Bitobliss Vs ITMQ

[Maorisidol]

At the end of the day exposed on the vast open spaces of Menangle, the Quinn wont have his little 800m saucer to dominate and relish with his devastating sprint unleashed.
As he was a little exposed and asked to go a little earlier than normal in the NZ Inter, his heart and stamina was found wanting against Captain Stamina, that is Smoken Up.
Bitobliss has won twice over 3150m first time in the death mind you, and if it comes to a battle and not a cosy sit sprint ITMQ will be quashed.
Great sit sprint opportunities await at Melton I feel, so there Quin has his best chance...

[aussiebreno]

Victorians really do have a complex. It's been relentless ever since Dan Mileiki started it halfway down the straight on Saturday night.

Quinny ran 3rd in a Hunter Cup from 10m, much better than 2x Kilmore Cups of the last decade. He has also ran over a distance a couple times in Perth for wins including 1.56.5 rate. Just because is better with a sprint doesn't mean he doesn't have a heart.

Also an interesting mention of the NZ Inter. Who won that race ?

800m saucers aren't exactly conducive to coming four and five wide and running 53 final halves. But the champ does it anyway.

Bitobliss is pretty bloody good, can't wait for Vic Cup, ID and Miracle Mile and any other possible match up!

[Maorisidol]

Victorians really do have a complex. It's been relentless ever since Dan Mileiki started it halfway down the straight on Saturday night.

Quinny ran 3rd in a Hunter Cup from 10m, much better than 2x Kilmore Cups of the last decade. He has also ran over a distance a couple times in Perth for wins including 1.56.5 rate. Just because is better with a sprint doesn't mean he doesn't have a heart.

Also an interesting mention of the NZ Inter. Who won that race ?

800m saucers aren't exactly conducive to coming four and five wide and running 53 final halves. But the champ does it anyway.

Bitobliss is pretty bloody good, can't wait for Vic Cup, ID and Miracle Mile and any other possible match up!

Can u remember where Quin was in the run in that Hunter Cup Brenno and how much work he did in the run?
Answer, about 4-5 pegs from memory, did zip, got out late, unleashed the customary 537kmh sprint, 3rd.
All I'm saying Bitobliss showed great stamina over long distance.
As far as who won the NZ Inter, Quin never won it at all, he was defeated by a better horse on the day.
By theory his name is on the trophy but that whole catastrophe was just that, a catastrophe.
This is a whole other discussion, enough said not goin there, different topic/thread.
Just my opinion.
Will be a great race whoever wins.

[aussiebreno]

Can u remember where Quin was in the run in that Hunter Cup Brenno and how much work he did in the run?
Answer, about 4-5 pegs from memory, did zip, got out late, unleashed the customary 537kmh sprint, 3rd.
All I'm saying Bitobliss showed great stamina over long distance.
As far as who won the NZ Inter, Quin never won it at all, he was defeated by a better horse on the day.
By theory his name is on the trophy but that whole catastrophe was just that, a catastrophe.
This is a whole other discussion, enough said not goin there, different topic/thread.
Just my opinion.
Will be a great race whoever wins.

What's wrong with being saved up for a final sprint though? It's not as if he is only joining in the race at the bell.
If anything it means you rely on luck and lose races you otherwise could have won.
You are thinking of the 2010 Hunter Cup!
I was actually making mention of the 2011 version (10m handicap), 3 wide last lap, Nathan Jack might have held him up a fraction too late when going 4 and 5 wide. Good thing beat, but as I said his racing style can get him beat sometimes. A hard run Vic Cup won't be a problem for the champ!

[aussiebreno]

Not a bad run from a horse with no heart or stamina last night. I want to see this bloke time trial with a sit at Menangle. That and sprint home a final 400 wow

[Toohard]

Not a bad run from a horse with no heart or stamina last night. I want to see this bloke time trial with a sit at Menangle. That and sprint home a final 400 wow

The beaten up old has-been went OK at Melton last night too. Off the back line, 3 wide round the first bend making ground when they going 1.54 rate and eventually rolled to the front. And then last 1/2 in 55.4 (27.1 home) (1.55.8 MR). Just warming up for next week!!

Hope they all draw to have their best chance next Saturday night.

[Maorisidol]

Not a bad run from a horse with no heart or stamina last night. I want to see this bloke time trial with a sit at Menangle. That and sprint home a final 400 wow

No doubt a good run Brenno against the normal Perth FFA lot.
I want to see him do that in any race in the East.
Repeat his race last nite at Melton over same distance with Quin sitting outside Bliss Or Smoken, he wouldn't be winning.
And you know what, Hall wouldn't even dare choose to go to the death over here!
Last night he had Rakarebel taking ground off him at the finish and at 1:53.5 bliss or Smoken win no problem.

[Mitch]

I just hope HRV make the most of this enticing race to attract some much needed positive press in the general media. Here we have two of the most talented pacers, both in hot form, against a warhorse who can never be discounted. This will be the biggest race of the season!

Over to you HRV marketing team...

[Big Mac]

Bitobliss for mine. He continues to improve, and steps up to the challenge at every occasion. Last years Vic Cup he broke his leg a lap out and managed to be there on the turn. If he stays sound, its a no brainer!!!

[Toohard]

Last years Vic Cup he broke his leg a lap out and managed to be there on the turn.

And he beat ITMQ home in that race!

Just looking at sectional times last Saturday night.

Bitobliss last mile 1.52.3. Fast sectionals and still kept going and ran away from them. Brilliant drive. Had to run the gate else might get caught 3 wide and have to go back and be behind Smoken Up. Let him go at exact right moment as Trigger don't get round the bends to good. Fast sectionals as Lance had a go right from the outset. Phenomenal performance!

Smoken Up last mile 1.52.44. Sat outside leader going that fast. Made leader work as for sure his best chance of winning. Gave everything else behind a chance to run him down and they couldn't. Beat the rest by 7m+. Champion!!! Wouldn't be writing him off just yet.