Thats a shame . At least Soho can come to Menangle... Wonder why Mr Nickle pulled out , he was in the noms for the heats .
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Thats a shame . At least Soho can come to Menangle... Wonder why Mr Nickle pulled out , he was in the noms for the heats .
Im Victorious very workmanlike in leading go to whoa in 1.57.3, each 1/4 slightly quicker than the previous. Again Gracias manners let him (and me) down, when he should have been knuckling down, his mind was wandering. Interesting that the only 2 horses that challenged the winner both broke. Wonder if Hall Snr can find the key to this enigmatic gelding?
Gracias PN looks to have had enough this campaign but I'm not too sure whether the smaller track is also a problem with his racing style. Being a big three year old as he matures and develops even more I think it could be a worry. Your Good Fortune broke near the finish when Colin Brown laid a couple on the rump,I really think the horse wondered what the hell was happening.
Mark,
That was a shocker by Blake, needed to work to the breeze with no speed on. Never gave your horse a chance being that far back when they walked in front.
It's shame he won't be in the final, he is a much better horse than what was displayed tonight.
Mitch.
Interesting bunch of heats so far.
Heat 1: Smolda excellent last half in 54 and change working into the race wide... Macca Kelly was also a good run.
Heat 2: Winner was sensational, Grand Stride very good and Fly Like An Eagle most disappointing.
Heat 3: The winner got a picnic in front and never looked like getting beat. Poor drive Waldenburg IMO.
Heat 4: Still to come.... Go Chrissy Robinson!!!!!
Well done to Scandalman he deserved that.
Smolda a clear favourite in the final from Ideal Scott for me after the heats!
Great to see Major Post in the final.
Final field will be:
Smolda
Macca Kelly
Monarkmac
Grand Stride
Ideal Scott
Regal Knight
Scandalman
Major Post
Fly Like An Eagle
Theartofdelusion
What a sensational night!!! Heaps of questions answered. Wow how good are the NZders! Scandalman excellent! The QLDer sticking it up them! Sushi shows his vulnerable side again! Grand Stride solid. Waldenburg a pretty tentative drive. Doesn't matter. Lovin' every minute of it.
NSW DERBY FINAL
What a cracker of a final, Major Post out of 2 and Scandalman in 4 should come out smokin and with Ideal Scott drawn in 3, I reckon the pressure will be on for a fair way. Sets it up for Smolda to pounce. NZ one two. Just not sure which one gets the nod.
Yes Brad sure to be a great race. Early tactics will be interesting, Scandalman will find the front with Ideal Scott on his back. major Post will look to hold a forward position in the running line without being clicked up off the arm. Grand Stride will push forward and may end up 1 &1 if fly like an eagle goes forward and finds the chair.Quote:
Originally Posted by broncobrad
After the draw I'm warming to Grand Stride just in front of Ideal Scott & Smolda. Major Post & Scandalman the other dangers.
Great derby field!