Basil brush 196 Report post Posted February 25 The O'Sullivan team going well lately and worth following. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjay 451 Report post Posted February 25 16 minutes ago, scooby3051 said: Cant agree with Opie, he just won a Group 1 in Oz and from what I saw yesterday he rode some pearlers...JMO...agree with McNab too. Opie is great as always, others can have the wrong horse under them from time to time. Scooby 2 months ago you thought Colgan was yesterdays man, but he has roared back. riders cannot carry them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,976 Report post Posted February 25 1 hour ago, arjay said: Opie is great as always, others can have the wrong horse under them from time to time. Scooby 2 months ago you thought Colgan was yesterdays man, but he has roared back. riders cannot carry them. Agree, I may have spoke a little too soon on Vinnie, but I still stick by my opinion...some riders I just cant have he is amongst them but thats my own opinion. Memphis3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idolmite 2,566 Report post Posted February 25 11 minutes ago, scooby3051 said: Agree, I may have spoke a little too soon on Vinnie, but I still stick by my opinion...some riders I just cant have he is amongst them but thats my own opinion. Every dog has their day, apparently Although I imagine there are a few greyhounds that never win a race Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimbo 734 Report post Posted February 28 On 2/22/2024 at 8:47 PM, Houlahan's Dream said: Or is Orchestral over the line already...... NZ TAB currently $1.35. Ladbrokes and Neds $1.50. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pak Star 716 Report post Posted February 28 2 hours ago, Bimbo said: NZ TAB currently $1.35. Ladbrokes and Neds $1.50. There are some real discrepancies in the Derby market between TAB ad Neds. Just As Sharp $12 Neds and $18 TAB Solidify $31 Neds and $18 TAB Mosinvader $18 Neds and $31 TAB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimbo 734 Report post Posted February 28 Yeah it's interesting how there can be such discrepancies from basically the same provider. Both markets at 127% at present. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,976 Report post Posted March 2 I know Masa has had his knockers on here but he is riding as good as anyone in the country right now...I have always liked him and a bloody good hard working person to boot. Gruff and Zak Hussai 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,807 Report post Posted March 2 7 hours ago, scooby3051 said: I know Masa has had his knockers on here but he is riding as good as anyone in the country right now...I have always liked him and a bloody good hard working person to boot. He rode one against it's regular pattern last week but otherwise very good Boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis3 1,267 Report post Posted March 2 Can someone explain race 7 at Tauherenikau today. #2 is carded to carry 58.5 kgs. First starter. Other horses have numerous placings but carrying less. Have I missed something? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates 3,609 Report post Posted March 2 3 minutes ago, Memphis3 said: Can someone explain race 7 at Tauherenikau today. #2 is carded to carry 58.5 kgs. First starter. Other horses have numerous placings but carrying less. Have I missed something? Set weights M , Timmy is the only gelding in the field . Memphis3 and Pak Star 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pak Star 716 Report post Posted March 2 34 minutes ago, Memphis3 said: Have I missed something? Its penis would be my guess? Kingston Heath is also a gelding but I suspect it got a weight allowance for being a 3yo edit: oops missed nomates reply... and to keep on topic, I did like Justify That in the race. Drawn 1 and likes to go forward. If Lisa gets some nice sectionals out in front she could be hard to roll. Memphis3 and nomates 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis3 1,267 Report post Posted March 2 I like race 2 #3. Been keeping up with Town Cryer in her work and she was huge yesterday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlahan's Dream 541 Report post Posted March 6 Auckland Cup looks a reasonable puzzle on the new track. Quite partial to Mark Twain, finishing off hard over middle distance races lately, Asterix they seem to have worked him out a bit more, got to be a shot, Dionysus last summer went well in Wgtn Cup, then tanked in Akl Cup, this summer more relaxed programme - he is a danger. And Waisake - yes, old bones. But 2 m proven for sure, been ticking along, Sharrock knows his stuff. I hope it rains a bit more. I worry about the older horses on the firm surface. Pak Star and Memphis3 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lane 639 Report post Posted March 7 9 hours ago, Houlahan's Dream said: Auckland Cup looks a reasonable puzzle on the new track. Quite partial