Memphis2 1,078 Report post Posted February 28, 2020 Couldn't agree more CT.Catalyst all the way. Unless Van Dyke is one of the great poker players.It's building as one of the great races. Not sure what old mate Trumpster is going for.He seems to have 5-6 he likes.I'm picking the Alligator is the pea for him. Good punting all at the weekend especially our mate Pogo a gogo. CT"s 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT"s 310 Report post Posted February 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Memphis2 said: Couldn't agree more CT.Catalyst all the way. Unless Van Dyke is one of the great poker players.It's building as one of the great races. Not sure what old mate Trumpster is going for.He seems to have 5-6 he likes.I'm picking the Alligator is the pea for him. Good punting all at the weekend especially our mate Pogo a gogo. Cheers Mark! Good luck tomorrow too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted February 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Memphis2 said: Couldn't agree more CT.Catalyst all the way. Unless Van Dyke is one of the great poker players.It's building as one of the great races. Not sure what old mate Trumpster is going for.He seems to have 5-6 he likes.I'm picking the Alligator is the pea for him. Good punting all at the weekend especially our mate Pogo a gogo. I backed Catalyst a while back at $4.60. My saver bet is Chenier at $7.50. Even then, I could miss out. I think Vandyke is foxing on radio interviews. He knows his horse. He will look the winner in the straight. But can he last down the straight over 1600m? This is a hot field. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,097 Report post Posted February 28, 2020 What odds can I get on none of the big three Kiwi horses winning? Dont neccessarily think that but just like an interesting bet now and again. Red Rum 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted February 28, 2020 19 minutes ago, Blue said: What odds can I get on none of the big three Kiwi horses winning? Dont neccessarily think that but just like an interesting bet now and I don't really know without an abacus but if I had a bet only one out of three needed to win I might be happy with 1.60 to 1.70 ish .So again guess 2.10 all to lose . Might be way off , I'd be interested what others think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis2 1,078 Report post Posted February 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Blue said: What odds can I get on none of the big three Kiwi horses winning? Dont neccessarily think that but just like an interesting bet now and again. Palmerbet has a Kiwi Kickstart ,Catalyst and Te Akau Shark for @$10. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT"s 310 Report post Posted February 28, 2020 58 minutes ago, Memphis2 said: Palmerbet has a Kiwi Kickstart ,Catalyst and Te Akau Shark for @$10. Good value. That’ll go very close mate. Hope both can get the job done today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 Listening to a radio interview this morning, Peter Moody was talking about the race and that The Gator might get a cheap lead because nobody will want to take him on if he goes to the front. If that happens, Moods thinks The Gator might be impossible to outsprint. zelda kratchanova 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo(aus) 876 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 It’s a beautiful day , no ? funniest thread ever. zelda kratchanova 2, Baz (NZ) and Gruff 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, pogo(aus) said: It’s a beautiful day , no ? funniest thread ever. Everyone had every reason to feel very worried the moment "Stopper" hopped aboard. zelda kratchanova 2, Memphis2, Baz (NZ) and 2 others 1 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz (NZ) 1,722 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, We're Doomed said: Everyone had every reason to feel very worried the moment "Stopper" hopped aboard. CT...could stop me breathing! I'm just thankful he never sighted Probabeel in Sydney! zelda kratchanova 2 and pogo(aus) 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 On 2/28/2020 at 11:32 AM, CT"s said: The Gator is the lay of the day Ernie. He’s been up a long time and he will feel every inch of that last 200m. His trainer David Vandyke is also adamant there is little to no improvement in him where as the others will be peaking tomorrow. Catalyst to win and secure favouritism for the All Star Mile. AB to run a gallant 3rd and be immediately spelled. Consistent form!! zelda kratchanova 2, Baz (NZ), We're Doomed and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,839 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 5 hours ago, Trump said: Listening to a radio interview this morning, Peter Moody was talking about the race and that The Gator might get a cheap lead because nobody will want to take him on if he goes to the front. If that happens, Moods thinks The Gator might be impossible to outsprint. Spot on. No excuses there Trumpy, he was just too good. Chenier the eyecatcher again after nearly falling, great effort to get so close. