Happy Sunrise

Not sure the stipes can dictate how drivers drive. If a driver wants to lead they can, can't they? And where is the mention of the other horse and driver responsible for this situation?

Nice work you two. Thanks CP once again.

I will storm home for 8th.

The Hope and Yesberg factor. Question is whether it is real or not.

As much as I love the grass I didn't think the horses were going to make it to the finishing post. This is the weirdest day of grass racing I have seen in a long time.

I need to be put out of my misery...hang on, I am only 5 points behind!

That trot was a procession with no moves at all. Must be all saving themselves for the Mot.

I will only be impressed if he goes 12 from 12 😂

Do big time punters bet on the galloping grass tracks or are they waiting for the new all weather tracks? The biggest lottery on the grass is the Melbourne Cup.

I still prefer The Mighty Mot!

It was long last year and will be long again all season. Mot and other tracks are cut lower.

Not really. Trot races today are very hard. Got in early on Gil Favour and John James Preston and Art Collector for the place. Inside all day in my book. Oh dam. Oh well. Hope Texas gets third then.

Scoring in original post was 3 points for a win, 2 points for a second, 1 point for a third. Highest points scorer for the day, gets the bet. If there's a tie, the person with the most winners, if still a tie then most seconds and then again, if needed, most thirds.

I am really intrigued by Texas Tara today. Ran a nice trial back in July electing to go from the trail to outside the leader and came home in 57.1. Then last week just sat and cruised at the back of the trial not looking to do much. Usually McRae horses get punted in but not Texas which is off putting but I see he owns it with just one another person. I see the Whale likes Mark Dunnett and there is a bit of support for Verstappen but I will stick with Texas Tara at the quote of 8ff

Race 1 #8 Queen of Strathfield Race 2 #3 Texas Tara Race 3 #2 For Today Race 4 # 1 Art Collector Race 5 #14 One Over Dover Race 6 # 4 Spicy Girl Becqui Race 7 #11 Mighty Looee Race 8 #4 John James Preston Race 9 #9 Voodoo Priestess Race 10 #17 Gil Favor Race 11 #6 Claus Race 12 #11 Already Gone

He quoted the Great Rusty. Flattering. I paste his tweets on here sometimes as he has good information and mentions things worth discussing.

He is away spinning spitfire's blood before stopping enroute to methven for a quick milkshake behind the largest hedge he can find. I really hope Spitfire runs a big race today.

He is more concerned about being fed porkies by the TAB.

Funny.

Great post Rusty. 158! Good darts score but not a market percentage for a race. It is no surprise is it. We have always said they are no bookies. The setting of the odds was off the mark (for me that is) as I alluded to about a few other horses in another thread. Some a bit high but many short. 5s for Dreamsinthe Mist is a direct fear of the trainer and nothing to do with the horse's ability as it has been very mediocre at the trials. The TAB will loosen the odds this morning once they awaken. It seems to be the pattern. They also seem to be very paranoid about getting taken to the cleaners when the market opens up so it seems the day before race day is a defensive day for the TAB harness team. Aveross Spitfire at 7ff is a classic example of the TAB setting the odds. The only thing I can say in their defence is the odds are only incorrect after a race. If Spitfire wins then they are right, if Gil Favour doesn't win, they were right.

Another off the mark set of odds for tomorrow. Great stuff isn't it. Especially when you get the 8.50. I thought Play Dough was going to be my roughie of the day but 7s was very short but it didn't stop someone. Goodness they are keen. Beats the procession at Addington any day of the week.

The 7s looks attractive compared to the 5s being offered on Dreamsinthe Mist in Race 2. That is off the charts unders after its trial performances.

Which could work in its favour. It is not without a runner's chance but 7s is unbackable.

Jeremy Wells at 11ff, The West Wing at 21 and Ticking Over at 11 are better bets than Spitfire at 7. While the trail is a great spot to be it will still be behind a supposed 2.50 shot.

7s is to deter Garrick Knight from plundering the TAB coffers. And if anyone actually takes 7s you need your head read, even it wins.