Mardy

Hopefully the fog isn't as bad overnight as my girl In The Shadows will be trying take 2 too fly down to Christchurch in the early hours tomorrow.But at the moment by all reports she's still at home and pretty chilled out.

He's been over in WA for around a decade i believe.He came back as if my memory serves me right he's taking over training Mike Berger's team from next season,so decided the time was right to come back..but i think he went pretty well over there.He drove 2 winners on his first night back last week.

The goal is for her to start should she stay in the 12,so they won't be withdrawing her.With her being so far down the list i didn't even think she'd get in,so didn't even apply to have time off.I'll be trying now...but with the boss being away at around the same time,and me stepping into the chair..my chance may not be good,see what happens tho.

Yea he is beautiful to watch.When Kirstin pulled the plugs yesterday i swear i saw the speed of his legs increase as soon as they got pulled.For some reason i made a note to myself to watch his legs when that happened,and boy i wasn't disappointed,the spell will make him even further. And Rees on another note with my girl winning last week and getting 2nd on Friday she is now 10th for the jewels,whereas a few weeks back she was well down on the list..amazing how fast things can change.

Pretty sure he will be,as i think he's heading to the paddock now.Then will be targetting a race over Cup Week.

Yip i think so.Her mum won 7 and she's already won 4 in less than 20 starts.

Thanks mate...been a long time since i was a winning owner,but was good to see her get the job done tonight.Definitely more wins in store for her.

Yea FU...that was my girl winning the first.Given the gun run by the postie,she was always going to be hard to beat from there.

..Jason Waddell?...i know he was suspended for a bit but that ended over a week ago.Thought he may of been back in the saddle,but maybe is enjoying his break a bit too much too come back just yet?.

I'm not one to knock drivers and i definitely love the horse.But that wasn't the greatest drive,i know they are heading up North with him but i don't know how he get ready for a trip away with a run like that.It looked like a glorified trial the whole way..until he went for a gallop.I was surprised that he didn't zip around them with say a lap to go,especially with the stablemate in the lead,would of deadset got given the lead without a fight.Then i thought when Destiny Jones went around them at the 1000m he'd get on his back,but nope stayed back.Gotta feel for the punter that unloaded on him,was pretty much no chance from barrier rise.

May as well throw mine up as well. R1-7 Flying MonkeyR2-6 MarcoolaR3-5 GlenthorneR4-3 HeisenbergR5-2 The GovernorR6-5 With The BandR7-6 Chase AucklandR8-13 RenezmaeR9-10 My Wee ManR10-10 Johnny White

Fair to say that Nathan Purdon's go in life will be training,which i think he's stated before.A shame that Cran's team isn't what it once was...but i guess most trainers go thru that...tho losing Dexter hasn't helped.

Loving your work Rich.

R1-11 Appearance.Been doing a few things wrong in his races lately.Been placed here before and with complete manners he can win,in what isn't a strong form race.R2-7 Lottie Moon.Was good when on debut when running 2nd from the 2nd line.Drawn ok here and can go close to winning this.R3-3 Muchacha Bonita.Didn't get a lot of luck last week when 6th.He did stay down and trot the whole way which is a plus,so if that happens again he can feature.R4-13 Just Michael.Led up last time out and was run down late.Can step and run again and can give the locals something to cheer about.R5-4 The Kaik.Loves the grass and he went well last time out for 4th.If he gets the run to suit he can slingshot them late.R6-1 Bush Man. Nice 2nd last week on the grass.Drawn well here and this field doesn't look that strong.Can win this.R7-2 BK Dawn. Another solid placed effort last time out.Manners are generally good so can feature again here.R8-13 Rockahula Joe. Ran 2nd on the grass in January,then was put out for a spell.Has had a run at the trials last week,Can be thereabouts.R9-1 Tiebreaker. The race didn't really go his way last week,but he still hit the line well.Drawn 1 here which can be tricky,manners seem ok so looks a good chance here.R10-11 Forgotten Highway.Good fresh up run last week.Should be very hard to beat here.R11-1 Flying Monkey. Distance too short for him last week but hit the line really well.Can step and run here and give the backmarkers something to catch.R12-11 Mad Lu Li. Race never went her way last week.She loves the grass and if she gets the right run here then she's a danger.Last grass track meeting of the season,so lets hope one or two of these can salute the judge.

