2yo Racing 2014-15

[Messenger]

I stand to be corrected but I think this may be Vic's first 2yo race for the season
6 starters for you breeding enthusiasts to look up.
I haven't done so yet myself but No.3 jumped out at me

http://www.harness.org.au/form.cfm?mc=MH041214#1

Rob Auber however mentions some stunning trial form for No.6

http://www.harness.org.au/punters-corner-details.cfm?keyNum=66231

[Amlin]

Clive On The Park is well named - having been bred by Clive Palmer's Cold Mountain Stud. The Burnett's/Mifsud's traditionally get them up and going early too.

[barney]

6 Has trialled very well at Melton won by 62m going 1.58.5

[Messenger]

1.55.8
early 2yo first starter!

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=MH041214&ms=vic#MHC04121406

$1.10 fave beaten - with half of all odds on pops beaten, you wanna be a bookie

[Messenger]

That is only 1.4 secs outside the Tk Rec

(but surprisingly not even the 2yo Rec - it is December however)

[aussiebreno]

There's the Leeton Breeders Plate winner by the looks of it.

[Mister JayKO]

There's the Leeton Breeders Plate winner by the looks of it.

Was going to post the same thing

[Gtrain]

I know a guy who put in 12 claims for the dam of that thing at Junee one night and out of a total 15 claims, didn't get her. Sigh....... it was me....

[Messenger]

There's the Leeton Breeders Plate winner by the looks of it.

and his home track

[Messenger]

Last was the colt from Philadelphia Man's full sister

[barney]

Clive On The Park is well named - having been bred by Clive Palmer's Cold Mountain Stud. The Burnett's/Mifsud's traditionally get them up and going early too.

Dont think cold mountain stud is still operating last time out that way looked deserted to me.

[jackthepunter]

Be interesting to see if this horse is still around in 6 months time. I think alot of 2 yearsold are raced to hard to early which robs us of seeing great horses in the future going around year in year out. In some ways where starting to look like usa where its 2-3 yearold racing and not as many good horses coming though as older horses.

[Messenger]

Amazing to think another horse started $1.10 when you read this

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/HRNSW-Media-Reelase---NSW-s-Bettermatch-on-Fire-at-Maryborough

The final quote however does not quite follow in my book

"I like racing the two-year-olds early in the season; we take our time and get to know a bit about them, that's why I knew Bettermatch was ready today."

[Smoken]

Standardbreds aren't Greyhounds... How many horses, racing from that age, race until they are 8 or more? Anyone have any stats?

[Race For Fun]

Very early 2 year olds who show a lot of early promise sometimes don't improve as much as the 2 year olds that appear at the races a few months later. Sometimes its because they get tired from too much work to soon but sometimes its just that they go early and never go much faster as they mature. Its a hard one 2 year old racing there is a lot of money to be won in the big races for the few who are good enough but there are a lot of nice horses who never reach their full potential because they are burnt out chasing the good horses. Some owners simply want quick return on their money which is entirely up to them.

[Race For Fun]

There is a 2 year old race at Leeton tonight. Might be the first one in NSW this season I think....

[Messenger]

The last race of the night - fancy keeping those babies up that late :D

[Messenger]

Hey teecee, if you want to roll the 2yo Maryborough thread into here, please do so as I thought I might follow and report on the 2yo's this season

Toni alerted us to NSW's first 2yo race tonight in the Maryborough thread but I figure we cannot keep using a Maryborough thread so therefore the new thread

I think the main attraction the 2yo racing holds for me is that quite often other than trial form and market - all you have to go on for first starters is breeding

At Leeton tonight the one I like for his maternal family is Our Red Jack
His 2nd dam is a full sister to the 3rd dam of both Kept For Pleasure and Self Denial
and his dam Glenburn Smoothie would seem to have been quite a fair lightly raced filly and has definitely shown herself to be a producer

http://www.harness.org.au/ausbreed/reports/m_progeny.cfm?horse_id=375824

It cannot hurt that iform says he has won trials (without standing out by the sound of it)

http://iform.hrnsw.com.au/Meeting/Details/961?adv=False&r=6

[Richard prior]

Yes Kev, Glenburn Smoothie has done a pretty fair job in the barn, 6 Foals for 5 winners and the 5 winners have all broken 2.00

[Messenger]

Our Red Jack should have won at Leeton but blew the start before finishing 2nd beaten a head.

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=LE061214&ms=nsw#LEC06121401

[Richard prior]

Big run Kev after giving them a fair head start.

[Messenger]

The second at Geelong tonight was also the second 2yo race in Vic for the season
Christmas Jolt was the seasonal tip and duly saluted at his first start
He showed typical Peter Manning horse toughness sitting outside longs odds on pop (for the second time) The Jet Player and seemingly worrying him out of it before coming right away

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=GE161214&ms=vic#GEC16121406

[arlington]

The second at Geelong tonight was also the second 2yo race in Vic for the season
Christmas Jolt was the seasonal tip and duly saluted at his first start
He showed typical Peter Manning horse toughness sitting outside longs odds on pop (for the second time) The Jet Player and seemingly worrying him out of it before coming right away

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=GE161214&ms=vic#GEC16121406


Christmas Jolt - Village Jolt/Christmas Cullen. Christmas Cullen a very good trotting mare by the great CC.

[codywinnell]

The Jet Player clearly has his fair share of ability but has also very clearly made a name for himself as punters' villain (long odds-on both starts to date and rolled on both occasions). Christmas Jolt did look professional I thought.

[arlington]

Welcome aboard Cody...you did notice there's a Selections thread here ;)

[codywinnell]

Thanks Wayne. I'm still working my way around the forums, learning what's where, but the Selections bit sounds a bit of fun (and hopefully profitable!?)

[Adaptor]

Ok by me.

[Messenger]

Noel's 'Ok by me' refers to the fact that you can now find the discussion on Village Jolt (sire of Monday's 2yo winner Christmas Jolt) on the Breeding Forum

[Messenger]

NZ young guns race at Auckland today 4.55 Melbourne time

[Toohard]

Rock N Roll Heaven makes his debut as a sire Monday Bendigo. R1 N6. Good luck Bonnie!!

[Bonnie]

Thanks Paul, wish the draw had been a bit kinder. It's good to get a run , the previous 2 year old fillies race didn't stand up.

