taken benefit from the run so would be no surprise if he took this out. 

CAPTAIN SAMSON #4 Has caught my eye at the trials and looks like a lovely strong horse. Freshened since his 3rd behind BAR LOUIE in may. 

R7 2200m

JASINOVA 6 10m huge drop in grade for this mare, who hasn’t been out of the first four in her last four starts in much better fields. Should be able to run these off their feet. 

 

BRIENNE #9 10m no superstar but as honest as they come & got the job done last week.

 

ASTERIA LAVRA #1 didn’t finish as well as she can when running second last start. Perfect draw for her here

 

LIL WHIP #5 went a better race two weeks ago to run 3rd & can figure in this line up.

BANGKOK BETTY #8 10m has loomed as a winning chance the last two runs before galloping and throwing it away. Hard to take her, but would be no surprise if she could run in the money if she does everything right. 

 

R9 2200m

Probably a race I'd stay right out of with some young trotters learning their craft.

ELIZABETH HILL #5 30m  First go right handed in a concern, has gone some good races on her day, but form this campaign has been a bit hit or miss. Best would go close here.

 

PARADISE ALI #2 Better when 2nd here last time out, building towards a win.

 

MISS BEBE #4 30m has got it wrong since good winning effort. Can be right in this with better manners

 

PLAYFASTANDLOOSE #1 galloped last start, prior effort was good enough to figure in the finish here if she does everything right.

 

HENRIK LUNDQUIST #3 Has gone two massive races at cambridge after losing stacks of ground and flashing home. Manners are very iffy though so hard to back him.

 

[Charlie E 132]

13 hours ago, Alicia Harrison said:

My thoughts on Alex Park Tomorrow (Don’t know why the text is so big sorry! I can’t edit it and I’m not retyping it haha)

Guess if I was doing the what’s thing

Best: Bar Louie

E/W: hm most are short to place so probably for some value either Hawkeye Pierce or Won and Only 

Longshot: Definitely Jasinova although unsure how she’s even got into this field! 

Also I leant towards Ohoka Connor in the big race down south though it was a decent effort parked fresh up in that field and he should be improved. Main concern is how he steps 

Alex park 

R1 2200m Trot

SHEZ BELLA #6 10m very good when winning in some slick sectionals last start, back 10m but shouldn’t worry her too much. 

VORONOV #7 10m Got home well for a nice second last week, closer handicap here should see him right in the fight. 

COURMAYEUR #5 10m Aussie newcomer, race record over there wasn’t overly flash but was driven pretty hard wide on good times. Trialled nicely at Pukekohe 29/8, although got slightly rough on the bend so the first time right handed may be a slight question mark, but certainly could take this out. 

ILSAS SON #2 was just slow away last time, which tainted his great record lately. Good handy draw here should see him get a favourable trip and be right in the fight again. 

CASTANA #3 Was good running a fresh up 3rd behind SHEZ BELLA & ILSAS SON should get a nice trip if he steps well & can certainly go close with a good trip again here. 

R2 1700m

Big field over 1700m makes for a pretty tricky race with the better horses drawn very wide and a otherwise pretty even race, and theres a lot of different winning chances.

ROUGH AND READY #12 is no doubt the class horse of the field. Loves a sprint trip & tends to hold his winning form when he’s feeling good. Absolute horror draw here however & it’s going to take a hell of effort to win, but no doubt David will put him in the race at the right time. 

WICKED WANDA #11 did a bit of work last time & got tired in a fillies and mares' go. Shocking draw for her, but no doubt she had a bit of class and if she can get a drag into it should finish on strong.

INVISIBLE #8 actually caught the eye when looping them last week before making a mistake and ending up out the back. If he held his gate, would've been right in it in a better field than this. Draws badly again here, but probably too good to leave out if he can get around safely. 

MCKENDRICK #5 Got to the line well after settling right back and would have recorded really good sectionals late last week, if he can settle handier has his chance. 

SEMBA #6 got to the line well last week & possibly has the gate speed to take luck out of play and be a good each way chance here. 

