What's with ITMQ?

[2minuteman]

Do we have two horses and two drivers interchanging?
Feb 1:ITMQ moves, coming off of the back from a three back,one out possie and ambles up three wide and eventually sits outside of the leader.Coming off of the back driver pulls deafeners and starts bouncing around to let the horse know it's time to rip.Horse doesn't show any sprint at all with driver showing urgency,and is well beaten in the run home.This from a horse that has one of the best sprints ever seen.
Times,from HRA results,lead 70.8,splits 31.3,29.3,27.3,27.4 .Mile rate 1.58.8.
Feb 16:ITMQ moves as field goes into the back straight,goes around the lot and ambles along in front.Coming to the turn out of the back ITMQ starts to open up a lead that will eventually become a 20m winning margin.What was the driver doing while this was going on? Sitting as still as a little field mouse.
Times,from HRA results,lead 64.4,splits,31.7,28.9,28.5,28.2.Mile Rate,1..54.7.

It was claimed in a previous post that ITMQ was beaten in the Vic Cup because of a blistering lead time and he had to work too hard early,a proposition that I did not agree with at the time and I think the above times favour my position.

What conclusion do we draw from the figures (as the fields were practically the same)?

Buggered if I know,lead time 70.8,mr 1.58.8 and get beaten,lead time 64.4,mr 1.54.7 and win by 20m.

Yes,I know that the fast lead time was set by a couple of desperates but ITMQ was sitting back in the field having a bludge.

Feb 1 form he finishes in the last three in the Inter,Feb 16 form he wins Inter BY THE PROVERBIAL STREET.Which horse/driver combo is coming east for the final?

Leaving all the "iff's and butt's" aside,my opinion is that ITMQ will not handle the pressure of the final and will faint with 200 to go.

P.S. Wasn't it heart warming to see a three horse field go round in NZ in a heat of what was once the jewel in the crown of harness racing in Aust/NZ?

[Mighty Atom]

Terror To Love ...... very good.
I'm Themightyquinn ......unbelievable - M.R. 1:54:7 .....2536 metres , and on the
" Dog Track "..... phenomenal
The rest of the heat winners were not that impressive.

Great to see the old bash ITMQ campaign is flourishing over there. Never any positive feedback...always negative.

Who cares what your opinion is of the horse, he has nothing to prove to you or anyone else.

As Bob Parker suggested, there should be a third horse selected from W.A. ( Dasher VC ) - he was spot on.

[Toohard]

As Bob Parker suggested, there should be a third horse selected from W.A. ( Dasher VC ) - he was spot on.

Gday Rod
Nothing to do with ITMQ and asking for your help really. Dasher VC beaten 34m in 1.54.7. Decorated Jasper beaten 6.8m in 1.54.5.

Dasher VC gets wildcard?

Maybe horses were offered wilcards and declined? Anyway just wondering why owner(s) Dasher VC would bother paying up to come all way over to NSW given got flogged by ITMQ and has no chance winning?

Any chance you know who owns Dasher VC?

[2minuteman]

Terror To Love ...... very good.
I'm Themightyquinn ......unbelievable - M.R. 1:54:7 .....2536 metres , and on the
" Dog Track "..... phenomenal
The rest of the heat winners were not that impressive.

Great to see the old bash ITMQ campaign is flourishing over there. Never any positive feedback...always negative.

Who cares what your opinion is of the horse, he has nothing to prove to you or anyone else.

As Bob Parker suggested, there should be a third horse selected from W.A. ( Dasher VC ) - he was spot on.
Not knocking at all,would you care to comment on the form reversal? As to my OPINION that ITMQ can't win final,I based that on the fact that any time he is pressurised in the run,he doesn't win.If you can show me the way to a replay where he has won by digging deep and showing an ability to fight,I will view it with interest.

[Mighty Atom]

Gday Rod
Nothing to do with ITMQ and asking for your help really. Dasher VC beaten 34m in 1.54.7. Decorated Jasper beaten 6.8m in 1.54.5.

