Happy Sunrise Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 It was a very tame race. No one moved until the last 400 so they were essentially handing the race to the front runners. Surely that won't happen with the Aussies in the Cup. You are going to have to step. First 2 in front after the start and stayed that way. Ultimate Machete looked set to go and then got made to wait for others (hate that) Star Galleria disappointing. Little chance on that run. No Doctor Needed has no chance of winning either on its run. Ultimate Machete was probably the run of the race. Still don't think he is 100% yet. Looks Ominous. Alta Orlando must be another good place bet with his form over 2 miles. The Aussies must be feeling good. 1 Quote
Kakama Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 Yes.....Aussies will be a good chance. Eamon will be threat in cup.... Quote
Richie Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 After that race only 3 NZ chances are Ultimate Machete,The Fixer and Eamon Maguire. Add the Aussies and you got the Quaddie Quote
globederby12 Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 33 minutes ago, Richie said: After that race only 3 NZ chances are Ultimate Machete,The Fixer and Eamon Maguire. Add the Aussies and you got the Quaddie Ouch, that hurt. Machete is still the horse to follow though.Not changing for anything. Quote
Richie Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 Matt Cross said on trackside that none of the drivers were happy with the start.Drivers said all horses were ready and he made them stand and a lot got on backfoot then. Starters so inconsistent,some races they walk in some they make them stand. Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted October 22, 2018 Author Posted October 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, Richie said: Matt Cross said on trackside that none of the drivers were happy with the start.Drivers said all horses were ready and he made them stand and a lot got on backfoot then. Starters so inconsistent,some races they walk in some they make them stand. Maybe the starter should be spoken to by the stipes. hahahahahaha. ? 1 Quote
Brodie Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 The stands are still a lucky dip? They should be standing still at the start or change the name to rolling starts! 2 Quote
Rangatira Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 That was a rolling, whoaaa, stand for a bit, right, go start aka another Lamb joke start. 3 1 Quote
Blossom lady Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 To answer the original question is that lamb will fuck the cup with another of his bull shit starts. Ricky Donnelly is head and shoulders a better starter than lamb. 2 Quote
Basil Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 4 hours ago, Happy Sunrise said: It was a very tame race. The Aussies must be feeling good. Still a race record though, I believe, and seconds faster than either of Lazarus's wins. I agree the 'Aussies' must fancy their chances, but I wonder whether either of them are really 2-milers. TT hasn't quite seen it out in the past (albeit against Lazarus), and while Chicago Bull is clearly a very good horse he's untried as far as a fast 2 miles against decent opposition is concerned. Still, if Ultimate Machete doesn't begin cleanly, it may not matter this year. Not to mention the fact that I've been wrong before... 2 Quote
Rangatira Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 I heard somewhere the track might be too big for chicago bull Quote
Flagship uberalles Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 12 minutes ago, Rangatira said: I heard somewhere the track might be too big for chicago bull He won a couple of times on the bigger track of Winton, wouldn't think track size would make a difference to him, I hope they drive him aggressively, it will make the cup a real spectacle Quote
Rangatira Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 9 minutes ago, Flagship uberalles said: He won a couple of times on the bigger track of Winton, wouldn't think track size would make a difference to him, secretly i am with you but it was raised by the one who is "always right" so i had to take it on board Quote
Richie Posted October 23, 2018 Posted October 23, 2018 On 22/10/2018 at 3:56 PM, Happy Sunrise said: It was a very tame race. No one moved until the last 400 so they were essentially handing the race to the front runners. Surely that won't happen with the Aussies in the Cup. You are going to have to step. First 2 in front after the start and stayed that way. Ultimate Machete looked set to go and then got made to wait for others (hate that) Star Galleria disappointing. Little chance on that run. No Doctor Needed has no chance of winning either on its run. Ultimate Machete was probably the run of the race. Still don't think he is 100% yet. Looks Ominous. Alta Orlando must be another good place bet with his form over 2 miles. The Aussies must be feeling good. happy I just studied the sectionals and definitely not tame.Outstanding time and there were some great sectionals from quite a few horses. I don't think Star Galleria was ever a real chance in the cup despite the early money on him. Quote
globederby12 Posted October 23, 2018 Posted October 23, 2018 40 minutes ago, Richie said: there were some great sectionals from quite Correct. Least of all Ultimate Machete. Quite an exceptional recovery for a horse that isn't quite screwed down yet. I know I keep banging on about him but he does look the goods for a long grind at fast pace. Quote
Shad Posted October 23, 2018 Posted October 23, 2018 On 22/10/2018 at 8:34 PM, Rangatira said: I heard somewhere the track might be too big for chicago bull And to long for a few of them. Quote
hunterthepunter Posted October 23, 2018 Posted October 23, 2018 On 22/10/2018 at 7:09 PM, Blossom lady said: To answer the original question is that lamb will fuck the cup with another of his bull shit starts. Ricky Donnelly is head and shoulders a better starter than lamb. gotta love blossoms comments lol Quote
Happy Sunrise Posted October 23, 2018 Author Posted October 23, 2018 12 hours ago, Richie said: I just studied the sectionals and definitely not tame.Outstanding time and there were some great sectionals from quite a few horses. Will the Cup be run the same way? Lead and others give chase the whole way? Ultimate Machete skips and settles last would see him no chance then. 1 Quote
Kakama Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 On 24/10/2018 at 7:13 AM, Happy Sunrise said: Will the Cup be run the same way? Lead and others give chase the whole way? Ultimate Machete skips and settles last would see him no chance then. Agree with you Quote
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