Taupiri Wonder

Box 4,Blue Rug certainly not most desired usually,but today:🤑 R1 1st @ $41.60 R2 1st @ $2.10 R3 1st @ $4.30 R4 1st @ $3.50 R5 unplaced R6 1st @ $2.40

Mogul was in last weeks Gavelhouse Auction & SOLD for $3000.

Yes.Smooth Deal,Winner of Group 1 2yo Young Guns Cardigan Bay Stakes $90k at Alex Park for Purdon/Rasmussen. Exported in 2021,recorded 5 wins running around Victoria for expat Brent Lilley. 2022 season,on winless streak of 12 starts before transferring to B Yole's Tasmanian Stable,where winless streak increased to 29 runs. 2023 began year Bang Bang Bang,Winning 3 x times in 15 day period,so obviously 'his turn' was long overdue.

Oh Dear Oh Dear: Today at Manukau,all O'Regan runners scratched,as per Rule 25 (4A) This refers to Minimum vaccination requirements not met. So,13 runners drawn in fields,after being scratched, left The Club with field sizes of *3*4*5*5 and only one/or two divies win/place. Note the best 'over the odds' quinella dividend I have ever seen in Race 2. 3 dog field,only 3 possible combinations,hot fav @ $1.30 wins.Quinella pays $19.00 🤑(Trifecta pays $6.90)

Bloody Hell. Some people seem hellbent on portraying the sport they supposedly love,in the worst possible light. Seems more than the winner of Race 1 needed swabbing!!! Did Ms Waretini end her two and a half year spell of 'being clean' perhaps! Regardless,such behaviour totally unwarranted. Will Mark Lin send Little Hero (and any others in this kennel) North to help boost our numbers I wonder!

So,I have heard of Dual Sulky Races/but never Dual Drive Races. If Republican Party gains a start,who WILL Carter Drive I wonder!!!

At Christchurch,Day 1 Pacers: 7 Lots Sold & 2 Withdrawn. $150k Colt ex Gibson Girl *Buyer Peter Lagan Standardbreds $140k Colt ex Ardens Choice *Buyer Stonewall Stud $95k Colt ex Cheer The Lady *Buyer Stonewall Stud $90k Filly ex Bettor Go *Buyer Stonewall Stud $67.5k Filly ex Cullens Bet *Buyer Stonewall Stud $65k Filly ex Hot Off The Press *Buyer Montana Park Queensland $50k Colt ex A Christian Act *Buyer Stonewall Stud Day 2 remains with 5 Lots up for grabs.Stonewall have become a greater force than Te Akau at Thoroughbred Sales.

As Ludwig pointed out,another winner today (his only runner),to improve his impressive record. Taking a look at record of today's winner SOPHIE. Previously trained by John McDermott.Had 16 winless starts,with 1 second,2 thirds banking $6k in career earnings. Since joining Tyler Dewe,6 starts have resulted in 3 Wins/ 1 Second & Banking $17,800. Perhaps he has hotline to Aussie with Jason Grimson,who also works wonders with hithertoo Ordinary Horses!

Valid points you make Brodie.It remains to be seen what after sale deals are done! Naturally the Head Cheerleader Guerin is trumpeting what a great 1st Day Sale it was with $61k Average. Well,if half of those passed in had no reserve,then how much would this average have crumbled!!! Worth noting that Aussie Buyers did not seem too active. All those Captaintreacherous Yearlings (with exception of Agent Purchase unknown)seem set to at least begin their racing careers with NZ Trainers. This in total contrast to Karaka Thoroughbred Yearling Sales.

During the recent week,I have read his advert seeking horses to train,with deals accepted. Says to bolster his team after recent sales.

