Opinion Dogs and Horses - The Racing Thread

[Next Waiting]

Savaglee looks like he's frightened everyone off at Trentham with a few choosing Ellerslie on Sunday instead. And it is a bit of a hike to Wellington.

I cannot see Hankee Alpha nom'd anywhere. Perhaps they're keeping her fresh for the Almanzor on Karaka night to take on Poetic Champion. It trialled the other day. Just ran around at the back with Masa sitting quiet as a mouse

 

[SPower]

Unleash the Beast in the blackbook and coming soon.
Any thoughts?
Cheers S

 

[SPower]

Sorry I missed Mirrabella too. Should have been in the book.

 

[Next Waiting]

Unleash the Beast in the blackbook and coming soon.
Any thoughts?
Cheers S

Road trip to the West Coast. Interesting choice. Fairly tight turning track with 250m straight.

Not sure it would have been my choice (bigger Riccarton track over 1600m being the alternative) but they've bumped him to 1800m after his first start at 1400m. Distance won't be an issue.

Maybe the runway is a bit short but I'll be backing him. In the meantime they've nominated him for the NZ Derby over 2400m in March. Maybe they read this thread

 

[Next Waiting]

Sunday looks like a good watch Day. UTB at Kumara (Saturday) and Orchestral resumes at Ellerslie in a very small field over 1400m next day. Gives the impression that she's a summer/autumn girl....don't know what Spring ever did to her. Doubt she's at a backable price though and distance well short of her best carrying weight.

Thought Yaldi was good winning last start and lines up again at Ellerslie. Won like he could be anything on debut, stumbled in Aus, has subsequently warmed up again last couple of starts. Looks a solid e/w.

 

[King Harold]

Annoyingly, it's in my black book but went against it in favour of the second horse
Was on Perfect Dividends although didn't see the 5 length margin and a leg in the air coming....

I have had a few horses with C Isdale , so had a little insight as to what to expect.
Most horses of Clinton’s are trained as on speed horses.
They need to be able to do it at both ends, so you really need to wait until they are well conditioned and ready .

Everything lined up for her yesterday. I am very reluctant to tip horses to anyone, but was confident she was a huge chance and a good thing for first 3.
Was hoping some of my BF brothers and sisters had a little collect.