Chestnut 3,152 Report post Posted August 8, 2016 On behalf of the Heat, thanks very much for your kind words Ray All the best for the finals! Some team motivation.. jack, sharne, ziggy09 and 2 others 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins 2,120 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 GRAND FINALS DAY Race 1 - Riccarton R3 1st - 7 Rumpelstiltskin $29.40 2nd - 6 Master Platinum Q-$33.60 scr: nil CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND FINAL 1 THE BRONCOS 294.00 0 THE THUNDERBIRDS 0.00 It's no fairy tale ! Gordy punts the Broncos into an early lead with the Southland raider in the first as the Thunderbirds are still on the launching pad. 0.00 Bucking Billy 0.00 Lloyd 294.00 Gordy 0.00 Catalano 0.00 Howie 0.00 Moose 0.00 Rob 0.00 Cubes 0.00 Geoff 0.00 Brian 0.00 Nekky 0.00 Heather PRESIDENTS GRAND FINAL 1 THE PANTHERS 294.00 1 THE SUNLINERS 588.00 Mr Gee strikes early with the gutsy Curran winner but Sunliner Richie goes one better labelling it a BB to give the Sunliners aggregate a huge nudge. Panadol please for Steve and especially (Southlander) Alan..... 0.00 Graeme 0.00 Pam 0.00 Patty Panther 0.00 Ray 0.00 Alan 588.00 Richie 0.00 Gruff 0.00 Cam 0.00 Richard 0.00 Craig 294.00 Mr Gee 0.00 Steve rayzor_ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right first time 1,923 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Still very early days, but a great strike Gordy. Are we hearing your name being whispered outside the Broncos Hall-of-Fame ? I think so. Now for the rest of us to see if we can back you up ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins 2,120 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 In the next (barring quinellas)- The Broncos increase their lead with Taurus, Heni & The Knight The Thunderbirds draw level with Platinum Command & Maybe Miami The Thunderbirds seize the lead with Coup Darci Bee The Panthers take a 5-1 lead with Taurus ! The Panthers go one ahead with Coup Darci Be The Sunliners go two ahead with Platinum Command Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegs Pride 376 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Pooh Heni beat us last year. Should have followed my gut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins 2,120 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 GRAND FINALS DAY Race 2 - Riccarton R5 1st - 8 Heni $7.80 2nd - 6 Platinum Command Q-$6.80 scr: 1,4,9 CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND FINAL 2 THE BRONCOS 372.00 0 THE THUNDERBIRDS 0.00 The Thunderbirds continual to malfunction as Rob doubles the Broncos' lead. 0.00 Bucking Billy 0.00 Lloyd 294.00 Gordy 0.00 Catalano 0.00 Howie 0.00 Moose 78.00 Rob 0.00 Cubes 0.00 Geoff 0.00 Brian 0.00 Nekky 0.00 Heather PRESIDENTS GRAND FINAL 2 THE PANTHERS 450.00 2 THE SUNLINERS 757.90 Graeme is the second Panther to pounce adding a nice BB but Ray bags a quinella for the Sunnys while Steve starts his chase after Mr Gee. Still all square. 156.00 Graeme 0.00 Pam 0.00 Patty Panther 91.60 Ray 0.00 Alan 588.00 Richie 0.00 Gruff 0.00 Cam 0.00 Richard 0.00 Craig 294.00 Mr Gee 78.00 Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd Vivian 742 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Same Heather!! initial numbers 4 and 8!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins 2,120 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 In the next (barring quinellas) : The Broncos go one more ahead with High Forty The Broncos go two or three more ahead with The Big Opal The Broncos go 4-zip clear with Snodroptwinkletoes The Thunderbirds pull one back with Gargamel, Mr Mor & Upper Cut The Thunderbirds draw level with Eric The Viking The Thunderbirds take the lead with Brer The Panthers go ahead with Brer The Panthers go two ahead with The Big Opal The Sunliners go ahead with Snodroptwinklestoes & Gargamel The Sunliners take a 3-1 lead with Mr Mor ($15.70+) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalano 951 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 I'm on Opal and Snow, but I'll be cheering Brer and Eric! Lloyd Vivian and Pegs Pride 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegs Pride 376 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 I'm gutted for Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy09 384 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 now I know what that saying "this is a Gee up" really means......29-1 really?...well done to my team mate Richie as well globederby12 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right first time 1,923 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Where's my wallet ! I need to slow down young 'Brer' ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy09 