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wonder how much they all madeTiger time at Flemington as Soulcombe salutes
Six Richmond premiership players had a winner on Champion Stakes Day, with Soulcombe outclassing his rivals in a victory Nathan Broad said was “up there” with an AFL grand final.www.theage.com.au
Tiger time at Flemington as Soulcombe salutes
ByPeter Ryan
November 5, 2022 — 4.02pm
Richmond premiership stars Jack Riewoldt, Liam Baker, Nathan Broad and Jack Graham know what pressure is like having won flags in the yellow and black.
But they did not look like seasoned sporting stars as emerging stayer and hot favourite Soulcombe sat last midway through the group 3 Queen’s Cup.
Soulcombe, ridden by Craig Williams, wins the Queen’s Cup at Flemington. Connections, including a selection of Tigers stars, are already eyeing the 2023 Melbourne Cup.CREDIT:BRETT HOLBURT, RACING PHOTOS
Given it was the first horse of any note the quartet at the track, and their two absent teammates Tom Lynch and Jayden Short, have held shares in, their anxiety was natural.
But it soon turned to jubilation as they realised jockey Craig Williams was starting to make ground on Soulcombe once they straightened, and he had the race in hand as he passed the mounting yard with 100 metres to run.
“That’s exactly how they said they would ride it,” Baker said. “They said he should be good enough down the straight if he got the right run.”
GALLERY
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Stakes Day, Flemington
Broad could not believe his luck being involved with horse owners and syndicators Ozzie Kheir and John O’Neill (a Richmond fan) who have seen plenty of success on the track but celebrated with even more enthusiasm than usual.
“That’s our first winner,” Broad said.
When asked how it compared to the emotion he felt when winning the three flags in 2017, 2019 and 2020 his response was simple.
“It’s up there,” Broad said.
The UK-bred Soulcombe who was having his first start at Flemington does not shape as a one-hit wonder either. The well-bred four-year-old gelding is favourite for next year’s Melbourne Cup and under the care of Chris Waller is sure to get a perfect preparation.
Soulcombe’s connections, which include Jack Riewoldt, Liam Baker, Nathan Broad and Jack Graham, at Flemington. CREDIT:MORGAN HANCOCK, RACING PHOTOS
“It is a different style of racing but no better place than Flemington, the bigger tracks, and that will give the horse a lot of confidence,” Waller said. “It’s all about seeing how he recovers today. Most importantly he knows how to win at Flemington.”
Williams is interested in sitting on Soulcombe’s back next year.
“That’s no different to his races back home. He’ll adapt to our racing, and he’s got really good ability,” Williams said.
“He’s so raw and untapped. Credit to Chris Waller and his team of owners. They will develop a tough, seasoned horse for next year.”
Broady still in his wedding suit.
It was one of the favourites (about $3 for the win).wonder how much they all made
If Craig Williams couldn't make it Baker could have rode itTiger time at Flemington as Soulcombe salutes
Six Richmond premiership players had a winner on Champion Stakes Day, with Soulcombe outclassing his rivals in a victory Nathan Broad said was “up there” with an AFL grand final.www.theage.com.au
Tiger time at Flemington as Soulcombe salutes
ByPeter Ryan
November 5, 2022 — 4.02pm
Richmond premiership stars Jack Riewoldt, Liam Baker, Nathan Broad and Jack Graham know what pressure is like having won flags in the yellow and black.
But they did not look like seasoned sporting stars as emerging stayer and hot favourite Soulcombe sat last midway through the group 3 Queen’s Cup.
Soulcombe, ridden by Craig Williams, wins the Queen’s Cup at Flemington. Connections, including a selection of Tigers stars, are already eyeing the 2023 Melbourne Cup.CREDIT:BRETT HOLBURT, RACING PHOTOS
Given it was the first horse of any note the quartet at the track, and their two absent teammates Tom Lynch and Jayden Short, have held shares in, their anxiety was natural.
But it soon turned to jubilation as they realised jockey Craig Williams was starting to make ground on Soulcombe once they straightened, and he had the race in hand as he passed the mounting yard with 100 metres to run.
“That’s exactly how they said they would ride it,” Baker said. “They said he should be good enough down the straight if he got the right run.”
GALLERY
15 images
Stakes Day, Flemington
Broad could not believe his luck being involved with horse owners and syndicators Ozzie Kheir and John O’Neill (a Richmond fan) who have seen plenty of success on the track but celebrated with even more enthusiasm than usual.
“That’s our first winner,” Broad said.
When asked how it compared to the emotion he felt when winning the three flags in 2017, 2019 and 2020 his response was simple.
“It’s up there,” Broad said.
The UK-bred Soulcombe who was having his first start at Flemington does not shape as a one-hit wonder either. The well-bred four-year-old gelding is favourite for next year’s Melbourne Cup and under the care of Chris Waller is sure to get a perfect preparation.
Soulcombe’s connections, which include Jack Riewoldt, Liam Baker, Nathan Broad and Jack Graham, at Flemington. CREDIT:MORGAN HANCOCK, RACING PHOTOS
“It is a different style of racing but no better place than Flemington, the bigger tracks, and that will give the horse a lot of confidence,” Waller said. “It’s all about seeing how he recovers today. Most importantly he knows how to win at Flemington.”
Williams is interested in sitting on Soulcombe’s back next year.
“That’s no different to his races back home. He’ll adapt to our racing, and he’s got really good ability,” Williams said.
“He’s so raw and untapped. Credit to Chris Waller and his team of owners. They will develop a tough, seasoned horse for next year.”
Broady still in his wedding suit.
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only had it once
Haven't looked backonly had it once
Getting there. About to cook bbqwho else is necked right now
ice cold carlton draught stubbies going down mint
might get carl jrGetting there. About to cook bbq
Guilty. Moonshine chasers finished me off!!who else is necked right now
ice cold carlton draught stubbies going down mint
last time I had that shit after I did the fibreglass job back in september I woke up during the night and thought I'd had a strokeGuilty. Moonshine chasers finished me off!!
It's Gods medicine. Distilled from grape, beautiful. But you have to go easy otherwise it'll blow your socks off.last time I had that s**t after I did the fibreglass job back in september I woke up during the night and thought I'd had a stroke
never again
ill stick to my ice cold fermented grain swill thanksIt's Gods medicine. Distilled from grape, beautiful. But you have to go easy otherwise it'll blow your socks off.
nothing better than getting pissed on beers then sharing a nice fatty. best comboBest when you're already pissed is having a few puffs of a doobie then having a feed
Truest saying ever is beer before grass on your ass, grass before beer in the clear. I prefer the first one
Depends on how many beers you've had and the strength of the weed. Saw a guy nearly nearly fall in a fire after smoking a j of this after a solid day on the VBs.nothing better than getting pissed on beers then sharing a nice fatty. best combo
sobers you right up but still have that mint buzz going
Can assure you the stuff I get will not sober you upnothing better than getting pissed on beers then sharing a nice fatty. best combo
sobers you right up but still have that mint buzz going
I like White Rabbit dark ale. You might like the NZ dark ale from Monteiths. Smooth chocolately stout overtones.got some delicous white rabbit dark ales
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will tryI like White Rabbit dark ale. You might like the NZ dark ale from Monteiths. Smooth chocolately stout overtones.