Gammalite

don't ya just love em' !! . Weight didn't scare them off either. VE with 57kg haul And the Diva 58kg the 3rd time round. and with track conditions VE running 3.17.5 odd and Makybe Diva 3.19 odd for the 2 miles . pretty quick too. Too close to call? your match race...... Super performances all round. Maybe in honour of some of those great 2 mile mares ,(Empire Rose and Ethereal too) the mare MOIRAS TOWN can take out the Nz Cup at 3200m this week-end ?

Well you can talk about Champions of the 'Past' and who had the better' 'life' and more comfy 'woodchips' to lie in, for a racehorse. Sure a 'tough racing life" for Show Gate doing whatever it did but No MC, Phar Lap (up and down the sand-dunes), Kiwi (up and around the hills of Snowy's farm), All had a tough run/life compared to luxury pampering vets , scientist created diets , and worlds best Trainers like Mr Waller, these days. BUT, it still stands the great mare VERRY ELLEEGANT has this great record below, not to mention her brilliant Cox Plate 3rd placing the other day. Dare I say it , might of given illustrious stable-mate WINX a fright in some races. Those past Melbourne Cup winners wouldn't know what way she went. Major wins Ethereal Stakes (2018) Phar Lap Stakes (2019) Vinery Stud Stakes (2019) Australian Oaks (2019) Hill Stakes (2019) Tancred Stakes (2020) Winx Stakes (2020) Turnbull Stakes (2020) Caulfield Cup (2020) Chipping Norton Stakes (2021) Ranvet Stakes (2021) George Main Stakes (2021) Melbourne Cup (2021) Awards Australian Racehorse of the Year (2020/21) Australian Champion Stayer (2020/21) Australian Champion Middle Distance Racehorse (2020/21)

I was beginning to think it had been scratched there Used to be a great Song when I was a kid driving horses.... it went like this (there may be some old boys that know this tune) She'll be coming round the 'Mountain' when she comes, she'll be coming round the 'mountain' when she comes........ She'll be driving six white horses when she comes , she'll be driving six white horses when she comes. ......... You could add in ......... Johnny Dunn will be driving the Sundees Son when he wins, he'll be driving Sundees Son when he wins , He'll be leaving behind the 'mountain', leaving behind the 'mountain' , leaving behind the 'mountain' when he Wins ... and this could be JohnD with about the same 'Horse-power' that SUNDEES SON has on his own. 6 in one.

OscarB is in a 2600m race off 20m so by the time he trucks on around them , might as well of been 2 miles (nearly) Sorry to harp on about handicaps. It's just a leveller. Sundees Son can trot 4.00mins incredible speed . even 10m would of given a chance for others. Would of said Majestic Man more a miler ( bit like Oscar B) than 2 miler , but he still placed last year in Dominion. Melbourne Cup , they chucked more weight on Incentivise (and Verry Elleegant) as a leveller for their impressive race records. Handicap's designed to give all a chance. I think it works mostly. They still got to be first two home in Cup anyway with class. As SUNDEES SON might still get up off 10 or 20 m handicap anyway, especially if trots 4:00 for the 2 miles again. John Dunn smiling all the way to the bank, today, right through to the race when lines up 3 off the front. The SON will be shining.

Well he (Blair) is certainly the man of the moment I spose, and can enjoy his 2nd NZ Cup in past three years. good luck to him. Now that is one horse that is really never getting the reward it deserves running against Copy That, Diamonds CullenPurdon and SCA all the time. big in race he went in jewels , etc. I really hope they consider INTERDOMINION next month as a target, He could handle the 'Heats" and the 'distance' of the GRAND final. the 2 hot fav's (McCarthy Pair of KingofSwing and Expensive Ego are on their home track for Interdom) They are vulnerable at long distance ,as Amazing Dream showed putting them away in Brisbane in Winter. LAVER would be a good tough Nzer like a ALTA ORLANDO or TRIPLE EIGHT (2nd in Vic Cup over distance at his last start) type of horse Who Could Win It .

How backwards it's getting?? when a massive Group 1 winner from Tuesday this week (OSCAR BONAVENA) is entered off 20m in a 25k trot this Friday, Race 7. While the $300,000 Dominion Trot , biggest equal Group 1 (with Rowe Cup) Trot of the year is on the same program Race 9 . That's just hilarious really. As I have been saying , the race 'should' be a Handicap (as it was for decades) SUNDEES SON should be off 30m after winning last 2 Rowe Cup's (also gifts off the front for some reason when used to be a handicap) and Sundees Son also easily winning last years Dominion in 4:00.5 record time. Mark and Hayden know they can't beat that , with SUNDEES SON drawn at No 3 off the front this Friday . so not even bothering.............. resigned to defeat. A group 1 last start winner? lol . too scared of a Group 1 . crazy things in the world these days.