[Messenger]

Lazarus = Bettors Delight x Bethany was Fav and won the first of the NZ Young Guns heats for The All Stars team. Became pretty much a 400m race with them coming home in 26.8

[Richard prior]

Rock N Roll Heaven is off the mark with his very first runner in Australia, Heavenly Smile got the chocolates in the 1st at Bendigo today rating 1.58.1, Congrats to Anne and Bill Anderson from Lauriston's.

[Bonnie]

Thanks Richard. The grand dam of this filly was the first mare that we imported from the USA. She is now retired and living out her days at Lauriston. It was special to achieve this milestone with her grand daughter.

[Race For Fun]

Thanks Richard. The grand dam of this filly was the first mare that we imported from the USA. She is now retired and living out her days at Lauriston. It was special to achieve this milestone with her grand daughter.

This should be in the "Positive" thread as well. This mare (grand dam) who no doubt holds a special place with you is lucky enough to get to live out her days in retirement. Hearty congratulations on the win and for still looking after the grand dam.

[Messenger]

Another 2yo race at Bendigo tonight

http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=BN301214&fromstate=vic

Peter Manning trains half of them and has the cream of drivers so it would be no surprise to see him trifecta the race
On his super impressive debut it would be hard to go past Christmas Jolt at this time of the year but first starter Pickpocket reads well in the analysis
I am not sure who Leroy O'Brien is but he comes from Manning country (Armstrong is just a few k's from Great Western)

http://www.harness.org.au/punters-corner-details.cfm?keyNum=68647

[Messenger]

The way he is going, I reckon he could make this sulky fly too

[barney]

I am peturbed about the small fields in the 2yos 6 again last night.Is good to see Peter Manning once again the king of the kids as he once was.

[Messenger]

NZ Young Guns continues today so tune in at 11.26 for more 2yo racing

[Richard prior]

NZ Young Guns continues today so tune in at 11.26 for more 2yo racing
Lazurus wins again in 1.56.5 for the 1700m, Very Impressive.

[Adaptor]

2yo winner at Maryborough , Bettermatch did fulfil Brendans prediction and won the MIA Breeders Plate at Leeton tonight going 1.58.8

[Messenger]

2yo winner at Maryborough , Bettermatch did fulfil Brendans prediction and won the MIA Breeders Plate at Leeton tonight going 1.58.8

The story:

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/Bettermatch-ing-his-stablemate

[Messenger]

Another 2yo at Maryborough tomorrow and it looks an interesting race so tune in at 2.12pm

[Messenger]

7.32 Tuesday night at Geelong another 2yo race
(you non-Vics will have to keep us up to date on your states)

[Richard prior]

7.32 Tuesday night at Geelong another 2yo race
(you non-Vics will have to keep us up to date on your states)

Kev, No1 Sahara Sunrise (Art Major x Sahara Miss) is of interest to both myself and Wayne as we both have female's closely related to Sahara Miss.

[Amlin]

Kev, No1 Sahara Sunrise (Art Major x Sahara Miss) is of interest to both myself and Wayne as we both have female's closely related to Sahara Miss.



Goes along nicely too Richard. Has trialled at Warragul recently - can't remember exactly which trial it was in but you will see them on our link at www.youtube.com/warragulharness (http://www.youtube.com/warragulharness)


There is another nice two-year-old in the stable too which is a few weeks away...

[Richard prior]

Goes along nicely too Richard. Has trialled at Warragul recently - can't remember exactly which trial it was in but you will see them on our link at www.youtube.com/warragulharness (http://www.youtube.com/warragulharness)


There is another nice two-year-old in the stable too which is a few weeks away...

Thanks Kyle, Wayne sent it through also, Much appreciated.

[Messenger]

The first at Maryborough Thursday sees five 2yo first starters going around in a field of 6 - three of them for Peter Manning

[codywinnell]

The Bettermatch form line held strong today with Brocks Territory (Lombo Mandingo/Hush Hush Lombo) winning in 2:00.8 @ Maryborough.

[Richard prior]

A couple of nice 2yr old Races at Shepparton on Saturday night, I'll have a crack at the prevew later this evening.
2yr old Colts & Geldings Classic
No 3 Christmas Jolt looks the one to beat in this, No 1 Brocks Territory led and won at Maryborough in 2.00 but No 6 Itz Sportz Torque ran a big race after being in the breeze for most of the way and was only beaten a head. The NSW visitor Regal Nightshade must be respected, Billy Trembath has a habit of winning these early Classic's, Regal Nightshade ran a good race to finish 2nd behind Bettermatch in the Leeton Breeders plate when beaten 7 metres in 1.58.8, No 5 Combined Interest was beaten 18 metres in the same race and should be a lot fitter for the experience. No 4 Soho Lexington won a trial by a big space a few weeks ago and must be considered in the exotic's.

[Messenger]

Another heat of the NZ Young Guns today at 4.53 AEDT

[gutwagon]

Two $15,000 2yo races at Shep on Saturday night and only 6 runners in each race. This season has the smallest crop of 2 year olds that I can remember. Many 2yo races are being scraped due to lack of nominations.
This will only get worse in the next few seasons. Things don't look good for the future.

[teecee]

Another heat of the NZ Young Guns today at 4.53 AEDT


I think that time shud read 5.53 AEDT. (4.53 Queensland). We need to have the correct time Kev for the
Interesting couple of owners for no 9. VINLAND.


Wouldn't want them to miss it!!!

[Messenger]

Harvey would be more than happy to tune in an hour early ;)

Nah, thanks Tony, I am always forgetting whether it is NZ or WA which is 3hrs diff

[arlington]

Two $15,000 2yo races at Shep on Saturday night and only 6 runners in each race. This season has the smallest crop of 2 year olds that I can remember. Many 2yo races are being scraped due to lack of nominations.
This will only get worse in the next few seasons. Things don't look good for the future.


Especially when these events originally were run as heats and finals.

[astoevelaar]

Will be some very nice two year old going around at Goulburn on Monday. Shane Tritton's two year old trialed going 1.55. Should be interesting.

[Richard prior]

Will be some very nice two year old going around at Goulburn on Monday. Shane Tritton's two year old trialed going 1.55. Should be interesting.
Hi Arj, You will have to give us a run down if you go along.