Dasher VC gets wildcard?

Maybe horses were offered wilcards and declined? Anyway just wondering why owner(s) Dasher VC would bother paying up to come all way over to NSW given got flogged by ITMQ and has no chance winning?

Any chance you know who owns Dasher VC?

Hi Paul,
How could Decorated Jasper possibly be considered ahead of Dasher VC.
DJ ......94 starts.......$408,207 2 wins in last 10 starts
DVC......44 starts.......$623,342 5 wins in last 10 starts
Think they realised who the better horse was. As for having no chance of winning, probably the same could be said for 8 other horses.

[Toohard]

Hi Paul,
How could Decorated Jasper possibly be considered ahead of Dasher VC.
DJ ......94 starts.......$408,207 2 wins in last 10 starts
DVC......44 starts.......$623,342 5 wins in last 10 starts
Think they realised who the better horse was. As for having no chance of winning, probably the same could be said for 8 other horses.

Gday Rod

Agree re other 8 horses but...

The better horse was?

Sorry Rod but you miss the point. Was supposed to be on runs in heat not whatever history brought up.

Dasher VC??? Please.... Thanks to people let me know ownership Dasher VC.. surprise?

Not really...

Our mining tax at work?

[eliteblood]

Dasher VC 3 wide for a lap then without cover for the rest of the race, finished 3rd
Decorated Jasper dropped down to the fence, used sprint lane, finished 4th.

IMO, its a no brainer

[Toohard]

Dasher VC 3 wide for a lap then without cover for the rest of the race, finished 3rd
Decorated Jasper dropped down to the fence, used sprint lane, finished 4th.

IMO, its a no brainer

Beaten 35 m ???

Come on....

[teecee]

I would have thought that the "wild card" concept was to promote...
a) a horse who was clearly unlucky in his heat to miss the final,
b) one of the leading prospects whom one might expect under normal circumstances to make the final or add something to it.

Wild Cards often need not be issued simply to make up the numbers which IMO has happened here.
Neither horse issued a wild card entry to the final impressed enough nor was unlucky to offer something extra to the final other than to make up the numbers or "heaven help", get in the road!!. To that end I find it difficult to understand the logic of a 5th placegetter offered a wildcard without seriously unlucky effort.
The only horse IMO in the unlucky runner category was Devil Dodger and only managed Emergency 1.

[Maorisidol]

I would have thought that the "wild card" concept was to promote...
a) a horse who was clearly unlucky in his heat to miss the final,
b) one of the leading prospects whom one might expect under normal circumstances to make the final or add something to it.

Wild Cards often need not be issued simply to make up the numbers which IMO has happened here.
Neither horse issued a wild card entry to the final impressed enough nor was unlucky to offer something extra to the final other than to make up the numbers or "heaven help", get in the road!!. To that end I find it difficult to understand the logic of a 5th placegetter offered a wildcard without seriously unlucky effort.
The only horse IMO in the unlucky runner category was Devil Dodger and only managed Emergency 1.

Agree with what u have said TC.
I totally think that Smoken Up qualifies for your category b).
Personally I haven't heard the veterinarial reason as to why he was scratched but if by Final day he would be ready to go I reckon he deserves to b a wildcard 100% regardless of him not competing, no one can challenge his resume and current form to say he is not a worthy Finalist.

[Toohard]

Went back and have watched replays of heats a few times now coz thought must be missing something after earlier comments. I must be going blind.

He ain't in the picture much on replays coz he never in the race. Maybe I need to buy a new REAL wide angled telly.

Someone please tell me what I'm missing. Not being biased Rod !!!

On that run, how does Dasher VC get a wildcard into an Interdom final. Not an M3 or better, an INTERDOM FINAL?
:confused::confused:

[Triple V]

Agree with what u have said TC.
I totally think that Smoken Up qualifies for your category b).
Personally I haven't heard the veterinarial reason as to why he was scratched but if by Final day he would be ready to go I reckon he deserves to b a wildcard 100% regardless of him not competing, no one can challenge his resume and current form to say he is not a worthy Finalist.