A fantastic Assessment here and agree 99.8% with these great 6 Points you made, except for 2 words. I would change the very first two words you used from "Blair Orange ' to the accurate one of 'Mark Purdon 'or 'Nat Rasmussen' lol....... However , when those 2 x multi Interdominion, any Cups going, Miracle Mile (and everything from Ruakaka to Perth to 550m saucer QLD tracks and everything in between ) winning drivers RETIRE >>>>>>>>> we could sub your two B.O words back in again to use for active SI drivers still.

I am Always been an ALLstars and a Purdon/Cullen and' Natalie driving 'fan Mr Galah . You know that . How can you improve on the best ??. Never doubted them FOR A SECOND. you are the 'one' saying something is different today ? I'm saying they always go well ! you can't win all the time . Gammalite only won once every 2 starts. (90 wins from 180 odd ) Chief and i are saying you are seeing 'something' again we can't as easily. 'SMART WATCH' for you today very suiting ?

You seemed cranky about the 'improvement' .lol..... perhaps I read it wrong. my fault. anyway That trotter 'Jeannie' did very well indeed. KRUG seemed to improve a few lengths today too lol. more mickey mouse? hahahaha Sorry about STORM i selected for you. yeah had a chance getting towed up three wide last lap . But the 'DIAMONDS' ruled in that race (race 9) and had great designs on that winner improving 8m at least today .

He looked a world beater in his previous run. NO i'm 'taking the mickey'. About what ? I only have a flash broadcast on Sky Racing at the moment and CANNOT see the official times until later on the NZ web-site with the times run. Hey would you like to trade STORM in the next race for Mark Purdon on RIVEERED to get a shot at Richies 2 from 2 today ?? lol..... I'm just enjoying the racing mate. Mark Wins many races on this day every year. No good getting upset about it .

you are sort of right with that . It was a very concerted effort by team Dalgety to beat team Cullen/Purdon. Had to try something. Nearly got the fav beat , so nearly worked. Took 5 lengths off FRANCO INDIE compared to last time if you ask me.

2 Points for the Gospel of Judas as we get half way through the 12 race card, with HezaSport 2nd. RICHIE with it shot to bits today already with 2 out of 2 wins, and didn't even need to use his 'Big Guns' of FRANCO INDIE and SELF ASSURED to get the BOAY cup day crown. 6/6 for RICHIE (points) declared winner already !!! All over rover lol..... and 4 out of 6 (races ) for Mark Purdon through R6 . now to enjoy the group 1's !!!!! have a great Day!

Mark home at $6 in the 4th!!! .excellent. Hope you guys are following Marks lead here? and getting Rich like RICHIE. 3 points for Richie who 'ALWAYS have FAITH' in harness racing , and the ability of pride of the nation Marky boy. RICHIE now level with the 'tearway leader' the Galah in the BOAY cup day cup at 3 points, and so Will he put him to the sword ? lol

The 3rd race hits the line and it's the master blaster MARK PURDON in for his 2nd win today already . (and he's just warming Up !!!!) A close 4th for HunterthePunter and 'Show Me the Gray'. ....Sorry about that Hunter, I took the wrong "4 barrelled" name for you. I DREAM OF JEANNIE getting the cigar for Marky boy.

No surprises there, with The GALAH bounding out to a Big 3 point early lead with 'Smart Watch' winning easily in race 2. The Galah knows a Top driver when he see's one. 10/10 drive there by John Dunn once again on 'Smart Watch'.