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 On 2/28/2020 at 10:58 AM, Trump said: The more I look at this race the more I think that pace is going to determine the outcome. One things for sure, The Gator is going to look the winner all the way down the straight regardless. I’m certain that Chenier, Soul Patch and Superstorm are going to be coming hard in the last 150m of the race, as might Catalyst. I think Chenier is going to fly the last 150m but that doesn’t mean the Gator will stop. He’ll fight like a Tiger. Can’t wait to see it all unfold. This is going to be a classic race. F4 anyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 41 minutes ago, Baz (NZ) said: CT...could stop me breathing! I'm just thankful he never sighted Probabeel in Sydney! He sighted Probabeel alright - it just wasn’t short enough for the Stopper to tip it pogo(aus), Baz (NZ) and We're Doomed 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzy 143 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 On 2/28/2020 at 1:32 PM, CT"s said: The Gator is the lay of the day Ernie. He’s been up a long time and he will feel every inch of that last 200m. His trainer David Vandyke is also adamant there is little to no improvement in him where as the others will be peaking tomorrow. Catalyst to win and secure favouritism for the All Star Mile. AB to run a gallant 3rd and be immediately spelled. Does this idiot actually believe the crap he posts or is he just winding p4p up? Baz (NZ) and zelda kratchanova 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 28 minutes ago, fitzy said: Does this idiot actually believe the crap he posts or is he just winding p4p up? He has an opinion and is entitled to express it. Sometimes he’s right but also gets it wrong - like all of us. It’s a bit of fun. I personally can’t follow his backing of low priced faves - the risk/reward is not balanced. That’s why even though I’m a huge Alligator fan - I couldn’t back him, other than in tri/F4 etc. also in multi all ups. I never backed WINX or Black Caviar but loved watching them win. I was told last year (by someone very close to the Stable) that Alligator Blood would win the 2020 Cox Plate - he’s the next big star on Oz Turf. Those claims look pretty spot on now! Good luck to them. von Smallhaussen and Baz (NZ) 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,906 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 He is THE best stopper EVER...manged to drag lengths of the poor little bugga. zelda kratchanova 2 and Baz (NZ) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idolmite 2,544 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 1 hour ago, scooby3051 said: He is THE best stopper EVER...manged to drag lengths of the poor little bugga. He even managed to get one scratched......that takes some kinda special skills..... zelda kratchanova 2 and Baz (NZ) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckenzie 607 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Trump said: He has an opinion and is entitled to express it. Sometimes he’s right but also gets it wrong - like all of us. It’s a bit of fun. I personally can’t follow his backing of low priced faves - the risk/reward is not balanced. That’s why even though I’m a huge Alligator fan - I couldn’t back him, other than in tri/F4 etc. also in multi all ups. I never backed WINX or Black Caviar but loved watching them win. I was told last year (by someone very close to the Stable) that Alligator Blood would win the 2020 Cox Plate - he’s the next big star on Oz Turf. Those claims look pretty spot on now! Good luck to them. I think he'd win a Cox Plate but trainer seems to be looking towards the Everest and Golden Eagle judging by his comments this week, they are in discussions with slotholders. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 At $15m or so, the Everest is a def goal. But, I’m not sure if that’s his best distance. Plus he’d be up against the best Sprinters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,798 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Trump said: He has an opinion and is entitled to express it. Sometimes he’s right but also gets it wrong - like all of us. It’s a bit of fun. I personally can’t follow his backing of low priced faves - the risk/reward is not balanced. That’s why even though I’m a huge Alligator fan - I couldn’t back him, other than in tri/F4 etc. also in multi all ups. I never backed WINX or Black Caviar but loved watching them win. I was told last year (by someone very close to the Stable) that Alligator Blood would win the 2020 Cox Plate - he’s the next big star on Oz Turf. Those claims look pretty spot on now! Good luck to them. The only real pressure was applied by Commudus after the first 200m going through the next section in close to 11 sec then got a nice breather with the first 600 taking 37 and the 800 in just under 50. When Catalyst got flushed 4 wide at the 600 Blood started to turn up the wick and then dropped a 10.79 from the 400-200, that sub 22 had an obvious effect on Alabama express and Catalyst, the ones with a little less exposure finished off alot better with Bob Peters Superstorm looking a real find . Where to now for Catalyst? AB impressive no doubt, but how do those last two runs set up for the All Star mile? Keeps you coming back for more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CT"s 310 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 On 2/28/2020 at 11:32 AM, CT"s said: The Gator is the lay of the day Ernie. He’s been up a long time and he will feel every inch of that last 200m. His trainer David Vandyke is also adamant there is little to no improvement in him where as the others will be peaking tomorrow. Catalyst to win and secure favouritism for the All Star Mile. AB to run a gallant 3rd and be immediately spelled. Well well well. Just got out of my all day course to see the replay of the Guineas. Catalyst very disappointing there. AB very good and certainly ran a lot better than I expected. Well done to David Vandyke for keeping him up as long as he has and is fully deserving of his Group 1. Te Akau Shark seeeeeeennnsaaaaational!! And how good Mickey Walker on Sherwood Forest????!! Yeeeeehaaaaaa!! Gruff 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,906 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 I think maybe something went amiss with the the little Kiwi catalyst...travelled up strongly and then stopped...could be an issue..not his true form. ADM and Red Rum 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...