Treuer Memorial

[Pogga]

Hi all,

I had the pleasure of winning the Treuer Memorial with Tact Tate on Friday night, a race I was over the moon to win because of the unbelievable past winners of the race.. Well over the moon is probably an understatement the way we enjoyed it afterwards :p

However, what a shame the race is not considered the same great race it once was (Group 1 to Group 2) and even more so the pre & post race promotion has been real ordinary. Maybe I'm being bias because I am an owner of the winner but I did expect to see a bit more written (at least) about the race.. Maybe the timing also an issue alongside the Interdom..

Anyway, I'm still one very happy owner, bring on the next race !

[Fan of Jate]

Well done mate, hope you get a few more victories like that.

[alphastud]

Congratulations on an impressive win by your gelding Stephen.
TACT did really well to cross YAYA'S for the lead, settle while getting mid race pressure before kicking in the straight to outsprint the well supported MESSINI and inform SALOON PASSAGE. It was a class effort over a tough distance.

Have you ever thought about breeding a MCARDLE group winner?
Team Turnbull are having a purple patch with rising MCARDLE stars including PARRAMATTA and FULLON BOUNDARY ROW alongside TACT TATE.

[Messenger]

I am glad you posted Stephen, I had totally missed it.
That was an incredibly gutsy win with the Tritton stable giving your fella no peace

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BK021216&ms=nsw#BKC02121601

ps What was Anthony Butt thinking - that he could create his own sprint lane?!

[Pogga]

Thanks very much. We're so happy with him. He's not that sort of horse so to lead throughout was a huge thrill. Amanda certainly has a soft spot for the McArdles and it's my first, maybe not the last. Im no breeder though mate, happy to listen & learn from those that know best!

[Pogga]

I think Messini carried us over the line with its momentum late so I'm certainly not complaining with his drive ;)

[alphastud]

I have a friend that was fortunate to win and breed a Caufield Cup winner. He said that the excitement level was different again having raised and developed the latter.
What are the plans for TACT now Stephen? Are you targetting any specific races? He's very lightly raced compared to his competition in the TRUER and previous winners. Now 12 wins from 32 starts. Saloon Passage and Messini have 22 wins from 66 and 65 starts respectively.

[Pogga]

I have a friend that was fortunate to win and breed a Caufield Cup winner. He said that the excitement level was different again having raised and developed the latter.
What are the plans for TACT now Stephen? Are you targetting any specific races? He's very lightly raced compared to his competition in the TRUER and previous winners. Now 12 wins from 32 starts. Saloon Passage and Messini have 22 wins from 66 and 65 starts respectively.

He's exceeded our expectations to be honest, never thought we'd have a Grp 1 winner on our hands when he first come across from NZ. Team Turnbull have done an amazing job with him since he's arrived. Been first class from them.

His next start will be on Boxing Day at Bathurst & then we'll see how he pulls up. He'll tell us when he's had enough this prep but would love to see him attack some of the Summer group races.

[Messenger]

I have a friend that was fortunate to win and breed a Caufield Cup winner. He said that the excitement level was different again having raised and developed the latter.
What are the plans for TACT now Stephen? Are you targetting any specific races? He's very lightly raced compared to his competition in the TRUER and previous winners. Now 12 wins from 32 starts. Saloon Passage and Messini have 22 wins from 66 and 65 starts respectively.

Getting 10 wins from your next 30 starts is the tricky part

[Beltane]

The Treuer has lost a lot status, for example the strength of the 2003 field by comparison:

1 DOUBLE IDENTITY
2 SMOOTH SATIN
3 FLASHING RED
4 THE FALCON STRIKE NZ
5 GOLD KING
6 LOYAL DEPUTY NZ
7 ROYAL BATCHELOR NZ
8 JOFESS
9 JAMIN
d BIG BAD HOLMES NZ

[alphastud]

The Treuer has lost a lot status, for example the strength of the 2003 field by comparison:

1 DOUBLE IDENTITY
2 SMOOTH SATIN
3 FLASHING RED
4 THE FALCON STRIKE NZ
5 GOLD KING
6 LOYAL DEPUTY NZ
7 ROYAL BATCHELOR NZ
8 JOFESS
9 JAMIN
d BIG BAD HOLMES NZ

Wow, there's four +$1M earners in this field. Where can I see a replay? Anyone know why BIG BAD HOLMES NZ was disqualified? There wouldn't have been a rail back then and so impossible to take a shortcut. That's now at least two disqualifications for the TRUER with MESSINI.

[Beltane]

A Google search for a replay turned up blank, but this is a good race report:

http://www.harness.org.au/grandcirc/2003/p_treuer.htm

[alphastud]

Someone sent a link to a SMH article suggesting that BIG BAD HOLMES NZ was disqualified for a sample irregularity.
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/06/30/1088488030429.html?from=storyrhs

I'd still love to watch this race.

[Mark Croatto]

His next start will be on Boxing Day at Bathurst & then we'll see how he pulls up. He'll tell us when he's had enough this prep but would love to see him attack some of the Summer group races.

Hi Steven, after Bathurst you should aim up at the Goulburn Cup on the 29th January. Don't forget that HRNSW appear to be going again with the Carnival of Cups bonus which last year carried $20,000 in bonuses. First leg is Bathurst, then Goulburn, followed by Young, Wagga, Penrith and Bulli I think.

All the best

Mark

[KTQ]

As a wee lass in rural WA, I always thought the Treuer was a huge race I dreamed of winning. Funny that you don't hear much about it any more

[Pogga]

Hi Steven, after Bathurst you should aim up at the Goulburn Cup on the 29th January. Don't forget that HRNSW appear to be going again with the Carnival of Cups bonus which last year carried $20,000 in bonuses. First leg is Bathurst, then Goulburn, followed by Young, Wagga, Penrith and Bulli I think.

All the best

Mark

Cheers Mark, might be on the radar but I leave that up to the boss. Im just tagging along for the ride, a bloody good one at the minute ;)

[arlington]

Missed this one. Congrats Stephen! Are you still singing in the shower..twiddling your thumbs as you drive? Good on you mate!

[Messenger]

..... and now you have beaten the fastest horse in Australasia!
Congratulations Stephen (take the wins any way you can)

[Pogga]

..... and now you have beaten the fastest horse in Australasia!
Congratulations Stephen (take the wins any way you can)

Thanks all! And now he's snagged 4th in the Victoria Cup. He has a lot of improvement left in him, fingers crossed he's bigger and better next year..