Karaka Sale: 128 Lots. 83 Sales under the hammer. 40 Passed In. 5 Withdrawn. Average Sale Price $61k

Latest Boom Stallion,fresh from his two runners finishing 1st & 2nd in $250k Chariots Of Fire at Menangle last night. Today at Karaka,Day 1 of NZ National Yearling Sales: 8 Lots by Captaintreacherous,saw Top Two Sale Toppers. $300k Filly ex Goodlooking Girl *Buyer Charles Joseph Ltd (Kenny Family) $270k Colt ex Elle Mac *Buyer Stonewall Stud $100k Colt ex Partyon *Buyer P&G Kennard $95k Colt ex Willow *Buyer P&G Kennard $95 k Colt ex Juice Brogden *Buyer Stonewall Stud $80k Filly ex Bubbled Up *Buyer John Curtin Agent $70k Filly ex Linda Lovegrace *Buyer Bob Butt Racing $75k Filly ex Onlyforyou *passed in

The latest Kiwi Export to make an impact in Aussie. Raced in NZ two seasons : 28 starts 5wins/6placings $52k from Sean McCaffrey Barn (he of G1 Winner Sovereignty fame) Final NZ Season winning 1 of 15,including 3 starts at Hawera & Manawatu,banking $20K. Crossed The Tasman last month,joining 'The Magic Barn' of Jason Grimson. Raced at Menangle last night (after Chariots Of Fire) and Won,making Oz Record 3/3. Has already banked $50,700.

Well,well,well,Horses (& Greyhounds) can make fools of us all. On the back of a super freshup Win,Captain Ravishing was sent out red hot fav @ $1.15,led unchallenged,and got easily headed in run to line by horse mainly sitting parked. Looks like Mark Pitt went so quick in front,with opening quarter 26seconds,that 'The Captain' had no sting in his finish. Still,on this occasion,all honours with Gath Runner Catch A Wave.

WELL WELL WELL *Wins @ $6 Fixed Odds @ $5 Tote.🤑 The magical winning run of Tyler Dewe continues!!!

Ex Ocker Craig Rail.Now based deep south.

Agree Gamma.To describe the quality of Ben Yole's Tasmania Stable as mediocre would be too flattering. Your Aussie Cobber Peter Profit (love or hate him) certainly paints an ugly picture of his character! Is there not a local branch of SPCA there!The fate of those that fail 'last chance to race' seems appalling.

Manawatu Club Officials & TAB will be hoping Cyclone Gabrielle doesn't effect Cook Strait Sailings during next few days! Meeting next Tuesday Feb 14th sees a 7 Race Card with 60 Horses Entered. And Michael House has 24 Horses,Yes that's 40 percent of Starters.Imagine the fields if all scratched!!

Tyler Dewe Debutante: BAILEYS ART has first run from Tyler Dewe Stable next Sunday at Riverton *RACE 2 # 6.

OK,Two more newcomers to Tyler Dewe Stable as from last week to look out for! BAILEYS ART 4yo mare.*Rating 40 Career 19 starts *0 wins 1 second 2 thirds Previous Trainers :*Wayne McEwan 12*Amber Hoffman 2*Kirsten Green 5 UNSURPASSABLE 6yo gelding.*Rating 39 Career 18 starts *1 win 2 seconds 2 thirds Previous Trainers Tony Stratford 15*Nathan Williamson 3 Tyler Dewe Part Owner Baileys Art as from this week.

Yes,if Guerin is paid by the word,he walks off the course a rich man.🤑

Not forgetting ex Nathan Purdon Trained & Kiwi Owned AMORE VITA in Group 2 $100k Ladyship Cup.

I understand there was an opportunity for Zev Meredith to link up with a Large Australian Stable last year,offering a weekly number of drives. Could still become a reality.

My thinking is opposite.I believe Mark Purdon WILL TRAIN these gallopers. His brother Barry 'dipped his toes' in the galloping pool many years ago,and Mark has held desire to follow suit for quite some time!

YES.The 1980 Miracle Mile.LOCARNO/Robin Butt - beating Pure Steel & Paleface Adios.Race video on Youtube.