384 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 5 minutes ago, Pegs Pride said: I'm gutted for Adams a lot of silver wear building for us Heather Pegs Pride 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins 2,120 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 GRAND FINALS DAY Race 3 - Riccarton R7 1st - 6 Upper Cut $8.10 2nd - 2 Mr Mor Q-$73.90 scr: 10 CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND FINAL 2 THE BRONCOS 453.00 1 THE THUNDERBIRDS 162.00 Bucking Billy makes a start for the Broncos but so does opponent Lloyd for the T-birds and with team mate Heather delivering an Upper Cut to Nekky, The Thunderbirds pull one back. 81.00 Bucking Billy 81.00 Lloyd 294.00 Gordy 0.00 Catalano 0.00 Howie 0.00 Moose 78.00 Rob 0.00 Cubes 0.00 Geoff 0.00 Brian 0.00 Nekky 81.00 Heather PRESIDENTS GRAND FINAL 2 THE PANTHERS 450.00 2 THE SUNLINERS 757.90 Mr Mor would have given the Sunliners a 3-1 lead care of Pam (Richie had it too !) but in the end everyone missed the Awapuni visitor. 156.00 Graeme 0.00 Pam 0.00 Patty Panther 91.60 Ray 0.00 Alan 588.00 Richie 0.00 Gruff 0.00 Cam 0.00 Richard 0.00 Craig 294.00 Mr Gee 78.00 Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins 2,120 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Off to Te Rapa. In the next (barring quinellas): For the Broncos: No More Tears will put them 4-1 up Saracino & Southern Icon will put them one further ahead Willie Cazals will help their aggregate For the Thunderbirds: Shezhardtocatch will put them two up ! Underthemoonlight, Longchamp & Authentic Paddy will draw them level For the Panthers: Southern Icon will give them a 4-2 lead Longchamp will give them the lead Tiger Moss & Underthemoonlight will help their aggregate For the Sunliners: No More Tears will give them a 4-2 lead Saracino, Shezhardtocatch & Farm Boy will give them the lead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins 2,120 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Race 4 - Te Rapa R7 1st - 11 Saracino $4.20 2nd - 8 No More Tears Q-$11.90 scr: 1 CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND FINAL 3 THE BRONCOS 537.00 1 THE THUNDERBIRDS 246.00 Catalano bags a BB for the T-birds but Geoff and Nekky are on the winning 3yo and with the former establishing a personal lead the Broncos double their lead. 81.00 Bucking Billy 81.00 Lloyd 294.00 Gordy 84.00 Catalano 0.00 Howie 0.00 Moose 78.00 Rob 0.00 Cubes 42.00 Geoff 0.00 Brian 42.00 Nekky 81.00 Heather PRESIDENTS GRAND FINAL 2 THE PANTHERS 623.60 3 THE SUNLINERS 823.40 Gareme & Patty nab nice quinellas for the Panthers for whom Alan also starts his climb to Mt Richie however the sole Sunliner on the Allpress winner is Craig whose quinella allows him to establish a personal lead and put the Sunliners in front for the first time today. 221.80 Graeme 0.00 Pam 65.80 Patty Panther 91.60 Ray 42.00 Alan 588.00 Richie 0.00 Gruff 0.00 Cam 0.00 Richard 65.80 Craig 294.00 Mr Gee 78.00 Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins 2,120 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 In the next (barring quinellas): For the Broncos: Veracious & Single Shot will put them one further ahead. Mr Ink & Rich Habit will improve their aggregate For the Thunderbirds: Stryda & Chachi Arcola will draw them level The Secret's Out, Real Winners, Keep On Coming, Bold Bachelor & Gumboots will pull one back for them For the Panthers: Bold Bachelor, Stryda & Chachi Arcola will give them the lead. Jud Strunk will draw them l Rock That City, Veracious, Keep On Coming & Southern Dancer will help their aggregate For the Sunliners: Mr Ink will put them 4-1 up Single Shot will put them one further ahead. The Secret's Out, Rich Habit & Gumboots will help their aggregate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins 2,120 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Race 5 - Te Rapa R8 1st - 9 Keep On Coming $4.90 2nd - 4 Gumboots Q-$42.40 scr: 5,15,17,20 CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND FINAL 4 THE BRONCOS 866.80 1 THE THUNDERBIRDS 477.80 Heather (with a quinella) and Lloyd (with a BB) score for the T-birds but all the Broncos except Howie & Gordy reply with Rob adding a BB and Bucking Billy a quinella. Billy's quinella throws the pre-race prediction by the scorer out the window with a personal lead over Lloyd and a further notch ahead for the Broncos as a result despite Heather overhauling Nekky. Howie and former team mate Moose seem to have signed a secret non-agression pact...... 214.80 Bucking Billy 179.00 Lloyd 294.00 Gordy 84.00 Catalano 0.00 Howie 0.00 Moose 176.00 Rob 0.00 Cubes 91.00 Geoff 0.00 Brian 91.00 Nekky 214.80 Heather PRESIDENTS GRAND FINAL 2 THE PANTHERS 770.60 3 THE SUNLINERS 872.40 Close match here with Richard, Gruff and Graeme scoring for the Panthers while just Cam replied for the Sunliners who lead nevertheless. 