[Messenger]

Christmas Jolt has plenty of ability and with the Manning polish he was too strong (boot polish - tough nugget)
A great debut by the beautifully bred grandson of Mindpower to make him pull out all stops (must be footy boot polish) :D

[Messenger]

Frank's boys make it 2/2 with Dancingwithsierra in the fillies

[Messenger]

Three more 2yo's making their debut in a field of 7 in the last race at Ballarat on Friday night

http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=BA300115&fromstate=vic#10

[Bonnie]

There is a two year old in WA that has won all three of his two year old starts ; ideal Tyson ( American Ideal - Shezacullen.)

[Messenger]

You would be pretty happy with him Anne. WA would seem to be a bit like us - not too many different starters yet

[Amlin]

Tomorrow's Warragul trials feature six 2YO horses including a number from the Jayne Davies stable. Replays of the trials will be on YouTube tomorrow night.


Out of interest here is some info on the horses which will be hitting the track soon. Some nice bred types among them.


MAJORDAN
Art Major colt out of Benelise (8 wins from 14) dam of Soho Valencia, Niki No No, Benjordyn, Yrubla among others



SOMEDAN
Somebeachsomewhere colt second foal out of unraced mare Beninjurd



SOHO TRIBECA
American Ideal colt out of unraced Pixel Perfect who has Perfect Mach (4 wins), Birdy Mach (3 wins) from two to race



SOHO CHELSEA
Mach Three gelding out of Cornsilk (1:52 in USA) 43 wins six winning foals best Three Pints (nearly $84,000 in stakes)



SOHO BROOKLYN
Art Major gelding out on Meet Me In London unraced left two winners so far incl Soho Mercury (five wins)



MAGICAL DELIGHT
Bettors Delight filly from Modern Girl, winner of seven races runner-up in APG 2YO

[Messenger]

Thanks for the heads up Kyle.
Soho Chelsea is also a half bro to tonight's winner at Ballarat - Delight Me who now has the record 6: 5-1-0

[apexguy]

Jayne Davies seems to have a number of well bred two year olds in her stable that are starting to trial or getting ready to, so could be going to have a good season, in addition to the ones that Kyle mentioned are trialling today:

OHANA

Christian Cullen filly out of My Sparking Burgundy - full sister to Gotta Go Cullen

DRAGON STRIDE

Four Starzzz Shark filly out of Willing Greek - half sister to Grand Stride

SUPREME STRIDE

Art Major Colt out of Morgan Abby

EAGLE STRIDE

Art Major colt out of Luv Rumball

COME OUT SWINGIN

American Ideal gelding out of Out Swingin

[Adaptor]

Last of Talk To Me's foals at Bendigo on Wednesday night

Wotchawaitinfor, the last of the foals of Talk to Me, dam of top class mares Mother Courage and Tandias Courage, as well as five other winners, will make its debut in race three, the Hygain Two Year Old at Lord's Raceway this coming Wednesday, February 4.
The Santana Blue Chip gelding , trained at Navarre by Marnie Bibby will start from the outside of the front row of the mobile in the field of 7 2yo pacers.

[Amlin]

I spoke to Noel Alexander at the December meeting at Warragul and he said that they had a number of young ones on the way through. We know the good record they have had over the years with juveniles so fingers crossed they can produce the goods with some of these.


The stable had been quiet up until December but we know that a good horse can be just around the corner for a good trainer!

[Messenger]

Another most interesting 2yo race at Bendigo tonight

You will want to check out the breeding of the first starters
Dam Atomic Fusion has a perfect copybook
but Talk To Me must have been in consideration for Broodmare of the Yr at some point
Having missed the last season and this foal being born when she was 24, I think we can safely say this is her last
(and a favourite family of yours - Rich and Wayne)

http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=BN040215&fromstate=vic#3

[Messenger]

If Atomic Warlord gets up tonight it will bring up a double for Atomic Fusion as The Fat Man just won a heat of the Tontine at Hamilton

[Messenger]

Another most interesting 2yo race at Bendigo tonight

You will want to check out the breeding of the first starters
Dam Atomic Fusion has a perfect copybook
but Talk To Me must have been in consideration for Broodmare of the Yr at some point
Having missed the last season and this foal being born when she was 24, I think we can safely say this is her last
(and a favourite family of yours - Rich and Wayne)

http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=BN040215&fromstate=vic#3

Despite being by Santanna Bluechip, Talk To Me's foal Wotchawaitingfor notched up another winner for this super broodmare and paid $9.50 on debut

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BN040215&ms=vic#BNC04021506

[Messenger]

NZ PGG Wrightson at 5.35pm AEDT tonight/today

(at what time does day become night?)

http://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/fields/020603fd.htm#Race-4

[Messenger]

Gold Ace's little bro (full) is debuting in the above race

[Messenger]

More 2yo racing in NZ today INCLUDING A TROT (I know that will get some of you excited)
so tune in from 1.40pm AEDT (for the trot)
Amazing that a couple of the 2yo trotters have had so many starts

[teecee]

http://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/results/020739rs.htm#Race11


Result of 2yo Trot event. A non tote event not broadcast.
Features are
3yo Trot
2yo Pace. Chase the Dream


All One Mile racing

[Messenger]

http://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/results/020739rs.htm#Race11


Result of 2yo Trot event. A non tote event not broadcast.
Features are
3yo Trot
2yo Pace. Chase the Dream


All One Mile racing

Lucky you corrected me there TC
I could have been in a very sticky situation with our trotting followers after me

[Messenger]

Kevin officially declares himself a senile old fool
The trot was already over when I posted
I cannot handle time-shifting
We are 2hrs behind NZ that means -2 from their times Kevin!

[Messenger]

Chase the Dream 1.54.8
The 'All Stars' team's 3 runners all ran 1.55-

http://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/results/020739rs.htm#Race5

[Messenger]

1.54.6 by Christmas Jolt winning by 20m at Melton
1.53.9 in a very tough win by Bettermatch at Menangle

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/Son-of-Kenneth-J-huge-in-Sapling-Stakes

[aussiebreno]

Bettermatch thanks for coming! $3.80.

