Pak Star 1,185 Report post Posted February 13 On 1/21/2025 at 8:35 PM, Gruff said: Matamata R3 Tomorrow Ladylou looks tidy over more real estate, looks to be better with a firmer surface but good enough to overcome a tricky track...26/7.5 dont have to put much on This ones been scratched a few times since this post but finally getting a start today. 4yo mare first up over 2000m doesnt usually excite me but Cody Cole is good at having them ready - just a watch today Gruffy? Gruff 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 6,463 Report post Posted February 14 Both of ours were in tomorrow but I see Reasonable has been scratched, don’t know why at this point. Deserved win last start, she tries hard. That leaves Until Valhalla at Eagle Farm $10/3….wet track will suit but she can’t keep missing the start like last time….. Will give Brynderwyn another chance at Matamata R5 . Rooke back on and $31/7 great value. Blaird 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,944 Report post Posted February 15 On 2/14/2025 at 1:25 PM, Ohokaman said: Both of ours were in tomorrow but I see Reasonable has been scratched, don’t know why at this point. Deserved win last start, she tries hard. That leaves Until Valhalla at Eagle Farm $10/3….wet track will suit but she can’t keep missing the start like last time….. Will give Brynderwyn another chance at Matamata R5 . Rooke back on and $31/7 great value. hokesy baby Rooke is average as piss, i dont mind Hes Classic from replays it looks as though the handbrake has been on ....does Niemann win Liv Adelaide ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,944 Report post Posted February 15 On 2/14/2025 at 9:54 AM, Pak Star said: This ones been scratched a few times since this post but finally getting a start today. 4yo mare first up over 2000m doesnt usually excite me but Cody Cole is good at having them ready - just a watch today Gruffy? cant knock the ride by Tegan, can only question the Trainer unfortunately Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stodge 2,497 Report post Posted February 18 My final full day in New Zealand today as we start the long journey back to Blighty tomorrow. To see me off, there’s a chewy midweek offering at Riccarton which illustrates the strength of South Island racing - at least the quantity of it with large fields and unseasonably soft ground following the recent rain. It’s what I call a Beefeater card - very small stakes (you have to have lived in the UK in the 1970s to understand that reference). One has jumped out at me down the card Race 7: NORTIBUTNICE Goes on soft turf and has a decent each way shout if you can get on at 10. Thanks for putting up with my dreadful tipping the past three months. I have a record of all my selections including the ones I didn’t post and I’ll see how much I would have lost to a level $10 stake. What’s your GDP? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Robson 1,894 Report post Posted February 18 Safe trip, Stodge - and I hope you enjoyed the piece of NZ you were able to see! Hedley Jordan 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stodge 2,497 Report post Posted February 18 17 minutes ago, Pam Robson said: Safe trip, Stodge - and I hope you enjoyed the piece of NZ you were able to see! Thank you, Pam. Yes mainly round Hawke’s Bay and a couple of weeks on the West Coast. Next time we are going to come to the Waikato and hopefully Southland. With Hastings closed, I’ve not been to a single meeting and have had to deal with watching Trackside. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lane 1,337 Report post Posted February 18 1 hour ago, stodge said: My final full day in New Zealand today as we start the long journey back to Blighty tomorrow. To see me off, there’s a chewy midweek offering at Riccarton which illustrates the strength of South Island racing - at least the quantity of it with large fields and unseasonably soft ground following the recent rain. It’s what I call a Beefeater card - very small stakes (you have to have lived in the UK in the 1970s to understand that reference). One has jumped out at me down the card Race 7: NORTIBUTNICE Goes on soft turf and has a decent each way shout if you can get on at 10. Thanks for putting up with my dreadful tipping the past three months. I have a record of all my selections including the ones I didn’t post and I’ll see how much I would have lost to a level $10 stake. What’s your GDP? It's probably a safe bet that the track will dry out quickly with a forecast high of 28. Safe trip home Stodge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 6,463 Report post Posted February 19 Hope you’ve enjoyed your trip Stodge, safe trip home…. And being the GOOD SORT that you are, Warwick Farm R6 is just for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad 1,686 Report post Posted February 19 Interesting yesterday the well favored runner lil zena at riccarton, paying 5s, interview with the trainer about 5 minutes before the race, and she says just giving her a run without knocking her around, looking towards her next start, a bit late for those punters, which didn't include me, but must peeve some off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlahan's Dream 678 Report post Posted February 20 Speak of the devil, this in the paper this morning from James et al, about Orchestral: While it sounds almost disrespectful calling high-quality races lead-ups, that’s the reality, with horses targeting the Champions Day on March 8. The $9m raceday is one few people in New Zealand racing have really got their heads around the enormity of yet, even though it is only two weeks away. The horses contesting the Uncle Remus on Saturday could be racing for 30 times that stake in the NZB Kiwi, the Avondale Guineas contenders race for five times as much in the Derby and even Orchestral and El Vencedor will be racing for double Saturday’s $500,000 stake in the $1m Bonecrusher NZ Stakes on Champions Day. “That is why we chose this race, yes because it is a Group 1, but also because it is the best possible lead-in to the Bonecrusher,” says Robert Wellwood, who co-trains Orchestral with Roger James. “Obviously we would love to win both and we think she can still win this week because she has definitely come on since winning the Aotearoa Classic. “But she is also probably ideally