Counter Punch Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 We're back racing at my home track. Worked a couple on the track at lunch time today and it was in good nick, trials on Saturday were really good for it. A little rain forecast tomorrow but shouldn't impact on it too much. Let's find the good form spotters and add a little interest to the day... I'll chuck up a bet next weekend to the person with the highest tally for the day. 3 points for a win, 2 points for a second, 1 point for a third. Highest points scorer for the day, gets the bet. If there's a tie, the person with the most winners, if still a tie then most seconds and then again, if needed, most thirds. One selection per race. Entries close start of Race 1 on Sunday. Purely to see if I can stack up, here are mine nice and early. R1- #6 Test The Boundaries R2- #6 Mark Dunnett R3- #2 For Today R4 - #8 The Black Shadow R5 - #5 DD's Super Stuary R6 - #4 Spicy Girl Becqui R7 - #9 I Am Adaline R8 - #2 Neyvelli Franco R9 - #15 Sister's Delight R10 - #20 Beyond The Horizon R11 - #13 Skippy's Delight R12 - #3 The Kaik 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 CP, I watched a few trials from the weekend- great caller by the way !!!! In my opinion tha grass looked super long/thick, and the inside was saved mostly. Will the grass be cut a lot lower ? And will the inside be favoured in the earlier races? then start to make ground out wide later in the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 58 minutes ago, Counter Punch said: 3 points for a win, 2 points for a second, 1 point for a third. Highest points scorer for the day, gets the bet. Does Brodie start on a handicap of minus 18? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Counter Punch said: Let's find the good form spotters and add a little interest to the day... I'll chuck up a bet next weekend to the person with the highest tally for the day. Thank you for this. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Nice touch about Lachie Marshall's colours on Missie Castleton in your call by the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Thanks Counter Punch If I win I'll put the $200 each way on something paying a bit Here's my guesses! 1. #15 Five Wise Men 2. #13 Mayhem In Malibu 3. #5 Khal Drogo 4. #8 The Black Shadow 5. #5 Rogie Falls 6. #9 Ripsnorter 7. #5 Champagneandwine 8. #4 John James Preston 9. #8 Magical Mali 10. #7 Bright Glow 11. #3 Morningstar Gold 12. #11 Already Gone Mikie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said: Does Brodie start on a handicap of minus 18? Think I should get a start, Would be a good day down there if we were allowed on the course! Just an absolute shame for the club when we have to stay home and be safe, just because there is absolutely no cases of a virus in the South Island for months?? I see that Cup Day tickets have been released! If Ardern is still in control, there is a better than 50% chance that there will not be anyone oncourse, and therefore I would say NZ Cup Day will be cancelled! There is no way there is going to be no cases by then, and of course there are going to be Aucklanders flying down and spreading their nasty killer virus bugs all around the course. There will be no masks being worn and can you believe social distancing taking place? Not on your nelly, and I believe there are going to be one helluva change in opinion of Ardern and co.next year! Edited September 9, 2020 by Brodie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowornever Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 18 minutes ago, Brodie said: Think I should get a start Don't put your picks up too early. Might drop your divvies. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 R1 Test the Boundaries R2 Corovally Star R3 For Today R4 Kusanova R5 One over DOVER R6 Mordecai R7 Mighty Looee R8 Machs Eliminator R9 Sisters Delight R10 Escargo R11 Playa Vista R12 Midfrew Luisianabeau 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAKH Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 50 minutes ago, Brodie said: Think I should get a start, Would be a good day down there if we were allowed on the course! Just an absolute shame for the club when we have to stay home and be safe, just because there is absolutely no cases of a virus in the South Island for months?? I see that Cup Day tickets have been released! If Ardern is still in control, there is a better than 50% chance that there will not be anyone oncourse, and therefore I would say NZ Cup Day will be cancelled! There is no way there is going to be no cases by then, and of course there are going to be Aucklanders flying down and spreading their nasty killer virus bugs all around the course. There will be no masks being worn and can you believe social distancing taking place? Not on your nelly, and I believe there are going to be one helluva change in opinion of Ardern and co.next year! Brodie young fella this post is about METHVEN not your political opinion. You cant help yourself please ring the 0800 number . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 minute ago, JAKH said: Brodie young fella this post is about METHVEN not your political opinion. You cant help yourself please ring the 0800 number . JAKH, you may be a Spritely old fellah for your age, however normally wouldn’t you normally be tucked up and lights out? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAKH Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Normally, but do worry about your well being - take care and be kind young fella. Good night. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counter Punch Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Dougie said: CP, I watched a few trials from the weekend- great caller by the way !!!! In my opinion tha grass looked super long/thick, and the inside was saved mostly. Will the grass be cut a lot lower ? And will the inside be favoured in the earlier races? then start to make ground out wide later in the day. Thanks, quite enjoy doing it, gives a huge appreciation for those who do it for a living. Grass was left with a bit of length last week so that it came through it better. Was definitely shorter today to my eye. Id imagine they'll have a bit of length to it still this weekend, with more meetings this season, they have to manage it more than they ever have in the past. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Mikie said: Here's my guesses! Brilliant line! I love it! Good luck mate with the comp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Great to be back on the grass, addington does get boring week in and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Thank you Matt. My choices: R1: Queen of Strathfield R2: Tyke R3: Ticking Over R4: Kingsdown Atom R5: Rogie Falls R6: Bonnie Boy R7: I Am Adaline R8: Mach's Eliminator R9: Sister's Delight R10: Prince Teka R11: Secret Bet R12: Okoka Chopper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 10 hours ago, JAKH said: Brodie young fella this post is about METHVEN not your political opinion The utopia of grass racing at Methven should not be polluted by something as trivial as politics. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 28 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said: The utopia of grass racing at Methven should not be polluted by something as trivial as politics. Fair call Happy, however both are bereft of good leaders, and need help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHorseman Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 R1- #15 Five Wise Men R2- #6 Mark Dunnett R3- #2 For Today R4 - #6 Kusanova R5 - #5 Rogie Falls R6 - #4 Spicy Girl Becqui R7 - #1 Four Starzzz Shiraz R8 - #4 John James Preston R9 - #1 Pine Cone R10 - #14 The Bloss R11 - #15 The Maroon Marauder R12 - #8 Foregone Conclusion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 15 hours ago, Counter Punch said: Let's find the good form spotters and add a little interest to the day... I'll chuck up a bet next weekend to the person with the highest tally for the day. Thanks Counter Punch for your generosity. I'm happy to manage the scoring for you - from past experience members like to be kept up to date during the day with the scores. That is an onerous task at the best of times and you should be spending your time enjoying what looks like a great day of racing at your home track! The forecast for Methven looks good too! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Brodie said: Fair call Happy, however both are bereft of good leaders, and need help! Obviously talking about racing in general and not Methven as they have probably the best run club in NZ.Everything they do is well run from workout and trial days to punters comps to race days.And Counter Punchs family,along with the Oreillys,May's and others have been very instrumental in that Edited September 10, 2020 by Richie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Thanks for the comp CP Good luck to your family and the club for what is always a good day R1 Five Wise Men R2 Texas Tara R3 For Today R4 Kusanova R5 One over Dover R6 Dismara R7 Better Fly R8 John James Preston R9 Voodoo Priestess R10 You Really Got Me R11 Iknow R12 Midfrew Luisianabeau Bet of the day,will assess when market comes out if worth the risk is Five Wise Men in race 1,if it trots all the way will win by 3lengths 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 12 minutes ago, Richie said: R1 Five Wise Men Like your line up for the 12 races. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Richie said: Obviously talking about racing in general and not Methven as they have probably the best run club in NZ.Everything they do is well run from workout and trial days to punters comps to race days.And Counter Punchs family,along with the Oreillys,May's and others have been very instrumental in that The First Four Harness Families. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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