[VVV] Could not agree more. If there's a rabbit to be pulled from a hat then Smoken Up deserves a shot, regardless.

[HaroldParker]

I though Dasher VC was incredible last night. He thoroughly deserved his wildcard on last night's performance and his previous efforts as well. Mysta Magical Mach, 35-1 to "Make the Final", go you good thing : )

Smoken Up ? gimme a break. You guys are kidding.

[HaroldParker]

The injustice last night, was WA not having a third guaranteed before the jump. The impact that had on the heat was evident 100m after the jump. I was at Menangle last night but I spoke to a mate who was at GP after the race. He did the math for the lead time = to a 55 Half ?

[HaroldParker]

and ITMQ, $4.5 available in a couple of places, is unbelievable value. I've taken it and I'm hoping he gets a terrible draw, I want 10. I'll double up.

$301 Each Way Dasher VC with a wildcard, nibbled at that too. He was double figures two days ago when it looked a forlorn task to make the final.

[brother cool]

The worst inter series i have seen people are not interested

[broncobrad]

Back to the original intent of Whats with ITMQ? Which IMTQ will turn up in Sydney? The totally dominating one from last Sat night or the one that had been struggling in the last few weeks in WA (hence me tipping Mysta Magical Mach on top)? Rod you shouldn't take this as the Eastern States bashing up your champ. Its a simple question that will be answered in a couple of weeks. I thought it was a defining moment in the Vic Cup when he got a dream trail and then an absolute dream out on the bend to challenge only to be swallowed up by Caribbean Blast...he undoubtably had his chance that night.

Now Whats With Excel Stride? He couldn't get out of his way in the weeks leading up to the Heat in Menangle and on Sat night he was never gonna get beat. I'm putting IMTQ and Excel Stride runs down to the vagaries and glorious uncertainty of racing. However there will be nothing vague about how TTL puts them all to the sword in the final.

[trish]

I would have thought that the "wild card" concept was to promote...
a) a horse who was clearly unlucky in his heat to miss the final,
b) one of the leading prospects whom one might expect under normal circumstances to make the final or add something to it.

Wild Cards often need not be issued simply to make up the numbers which IMO has happened here.
Neither horse issued a wild card entry to the final impressed enough nor was unlucky to offer something extra to the final other than to make up the numbers or "heaven help", get in the road!!. To that end I find it difficult to understand the logic of a 5th placegetter offered a wildcard without seriously unlucky effort.
The only horse IMO in the unlucky runner category was Devil Dodger and only managed Emergency 1.


PURE POWER NZ was held up for clear running the entire length of the home straight.

So maybe he was UNLUCKY.

[Mighty Atom]

Back to the original intent of Whats with ITMQ? Which IMTQ will turn up in Sydney? The totally dominating one from last Sat night or the one that had been struggling in the last few weeks in WA (hence me tipping Mysta Magical Mach on top)? Rod you shouldn't take this as the Eastern States bashing up your champ. Its a simple question that will be answered in a couple of weeks. I thought it was a defining moment in the Vic Cup when he got a dream trail and then an absolute dream out on the bend to challenge only to be swallowed up by Caribbean Blast...he undoubtably had his chance that night.

Now Whats With Excel Stride? He couldn't get out of his way in the weeks leading up to the Heat in Menangle and on Sat night he was never gonna get beat. I'm putting IMTQ and Excel Stride runs down to the vagaries and glorious uncertainty of racing. However there will be nothing vague about how TTL puts them all to the sword in the final.



Hi Brad,
I suppose bashing is a little harsh but most comments about ITMQ are so negative it appears that way.
Koala King was a great horse with a very similar racing style to ITMQ - never anything negative said about KK,and rightly so. Quinny, a superior horse to Koala King
cops nothing but brickbats. As for Caribbean Blaster's run in the Vic Cup, he had the same sought of run ITMQ had in his I.D.heat,sat at the back of the field having a bludge
( as 2minuteman referred to Quinny), while the other main contenders where going crazy up front, running the fastest lead time ever run at Melton. On having said that, in my opinion,
Caribbean Blaster is the best horse going around in Australia and I think Terror To Love is definitely vulnerable racing here. As for Smoken Up not receiving a wild card entry as others
have eluded to, ( not you ), well,'' there's no show without punch'' is there, not participating in the heats and then wanting a free run into the final, give me a break and all the other finalists as well.
Sounds like my usual SU bashing to which I have been guilty, but not in this case.

