globederby12

Come up , or down to the Jewels ,see you on course maybe. Chew the Fat.

I see on the other site that it looks as though Lazarus has been sold to American interests. They come they go. So much for a down under breeding career.

Dead on Mardy, well picked.

Sometimes it just doesnt make sense. After fluking a couple each way on Sol Invictus at Auck (only because we used to own him) I decided to reinvest some on my pick for today in the Trot comp. In it rolls at 9,s. I dont normally punt much but will take this change of fortunes with open arms. LOL

And the youngsters of today complain when we hark back to the good old days. Pphhh Bastards wouldn't know they are alive.

" "Hey grandad, you ever have a horse that started in that Jewels comp" Yep sonny sure did, greatest day of my life having something in a big race.ran last but boy was it exciting "What about you Gramma" Nah, we qualified for it one year but decided not to run. We regretted that decision and havent come close since. Missed any excitement , oh well

The point here is that this is the whole concept of the Jewels and has been for 11yrs. Everyone knows that they will have to head either South or North if one has qualified. So far we have had full fields every year , so it is plaintively obvious that owners are willing to stump up even if they have a horse with little chance apart from a miracle. And that is it in a nut shell. We turn up.hoping for the miracle Brods. And they do happen if you look at results over the years at the Jewels. For the owner its called living the dream, regardless.

Yes I realise that Happy, but year after year horses on the fringes turn up because the owners want to . If all the owners took his stance we wouldn't have any fields. Although racing at Adders over the longer distance might act as a deterrent. I hope not.

C'mon Brods, the Jewels has been run for 11 yrs. Every year horses travel North and South to compete in it, good horses and some not quite at the same level. The point is the owners want a crack at it regardless. I stood by the fence at Ashburton and talked to various owners over a period of time as their horses raced . Some knew they didn't have a bolters, yet they were fizziing at just being there. With your prognosis we might as well stay home with Majestic Man. I expect better from you

I have to be on your side regarding your local track Richie. One question which has been raised is why couldn't Addington have taken over the running the Jewels at Ashburton ?.

For those interested there is an interesting post on the "other "site by The Janitor with an official transcript from the NZHR board and their decision. Kinda feel sorry for Ashburton in a way, but it does make sense when one reads it.

To be honest, after being spoil t the last few years with runners at the Jewels as part of two syndicates, I couldn't care if it was down our main street over 100 mtrs. The buzz is tremendous, premier racing at its best.

Yeah ,there is always two sides to a story. But as some have pointed out the Mile at Adders isn't really an option. I would prefer maybe 1950mtrs. One thing that struck me at Ashburton though and this was 3yrs ago,was how cold it can get there. Bone chilling. I prefer to be outside mingling, talking to other owners, standing by the finish line ,and listening to the drivers before and after the race. One has to be rugged up.

The tip is it wont be at Ashburton nxt year. Lunacy.

Hopefully sobered up by the time Jewels comes around. Its never nice talking to someone with slurred speech?

Yeah and that. Especially at Cambridge.

He didnt seem as happy tonight speeding off the arm, and yes I think they were going to try to lead. Winterfell is a pretty good horse and our guy has only had 3 runs back from a virus in town hall company. We are very happy. Bring on the Jewels, he should be cherry ripe for that.

It is starting to get a little nasty over there. I note that PFP has been silent for a while, not such a bad thing that. There will be a demographic shift happening I feel after PJ,s comp is over.

Dont forget to be on MM Robert. They have hatched a plan to beat Winterfell.?