Opinion Dogs and Horses - The Racing Thread

[Bloomfield]

Just read where Tory Dickson

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Tory Dickson

Age

37

Ht

184cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.5

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

5.7

4star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.9

4star

G

1.6

5star

No current season stats available

D

12.8

4star

K

7.0

3star

HB

5.8

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.0

4star

has a share in Feroce, running in the Guineas today. Has already won the race with Super Seth, the sire of Feroce. Also in the ownership is Craig McRae

Craig Mcrae

Age

51

Ht

176cm

Wt

73kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.9

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

3.9

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.9

4star

G

1.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

16.2

4star

K

10.6

4star

HB

5.6

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.2

3star

G

1.4

5star

and Justin Leppitsch

Justin Leppitsch

Age

49

Ht

191cm

Wt

97kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.2

3star

K

8.3

3star

HB

3.9

3star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.2

3star

No current season stats available

D

8.2

2star

K

5.8

3star

HB

2.4

3star

M

0.6

1star

T

1.0

3star

. Tory owned a share in Merchant Navy as well, so has been very lucky.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

Just read where Tory Dickson has a share in Feroce, running in the Guineas today. Has already won the race with Super Seth, the sire of Feroce. Also in the ownership is Craig McRae and Justin Leppitsch. Tory owned a share in Merchant Navy as well, so has been very lucky.

Missed by a whisker. At $51, that would have been one for the ages.

 

[Westerndog11]

Had Feroce for a place after listening to Dom Sutton (the trainers) story. Was only paying 6s though. You’d think an extra metre or two and he would’ve had Private Life in the end.

 

[bullish23]

Shinn with one of the best rides I have ever seen. Dye on Octagonal in the Chipping Norton comes to mind.

 

[Dogs 13]

Dimma celebrating hard at Caulfield after the horse he has a share in just won.
May have been an f bomb or two

 

[glenashley]

Dimma celebrating hard at Caulfield after the horse he has a share in just won.
May have been an f bomb or two

He beat mine....

But yeh, him and the boys went nuts. Maher is a great trainer.

On the other hand, Celine Gaudry is a great jockey!

Hopefully get another run cup day.

 

[Dogs 13]

Caulfield is always a graveyard for me and today no difffent.
At least Bella in Sin City did the right thing.
Now give Zardozi strength
(at least you know who not to back based on my record there ).

 

[Dogs Rule]

So what was the story with TAB handing out $1 mil to those who backed Bella Nipotina via TAB?

 

[Dogs 13]

Although I won't be betting, the first starter that fascinates me today is Keepsake, Caulfield Race 2.

Unusual for the McEvoys to throw a filly up against good quality raced horses in a $150k metro race for its debut.

A Snitzel filly owned by Arrowfield, won its last trial by 6 lengths in very fast time (1000 in 57.7).

Could be an exciting horse.

Running in R4 at Ballarat, $1.95 fav

 

[bobs head soup]

Running in R4 at Ballarat, $1.95 fav

Thanks, hadn't had a look today. On face value was disappointing on debut, but trapped wide against a hot field.

Backing up quickly in a good money maiden (75k) is a good sign.

The Hayes filly is also very nicely bred and raced well in group company on debut.

Should be an interesting race

 

[Dogs 13]

Thanks, hadn't had a look today. On face value was disappointing on debut, but trapped wide against a hot field.

Backing up quickly in a good money maiden (75k) is a good sign.

The Hayes filly is also very nicely bred and raced well in group company on debut.

Should be an interesting race

Won easily

 

[Next Waiting]

Guineas was a tough day. I had a few that I was keen on and only really one panned out.

Tell ya what though, the yard is not to be under estimated and kind of highlights the risks of going early with multis etc.

Antino vs Desert Lightning in the Toorak classic example. I was keen on DL and even Moody said he was his best prospect earlier in the day and didn't think he could have him any better. But pre parade I thought his coat wasn't there, a bit dull compared to others. It didn't marry up. Antino on the other hand looked great in the coat and totally screwed down. Wished I could change my bet....and so it proved. Orchestral looked better than I thought she would. She has a good run in her this prep.

The one I got right and the yard confirmed it was Bellatrix Star. She was great in the coat and ran like it.

I saw one win the other day at Ballarat that might be a smokey for the Coolmore. Willow rode it. Might have been his only ride for the day which suggests he was keen to be on it. Won like a good thing. Big Swinger.

 

[Turtleman3]

A horse (Reddivo) I have an interest in is running today in Race 2 at Mornington. It won its last start in Mt Gambier but that was 5 weeks ago on a heavy track and he was carrying less weight than today, but it's over a similar distance (3000m). The win in Mt Gambier automatically qualified Reddivo for the Jericho Cup in Warrnambool on December 1 which is over 4600m. The Jericho has a very interesting history.