looking for 2000m and that could be tricky in this race where she might get a fair way off her main rival El Vencedor. “I see him staying handy to a likely leader in Belclare and having a big head-start on us, so whether we can run him down might come down to tempo and also maybe how handy we can stay.” Orchestral has been notoriously relaxed bordering on lazy in the early stages of her races and Wellwood says while they would love to see her settle midfield outer on Saturday, they are not counting on her changing her natural racing pattern. Still paying $4s/1.55 on fixed odds Thursday arvo..... Pak Star 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pak Star 1,185 Report post Posted February 21 On 2/20/2025 at 12:18 PM, Shad said: Interesting yesterday the well favored runner lil zena at riccarton, paying 5s, interview with the trainer about 5 minutes before the race, and she says just giving her a run without knocking her around, looking towards her next start, a bit late for those punters, which didn't include me, but must peeve some off. Don't get Gruff started on trainer comments Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron The Anchor 290 Report post Posted February 21 Saturday @ Ashburton Harness. ️ ️R3 Newbiemains Arden. I have tipped this out before but she hasn't had much luck especially with draws! Can come off the gate nicely and draws 2. Opened at $10 but has come right in with 2 significant scratchings and is a great chance in this lineup! ️$4.20FW ️R7 Audacity. This horse loves a bit of distance and gets a shot at 3200m this time! Won at Motukarara last prep over 2810m and has loves the standing starts so will make short work of his 10m handycap. ️$4.20FW Might be worthwhile chucking both In a fixed win multi. ️$10 for $176.40. Good luck. Alf Riston and Pak Star 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerula 1,541 Report post Posted February 21 Lucy - Race 1 Ellerslie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 6,463 Report post Posted February 22 Some great racing all over today. Hard to be sure what is getting ready for the big day coming up. Maher stable have a few they are keen on. Good value… Randwick R4 Wallenda $8 Caulfield R4 Sergeant Major $8 R9 I Am Me $10 Estriella $8 Couple of other roughies to watch.. R2 Legio Ten $8.50 R5 Jenni the Fox - back to own sex $16 R8 Autumn Mystery $46 - will be better later on but nice type Nowra Sunday R6 Uncle Barry ex Kiwi having first start in Oz $12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerula 1,541 Report post Posted February 22 How did you go David. I was 1 from 1. First time I tipped here but doesnt seem anyone noticed? Pak Star 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pak Star 1,185 Report post Posted February 22 A few from the black book today: Ashburton R5 - Betty Spaghetti Counties R5 - Who Rox The House Counties R8 - Both Lord Of The Sea & Chaource (yes we go again!) Getting $8.25 blending these two. Side thought: Not often we have 5 domestic meetings in a day across all 3 codes. Pips going to be busy in todays Sunday session! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 6,463 Report post Posted February 22 53 minutes ago, Nerula said: How did you go David. I was 1 from 1. First time I tipped here but doesnt seem anyone noticed? Not great mate. Three placings at nice odds, couple of unlucky runs. Will follow Autumn Mystery. Uncle Barry scratched today. Nice picking with Lucy. Won well and looks above average. Yet another from the Lindsay barn. Nice card at Pukekohe, think the James/ Wellwood team might have a decent day. R1 Avoriaz $8.50 R3 Hephaestus $4.20 R4 Wolf 21 $6 R5 Bannen $2.60 R6 Osteria $4.60 R7 Zormella $6 R8 Chaource $16/4 - step up to 1500m should suit, looks great value on best form. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlahan's Dream 678 Report post Posted February 23 4 hours ago, Nerula said: How did you go David. I was 1 from 1. First time I tipped here but doesnt seem anyone noticed? I followed your tip thank you very much, set me up for a successful day...just not in the comp! So nice job, keep em coming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerula 1,541 Report post Posted February 23 Cool HD. we have share in another HY filly from the same yard trials soon. Keep an eye out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pak Star 1,185 Report post Posted February 23 8 hours ago, Pak Star said: A few from the black book today: Ashburton R5 - Betty Spaghetti Counties R5 - Who Rox The House Counties R8 - Both Lord Of The Sea & Chaource (yes we go again!) Getting $8.25 blending these two. Side thought: Not often we have 5 domestic meetings in a day across all 3 codes. Pips going to be busy in todays Sunday session! Bummer to see Who Rox The House with another unlucky run. Cost me a 4 figure multi return but cant complain - $18 earlier for Lord of The Sea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 6,463 Report post Posted February 23 19 minutes ago, Pak Star said: Bummer to see Who Rox The House with another lucky run. Cost me a 4 figure multi return but cant complain - $18 earlier for Lord of The Sea Good win that, locals got plenty - George Rooke double of $61 made up for the others. Ready to sack Chaource though…. Pak Star 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 6,463 Report post Posted February 26 Wyong R1 - ex kiwi Uncle Barry resumes in Oz. Placed behind Cosentino here, gelded since $4.40 currently. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaird 532 Report post Posted February 27 Pakenham Race 8 tonight # 8 Astral Flame I see someone has had a horse named after them - Race 2 Matamata Saturday - #14 - Love Leigh Pak Star 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 6,463 Report post Posted February 28 Our two in tonight and Eagle Farm tomorrow. Canty R5 Reasonable $9.50 - got her first win last start but much harder here. Honest though. EF R6 Until Valhalla $6.50 - good run last start and meets fave 2kg better off. Hope its enough. Few nice ones in at Matamata worth watching.. R1 Daring Dame $6.50 R2 La Prima Dama $17 R3 Old mate Apache Anne $8.50 R5 December $4.40 - should have won last start R6 Sabrina Hall $6 Pak Star 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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