A great day of racing awaits us , Not a lot of Tips gone in so far . Richie and Dougie have thrown some in (thanks) So for a bit of fun today here's the classic Gamma tips Put in for you . 3 points 1st, 2 points 2nd, 1 point 3rd . 2 horses each to suit. DOUGIE 'Bolt for Brilliance' R7 and 'Byron Boru' R10 he put those forward already. RICHIE 'Always have Faith' R4 and 'It's All About Faith' R6 a true Allstars fan CHIEF STIPE 'The Dominator' R7 and 'Got you Covered' R9 looking after the pundits The GALAH 'Smart Watch' R2 and 'Storm' R9 spots the stuff we don't GAMMALITE 'Live on Legend' R2 and 'CantfindaBettorMan' of course LUDWIG 'Sand Wave' R4 and 'Vintage Chedda'r R11 from the deep South RANGATIRA 'Fighting Fire' R3 and 'Sounds of Cash' R9 fights the good BOAY fight for little reward BLOSSOM LADY 'The Bloss' R3 and 'Boom' R10 surprise winner of NZ Cup Quizes KARROTS 'Off N Gone' R6 and 'Cut N Run' R8 hahahahaha GOSPEL OF JUDAS ''Hezasport' R6 and 'Steel theShow' R11 puts in the hard yards HUNTER the PUNTER 'ShowMe theGray' R3 and 'Blame itontheNight' R8 the big names for the Big players. and BRODIE 'Rough and Ready' R6 and 'Deny Everything' R6 a one point handicap for the Brodster lol. Good luck to all the investments by everyone!!!!!, a CUP day without the crowd ? who would of thought it would come to that. Always next year.

Yes , love a bit of Aus v Nz competition. Gammalite winning 2 Interdominions against the best of both nations put togeather. The current Interdominion Champion is Natalie Rasmussen, a Qld lass we sent over there, about 10 years ago, to lift the NZ harness racing to new levels . (She has now trained the last 5 NZ Cup winners) Will she drive the winner again Tuesday ?? could go close. Maybe JMAc and Mr Waller need to go home (for a spell) to help you guys out a bit too in the racing scene.

Think I'll chuck in Miss Andretti (5 track records) and Choisir as well for both winning at Royal Ascot. and Chautauqua the grey flash.

Jmac Quaddie time !!!. Chief will be on and give it a great shake today (last 4 races is Oz Quaddie anyway) . 1 - 2 - 4 - 4 .....for $4. Pity that Zaaki not number 3 in the third leg as I could of counted the wins as J Mac brings them home !!!! 1 -2 -3 -4 .

Sad to read the comments here , as you guys are supposed to be the trotting /harness racing supporters that are left 'alive.' Imagine if we had comment from those that don't give a shit about harness racing lol. No wonder the game is doomed. I'm glad to of had participation owning, training ,driving , when 'Everyone Enjoyed' a night at the Auckland trots. was awesome. The shambles of been reading for a year since the last Cup (with poor it's poor start) has continued on to the poor showing tonight , of any support whatsoever , for the product being churned out these days. Don't think Brodie said even One positive thing all year. Yes I agree with these comments above , in respect of couldn't find a horse you want to bet on. (Hard to find one with the ability and odds you get with VERY ELLEEGANT this week though !!! ) the treasure of Nz . bit of a step back to look at 6 horse Auckland fields lol............. Temporale the class runner racin on the night won it , I spose , so that was good.

FFS @Gammalite I've posted many times saying how good JMac is over the years. Sorry Chief , i was reading your debate with Rav. I think everyone knows he does a GREAT job !!!!! My personal opinion is they race WAY TOO TIGHT in Sydney , all the time, and now he is in Melbourne , it is WAAAAY easier. And he is collecting the profits hand over fist. They seem to give each other slightly more room in MEL than SYD up the running. IMO

ESpiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Espiona ! the next Winx ? go JMac !!!!

DJUKON !!! thank you very much !! don't you love JMac Chief ???? what a rider........ AND take a look at all those Blinkers marking the First FOUR for you at a 7k divvie !! I got 10% only but you just know those Blinkers work !! ask THomarse. watch out for some more 'Blinkers ' today Chief ! I know you love them......

What a great trainer !! (mr Waller) thoroughly deserved . Lightning strikes !! you bet. Am sure Chief loves Jmac now too !! (hopefully) with the Melbourne Cup ticked off the Jmac resume' . Today we see JMac having a gallop with the 'DAISIES' in the Oaks . maybe the Arabs with No 2 look set for that one though. Other rides are ZING (big chance), SATIN LOVE, DJUKON, ESPIONA, WRITTEN BEAUTY, and ROBODIRA. could be 4 wins ?????

And again , and again , and again ,and again . Actually the Cox Plate 3rd placing was HUGE . take a look how close she got to the 2 protest horses ? She was just about in the photo. Her Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup runs last season 2020, were sensational. And her Sydney form as well ........ staggering. What an absolute DEMOLITION job in the Cup today. I was happy to see our QLDer run a great 2nd to such a prolific Group 1 horse. Think if mine would retire her immeadiately (JMHO) as has 'Done the lot" and wouldn't want anything to go wrong now on track. A true NZ marvel.