Hey Chief…. Views on Damask Rose?

[Newmarket]

Hey Chief, 

We had a discussion about horse awhile ago, i thought it has been pretty dissapointing, average again today, cant understand why they dont target lesser opposition, something she can win. 
 

I know you love it, so be interesting to hear your views.
 

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[Chief Stipe]

Well since you are a form expert what race do you think the Trainer is aimimg for?

[curious]

So, what are your view on her @Chief Stipe?

[Chief Stipe]

8 minutes ago, curious said:

So, what are your view on her @Chief Stipe?

I wouldn't be unhappy with two Grp 3 placings this time in.   Like @Newmarket as an expert form analyst what do you think they are aiming for and is she on track?

[Huey]

57 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said:

I wouldn't be unhappy with two Grp 3 placings this time in.   Like @Newmarket as an expert form analyst what do you think they are aiming for and is she on track?

Answer the question you negative Nelly,As  the leader of the Tangerine army you should know your form.

[Chief Stipe]

1 hour ago, Huey said:

Answer the question you negative Nelly,As  the leader of the Tangerine army you should know your form.

I did answer it.  Obviously Waldorf and Statler are not talking to you.

Your opinion?  Or will you wait for instructions?  PS: you might want to let Waldorf know that he has his analysis of todays Group winners way wrong.  For example Streisand was purchased for AUD$100k and Cinsault is a Goldophin bred horse.  Hardly homebred.

[Newmarket]

2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said:

I wouldn't be unhappy with two Grp 3 placings this time in.   Like @Newmarket as an expert form analyst what do you think they are aiming for and is she on track?

No need to be nasty, just asking a question. 

[Newmarket]

How about 1880m at Kangaroo Island today… running for $46 k. 
Also races Rosehill & Doomben, lets be honest, try another track as obviously its battling at Caulfield 

[curious]

2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said:

I wouldn't be unhappy with two Grp 3 placings this time in.   Like @Newmarket as an expert form analyst what do you think they are aiming for and is she on track?

I wouldn't know. Don't really follow Oz racing that closely but like to hear how kiwi horses are doing over there. Do you know, or what do you think, or are you saying that 2 G3 placings is it?

[Chief Stipe]

9 minutes ago, curious said:

I wouldn't know. Don't really follow Oz racing that closely but like to hear how kiwi horses are doing over there. Do you know, or what do you think, or are you saying that 2 G3 placings is it?

 No not at all.  But she seems to have come back better this time in compared to last time.  OZ Grp 3 black type boosts her residual value.

She improves during a prep and Te Akau will have a decent race in mind for her over there.  I thought her run was good today.  Not sure Willo is the most suitable jockey for her.  I saw her lift towards the end of todays race but the race was over.

[curious]

3 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said:

 No not at all.  But she seems to have come back better this time in compared to last time.  OZ Grp 3 black type boosts her residual value.

She improves during a prep and Te Akau will have a decent race in mind for her over there.  I thought her run was good today.  Not sure Willo is the most suitable jockey for her.  I saw her lift towards the end of todays race but the race was over.

Just had a look myself at the run. I thought it was pretty good. I'd be happy with that if she were mine.

[Chief Stipe]

10 hours ago, Newmarket said:

How about 1880m at Kangaroo Island today… running for $46 k. 
Also races Rosehill & Doomben, lets be honest, try another track as obviously its battling at Caulfield 

Remind me again how many horses you have trained to win anything?  Probably a bit like your punting.

Damask Rose has won $54k in two starts this time in PLUS chalked up some valuable Grp placings for her pedigree page.  Hardly struggling.

But if you had any clue about how horses are trained and the fact that in a prep there is one or two "big dance" targets you'd realise that her two 2026 runs at Caulfield have been very good.  Add to that she hasn't had the cleanest of runs either.

She holds a nominaton for the Queen of the Turf 1600m $1m Grp1 at Randwick in April.  You'd know that of course as you do extensive research - not.  My guess is there is a race for her in the 1500 to 1600m range before then at Grp level.

[Newmarket]

55 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said:

Remind me again how many horses you have trained to win anything?  Probably a bit like your punting.

Damask Rose has won $54k in two starts this time in PLUS chalked up some valuable Grp placings for her pedigree page.  Hardly struggling.

But if you had any clue about how horses are trained and the fact that in a prep there is one or two "big dance" targets you'd realise that her two 2026 runs at Caulfield have been very good.  Add to that she hasn't had the cleanest of runs either.

She holds a nominaton for the Queen of the Turf 1600m $1m Grp1 at Randwick in April.  You'd know that of course as you do extensive research - not.  My guess is there is a race for her in the 1500 to 1600m range before then at Grp level.

Yes you mentioned the Big Dance targets months ago…. not happened and i very much doubt it will. In fact, wouldnt surprise me if its retired soon.