270.80 Graeme 0.00 Pam 65.80 Patty Panther 91.60 Ray 42.00 Alan 588.00 Richie 49.00 Gruff 49.00 Cam 49.00 Richard 65.80 Craig 294.00 Mr Gee 78.00 Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right first time 1,923 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Geoff's wondering if I'm thinking of moving off '0' anytime soon. Look Geoff, ya don't get to be Captain by making impetuous moves. I've strategised my run to be unleashed at the optimum moment, in Australia. So patience please Geoff, good things are worth waiting for. Meantime my team-mates are all travelling well ...and things are looking good. Please be good to us Australia, home of the mighty Broncos. Gordy55 and Memphis2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegs Pride 376 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Now T/Birds bring us home in Oz. We can do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins 2,120 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Off to Melbourne. In the next (barring quinellas): For The Broncos: Artie Dee Two will put them 5-1 ahead. Russian Revolution (stable has told me will just win) & Highland Beat will help their aggregate For The Thunderbirds: Hardham will give them the lead ! Wazzenme & Valliano will cut their deficit to 2-3 For the Panthers: Artie Dee Two will put them 4-1 up. Valliano will give them the lead. Russian Revolution will give them the lead and if it pays $2.60+ they will go 4-1 up. Hardham will draw them level Highland Beat & Cohesion will help their aggregate For the Sunliners: Wazzenme & Revolving Door will put them one further ahead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right first time 1,923 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 31 minutes ago, Right first time said: aGeoff's wondering if I'm thinking of moving off '0' anytime soon. Look Geoff, ya don't get to be Captain by making impetuous moves. I've strategised my run to be unleashed at the optimum moment, in Australia. So patience please Geoff, good things are worth waiting for. Meantime my team-mates are all travelling well ...and things are looking good. Please be good to us Australia, home of the mighty Broncos. What did I tell ya Geoff .... I've nailed it !!!! ......o ye of little faith. $1.80 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins 2,120 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Race 6 - Caulfield R5 1st - 5 Russian Revolution $1.80 2nd - 4 Highland Beat Q-$7.50 scr: 2 CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND FINAL 4 THE BRONCOS 1022.80 1 THE THUNDERBIRDS 564.80 Everyone bar T-Birds pair Lloyd & Brian find the winning fave with Catalano, Gordy & Bucking Billy adding the quinella while Geoff doubled up with a BB. No change overall but the International Rescue mob need to salvage plenty here....... 247.80 Bucking Billy 179.00 Lloyd 327.00 Gordy 117.00 Catalano 18.00 Howie 18.00 Moose 194.00 Rob 18.00 Cubes 127.00 Geoff 0.00 Brian 109.00 Nekky 232.80 Heather PRESIDENTS GRAND FINAL 3 THE PANTHERS 875.60 2 THE SUNLINERS 962.40 Everyone except Panthers pair Gruff and Mr Gee and Sunliners duo Ray and Cam on the speedy Snitzel while Richien and Richard doubled up with BBs and Alan snagged the quinella. Richard's BB takes him past Craig to put the Panthers ahead for the first time today. 288.80 Graeme 18.00 Pam 83.80 Patty Panther 91.60 Ray 75.00 Alan 624.00 Richie 49.00 Gruff 49.00 Cam 85.00 Richard 83.80 Craig 294.00 Mr Gee 96.00 Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right first time 1,923 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Next race is a wide open affair ...with plenty of scope for the Thunderbirds to make a sharp forward move. Now down to 4 races ...this is the race they'll be wanting to make their move in. Getting very exciting. Pegs Pride and Lloyd Vivian 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins 2,120 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 In the next (barring quinellas): For The Broncos: Modern Wonder will put them one further ahead Miss Salinger (a PJ-bred), I Am A Star & Concealer will help their aggregate For the Thunderbirds: Conscious, Selenia & Sword of Light will cut their deficit to 2-3 Leotie will cut their deficit to 2-4 Athena Lass will help their aggregate For The Panthers: Concealer will give them a 5-1 lead Sword of Light will give them a 4-2 lead Miss Salinger, Modern Wonder &I Am A Star will help their aggregate For The Sunliners: Najmaat will give them the lead Athena Lass will draw them level Conscious will help their aggregate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...