Anyway today is very different to Reddivo's last run as it's on a firmer track and carrying 70 kg today as compared to 54 in Mt Gambier. Anyway the trainer (Jamie Edwards, Emsley Lodge) says he has had a great prep and it will be interesting to see how he goes today with an eye on the Jericho which carries significant prize money. Reddivo is a classic stayer and today he will need to be.

 

[spindles11]

A horse (Reddivo) I have an interest in is running today in Race 2 at Mornington. It won its last start in Mt Gambier but that was 5 weeks ago on a heavy track and he was carrying less weight than today, but it's over a similar distance (3000m). The win in Mt Gambier automatically qualified Reddivo for the Jericho Cup in Warrnambool on December 1 which is over 4600m. The Jericho has a very interesting history.

Anyway today is very different to Reddivo's last run as it's on a firmer track and carrying 70 kg today as compared to 54 in Mt Gambier. Anyway the trainer (Jamie Edwards, Emsley Lodge) says he has had a great prep and it will be interesting to see how he goes today with an eye on the Jericho which carries significant prize money. Reddivo is a classic stayer and today he will need to be.

Worth a couple on?

 

[Turtleman3]

Worth a couple on?

Extra weight so place bet at best I would think.

Worth a couple on?

 

[Turtleman3]

Extra weight so place bet at best I would think.

Just noticed favourite on TAB so not even a place bet. It's a chance according to the trainer. Will know soon.

Extra weight is the big worry.

 

[Dogs 13]

Just noticed favourite on TAB so not even a place bet. It's a chance according to the trainer. Will know soon.

Extra weight is the big worry.

It’s a highweight so they’re all carrying the grand stand

 

[Dogs 13]

Just noticed favourite on TAB so not even a place bet. It's a chance according to the trainer. Will know soon.

Extra weight is the big worry.

Needs further

 

[bobs head soup]

Guineas was a tough day. I had a few that I was keen on and only really one panned out.

Tell ya what though, the yard is not to be under estimated and kind of highlights the risks of going early with multis etc.

Antino vs Desert Lightning in the Toorak classic example. I was keen on DL and even Moody said he was his best prospect earlier in the day and didn't think he could have him any better. But pre parade I thought his coat wasn't there, a bit dull compared to others. It didn't marry up. Antino on the other hand looked great in the coat and totally screwed down. Wished I could change my bet....and so it proved. Orchestral looked better than I thought she would. She has a good run in her this prep.

The one I got right and the yard confirmed it was Bellatrix Star. She was great in the coat and ran like it.

I saw one win the other day at Ballarat that might be a smokey for the Coolmore. Willow rode it. Might have been his only ride for the day which suggests he was keen to be on it. Won like a good thing. Big Swinger.

I knew my early bet was done in the mounting yard in the Golden Rose this year. Had a decent bet on Linebacker, but was devastated when he paraded with 5 legs. Similar thing happened with Jeune in the Cox Plate many years ago - the perils of spring time.

 

[Scottish Bob]

Anyone at the cox plate tomorrow? Turns out my valley membership expired and didn’t auto renew like I thought, will have to rough it in GA haha

 

[Dogs 13]

Anyone at the cox plate tomorrow? Turns out my valley membership expired and didn’t auto renew like I thought, will have to rough it in GA haha

They should auto renew, every respectable organisation does that

 

[Here we go dogs]

Anyone at the cox plate tomorrow? Turns out my valley membership expired and didn’t auto renew like I thought, will have to rough it in GA haha

You could buy one tonight. You would just have to pick up your membership at the gate tomorrow. Same thing happened to me last year at cox plate.

 

[Next Waiting]

On a more positive note I'm quite keen on positivity tonight. If I make it to the yard I'll confirm or otherwise.

* wouldn't hold my breath on me making it to the yard for an inspection at 9:15 on a Friday night .... or any night

 

[Next Waiting]

A horse (Reddivo) I have an interest in is running today in Race 2 at Mornington. It won its last start in Mt Gambier but that was 5 weeks ago on a heavy track and he was carrying less weight than today, but it's over a similar distance (3000m). The win in Mt Gambier automatically qualified Reddivo for the Jericho Cup in Warrnambool on December 1 which is over 4600m. The Jericho has a very interesting history.

Anyway today is very different to Reddivo's last run as it's on a firmer track and carrying 70 kg today as compared to 54 in Mt Gambier. Anyway the trainer (Jamie Edwards, Emsley Lodge) says he has had a great prep and it will be interesting to see how he goes today with an eye on the Jericho which carries significant prize money. Reddivo is a classic stayer and today he will need to be.

It's a bloody tough game Turtleman. You just enjoy every win when you can, maiden grade or otherwise. It can be a long time between drinks as you and any of us who've been in it long enough know very well.

 

[Next Waiting]

Positivity looks great. Totally screwed down, relaxed. I'm onboard.