Yea was good to see Arna get a PB of 4 wins on Thursday. Yip she is a nice type,she's had some issues with her knee's but they seem fine at the moment.Was good to see her run on into 3rd the other night.She'll definitely add to her win record that's for sure.

Cheers.

In The Shadows trained by Arna Donnelly.

Good stuff Rees,he's going bloody well.Look out up North if he is still heading that way. Had my filly run around at Auckland tonight,she ran 3rd so was nice to see her back in some kinda form.

Yea i remember it,i was 15 at the time and i'd got home from school and listened to the race with the old man.Then some years later i saw a replay of it..amazing to watch it.I think Surprise Trooper only had a couple of more starts after that then he retired.

R1-4 Hang On Suzie.Made the play on Friday and was grabbed late.Can play a part with similar tactics. R2-6 Kayla Maguire.Hit the line hard for 4th when on debut on Friday.Be improved by that and looks tough to beat. R3-6 Pine Cone.Good effort when 2nd on Friday.Strikes a similar field here and can be in the mix again. R4-3 Ultimate Swift.Grabbed late for 3rd on Friday.Trainer goes well here and he can grab a win here. R5-2 Jims Mama.Ran ok for 5th on day 1.Grabs a nice draw here and can be thereabouts at odds. R6-15 Arocknatthepark.Good win 2 back on the grass then battled on nicely when up in grade on Friday.Drops back in grade for this and can go close. R7-9 Eastwood Chieftain.Got home late for 3rd on Friday.Has good stand start manners and has won here before.Can be in it again. R8-2 The Kaik. Is fair humming at the moment and was too good for a similar field on Friday.A repeat looks on the cards here. R9-7 Feel The Money.Smashed them on Friday.Has her first stand start here but if she handles that then she's a strong chance here. R10-2 Overzealous.Zipped home late for 2nd on Friday.Nice type who can get the job done for Margo and Pete in this.

Obviously the TAB read BOAY as the weather is now Showery and the track is now Slushy,as if we didn't know already.

Rees i don't think the guy cares.He's getting a reaction which is probably what he wants.Yes he talks complete bollocks and he wouldn't be able to drive his way out of a paper bag.But maybe if we ignore him he MAY piss off.

What a complete tosser.

Did something tickle your fancy Oldwhiteman?.

R1-7 Awesome Impee.Finished the race off nicely last week to run 2nd.Does looks to have her fair share of ability can win this with manners.R2-3 Franco Niven.Didn't get all favours last time out but ran home ok.Handy draw here and could lead up and give them something to catch.R3-3 Aveross Don. Hit a wheel last week and galloped,form before that was good.Has gate speed so should zip out and get handy.Is a chance here.R4-5 Olivia Rachel. Fresh up after a nice campaign last season.A recent trial winner for this.Can play a role in this.R5-8 Love Dovey Moment. Going great guns at the moment and was just beaten last week. Can turn the tables here.R6-1 Narcissist. First starter thats nicely bred and from a stable that has them ready to go.Has gone ok in workouts.Respect from the pole.R7-7 Sheriff. Last couple of runs haven't been bad.With a nice drag into this he can feature strongly.R8-6 Southern Rain.Another first starter out of the Shinn yard.Been thereabouts at trials.Can figure in this.R9-7 Ronald J. Condition blew out late last time out.Will be improved with that run. Can win this.R10-5 Double O Heaven. Back down south after racing well up north last season. Been nice in workouts for this.Can make a winning return.