R3 2200m Trot

BOUNCE N BEYOND #6 10m back to his classy best after a good opening campaign, certainly can win if he does everything right

BOLT FOR THE HILL #9 10m very good again last time out, has plenty of class & certainly can win this. 

MAZEPPA #8 10m Got around safely last week and ran on well late

ITAINTNECESSARILYSO #3 Went some massive races last campaign, has since changed stables but has looked ok at the trials this time in. 

LIAISON #5 10m galloped when looking like running in the money. Can figure in this if he does everything right. 

R4 2200m Another race where really every horse has a good bit of a form around it so should make for a good competitive go.

JEREMIAH #11 Big run fresh up to hold on and win in a very good field after burning early. Not the greatest draw here but good enough to be put in the race at the right time and win.

ALWAYS B ELITE #5 Got to the line strongly on a fast time (2.40.8) fresh up. Certainly capable of going another good race here. 

HAWKEYE PIERCE #7 Put up a big run prior to last week off a similar draw, although does make it tough in such a big field. Did plenty of work last week to find the top and just got run down by SEACLUSION after being eyeballed throughout in 2.40.5.

SEACLUSION #8 Gate speed to lead & trail last week to get the win. Never goes a bad race & has good gate speed if they want to roll the dice here. 

FRISCO BAY #4 Good fresh up win, coming from off the speed to roll over the top of them. Slight rise in grade but from a handy draw is capable. 

MAJOR MAJOR #2 good run to hold second after staging a run from the 600m. Handy draw should see him closer throughout and could surprise. 

R5 1700mReally nice field of 2yo fillies here. Is a similar field from last week with differing draws after last weeks accident & a few new additions. Hopefully the horses haven’t been too affected by what happened.

ALWAYS B MISTY #5 Showed a strong turn of foot in two wins to date. Did get loose in the fall last week but an excellent effort by the Clerk to catch her quickly. So hopefully she hasn’t taken a confidence hit & if she can get a good run in transit & do everything right should go close.

WON AND ONLY #2 Should find the top comfortably in this field after once again showing her good gate speed before the race was called off last week. Has only been narrowly beaten in all career runs to date & looks a big filly who should continue to get stronger as the season goes. 

IM SANDRA DEE #8 Classy filly, just tended to get fiery last campaign. Manners have looked better in trials and early prior to the race being called off last week. Draw may not be the worst if she can settle early & get around them when asked & certainly can take this out & is probably over the odds here. 

MUSIC MISTRESS #7 Has been very sharp in career starts to date & come north in good order after some nice trials to get her ready. Not the best draw but another who can certainly win.

ALWAYS B MAGIC #1 Has been good in both starts to date without being pushed for an effort. Should trail throughout here, which certainly could make her the value in this race.

R6 1700m BAR LOUIE professional effort after working to the top last time & proved he’s not a one trick pony recording a slick time (1.54.2MR). Looks hard to roll if he does everything right.

THE NIGHT AGENT #12 looked classy but green on debut, just got the speed wobbles a couple of times, but powered to the line. Should be improved for that run and wide draw gives him his chance to balance up and be put in the race when they want.

CONFEDERATE #9 very good run fresh up, recording some slick sectionals to run 2nd after getting checked on the turn. Slight concern is THE JOLLY ROGER #1 hasn’t previously been fast off the gate, so end up back on the fence and looking for some luck again.

I GOT CHILLS #10 Had his chance last time out trailing BAR LOUIE went well, but was clearly outpointed by the stablemate. Still a very nice horse & would've taken benefit from the run so would be no surprise if he took this out. 

CAPTAIN SAMSON #4 Has caught my eye at the trials and looks like a lovely strong horse. Freshened since his 3rd behind BAR LOUIE in may. 

R7 2200m

JASINOVA 6 10m huge drop in grade for this mare, who hasn’t been out of the first four in her last four starts in much better fields. Should be able to run these off their feet. 

 

BRIENNE #9 10m no superstar but as honest as they come & got the job done last week.