[2minuteman]

Rod,please read the following article from today's Sydney Telegraph,my comments in parenthesis.
“But while he is the prince of Perth, Im Themightyquinn has been less potent in the east, with numerous big-race defeats in Sydney and Melbourne.(this is fact)
Hall wants to erase that stain from the pocket rocket's record.
"There are a few people over there, including some of the so-called experts, who bag him and I don't think that is fair," Hall said yesterday.(neither is black duck's wing)
"So more than anything else I want to go to Sydney and win to shut them up and prove how good this horse really is."(O.K. Easterners,here we come to kick arse.)
Hall said his greatest concern was the giant Menangle track, which oddly favours frontrunners in major races.(Oops, might be a problem,although the comment has some validity the qualification that it is apparent in major races is the first step in covering the a**e)
"It is really hard to come from back in the field there because the track is so good the leaders don't stop," he said.(geez,good as we are,it's going to be bloody tough)
"So that is an issue for a horse like Quinny who like to settle early.(As in,we'll amble out,drop back,have a bludge and sprint over the top of all.)
"If we are back and a horse like Terror To Love is on the speed, well it makes it incredibly tough."
(Now,this is the biggest caveat of all and I read it this way.
We like to drop out,bludge and scream home. That bloody New Zealander is going to do a bit of work,get up close and come home in a 28 and change last quarter and we are going to have to come home in 26 and a bit and all this if we get to drop back and everybody else sits in 2 x 2 and ambles along.)
Now Rod,we know that as much we would all like to be able to have races run as we would wish,bitter experience tells us that that simply does not happen in big races. There is always somebody prepared to have a go,Lance Justice,Chris Lewis anyone?


Garry Hall Jnr is not showing much confidence in his horse by making the qualifications he did.


Lastly,you have taken exception to my comments about the horse/driver dropping back,having a bludge and sprinting home and not being able to get down and dirty and tough out a win.


Please take note of G Hall Jnr,s comment,"So that is an issue for a horse like Quinny who like to settle early.”


This post is not to belittle a very,very good horse. He has a particular way of racing and he has been placed very professionally to take advantage of this.


Who will win? Buggered if I know but the barrier draw will influence my pick.Even though the “series” has been bastardised I will be there with bells on. May the best horse win.

[HaroldParker]

ITMQ is a Champion. Loving the naysayers getting on him. It's an extra point or three coming my way.

[littlelenny]

It is going to be a tricky race i think quinny will be hard to beat if he can slot in no worse off than midfield and just sit there. But hes also going to need some luck in the way of an opening down the straight which is a 50/50 chance.

I cant see him winning if hes driven cold and settles at the rear, as the sectionals needed would be unheard of. I cant see a fast tempo being set in my opinion these are all horses that can zip home so although there might be a few moves i think it will be run at a moderate pace not a fast pace so Quinny needs to be in striking distance.

Im more leaning towards TTL cause he has the ability to make a move mid race and position himself within striking distance, where he can unleash his sprint.

But of cause barrier draws will be the real deciding factor, they are crucial to some and irrelevant to others so lets wait and see.

Overall its a top field and lets hope its an exciting race.

Definetly going to miss Lance and Smoke

[Maorisidol]

It is going to be a tricky race i think quinny will be hard to beat if he can slot in no worse off than midfield and just sit there. But hes also going to need some luck in the way of an opening down the straight which is a 50/50 chance.

I cant see him winning if hes driven cold and settles at the rear, as the sectionals needed would be unheard of. I cant see a fast tempo being set in my opinion these are all horses that can zip home so although there might be a few moves i think it will be run at a moderate pace not a fast pace so Quinny needs to be in striking distance.