to Mark Twain, finishing off hard over middle distance races lately, Asterix they seem to have worked him out a bit more, got to be a shot, Dionysus last summer went well in Wgtn Cup, then tanked in Akl Cup, this summer more relaxed programme - he is a danger. And Waisake - yes, old bones. But 2 m proven for sure, been ticking along, Sharrock knows his stuff. I hope it rains a bit more. I worry about the older horses on the firm surface. I've always liked Whangaehu as a horse. Took a little bit of $21 on futures. He's a live chance but probably more a likely placegetter. Zak Hussai, Houlahan's Dream and Memphis3 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,976 Report post Posted March 7 1 hour ago, Pete Lane said: I've always liked Whangaehu as a horse. Took a little bit of $21 on futures. He's a live chance but probably more a likely placegetter. Place is safer I don't think Lisa has ridden a winner at Ellerslie ever has she??/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lane 639 Report post Posted March 7 4 minutes ago, scooby3051 said: Place is safer I don't think Lisa has ridden a winner at Ellerslie ever has she??/ Yeah you're probably right. Saturday could be the day. The horse is no slug. He went to Chris Waller for a while and won over there. scooby3051 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right first time 1,924 Report post Posted March 7 On 3/7/2024 at 7:20 AM, Houlahan's Dream said: Auckland Cup looks a reasonable puzzle on the new track. And Waisake - yes, old bones. But 2 m proven for sure, been ticking along, Sharrock knows his stuff. Famous last words ! In my opinion, Waisake's time has been . . . and gone. Was top drawer at one time, but for the past many months has battled away ok without ever looking to have the fire of old. Usually finds a few better. 7 lengths from My Maebelline Girl last time out isn't a great recommendation, even though obviously over a shorter distance. 9 y-o and unlikely to be on the improve. Just my opinion, and boy have I been wrong before ! say no more, Alf Riston and Houlahan's Dream 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis3 1,267 Report post Posted March 7 But not often rft Right first time 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Hussai 428 Report post Posted March 8 19 hours ago, scooby3051 said: Place is safer I don't think Lisa has ridden a winner at Ellerslie ever has she??/ That's quite harsh - she has ridden 16 winners at Ellerslie from 521 rides. Ok strike rate is poor but not shockingly poor. Memphis3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil brush 196 Report post Posted March 8 On 3/3/2024 at 12:22 PM, Pak Star said: Its penis would be my guess? Kingston Heath is also a gelding but I suspect it got a weight allowance for being a 3yo edit: oops missed nomates reply... and to keep on topic, I did like Justify That in the race. Drawn 1 and likes to go forward. If Lisa gets some nice sectionals out in front she could be hard to roll. Dodgy bloody Vet if the horse is missing it's penis Memphis3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf Riston 1,555 Report post Posted March 8 34 minutes ago, Basil brush said: Dodgy bloody Vet if the horse is missing it's penis It's probably a load of balls.....that's missing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis3 1,267 Report post Posted March 8 2 hours ago, Zak Hussai said: That's quite harsh - she has ridden 16 winners at Ellerslie from 521 rides. Ok strike rate is poor but not shockingly poor. Yes a bit harsh. Unlike nearly every jockey in NZ she has also won a race in Saudi Arabia. Love to see her take the cup back to Whangaehu. The party would be long Pete Lane 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlahan's Dream 541 Report post Posted March 8 9 hours ago, Right first time said: Famous last words ! In my opinion, Waisake's time has been . . . and gone. Was top drawer at one time, but for the past many months has battled away ok without ever looking to have the fire of old. Usually finds a few better. 7 lengths from My Maebelline Girl last time out isn't a great recommendation, even though obviously over a shorter distance. 9 y-o and unlikely to be on the improve. Just my opinion, and boy have I been wrong before ! Fair enough. El Soldado@ 130/1, Roger That @ 40/1, even last year, Plat Invader @22/1 suggests in recent years it has not exactly been a favourites paradise. Lack of true staying contests means that for 70% of the field this is their first time over 3200. Always finds a few well favoured runners wanting in last 6/700 m. Right first time 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponderosa8 1,365 Report post Posted March 8 Early pick for a roughie tomorrow.... Endean Affair in the last race at Ellerslie. Currently paying $21 on the FF Win market. Right first time, Pak Star, say no more and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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