 

ASTERIA LAVRA #1 didn’t finish as well as she can when running second last start. Perfect draw for her here

 

LIL WHIP #5 went a better race two weeks ago to run 3rd & can figure in this line up.

BANGKOK BETTY #8 10m has loomed as a winning chance the last two runs before galloping and throwing it away. Hard to take her, but would be no surprise if she could run in the money if she does everything right. 

 

R9 2200m

Probably a race I'd stay right out of with some young trotters learning their craft.

ELIZABETH HILL #5 30m  First go right handed in a concern, has gone some good races on her day, but form this campaign has been a bit hit or miss. Best would go close here.

 

PARADISE ALI #2 Better when 2nd here last time out, building towards a win.

 

MISS BEBE #4 30m has got it wrong since good winning effort. Can be right in this with better manners

 

PLAYFASTANDLOOSE #1 galloped last start, prior effort was good enough to figure in the finish here if she does everything right.

 

HENRIK LUNDQUIST #3 Has gone two massive races at cambridge after losing stacks of ground and flashing home. Manners are very iffy though so hard to back him.

 

Am very tempted to go back Itaintnecessarilyso and good you mention its trialed well as I have picked him as well . Hmm will have think later . This morning in from $13 to $9 fixed odds . If it steps and leads and ready to go would be kicking myself if I don't put the cash on . What do you think about B D Joe ? I thought a mighty run last start and would love Terry to get a win on him  Felt for him when favourite a while back and got flattened on the first bend 

[Alicia Harrison 33]

Yeah Bolt for the Hill is scratched so probably why she’s shortened in! I thought she’s been good without being great at the trials but always seems to race honestly. I’m just not sure f they’re entirely happy with her since Dave is driving her himself? May want a line on her but would have to think she would be a good chance

 

yeah he’s definitely a chance off his run last time out! Old favourite of mine getting to drive him a bit when he was up here. Should be fitter for last run too as he had been off the scene since cup week last year

[Charlie E 132]

1 hour ago, Alicia Harrison said:

Yeah Bolt for the Hill is scratched so probably why she’s shortened in! I thought she’s been good without being great at the trials but always seems to race honestly. I’m just not sure f they’re entirely happy with her since Dave is driving her himself? May want a line on her but would have to think she would be a good chance

 

yeah he’s definitely a chance off his run last time out! Old favourite of mine getting to drive him a bit when he was up here. Should be fitter for last run too as he had been off the scene since cup week last year

Yes a very underrated horse I think and just no luck recently . I just hope he steps and leads will be the one to beat if he does I reckon 

[Pure Steel 1,456]

On 9/3/2024 at 8:29 AM, Charlie E said:

Best Bet Race 4 Jeremiah . Looked a run short last week but still won . Very promising this horse 

Best EW Race 2 McKendrick . Should fire to the front this week and lead or trial . Was unlucky last week 

Best LS Race 3 Itaintneccarilyso .

Will Try and head your 3 off like a  Tactile Bay ( hopefully going more like Cardigan Bay )  as I need some practice Charlie.

Race 2/ Obidiah Dragon to breathe some fire into the back of  your McKendrick as they turn for home. 

Race 3/ Sans Au Revoir to say ''Goodbye to we meet again ' to Itain'tnecessarilySo'' as they come up the straight 

Race 4/ Seaclusion for jolly Roger. seems to have hit some form , so hopefully push 'Jerimiah'  hard.  

i'm good odds of $2000-1 for 3 wins or the better option of $25-1 for 3 placings . 

[Spikecity 833]

2 hours ago, Pure Steel said:

Will Try and head your 3 off like a  Tactile Bay ( hopefully going more like Cardigan Bay )  as I need some practice Charlie.

Race 2/ Obidiah Dragon to breathe some fire into the back of  your McKendrick as they turn for home. 