Im more leaning towards TTL cause he has the ability to make a move mid race and position himself within striking distance, where he can unleash his sprint.

But of cause barrier draws will be the real deciding factor, they are crucial to some and irrelevant to others so lets wait and see.

Overall its a top field and lets hope its an exciting race.

Definetly going to miss Lance and Smoke

Quite right Lenny.
In my opinion Quinn's biggest danger is the long wide open spaces of the Menangle straight.
If he is exposed too early, and Hall has to let him go full throttle at the very top of the straight, then like the Vic Cup, his last 100m, in fact his last 50m, will b like slow motion.
However if Hall is lucky enough that EVERYTHING goes his way, of course he can win.
Personally I think there are too many variables at Menangle such as tough opposition that there are more reasons he can't win, than reasons he can win.

[p plater]

I wonder if the new format will actually work against IMQ. He has shown over previous years his ability to backup in a series ie. 2 or 3 heats and final. With this new format its more like a FFA final with fresh opposition. How many of the finalist have had previous series experience.

[2minuteman]

Quite right Lenny.
In my opinion Quinn's biggest danger is the long wide open spaces of the Menangle straight.
If he is exposed too early, and Hall has to let him go full throttle at the very top of the straight, then like the Vic Cup, his last 100m, in fact his last 50m, will b like slow motion.
However if Hall is lucky enough that EVERYTHING goes his way, of course he can win.(my emphasis)
Personally I think there are too many variables at Menangle such as tough opposition that there are more reasons he can't win, than reasons he can win.
My sentiments exactly.The racing style of ITMQ does not allow for variations to his racing pattern.He gets the breaks or he gets beat.These comments are backed up by previous results.Dem's the facts folks.

[2minuteman]

ITMQ is a Champion. Loving the naysayers getting on him. It's an extra point or three coming my way.

Morning Bob,been looking for those extended odds I thought you would be offering on TTL considering you have ITMQ unbeatable and TTL no chance.

[teecee]

Now Whats With Excel Stride? He couldn't get out of his way in the weeks leading up to the Heat in Menangle and on Sat night he was never gonna get beat. I'm putting IMTQ and Excel Stride runs down to the vagaries and glorious uncertainty of racing. However there will be nothing vague about how TTL puts them all to the sword in the final.[/QUOTE]

Stewards Report Menangle 16-2-2013...
Stewards issued a reprimand against B J McCarthy under the provisions of Rule 89(1) in that she failed to notify Stewards of a condition that may have affected EXCEL STRIDE’S performance following its race in the Australia Day Cup at Menangle on 26 January 2013.

L Justice lightened of $1000 for the same thing..!!

[G-Mac]

Stewards questioned driver Matthew White (LOMBO NAVIGATOR) in regards to the tactics he adopted in the early stages of the event when sitting outside the leader IMA ROCKET STAR NZ (Colin Brown). Mr White continued to put pressure on in an attempt to find the lead for the first 600 metres of the event before finally rating this gelding to the outside of IMA ROCKET STAR NZ. The lead time in this event was 64.4 and LOMBO NAVIGATOR gave ground over the concluding stages. Mr White put forward that it was his belief that IMA ROCKET STAR NZ would hand up to LOMBO NAVIGATOR and for that reason he put pressure on that runner in an attempt to find the position on the marker pegs leading the field for the majority of the back straight. After this time Mr White put forward that he felt that LOMBO NAVIGATOR had a tendency to over-race and he was also of the belief that the gelding performed below expectations and may have a veterinary issue. Stewards charged Mr White under the provisions of Rule 149(2) for driving in an unacceptable manner as it was their belief that Mr White applied pressure for too long a period in the early stages of the race when it was clear that the leader of the event IMA ROCKET STAR NZ did not want to relinquish the leading position. Mr White pleaded not guilty to the charge. Stewards suspended Mr White’s reinsperson’s licence for a period of 6 weeks to commence at midnight on Friday 22 nd February 2013 following his upcoming driving engagements.

