JackSprat 947 Report post Posted November 11, 2017 2 hours ago, harewood said: Thanks for that. The point i was making is that those of us who backed it can hardly be called a "Fan Club" We noticed it the start before showing gate speed that it had not displayed earlier and had B Orange on it. We followed up and got the cash. Thats what you do when you spot an unlucky runner that is well placed next start, follow it. May not back it again untill another suitable race comes its way. Even your $10 bet over a beer would have bought you a few more jugs. Chees B Orange had driven it only once before over 2 years ago. Fortunately I can cover the drinks tab without too many collects! My bets are more often than not on horses owned or trained by mates. There's not a lot of science involved! Raphoe has been driven throughout his career mostly by Jonny Cox and Shane Walkinshaw, with cameo performances from the likes of Blair, the Williamson brothers etc, so I don't think you can say he's ever lacked driving talent. The horse does however have a long record of finding ways to get beaten, when he should have been winning. I'd imagine he's an extremely frustrating horse to own or train. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Report post Posted November 11, 2017 2 hours ago, JackSprat said: The point is that if Raphoe even returned a dividend a fraction of the times he was "a good winning chance", he wouldn't be a battling 2, now 3 win horse in his 5th season of racing!. He's a horse that needs all the stars to align, and then some to win, and miraculously everything fell into place in true "Steven Bradbury style" on Thursday night. Even with the perfect draw and the countries in form driver on board, he was still going to get buried on the fence, and need luck to win. The severe interference on the first turn scattered all his opposition, and gifted him a forward position that he would otherwise not have had. Lucks a fortune, and he made the most of it. I wouldn't count on it happening again any time soon. Jack, the difference is he was drawn 1 instead of u rule in a very weak field with the country’s leading driver! Not rocket science if you do your homework. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise 554 Report post Posted November 11, 2017 3 hours ago, JackSprat said: He's a horse that needs all the stars to align, Most horses do. That is what I look for when i bet. Luckily it was a cloudless night when Brodie, me and Harewood got the deck chairs out on the patio, lay down, had a quick chat about the sitpes and restrictions, then stared at the stars.....amazingly the stars spelt RAPHOE. I might add...unfortunately many nights are cloudy.... JackSprat 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise 554 Report post Posted November 11, 2017 6 hours ago, Brodie said: Jack, seriously if you couldn’t see that Raptor had a very good winning chance the other night we can see why you are a pub punter. Ouch. I don't believe Jack is a 'pub punter' from what he writes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackSprat 947 Report post Posted November 11, 2017 3 hours ago, Brodie said: Jack, the difference is he was drawn 1 instead of u rule in a very weak field with the country’s leading driver! Not rocket science if you do your homework. All that "homework" was about to get buried on the fence going into the first turn until an "act of god" scattered "rocket scientists" in all directions! Miracles do happen! Spikecity and Fartoomuch 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Report post Posted November 11, 2017 10 hours ago, JackSprat said: All that "homework" was about to get buried on the fence going into the first turn until an "act of god" scattered "rocket scientists" in all directions! Miracles do happen! Sorry don’t agree that Raphoe would have been buried on the fence. Trailed at worst behind Siver Dale, as What else would have led? With Blair on you know u are going to get out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise 554 Report post Posted November 27, 2017 At least someone recognises our intelligence fellas! Funny shit. harewood, chelseacol and Fartoomuch 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Report post Posted November 28, 2017 4 hours ago, Happy Sunrise said: At least someone recognises our intelligence fellas! Funny shit. Not too sure that the planets will align this week! tougher draw, different driver and definitely a tougher field. Geniuses probably not on this week! Fields are not quality this week but definitely easier to pick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counter Punch 256 Report post Posted November 29, 2017 Like three tomorrow night at good odds. R2 Missie Castleton ($9) R4 It's All Over Now ($12.50) $3.6 a place is exceptional money. R7 Miss Ethel Sunshine ($8.50) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harewood 477 Report post Posted November 29, 2017 R2 Sage Trouble. Big recovery last start after break. Good show esp place if can begin. R5 Sea Rover. Good beginner and good show. Happy Sunrise 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise 554 Report post Posted November 30, 2017 20 hours ago, Counter Punch said: R4 It's All Over Now ($12.50) $3.6 a place is exceptional money. The little lady was a touch unlucky. 19 hours ago, harewood said: R2 Sage Trouble. Big recovery last start after break. Good show esp place if can begin. Very nice both of you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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