Race 3/ Sans Au Revoir to say ''Goodbye to we meet again ' to Itain'tnecessarilySo'' as they come up the straight 

Race 4/ Seaclusion for jolly Roger. seems to have hit some form , so hopefully push 'Jerimiah'  hard.  

i'm good odds of $2000-1 for 3 wins or the better option of $25-1 for 3 placings . 

Hell of an effort - 2 X $3 placings

[Fiery Falcon 100]

To Charlie E

After putting $50 EW on your hot hot tips i lost $420

Where do i send the losing tickets so you can refund me.

I think you should give up.

[Pure Steel 1,456]

2 hours ago, Spikecity said:

Hell of an effort - 2 X $3 placings

good trailing draws. last one was pretty weak though and let my place treble ticket down running 6th . 

On 9/5/2024 at 6:56 AM, Spikecity said:

Best Bet Race 9 Tyron Eros

That's the best pickings tonight. And takes the Big -night tonight crown  . Best Bet at $6.00 and $2.40  with Tyron Eros winning.  well found  and well played/ paid 

[Palliser 977]

1 hour ago, Fiery Falcon said:

To Charlie E

After putting $50 EW on your hot hot tips i lost $420

Where do i send the losing tickets so you can refund me.

I think you should give up.

Your always complaining .. get over it

[Idolmite 2,792]

 

[Charlie E 132]

9 hours ago, Fiery Falcon said:

To Charlie E

After putting $50 EW on your hot hot tips i lost $420

Where do i send the losing tickets so you can refund me.

I think you should give up.

McKenrick good run for 3rd 1.54.7 last mile . Jeremiah 3 wide and parked top run for 3rd . Itaintnecessarilyso and B D Joe both galloped at the start which is unusual for them so we can't do much about that . Follow those horses you will get you money back and more . If you backed my tips last week you should be ahead lol 

[Charlie E 132]

20 hours ago, Fiery Falcon said:

To Charlie E

After putting $50 EW on your hot hot tips i lost $420

Where do i send the losing tickets so you can refund me.

I think you should give up.

Just curious $50 each way on the four horses I gave you cost $400 . Two came 3rd so you would have collected $145 = -$255 . I am labelling Eurostyle next start at Addington so put your cash on 

[Idolmite 2,792]

10 minutes ago, Charlie E said:

Just curious $50 each way on the four horses I gave you cost $400 . Two came 3rd so you would have collected $145 = -$255 . I am labelling Eurostyle next start at Addington so put your cash on 

I think he was looking at the Whale Watch selections that you posted, and blamed you for their losses. We are talking about the blazing old clunker, the Fiery Falcon, somebody who is blind in one eye and cannot see out of the other. 

[Charlie E 132]

Picking winners is hard but we always try . One story I will never forget and I won't mention names or the horses because the guy in question is still connected with Harness Racing and wouldn't want to be reminded lol

Many years ago at Alex Park they lined up a first starter . Told us it won't get beaten it's that good . Well it got beaten by a horse by another first starter and both horses went to Open Class . Talk about unlucky what are the odds of that happening right ? There are no certainty's in racing that's for sure 

[Alf Riston 1,798]

3 hours ago, Charlie E said:

Picking winners is hard but we always try . One story I will never forget and I won't mention names or the horses because the guy in question is still connected with Harness Racing and wouldn't want to be reminded lol

Many years ago at Alex Park they lined up a first starter . Told us it won't get beaten it's that good . Well it got beaten by a horse by another first starter and both horses went to Open Class . Talk about unlucky what are the odds of that happening right ? There are no certainty's in racing that's for sure 

Possibly Gypsy Vance & Star Glory ?

Star Glory maybe not quite Cup Class, but my sketchy memory has Star Glory beating Gyspy Vance when both had their first starts....so a similar occurrence. 

[Idolmite 2,792]

58 minutes ago, Alf Riston said:

Possibly Gypsy Vance & Star Glory ?

Star Glory maybe not quite Cup Class, but my sketchy memory has Star Glory beating Gyspy Vance when both had their first starts....so a similar occurrence. 

If you're correct Alf, you have the memory of TEN elephants