[Mighty Atom]

Rod,please read the following article from today's Sydney Telegraph,my comments in parenthesis.
“But while he is the prince of Perth, Im Themightyquinn has been less potent in the east, with numerous big-race defeats in Sydney and Melbourne.(this is fact)
Hall wants to erase that stain from the pocket rocket's record.
"There are a few people over there, including some of the so-called experts, who bag him and I don't think that is fair," Hall said yesterday.(neither is black duck's wing)
"So more than anything else I want to go to Sydney and win to shut them up and prove how good this horse really is."(O.K. Easterners,here we come to kick arse.)
Hall said his greatest concern was the giant Menangle track, which oddly favours frontrunners in major races.(Oops, might be a problem,although the comment has some validity the qualification that it is apparent in major races is the first step in covering the a**e)
"It is really hard to come from back in the field there because the track is so good the leaders don't stop," he said.(geez,good as we are,it's going to be bloody tough)
"So that is an issue for a horse like Quinny who like to settle early.(As in,we'll amble out,drop back,have a bludge and sprint over the top of all.)
"If we are back and a horse like Terror To Love is on the speed, well it makes it incredibly tough."
(Now,this is the biggest caveat of all and I read it this way.
We like to drop out,bludge and scream home. That bloody New Zealander is going to do a bit of work,get up close and come home in a 28 and change last quarter and we are going to have to come home in 26 and a bit and all this if we get to drop back and everybody else sits in 2 x 2 and ambles along.)
Now Rod,we know that as much we would all like to be able to have races run as we would wish,bitter experience tells us that that simply does not happen in big races. There is always somebody prepared to have a go,Lance Justice,Chris Lewis anyone?


Garry Hall Jnr is not showing much confidence in his horse by making the qualifications he did.


Lastly,you have taken exception to my comments about the horse/driver dropping back,having a bludge and sprinting home and not being able to get down and dirty and tough out a win.


Please take note of G Hall Jnr,s comment,"So that is an issue for a horse like Quinny who like to settle early.”


This post is not to belittle a very,very good horse. He has a particular way of racing and he has been placed very professionally to take advantage of this.


Who will win? Buggered if I know but the barrier draw will influence my pick.Even though the “series” has been bastardised I will be there with bells on. May the best horse win.

G,Day Ron,
Totally agree with you. ITMQ needs the race to suit his racing style which is pretty much the case with all great sit and sprint horses.
Very difficult to venture east for a one off raid in a major race with all the best competing and win, unless you get all the breaks in running. I have never proclaimed
the horse a certainty in any race but I'm sure had he been racing permanently in the east he would have won many a race in same brilliant style as he shows here.

[HISGEN65]

LOMBO NAVIGATOR (the horse only)should get the wildcard....that was disgraceful:mad:

ITMQ = freak...I for one appreciate watching athletes like him perform..

[Mighty Atom]

Hi Glen,
Yes , Colin Brown had stated that he was going to hold the lead at all costs. I would be thinking had Lombo Navigator attained the lead you would probably have seen Dasher VC
go around and take up the running to dictate the pace; they probably thought Ima Rocket Star would hand up with pressure put on. Ima Rocket Star is no slouch having run
second to Villagem in the Chariots but injury has probably prevented the best being seen from the horse.

[Lucky Camilla"s Lovechild]

LOMBO NAVIGATOR (the horse only)should get the wildcard....that was disgraceful:mad:

ITMQ = freak...I for one appreciate watching athletes like him perform..

Decorated Jasper???????

[2minuteman]

G,Day Ron,
Totally agree with you. ITMQ needs the race to suit his racing style which is pretty much the case with all great sit and sprint horses.
Very difficult to venture east for a one off raid in a major race with all the best competing and win, unless you get all the breaks in running. I have never proclaimed
the horse a certainty in any race but I'm sure had he been racing permanently in the east he would have won many a race in same brilliant style as he shows here.
No doubt at all Rod.All I have been saying is that there is no plan "B"

[HaroldParker]

Sit / Sprinter ?

