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makes it very interesting but i still think Franco Jamar can win even from 10
Assuming of course Lance does hold the lead, i think only ITMQ can outsprint him if he is right on Lances back 150m from home.
Lance will be trying to run 1:48 again so it is a mammoth task for all challengers.
ITMQ drawn 3 doesnt necessarily get the sit, Lisagain has first dibs on that suckalong spot, and who wouldnt want that! Does this leave ITMQ in the death or does a kiwi have a go at being tough guy there? Again assuming a 1:48 attempt is on the cards, and that is Lances only hope of winning i think, he doesnt want to go too slow (see NZ Cup) and get outsprinted by another slingshot.
Will b a great race, go Smoken, go sub 1:50...
Having watched all the lead up races, which runner except Smoken Up, would be capable of making this race a sub 1.50 run race.
[VVV] So do I. I think he'll be Cherry ripe for this assignment.Quote:
Originally Posted by ringman
My fearless selections:
1) Im Themightyquinn
2) Franco Jamar
3) Smoken Up
BTW, I have been known to be wrong with my selections in the past ........ maybe once or twice :p
Not sure too many will want to go to war with Lance up front early. The emergency Garnet River is possible the only runner in the field that COULD outpace Smoken Up off the arm but will more likely miss a run.
I am a fan of the 4yo from NZ, I think there is scope for improvement and he whacked away nice after being 3 wide for the first 600m and then death seating the rest..... All that said I am going
1) Smoken Up
2) Im Themightyquinn
3) Terror To Love
4) Franco Jamar
Good Luck To All...
Im not convinced Smoken Up is going up as well as he he was earlier this year. Mr Feelgood outsprinted him as did TTL.Quote:
Originally Posted by doinmabest
I reckon he will get beat. ITMQ is the obvious one, but I also give good chances to TTL and FJ
I know Smokin Up has proved me wrong time and time and time again...but I am like you mightymo, not sure he's going as well, therefore my selections are (I must remind everyone that the last Miracle Mile winner I picked was Locarno, 1980)
Franco Jamar
Mr Feelgood
Smokin Up
Im Themightyquinn
Looking forward to it - good luck all.
The more I think of it the more it seems a swoopers race.
Lance will set some cracking sectionals. If ITMQ doesn't get a breather mid race he might pull his head off and be done.
That could mean FJ, TTL, or Mr Feelgood. Has Luke announced which one he's driving yet?
Super race coming up. Can't wait
Hello G-Mac,
Luke is sticking with the super son of Courage Franco Jamar.
Regards,
Sue
Luke is on FJQuote:
Originally Posted by G-Mac
I agree with mightymo with regards to Smoken Up. Not saying he cant win but I dont think he's racing at a 1:48 + capability at the moment. Any of the others can win except the one in the death seat.
After Lances bold statements today, I'm sticking with Smoken Up.
1. Smoken Up
2. Im The Mighty Quin
3. Mister Feelgood
4. Terror To Love
Time 1.48.2
I love it when Lance makes a big call and throws down the gauntlet. Should be more of it in my opinion. That's what racing's all about...my horse is faster than yours. Great stuff.
Cheers Sue and Harvey.
Luke's choice of drives is a good guide for punters, particularly after how well Mr Feelgood won on Saturday night. FJ must be flying.
It's a shame the weather had turned bad in Sydney over the last 24 hours with heavy rain. Showers are set to continue well into the weekend unfortunately.
I'd love to see an attempt to lower Smoken Up's mile record , but the bad weather might stifle that now :(
historically when Menangle gets quite a bit of rain, the inside can be a bit "off"
29mm of rain fell in the area in the week leading up to the Len Smith Mile when smoken Up broke 1.50, including 16.8mm on the actual day itself (30/04/11)
The same weather station has copped 40mm in the last 24 hours but given the above; if the showers tend to ease coming into Saturday as predicted I think the track will play quite well. My main concern would be strong winds as the track is very exposed. However, winds of 20-25 km/h are predicted which isn't too bad.
Not only does he talk it up,he is quite prepared to go out and make it happen.Pity some others don't follow the example.Quote:
Originally Posted by triplev123
Why is IMTQ so suspect at the mile? Before the Celebrity Sprint 2 starts back he had not won at the mile in Australia (once in a NZ 3yo event) at 5 attempts. I'd have thought with his devastating sprint he'd just about be undefeated at the mile. Maybe he is a bit tougher than I am giving him credit for and isn't just a one trick pony? Any explanations?
very hard to win from behind at GP over a mile, and in most his races he comes from the back. Its only very recently that they have been putting him in the race earlier
That's what I originally thought; but then got told he'd lead a few times. Pays to check his record myself; he lead once and went too awful to be true and got vetted after the race.Quote:
Originally Posted by mightymo
I know Gary Hall has come out and said the Miracle Mile is the most unsuited race for him on the Grand Circuit; but I think it's his best!
1. IMTQ
2. Smoken Up
3. McCarthy - just don't know which one!
Spot on Mightymo.
Robert Morris now driving Karloo Mick.....Just spotted a release on Harness.org
Hey Fred, I'll be out there a bit earlier on Saturday afternoon. Are you allowed a few cleansing Ales before you step up to the microphone?
Now , now , Jamie , we want Fred to be alert by the time the MM starts. I don't know how a "few cleansing ales" would affect Fred , but speaking personally a "few" before the meeting starts would have me sleeping through the race ! :p
Hey Fred. Any idea why the driver change?Quote:
Originally Posted by doinmabest
because Greg has been stood down pending the investigationQuote:
Originally Posted by David Summers
[VVV] Are you going out there on Saturday night David?Quote:
Originally Posted by David Summers
Anyone else going?
Maybe we should try to line up a a few Forum Frothies in the upstairs bar?
Alas , I will not be able to attend personally Jaimie , but will be there in spirit with you all but will be glued to Fred's usual great calls on Sky. Good luck to all involved in the race. Go ITMQ !!
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Originally Posted by triplev123
Gday Jaimie
We're heading out. Just packing the bags and heading for airport now. Son reckons we getting there 5pm coz wants to have a good look around again. Be down near winning post somewhere. Look for a greying man trying to keep up with 10yo son. He be the wide eyed one bursting at the seams!
Go Trigger!!
Ring me when you get there Paul. 0404 011 336
Maybe you should PM that. With the google ads that have been popping up on screen I don't think posting your number is a good idea....Quote:
Originally Posted by triplev123
Really? What ads Brendan? Every bugger's got my number anyway, not as though it's a secret.
Dating. Including man on man. :p
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Originally Posted by triplev123
Will do.
Cheers
Haha, the ads sometimes look at your past browsing history (for example if you visit a website on another topic that's also running Google ads they might show you ads relating to a topic from that previous website). So if you're seeing those... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by aussiebreno
In all seriousness though, there's no connection whatsover with posting your personal info and the ads. I'd be more worried about getting calls from disgruntled forum members, but as VVV says it's probably not hard to track his number down anyway.
Hahahahaha. It could show a lot of other weird and wonderful things but man on man isn't one of them!Quote:
Originally Posted by admin
[VVV] C'mon Breno, fess up.Quote:
Originally Posted by aussiebreno
Word around the traps is that you've got a Moustache like that bloke from The Village People. :rolleyes:
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