Tipping driver S Maguire bit more impressed by that effort than the effort of Baggy Green in the race prior. 1.57 track record at Junee 3 weeks ago and then 1.55.4 personal time last night. On 1.57 run at Junee should be running 1.54 (probably more like 1.53) at Menangle.

[Richard prior]

1.54.6 by Christmas Jolt winning by 20m at Melton
1.53.9 in a very tough win by Bettermatch at Menangle

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/Son-of-Kenneth-J-huge-in-Sapling-Stakes
Would be a clash and a half between these 2 but advantage Christmas Jolt IMHO due to the different sized tracks, Only early days and I expect Born To Rocknroll to improve a fair bit on last nights run so the Breeders Crown and Vic Bred will be fantastic this season.

[aussiebreno]

Menin Gates little brother makes his debut at Ballarat Friday night. No pressure...

[Richard prior]

Menin Gates little brother makes his debut at Ballarat Friday night. No pressure...

Haven't seen any trial form Breno but being by Art Major, The little brother could be every bit as good as Menin Gate.

[brent_L]

Haven't seen any trial form Breno but being by Art Major, The little brother could be every bit as good as Menin Gate.
Trainer was interviewed on Satdy night and was extremely upbeat about his ability. Pretty sure the term 'jet' was used.

[Messenger]

Trainer was interviewed on Satdy night and was extremely upbeat about his ability. Pretty sure the term 'jet' was used.

Trainer's wife wasn't it - she may be in trouble for not being able to keep a secret

[Messenger]

Another Young Guns at Auckland tonight/today for the C&G
So tune in at 5.25 AEDT
(there is a non TAB non telecast 2yo trot first up on the program but with only a field of 4)

I am on the ball today TC ;)

There are 2 first starters
Barry Purdon's is the first foal of a daughter of Misty Maiden and therefore mum is a half sis to Lombo Pocket Watch and closely related to Suave Stuey and Lombo Skyrider

(Barry also has 2yo F Ideal Eagle having her 2nd start against older company in the last)

[Messenger]

10.10pm six of the seven in the 2yo at Newcastle are first starters

[lasse]

Newcastle first starter Gotta Go Gold by G G Cullect wins in 1.57.2 Watch out for Shadow Runner from same stable on debut.Related to Gotta Go Gold through Miss Prissy.Has been trialling as good if not better than tonights winner.

[brent_L]

Newcastle first starter Gotta Go Gold by G G Cullect wins in 1.57.2 Watch out for Shadow Runner from same stable on debut.Related to Gotta Go Gold through Miss Prissy.Has been trialling as good if not better than tonights winner.
MENANGLE Monday @ 15:47.
He has two good ones to beat, both of whom come out of the Sapling the other night.

[Messenger]

NZ Fillies Sires Stakes ht Sunday 1.56pm AEDT Timaru

[Messenger]

NZ Fillies Sires Stakes ht Sunday 1.56pm AEDT Timaru

Christen Me's half sister winning would be no surprise
The stable-mate who ran 2nd has some handy siblings too

[Messenger]

Plenty of interest in the 2yo at Maryborough at 6.08 pm today with Menin Gate's half bro - Soho Rockefeller having his first start

[Messenger]

Soho Rockefeller ran into a perfect storm for his first race with John Justice on the leader making sure nothing was going to make easy ground from back in the field.
The winner who sat in the Death and rated 1.55.8 for his first ever start was fantastic
Dont Hold Back is from a ¾ sister to Garnet River (2nd dam is Gemfire)

[Messenger]

2yo Fillies Sapling Stakes Race 4 at Melton tonight

[Messenger]

Salty Robyn wins the Gp2 in 1.53.9 despite galloping out

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=PC210215&ms=nsw#PCM21021502

[teecee]

Race 6 ALABAR NZ KINDERGARTEN STAKES (MOBILE PACE) (Gr3) , $25,000, 2YO, 1609m (Qualifying Time: 2-05.1) For 2-year-old pacers. The following horses are eligible to qualify for the Garrard’s Sires Stakes Final through this race (SSQ): Arden’s Legacy, Chicago Bull, Motu Premier & Raksmach.Video (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=RaceVideo&Arg=hrnzg-RacehdrID&Arg=208358) http://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/images/video.gif (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=RaceVideo&Arg=hrnzg-RacehdrID&Arg=208358)Weather: Raining Track: Easy

Waikiki Beach (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=186888)6fr B G Barclay (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd02x?Arg=hrnzg-ptype&Arg=licenceholder&Arg=hrnzg-ltype&Arg=DRIVER&Arg=hrnzg-NameID&Arg=1605&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-ContactInfo&Arg=FALSE) M Purdon & Ms N C Rasmussen (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd02x?Arg=hrnzg-ptype&Arg=licenceholder&Arg=hrnzg-ltype&Arg=TRAINER&Arg=hrnzg-NameID&Arg=75700&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-ContactInfo&Arg=FALSE)
Motu Premier (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=178521)4fr M J Anderson (J) (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd02x?Arg=hrnzg-ptype&Arg=licenceholder&Arg=hrnzg-ltype&Arg=DRIVER&Arg=hrnzg-NameID&Arg=70444&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-ContactInfo&Arg=FALSE) M Purdon & Ms N C Rasmussen (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd02x?Arg=hrnzg-ptype&Arg=licenceholder&Arg=hrnzg-ltype&Arg=TRAINER&Arg=hrnzg-NameID&Arg=75700&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-ContactInfo&Arg=FALSE)
Arden's Legacy (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=179500)5fr R A Payne (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd02x?Arg=hrnzg-ptype&Arg=licenceholder&Arg=hrnzg-ltype&Arg=DRIVER&Arg=hrnzg-NameID&Arg=28529&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-ContactInfo&Arg=FALSE) G R Payne (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd02x?Arg=hrnzg-ptype&Arg=licenceholder&Arg=hrnzg-ltype&Arg=TRAINER&Arg=hrnzg-NameID&Arg=28530&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-ContactInfo&Arg=FALSE)
47Chicago Bull (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=178317)7fr N P Williamson (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd02x?Arg=hrnzg-ptype&Arg=licenceholder&Arg=hrnzg-ltype&Arg=DRIVER&Arg=hrnzg-NameID&Arg=50121&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-ContactInfo&Arg=FALSE) Mrs K V Price & F J Price (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd02x?Arg=hrnzg-ptype&Arg=licenceholder&Arg=hrnzg-ltype&Arg=TRAINER&Arg=hrnzg-NameID&Arg=75703&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-ContactInfo&Arg=FALSE)
52Hanna's Boy (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=178359)2fr S P Walkinshaw (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd02x?Arg=hrnzg-ptype&Arg=licenceholder&Arg=hrnzg-ltype&Arg=DRIVER&Arg=hrnzg-NameID&Arg=55740&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-ContactInfo&Arg=FALSE) P M Hunter (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd02x?Arg=hrnzg-ptype&Arg=licenceholder&Arg=hrnzg-ltype&Arg=TRAINER&Arg=hrnzg-NameID&Arg=17341&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-ContactInfo&Arg=FALSE)
63Swap Over (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=176741)3fr M J Williamson (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd02x?Arg=hrnzg-ptype&Arg=licenceholder&Arg=hrnzg-ltype&Arg=DRIVER&Arg=hrnzg-NameID&Arg=50122&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-ContactInfo&Arg=FALSE) B R Shirley (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd02x?Arg=hrnzg-ptype&Arg=licenceholder&Arg=hrnzg-ltype&Arg=TRAINER&Arg=hrnzg-NameID&Arg=32969&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-ContactInfo&Arg=FALSE)
71Raksmach (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=178255)1fr P M Hunter (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd02x?Arg=hrnzg-ptype&Arg=licenceholder&Arg=hrnzg-ltype&Arg=DRIVER&Arg=hrnzg-NameID&Arg=17341&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-ContactInfo&Arg=FALSE) P M Hunter (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd02x?Arg=hrnzg-ptype&Arg=licenceholder&Arg=hrnzg-ltype&Arg=TRAINER&Arg=hrnzg-NameID&Arg=17341&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-ContactInfo&Arg=FALSE)


