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I see on Harnesslink that she was purchased for $220k recently? What were the owners thinking, surely she is worth more than that as a broadmare, even without racing? Why bother spending $220k at the sales, when you could have purchased her?

Due to pressure from others in house last night, had to watch a bit of it. Poor old Victoria Beckham, face like a spanked arse, then the circus really sparked up when Michael Curry let loose with some god squad lingo. But it got me thinking, we need to have weddings on course. Not gonna get anyone real famous, but maybe LJM might want to tie the knot again, how many would turn up for that, especially if it’s a woman, would double the crowd to 30. Plenty of hot dogs & chips on course, bit of Chardonnay in a plastic glass, day would be mint. This is what we need, weddings on course.

Good money all right.

Sad to hear he passed away today after having health issues, aged 80. What a great line up of horses he raced.

Yes, really knuckled down the last bit, didn’t think he would win 100m out. Was listening to trackside radio this arvo, some guy labelled Alta Orlando, also said his roughie was Bonnie highlander, think he also picked show gait. Pretty good picking, anyone else hear these tips, was wondering who it was that tipped them out.

Listening to radio, prob not suited by slow pace early?

A good win tonight,

Good picking, thought it was a win chance 600m out, had it easy in front but battled on ok.

Only thing weasel, when he won last at ricc, it was a real bog. Not sure track will be as bad. But I do agree, good chance

Totally agree. Seems a bloody good guy too.

Good luck for next season Reefton,

Maybe that’s why Paula Bennett had her puku stapled, and a heap of Botox epoxy, she needs a pay rise??

What did you all think about speed duel race 5 tonight? Also, if you backed Sex On Fire, did you feel a little peeved you didn’t win? Seemed a lazy drive until late.

Another surprise, Dunns appeal to be heard next week, they lodged an appeal against the level of the fine?? I would hardly think a fine of $7k each is to severe? If they lose appeal, will costs be added?

Actually purchased whole set of racing annuals about 2 years ago. Still in garage, will have to get them out and have a read, Have read most of the harness annuals.

Yep, I agree with Globe. Let’s all just concentrate on those bewdie harness horses, not many sleeps till the jewels!! Could be a big day for you Globe, wherever you finish.

Barry, I must be an average punter. I quite liked Gentil Tonton yesterday at Roto . Horse won same venue in July last year, heavy 11, with similar buildup. It did carry 3.5kg less than yesterday, but handled the track well last year. So yesterday, so called same track conditions, couldn’t keep up after 400m? Punters need more info, you need more track ratings, should have been heavy 15!, obviously yesterday’s track a heap worse than previous year, winning time reflects that. Thats why it is far easier doing form in Aussie, where metro form holds up well, you wouldn’t have 75% of the field no chance half way thru race. Good that you see benefits Barry, but I think more would agree with me than you. These tracks need work, decent drainage, it’s a sham.

Girls race at Timaru was competitive, best horse won.

Heard same thing, dodgy

Silent Shadow went ok, will pick up one soon at good odds. No chance the way he was driven today

Colleen Negus has had her share of bagging, but she has a pretty handy record. 38 starts, 9 x wins, 5 x 2nds, 2 x 3rds. Compare that to Sheldon Martha, 88 starts, 7 x wins, 13 x 2nds, 13 x 3rds. Sheldon has had some pretty good horses to drive, think all his wins have been courtesy of the Dolan stable. Maybe he needs to drive a bit more confident. When he first started driving in these races, I thought he would clean up. Certainly not been the case.

Quite like R2 rites if Zhou, r6 Leo’s gift, r9 crimson prince, longs got of day, r3 silent shadow

To be honest, it was hard watching both nz venues today. Seems we get bog tracks about 8 months per year?

Good to see this horse back in the winners stall. Surely, the jockey must get fined, I thought he was gonna jump off!

Thought the same.