I am a bit late in starting this one but I have been away. I reckon if we cannot make a thread out of our weekly Metro meeting we are going to struggle to find ANYTHING to talk about
So for last Friday:
How clever was young Aiken's drive to get Composed the sit
Does anyone else think Chilli was a little disappointing despite the 55 half posted wide
Villagem continues to build
Both Jodi Quinlan and Illawong Armstrong looked far too good in the 2yo trotters classic
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Great drive on Gumdrops by Rod Petroff Kev.
Was a good drive but the stewards didn't think so, he got suspendedOriginally Posted by Richard prior
Saw that one too Rich, I went for Josh Aiken's as he/the stable had a plan and he executed it perfectly
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Great effort by bec,bartley to win 4 out of 5 junoir races
Didn't know that Bailey, Probably to busy looking at little Gumdrops zipping through a small gap,Watched the replay again and Rod gave Gavvy a shunt on the way past which would explain the suspension. Young Josh was terrific on Composed and Illawong Armstrong was super impressive in the 2yr old trot. Bec Bartley continues to impress, Terrific young driver.
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Little Gumdrops has blossomed into a super speedy LeprechaunMachin Out is bursting for some better luck along with Astronaut.
I for one think Chilli Palmer was average, Restrepo was just a big flop, Or was it that Lenny Jaws is simply on another level this time around? He was a very good horse last season, this time he looks like he is angry the way he races and just wants to explode away ferociously!
June 6
Brian Gath drives a double for Lance Justice, leading all the way and making sure he has enough left to break 28 for the last Q - what a master
The Italian Cup (I used to think this was a longer race) was somewhat ruined by Sugars and Alford trying to outdo each other leaving the home str just after the start - not sure who to blame
Cyrus won the Gp3 Empire Final like one SERIOUSLY good horse. His sire It Is I had the runner up in the first at 70/1 and it should not be long before she wins her M0
David Aiken trained a Quadrella (what do you call 4 winners?)
Overall it is was the night for the Trotters - I will leave that for someone else to review (Ash?). [I'm afraid that when I started following harness 50yrs ago, I never took the galloping trotters that seriously and have never really followed them]
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Thnx Kev, ill give it a whirl...
We started the night with the return to the track of Blitzthemcalder, $1.60 Fav up against the new addition to Aust Pretty Sunday who impressed in her second Australian run running a 1:57MR over the 1720m at her last start, and the fast beginner from the pole who loves the short trips Mister Gunsen at $29. Brent Lilleys mare galloped at the start putting her out of contention, Gunsen led as expected and Blitz faced the breeze and just got the judges nod by a HFHD over Gunsen in 1:58 flat. So good run for Blitz to death seat over short trip in good time, will now only get better of course as more race fitness improves. (would have been a nice first 4 if Gunsen had of held on, bugger!)
Next up was the Kahdon Trot for 4 and 5YO mares. Spidergirl too good, racing way better than last season, definitely taken a step up, will actually be very interesting to see of she can beat Blitz this year as previously he has never been challenged by her. But what she has been doing against Keystone Del recently has been super impressive, can't wait till they race. Maori Time impressed in this race and also has raised her bar in comparison to last season, she is a very big horse and i believe i have read Chris Lang saying of course she will improve as she matures, seems thats certainly happening right now, was steaming home after the winner had bolted.
Vic Oaks next up and another $40k into Claudys Princess' bank account, thats 13 starts and now about 140K, i reckon she's doin alright!!! Another one who has taken things to another level and is far above all other 3yo fillies in Australia. Shame Daenerys Targareyn galloped on home turn while following Claudys but still doubt she would have won, especially as Toohard pointed out the master G Lang Jnr saw the sprint lane calling as he was 4wide around last bend and a nice gap opening with a brass band and cheer squad and even Larry Emdur screaming "come on down Gav, heres the shortcut home". And yes also mentioned by Paul (toohard) the 3rd placegetter rattling home at $144 My Account great run after being held up a little. She has caught my eye a few times making up a lot of ground after making early errors and finishing midfield at some previous runs, certainly has a win or 3 up her sleeve very shortly if she behaves.
Tatlow 2yo finished off the night and our best 2yo trotter Eljaykay Phoenix was too good winning virtually untouched after death seating and won by 8m. However his stablemate was a great run from last, races still quite greenly and in another 6 months or so will not only catch but i think beat LJK. Hadrians Phoenix is quite a big horse, hangs in a lot and certainly didn't like the whip in the straight swishing his tail like crazy, I'm sure David Aiken had a tired right arm after that one handed drive! If ever this horse gets to lead and run, we will discover what he can do.
Great drive by Gavin Lang on Claudys Princess in the Oaks.
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