Margins:2 1/4 lengths, 2 1/4 lengths, 1 1/4 lengths
Times:Mile Rate: 1-58.9 Last 800m: 57.7 Last 400m: 26.7



Placed Horses:
Waikiki Beach (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=186888)2012 2 B c Somebeachsomewhere (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=165003) - Cyclone Betty (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=185934) Trainer:M Purdon & Ms N C Rasmussen Owner:T G Casey, N Pilcher, Ms N C Rasmussen Breeder:G P Fusinato, J A Fusinato, K M Fusinato


Motu Premier (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=178521)2012 2 B c Bettor's Delight (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=142680) - Motu Pocket O'Jewels (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=150284) Trainer:M Purdon & Ms N C Rasmussen Owner:Butterworth Racing Syndicate Breeder:Motu Lodge Stud Ltd


Arden's Legacy (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=179500)2012 2 B c Panspacificflight (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=167902) - Arden's Dream (http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=FALSE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=3774) Trainer:G R Payne Owner:J R Stiven, Mrs J A Stiven, Mrs J M Payne, G R Payne Breeder:Est Mrs N M Stiven



I note the breeders of the winner.
Have I seen that name within the forum contributors? If so congratulations.
Can run a swift quarter as the final shows on an "off" track.

[Richard prior]

Correct about the Breeders Tony, Waikiki Beach was mighty impressive in its first run, A must watch Folks.

[Messenger]

Forgot to give everyone a memo for that one Tony - missed it myself. Off to the video

[Messenger]

Correct about the Breeders Tony, Waikiki Beach was mighty impressive in its first run, A must watch Folks.

Waikiki looked awesome coming home in 26.7
Congratulations Greg
(even when we breed one good enough to beat the NZers - they buy it!)

[cyclone george]

Thanks boys . They have really liked him all along,he was a lovely yearling ,his mother was a roach back so did well really considering her problems. Beach out of betters mare are probably close to the best cross in the world today, and i just happen to have a weanling full brother in the paddock. Third dam left Chandon so the family has a touch of speed.

[Messenger]

Thanks boys . They have really liked him all along,he was a lovely yearling ,his mother was a roach back so did well really considering her problems. Beach out of betters mare are probably close to the best cross in the world today, and i just happen to have a weanling full brother in the paddock. Third dam left Chandon so the family has a touch of speed.

Surprisingly your side of the Image line has not had a Gp1 since Chandon's bro Salinger in 1997 - here's hoping you correct that Greg
Chandon was an awesome speed machine

[teecee]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/sport/racing/66499548/Waikiki-Beach-impressive-in-Kindergarten/

[Adaptor]

Mark Purdon must like the family as Smolda is from it as well.

Smolda 2008 (G A59) by Courage Under Fire - 1:52.1 $510,291

Milly Scott's descendents are worth having a look at:
http://www.classicfamilies.net/CF/Descendants.aspx?HorseID=10012895

[teecee]

http://www.southlandharness.co.nz/stories/story1/34

[Messenger]

The 1st at Kilmore today (not until 2.45) sees 5 new 2yo's in a field of 9
And there are some very good 'Strides' amongst them
Genuine Stride - a Four Starzzz Shark half bro to Excel Stride,
Dragon Stride - a Four Starzzz Shark half bro to Grand Stride
and $120k purchase - Supreme Stride whose dam was the very good filly Morgan Abby (half sis to one of last season's star 2yo's Its Only Rocknroll)

http://www.harness.org.au/form.cfm?mc=KI260215#1

[Richard prior]

Lots of interest in that race Kev, Hopefully Soho Lexington can put it all together, Very impressive in his first run at Shepparton but still a bit green and can do a lot wrong, Fingers crossed they've ironed out a few kinks in his make up and it certainly should be a great contest.