He's also a great stayer.

Sit Sprinters don't whiz around them before halfway in a 2500m race and run 3/4's in 28.9, 28.5 then 28.2 under a hand drive rating 1.54.7. That's sustained speed and strength.

Mysta Magical Mach has been in superb form over there, he was entitled to finish much closer. ITMQ looked like he could of gone another lap. Sure they went mad up front early but he was incredible the other night.

As for what the Hall Camp say in an interview, despite their success they're humble. As for no plan B, if you think that's the case you don't know the horse or how good a driver Jr is.

I'm hoping for a terrible post. I'll be taking home plenty : )

[HaroldParker]

Decorated Jasper???????

Decorated Jasper sat leaders back in the Ballarat Cup, dropped the bit at the 400m and went backwards. Followed 3 pegs the other night for 4th. You're joking right ?

[2minuteman]

Sit / Sprinter ?

He's also a great stayer.

Sit Sprinters don't whiz around them before halfway in a 2500m race and run 3/4's in 28.9, 28.5 then 28.2 under a hand drive rating 1.54.7. That's sustained speed and strength.

Mysta Magical Mach has been in superb form over there, he was entitled to finish much closer. ITMQ looked like he could of gone another lap. Sure they went mad up front early but he was incredible the other night.

As for what the Hall Camp say in an interview, despite their success they're humble. As for no plan B, if you think that's the case you don't know the horse or how good a driver Jr is.

I'm hoping for a terrible post. I'll be taking home plenty : )

Care to comment on my original post re. two runs a fortnight apart that were diametrically opposed in both the results and the way the races were run?

[Danno]

The devils in the detail isn't it Ron?,
I think Bob is a pretty classy form student.......but he's no Hutchy,

please don't get the shits Bob...I haven't got the shits with you 12 months after the Perth inter tipping comp finished.

Cheers,
Dan

[2minuteman]

The devils in the detail isn't it Ron?,
I think Bob is a pretty classy form student.......but he's no Hutchy,

please don't get the shits Bob...I haven't got the shits with you 12 months after the Perth inter tipping comp finished.

Cheers,
Dan

All hat and no cattle.

[Danno]

All hat and no cattle.

G'day Ron,
I reckon big bob might be out tonight....probably stocking up on ID 13 merchandise.

cheers,
Dan

PS spot on re: size of hat.

[HaroldParker]

Care to comment on my original post re. two runs a fortnight apart that were diametrically opposed in both the results and the way the races were run?

Parked out over 2500m beaten just over 1m zipping home in 54.7, rating 1.58. Crombie and Lombo Navigator were four lengths + away. Beaten sure, still a great run. Jr would probably have put a little more heat on Mach in that 3Q whereas Prentice (keeping the seat warm) was being kind to the horse.

You're weak at the knees about the next big thing to cross the Tasman ... I bet you were equally excited about the previous. Collected any of those Auckland Reactor tickets yet ?

Terror To Love parked outside The Gold Ace in the NZ FFA and found naught. May drove him for luck in the NZ Cup. He's more "one dimensional" than ITMQ. If he does one ounce of work in the Final, you'll be adding losing tickets to your Auckland Reactor collection.

Sits parked for the last half in a 3 horse field rating 2.01 for 2200 and guys are having Franco Ice flashbacks, Classic.

Mah Sish is the best hope of the Kiwi's.

[HaroldParker]

All hat and no cattle.

Are you saying you won the prize and never received it ? I wired the money to whoever was looking after the competition.

[Lucky Camilla"s Lovechild]

Decorated Jasper sat leaders back in the Ballarat Cup, dropped the bit at the 400m and went backwards. Followed 3 pegs the other night for 4th. You're joking right ?
Reported to have a low grade virus after the Ballarat Cup, Bob. Beat Bitobliss home as well! Dasher VC beaten 30 some metres in a slower time. Not for a minute saying he would have been a chance, but deserved a wild card.