Trump 2,741 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, mckenzie said: Great win! Went past them like they were standing still. Interview with Opie after the race https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=455349 Their reporting says it was his only ride of the carnival and he goes back to NZ tonite. He rode Heirborn in Race 3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,076 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 On 10/8/2019 at 8:56 PM, poundforpound said: Look at what Te Akau have planned for her, that tells you everything Her Australian group form is G2 in Queensland ... it’s still significant but it’s lengths below Sydney or Melbourne group form TAS can win the Cox Plate, she can’t .. it’s that simple and Te Akau knows it because they’re great thinkers On 10/8/2019 at 3:49 PM, poundforpound said: TAS is far better than Melody Belle.....that’s why he’s going to the Cox Plate and she’s not ..... On 10/8/2019 at 10:34 PM, Leggy said: Really? I make her about 5l better than him at 1600. Perhaps he has improved though. On the face of it, I couldn't see either coming close to winning a Cox Plate. On 10/8/2019 at 10:55 PM, poundforpound said: Watch and learn from the master What say you now master? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnyTom 1,535 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 I have said it before she is extra Thanks Bookies my FF futures were extra too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,790 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 Surely The Shark is still our best But good to have such a great second string Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeder 608 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 Congrats to the syndicate for having the courage and the belief to be able to turn down the huge offer ($3+ mill ?) they had for earlier the year. She has paid you all back well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis2 1,078 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 Great win. Cool ride. Looked better than them Answered a few questions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 On 9/23/2019 at 11:53 AM, Trump said: Yes, perhaps “The Syndicate thing” is a possible reason? I would have thought that many Synd members would love to travel to Oz to see her measure up to “stiffer” competition. Shes a bit like Sir Slick. Great against inferior opposition in NZ. She may even be a good prospect in a Race like the G1 Tatts Tiara over 1400m? But this years gone so it looks like Melbourne. But the Cox Plate? Madness imho. I would have thought that the G1 Myer Classic Over 1600m for F&M on Derby Day Nov 2 would be a great race for her to notch a G1 Oz Win - if she’s up to it. As I said..... talk 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,947 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 Actually a great day all round for NZ ( either bred or trained) given their sparse representation throughout the cards in Melbourne and Sydney! 1st, Miami Bound (Reliable Man) G2 Wakeful Stakes. 1st, Melody Belle G1 EmpireStakes ...say no more until later. 1st, Torfane (Ocean Park) G3 Furphy Sprint. 1st, Kolding (Ocean Park) Golden Eagle $8 Million! Throw in the horsemen who originated from NZ.... Waller, Mulcaster and Moroney etc shows that we still punch well above our weight The only disappointment to me, was George Simon’s comment after Melody Belle’s win when he said, “John Galvin managed to get himself in front of the camera” Poor taste I suggest! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 49 minutes ago, Insider said: Actually a great day all round for NZ ( either bred or trained) given their sparse representation throughout the cards in Melbourne and Sydney! 1st, Miami Bound (Reliable Man) G2 Wakeful Stakes. 1st, Melody Belle G1 EmpireStakes ...say no more until later. 1st, Torfane (Ocean Park) G3 Furphy Sprint. 1st, Kolding (Ocean Park) Golden Eagle $8 Million! Throw in the horsemen who originated from NZ.... Waller, Mulcaster and Moroney etc shows that we still punch well above our weight The only disappointment to me, was George Simon’s comment after Melody Belle’s win when he said, “John Galvin managed to get himself in front of the camera” Poor taste I suggest! The difference between NZ TV coverage of Racing and the Aussie Networks coverage equivalent, is like comparing Lake Taupo with the Pacific Ocean. The Jockey, Trainers and Owners are sought out by the Oz media and that’s why John Galvin was on TV being interviewed. He was the Manager of the MB racing syndicate. She was the heavily backed hot Favourite. She set a world record (I think?)for the most G1 wins by a single horse this calendar year. Look at the coverage of Kolding’s owner after the $7.5m Golden Eagle. Nev is a knock about Bloke and could afford to buy the whole field that lined up in the Eagle. But to see his thrill at winning this inaugural running was special. Free to air on Network 7 and also on the subscription Channels, Sky, Kayo. Gripping stuff. Baz (NZ) and Breeder 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,947 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 Trump, sadly we didn’t get any of the aftermath that you are referring to (because of our wall to wall racing on TV) but I concur with you about the difference in the professionalism of the TV coverage between the two countries when it comes to the various carnivals. Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 22 minutes ago, Insider said: Trump, sadly we didn’t get any of the aftermath that you are referring to (because of our wall to wall racing on TV) but I concur with you about the difference in the professionalism of the TV coverage between the two countries when it comes to the various carnivals. There’s wall to wall here also. But with Racing.com covering Melb/SA/TAS, Sky 1 Racing covering all rural TAB Races Aust wide, Sky 2 Racing covering NZ and local, Sky 3 Racing covering Melb/SYD/Qld and Kayo streaming Racing.com, then Free-to-Air on Chan7 with the carnivals etc, it’s great coverage and you get all the emotion before and after each race. Excellent coverage! Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,095 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 9 hours ago, Insider said: Trump, sadly we didn’t get any of the aftermath that you are referring to (because of our wall to wall racing on TV) but I concur with you about the difference in the professionalism of the TV coverage between the two countries when it comes to the various carnivals. Despite the knockers racing has a huge following in Aussie whereas apart from those directly involved its almost a dirty word in NZ sadly. tasman man 11 and Baz (NZ) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berri 2,131 Report post Posted November 3, 2019 19 hours ago, Trump said: The difference between NZ TV coverage of Racing and the Aussie Networks coverage equivalent, is like comparing Lake Taupo with the Pacific Ocean. The Jockey, Trainers and Owners are sought out by the Oz media and that’s why John Galvin was on TV being interviewed. He was the Manager of the MB racing syndicate. She was the heavily backed hot Favourite. She set a world record (I think?)for the most G1 wins by a single horse this calendar year. Look at the coverage of Kolding’s owner after the $7.5m Golden Eagle. Nev is a knock about Bloke and could afford to buy the whole field that lined up in the Eagle. But to see his thrill at winning this inaugural running was special. Free to air on Network 7 and also on the subscription Channels, Sky, Kayo. Gripping stuff. Everyone get on their bikes and get rid of Andy Kydd. He has no idea when trying to manage a TV station dedicated to racing. It's all about the punting as far as he is concerned, and has been given ample opportunity to change course. He's one of those guys that flies with the flock of starlings. Insider, Baz (NZ) and Breeder 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TORCH 665 Report post Posted November 3, 2019 22 hours ago, Insider said: Actually a great day all round for NZ ( either bred or trained) given their sparse representation throughout the cards in Melbourne and Sydney! 1st, Miami Bound (Reliable Man) G2 Wakeful Stakes. 1st, Melody Belle G1 EmpireStakes ...say no more until later. 1st, Torfane (Ocean Park) G3 Furphy Sprint. 1st, Kolding (Ocean Park) Golden Eagle $8 Million! Throw in the horsemen who originated from NZ.... Waller, Mulcaster and Moroney etc shows that we still punch well above our weight The only disappointment to me, was George Simon’s comment after Melody Belle’s win when he said, “John Galvin managed to get himself in front of the camera” Poor taste I suggest! That rich coming from George. Whenever he has a runner everyone is told about it - repeatedly! Hes well past his use by date. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted November 6, 2019 Melody Belle won $600k for her win in last Sat G1 win at Flemington. This was $230,000 more than she got for her three Hawkes Bay G1 wins - combined! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlahan's Dream 535 Report post Posted November 6, 2019 13 minutes ago, Trump said: Melody Belle won $600k for her win in last Sat G1 win at Flemington. This was $230,000 more than she got for her three Hawkes Bay G1 wins - combined! See she is in the Mackinnon also, against Humidor, Hartnell, Gailo Chop etc. Interesting move. Must have come through last Saturday well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted November 6, 2019 Strange race bar MB , full of pensioners, a refugee from Singapore , a few hardy handicappers and Magic Wand whose only surprising entry now would be a nom for Stawell Gift next year .Some those oldies still handy , Humidor way he ran last time wouldn't surprise me if he wound up and mowed them down along that straight . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlahan's Dream 535 Report post Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Red Rum said: Strange race bar MB , full of pensioners, a refugee from Singapore , a few hardy handicappers and Magic Wand whose only surprising entry now would be a nom for Stawell Gift next year .Some those oldies still handy , Humidor way he ran last time wouldn't surprise me if he wound up and mowed them down along that straight . On 10/27/2019 at 9:46 AM, weasel57 said: Humidor @17s this evening. Gruff 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,790 Report post Posted November 6, 2019 Interesting, Humidor running on nicely in a sit sprint Moonee valley Cup, Downdraft goes on to win Lexus ...The last time Humidor dropped from 2400 to 2000 was in the 2017 Caulfield cup/ Winx Cox and ran a blinder. Overs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckenzie 607 Report post Posted November 6, 2019 Kluger also gave Winx a run for her money. Plenty of horses good enough to win if they get back to their best. Another bad draw for Melody Belle but who knows what the track will be doing by then, more rain forecast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted November 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Houlahan's Dream said: That’s about his right quote 17’s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted November 6, 2019 It will be a Heavy FLEMINGTON track on Saturday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,790 Report post Posted November 6, 2019 8 hours ago, Trump said: It will be a Heavy FLEMINGTON track on Saturday. Danzdanzdance you reckon, hasnt seen a wet track since March Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus 429 Report post Posted November 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Gruff said: Danzdanzdance you reckon, hasnt seen a wet track since March Slow trackat Randwick in the Optic White two starts back...but I guess you mean a Heavy track. Looks like Waller is going to avoid the McKinnon with DDD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus 429 Report post Posted November 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Gruff said: Danzdanzdance you reckon, hasnt seen a wet track since March Slow track at Randwick in the Optic White two starts back...but I guess you mean a Heavy track. Looks like Waller is going to avoid the McKinnon with DDD. Showers for the next three days and cold, with blustery winds ...ideal for DDD and MB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...