[Messenger]

This afternoon at 4.06 and 5.06 AEDT we have 2 more heats of the Young Guns in NZ (It is the Northern Oaks meet - 7.05pm)

http://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/fields/022702fd.htm

And on Sunday at 2.13 there is the Gp3 Leonard Memorial (Between the Ladyship and Derby at Menangle)

[Messenger]

Purdon wins both Guns heats.
Don't forget Christmas Jolt going around in the 2nd last tonight to make it 5/5 (and only has 5 to beat, including 2 stablemates)

[Messenger]

Dont Hold Back - WOW (I always liked Gemfire)
2yo's running 1.53 at Melton and we are not even half way into the season (close I know)

[Messenger]

The AllStar team quinellaed (how do you spell that :confused:) the American Ideal Leonard Memorial Stakes Gp3 at Addington today

http://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/results/030130rs.htm#Race9

The winner is Pembroke Benny's half sis

[Messenger]

The breeding record of the dam of todays Ballarat 2yo winner Celebrity Guest seems most unusual
Celebrity Ball was a decent 2yo herself winning 3 races including a Breeders Crown heat and came 5th in the Gp1 Gold Tiara final WHILE IN FOAL
for she had her first foal that year
then she returned to racing back in foal and won a Breeders Crown heat as a 3yo too - the foal she was carrying however is listed as deceased

http://www.harness.org.au/ausbreed/reports/m_progeny.cfm?horse_id=532283
http://www.harness.org.au/ausbreed/reports/start.cfm?horse_id=532283

Her dam is Larrakeyah Lady and it would seem her owners wanted a racehorse but could not wait for her to be a broodmare

[mightymo]

The breeding record of the dam of todays Ballarat 2yo winner Celebrity Guest seems most unusual
Celebrity Ball was a decent 2yo herself winning 3 races including a Breeders Crown heat and came 5th in the Gp1 Gold Tiara final WHILE IN FOAL
for she had her first foal that year
then she returned to racing back in foal and won a Breeders Crown heat as a 3yo too - the foal she was carrying however is listed as deceased

http://www.harness.org.au/ausbreed/reports/m_progeny.cfm?horse_id=532283
http://www.harness.org.au/ausbreed/reports/start.cfm?horse_id=532283

Her dam is Larrakeyah Lady and it would seem her owners wanted a racehorse but could not wait for her to be a broodmare

i reckon the foal was an ET

[Messenger]

Of course - thanks Harvey

[Messenger]

Not only do we have the Derby and Auckland Cup onto tomorrow but there is also the Gp1 Cardigan Bay for the 2yo C&G and the Gp2 Young Guns for the 2yo Fillies. I thought this was a heats and final event but looking at the form of some of the starters it would seem not - TC will be able to fill me in

[teecee]

http://www.alexandrapark.co.nz/racing/subsite.aspx?ref=racing-series


all I can find re conditions

[arlington]

2yo Blingittothemax, race 10, Devonport first start.
http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=DV080315#10
Art Major/Alldatglitterisgold. 2014 APG Sydney sale $145,000. No HRA results at time of posting. Led and cruised.

[Amlin]

Two-year-old trotters kicked off in Vic and SA Friday night - the Bendigo winner will go a long way - didn't realise SA were so in need of turnover to put this on SKY though


http://www.harness.org.au/video-replay.cfm?state=SA&raceCode=GDC06031508

[Messenger]

Delight Me's little bro going around at Ballarat at 8.02

[Richard prior]

2yo Blingittothemax, race 10, Devonport first start.
http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=DV080315#10
Art Major/Alldatglitterisgold. 2014 APG Sydney sale $145,000. No HRA results at time of posting. Led and cruised.
This replay is a must see folks, Time wasn't anything flash but the winner is a real nice horse in the making.

[arlington]

2015 Bathurst Gold Crown and Tiara fields out. Not that these babies will know any difference, just out of interest I wonder if there are more nominations with the new, bigger track this year?
The Tassie 2yo colt Blingittothemax has tripped over, in the hands of D Hancock.

[Messenger]

I have been falling down on the job as far as reporting on the 2yo races

Todays winner at Geelong is another descendant of Avonali

http://classicfamilies.net/CF/Descendants.aspx?HorseID=10028838

Open those little + boxes and be impressed

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=GE190315&ms=vic#GEC19031507

We even have an Avonali thread on this board

http://www.harnessracingforum.com/showthread.php?5336-Avonali&highlight=avonali

[Messenger]

Miss Hazel the big flop in the Tiara heats last night.
Harvey would be very happy with '9' ;) and the time she ran.
Soho Madeleine will be hard to beat but the draw will be a major factor and who Luke decides to drive might give us a fair lead.

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/Bathurst-Gold-Tiara-field-decided

http://www.harness.org.au/index.cfm?p=f&id=/
(Results)

[Messenger]

2.05 AEDT today a $25k 2yo fillies in NZ

[Richard prior]

Some good runs last night in the Bathurst Gold Crown heats but the most impressive IMHO was Blingittothemax, Got snagged back along the inside and finished off real nice.

[Messenger]

2.05 AEDT today a $25k 2yo fillies in NZ

Northern Velocity too good at Northern Southland (Pembrook Benny's little bro)

[mightymo]

little sister!

http://www.harnesslink.com/International/Stunning-

[Messenger]

Of course Harv, it was a fillies race - rushed posting

[Messenger]

Click on Harvey's link folks and be sure to watch the replay - simply stunning!

[Messenger]

First start winner of the 2yo at Warragul today - Gottashopearly made it a big big week for her dam Saabette as half sis Lierre Noir had already won at Gp3 level at Melton last Friday
Saabette is from the broodmare gem Sokys Number

[Messenger]

The Greg Fusinato bred Waikiki Beach just pocketed a neat little $25k NZ winning a Gp2 on derby night at Addington.
It was a virtual 400m race and the All Stars team saluted with the first four - they did have 5 of the 7 runners

[Messenger]

I think Emma Stewart must be adopting the All Stars game plan as she has 5 of the 10 runners in tonight's Youthful Stakes

[teecee]

The Greg Fusinato bred Waikiki Beach just pocketed a neat little $25k NZ winning a Gp2 on derby night at Addington.
It was a virtual 400m race and the All Stars team saluted with the first four - they did have 5 of the 7 runners


On his way your way Tuesday for what I think is the APG Series...Look Out!!!!

[Richard prior]

Mighty impressive again this afternoon Tony, Also liked the run of the Heaven filly from Kept for Pleasure in the same race.

[cyclone george]

Thanks boys he went well again, not sure how good the 2yolds are in nz yet . I don't think I've seen a genuine Tempo 2yo race this season so it's hard to tell. Only time will tell.

[Richard prior]

Interesting first starter today at Goulburn, Spudvegas(Art Major x Colada Hanover) 1/2 brother to Blacks A Fake, Went very nice in 1.57.7 and appeared to have plenty in the tank.

[Bonnie]

Ideal Tyson won at Pinjarra today in 1.56.8 sitting in the death all the way. That takes his record to 5 wins from 5 starts.

[Adaptor]

Well done Anne.... 5 from 5 makes the breeding efforts worthwhile

Seems like American Ideal might be the one to take over from his father Western Ideal.

What was your reason behind this breeding?

[Bonnie]

Thanks Noel. I am a big fan of American Ideal, saw him take his record at the Red Mile and love his breeding , very strong on both sides. We had a lot of fun racing Shezacullen and I wanted to introduce some speed and like the 4/4 cross to Direct Scooter. The resultant foal ( Ideal Tyson ) was a big boy and when he was offered at the yearling sale most comments were ' too big, won't make a 2 year old ' . I am happy that he has!

[Adaptor]

Albatross 4X4 can't hurt either. I saw American Ideal street a field at Freehold ( half miler) in a heat of a stake..can't remember what it was, but he went sore and didn't compete in the final. He was very fast!

[Messenger]

Well Noel you have aroused my interest

I am going to suggest American Ideal's dam side could be the key
The Western line worked very well with Direct Scooter mares - you do not have to look much further than all the progeny of super mare Rich N Elegant (which includes Western Ideals best Rocknroll Hanover)
7 of her progeny by Western Ideal or Western Hanover averaged nearly $800k in prizemony.

It is therefore no surprise that American Ideal's dam is a Direct Scooter line mare
Why not breed some more Direct Scooter line with him (which 'breed the best blood of the sire's dam back to him' believers would like)
which makes Shezacullen a good match
Ideal Tyson has a very neat 4x4 Direct Scooter (& Albatross) cross

Unfortunately HRA pedigrees only show us to the 3rd gen but Anne's baby has earned a place in the ClassicFamilies db which shows 4th gen

http://classicfamilies.net/HorseDetails.aspx?HorseID=10172516

All pure conjecture by an amateur who likes to delve

[Messenger]

Thanks Anne - I composed the above before reading yours and Noel's replies.
When I delve I am a bit slow and felt a bit silly on seeing them already up but it is nice to think I was on the right wavelength

[Messenger]

Australian Pacing Gold 2yo C&G heats tomorrow (Wed) at Melton
Races 1-3 so tune in early
R.1 Village Jolt v Gottashopearly. First starter War Dan Apollo is out of a half sis to Make Mine Cullen (and yet another with Avonali in his ped)
R.2 Goodtime Sammy is going for 3 in a row. First starter Most Happy Cullen is another bred by Greg Fusinato (see top of this page)
R.3 Another Avonali descendant here - Kingofthestars (his dam is a half sis to War Dan Apollo's dam - see R1)

[teecee]

Thanks Noel. I am a big fan of American Ideal, saw him take his record at the Red Mile and love his breeding , very strong on both sides. We had a lot of fun racing Shezacullen and I wanted to introduce some speed and like the 4/4 cross to Direct Scooter. The resultant foal ( Ideal Tyson ) was a big boy and when he was offered at the yearling sale most comments were ' too big, won't make a 2 year old ' . I am happy that he has!




If you wanted to get into this family the opportunity is currently available.
http://horsetrader.kiwi/averils-atom.html

[Messenger]

Charlton Monday
First starter Swift Fantasy
Dam never raced nor have any of her 3 race age siblings
and yet 2nd dam was the outstanding Nemeeshar
who won the Gold Tiara, Vicbred and Breeders Crown at 3 plus numerous other classic places in her short career

http://www.harness.org.au/ausbreed/reports/start.cfm?horse_id=123099
(Nemeeshar's performance summary)

[Richard prior]

Hi Kev, Strange sometimes when a real nice filly doesn't leave a lot in the barn but her daughters do. Courage is doing a fine job this season, He currently has 11 or 12 winning 2yr olds.

[Greg Hando]

Australian Pacing Gold 2yo C&G heats tomorrow (Wed) at Melton
Races 1-3 so tune in early
R.1 Village Jolt v Gottashopearly. First starter War Dan Apollo is out of a half sis to Make Mine Cullen (and yet another with Avonali in his ped)
R.2 Goodtime Sammy is going for 3 in a row. First starter Most Happy Cullen is another bred by Greg Fusinato (see top of this page)
R.3 Another Avonali descendant here - Kingofthestars (his dam is a half sis to War Dan Apollo's dam - see R1)

Stormy Helen is where the nice horses start Kev. It was a nice family even back then

[Messenger]

Thanks Greg, I now see Avonali had a couple of producing sisters - did you your family have any of this line?

[Greg Hando]

Thanks Greg, I now see Avonali had a couple of producing sisters - did you your family have any of this line?

No but tried to buy a Stormy Helen filly once but couldn't get her

[Danno]

No but tried to buy a Stormy Helen filly once but couldn't get her

Stormy Helen was a nice racemare for Fran Donohue without being anything out of the box, but boy oh boy didn't she leave a magnificent legacy, you just never know with mares which will and won't throw on, but gee she ( Stormy Helen) has well and truly left a big, if not indelible mark.

[teecee]

http://www.hrnz.co.nz/news-and-events/latest-news/2989-waikiki-beach-wins-apg-heat

[Messenger]

Race 9 and 11 at Melton tonight are heats of the APG 2yoF

http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=MX100415&fromstate=vic

The 5 first starters have some very classy relies close up in their pedigrees

(ps Tonight features the Oaks heats too)

[Messenger]

Fair effort by Gary Quinlan to prepare the winners of both APG 2yoF tonight at Melton

[Richard prior]

Yes a huge effort by Gary Quinlan Kev and both fillies went terrific.

[Messenger]

How bad did all that pink gear look on Artikulate Miss

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=MX100415&ms=vic#MXM10041506

[Richard prior]

Hard on the eyes Kev, The winner went super in that heat but I thought that Rockstar Angel's run was an eyecatcher, She's got some breeding behind her coming from an Artiscape 1/2 sister to Christian Cullen.

[Messenger]

Yep - all five first starters in the Melton APG Heats had some serious horses in their pedigrees

[Messenger]

Messini's half sis debuting in the first at Charlton tomorrow

http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=CH150415&fromstate=vic#1

[HISGEN65]

Great to see JET LAAG still doing a job...nice win by one of his 2yo's CAPTAINTURBULENCE at AP yesterday

[Messenger]

You wouldn't normally expect a 2yo having its 3rd start, drawn the pole, Nathan Jack driving, with a last start Melton 2nd to Goodtime Sammy in 1.57ish next to its name - to start 50/1 at Cranbourne.
Well Rocknroll Gold did and only got beat 3m.
The reason for the 50/1 would have been that his stablemate was odds on fave but that is not who beat him.
I reckon if Goldie had have held on, the stable would have been kicking itself

[G-Mac]

Terrible luck:
http://www.harnessmediacentre.com.au/racing/stewards/followupreports/6

[Messenger]

Story is up now Glen

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/Goodtime-Sammy-out-for-twelve-months

Good to see he is still a colt - he may be worth a try if a comeback is ruled out (If his 6th dam had been Ar Miss instead of her sister, he would be even more promotable)

[Messenger]

Another descendant of Ranji Maid flying the A4 Lady Ostic flag at Shep tonight
2nd starter Showgun Thomas = Bettors Delight x Forest Charm winning the third for Heath Redwood

[Messenger]

In the APG 2yoF Semi, Jilliby Jitterbug seemed a mouthful for Dan Mielicki but he spotted her sneaking through nice and early despite all the action out wide
JJ's dam of course won both the APG and Crown just 7 yrs ago

[Richard prior]

In the APG 2yoF Semi, Jilliby Jitterbug seemed a mouthful for Dan Mielicki but he spotted her sneaking through nice and early despite all the action out wide
JJ's dam of course won both the APG and Crown just 7 yrs ago

Great to see Rock N Roll Heaven fillies winning both Semi's last night, We tend to forget how good some Dam's were on the track until they produce and JJ's mother Keppel Bay was a very good race filly.

[HISGEN65]

Great to see JET LAAG still doing a job...nice win by one of his 2yo's CAPTAINTURBULENCE at AP yesterday

& good to see a real promising Village Jasper 2yo winning a few up here

[Richard prior]

Plenty of quality about Village Jasper James, He's getting on but still leaves real decent horses.

[HISGEN65]

he sure does Rich...it's a pity alot of the older tried n true stallions are getting a bit forgotten these days

[Messenger]

C&G Vicbred heats coming up in half an hour at Ballarat
Interesting to see Madeeba in the first after reading this article last week
http://www.harnesslink.com/News/Caldow-s-plans-likely-to-change-despite-win

[Messenger]

In the second we saw a 35.6 Q2 - we do not see that too often nowadays, especially when the fav is not the leader

[Messenger]

Vicbred 2yoF heats tomorrow night at Geelong

http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=GE070515&fromstate=vic

[Messenger]

Check out the run of The Sparrow Hawk in the 2yo at Melton today

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=MX180515&ms=vic#MXC18051506

Like the winner it is hard to find anything in the breeding of these two NZers but we might have to make a lot of additions (their dam line) to our pedigree db to be able to add these two

[Richard prior]

Massive run Kev and your exactly right, A lot to add to my DB and I'll be keeping my eye on this bloke Sparrow Hawk.

[Messenger]

Stawell again tomorrow people and Race 2 is a 2yo
First starter Musicmakesmegrin is Rob Auber's tip and it is from a nice family
The dam is a half sister to Willow
The 2nd dam won over $130k
The 3rd dam is a half sister to Atitagain

http://classicfamilies.net/CF/Descendants.aspx?HorseID=10016291

[Messenger]

Three good trialling 2yo's having their first start in Race 3 at Yarra Valley tomorrow

His Makers Mark is a half bro to Villagem and full bro to Manellira and others

http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=YG030815&fromstate=vic#3


There is also a well bred first starter facing a difficult debut in the 3yo Race 7
Nyanjee Star is a ¾ sis to Veranjee from the well performed Nyanjee

[Messenger]

Two Breeders Crown heats for the 2yo C&G at Shep tonight - Race 5 at 8pm features Zee Dana and Race 6 features Shadow Sax but both are good races

http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=SP040815&fromstate=vic

[Messenger]

First starter Spiritwriter could hardly have been more impressive winning at Hamilton this afternoon.
He has an excellent dam line being out of the well performed Striking Spirit who was out of the even better performed Exotic Strike who won an Australian Gold. They have proved a little difficult to get in foal but I don't think the Stanleys will be complaining.

[Messenger]

Rock Of America got up by a HFHD in the 2yo at Warragul today
The track was rain affected but have a look at how he flies over the last few bounds and the one he grabbed was not stopping

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=WR170815&ms=vic#WRC17081507

It was only his 2nd start so I went back a week to look at his previous and he flew late then too but was beaten a SHFHD

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=CR080815&ms=vic&fromstate=vic#CRC08081508

An early call I know but this gelding might have some serious closing speed

[Richard prior]

Exciting stuff Kev when you see a horse finish like that and just to prove his 1st start wasn't a fluke, He finished off the same today, A very promising young horse IMHO .

[Amlin]

Rock Of America got up by a HFHD in the 2yo at Warragul today
The track was rain affected but have a look at how he flies over the last few bounds and the one he grabbed was not stopping

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=WR170815&ms=vic#WRC17081507

It was only his 2nd start so I went back a week to look at his previous and he flew late then too but was beaten a SHFHD

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=CR080815&ms=vic&fromstate=vic#CRC08081508

An early call I know but this gelding might have some serious closing speed




Really nice win - the track raced superbly given the amount of rain on it and the horse (and other winners on the day) is definitely one to follow.

[Messenger]

Millie Perez's half sis is making its debut in the 2yo at Melton tomorrow - Charissa Tee
along with another daughter of Tailamade Lombo (by Rock N Roll Heaven) - Mischif Made Lombo

[Messenger]

The two above quinelled the race

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=MX240815&ms=vic&fromstate=vic#MXC24081506

[Messenger]

A couple of 2yo's notched up their first victory on the last day of the season at YV today and more importantly their Vicbred bonus (along with a couple of 3yo's)
I am not 100% certain about the bonuses - I would have thought that they would show up in the horses prizemoney but maybe even though their stats credit today's prizemoney, the bonus shows up later?

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=YG310815&ms=vic

[mightymo]

Bonuses are currently not included in the prizemoney won by a horse

[Messenger]

Thanks Harvey