Smolder

Bad drive M.P should have moved to death or three wide down back before being put in pocket may have won or finished closer last race 2nd feb sat three deep same distance and won in 1.52

IMO not the only one. It could be said some did not drive to give their horse the best opportunity to achieve the best placing!!!!
Post positions for some reflected their efforts.

As much of a huge fan of Restrepo as I am, given the cirumstances I thought Smolda's effort last night was quite impressive.

Terrible drive but then Mark Purdon was made to look like a genius when Gav strutted his stuff in the Hondo Grattan. I'd give him six months for that, and I was on the winner.

& then of course, I thought Macca Kelly was a good thing in the last and who knocked him off, good ole Gav. I'd tack on another six months for that : )

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Originally Posted by Triple V

As much of a huge fan of Restrepo as I am, given the cirumstances I thought Smolda's effort last night was quite impressive.

I was "jury out" on Restrepo until that race VVV, but he just keeps stepping up to the mark and keeps answering all the questions.

Is Smolder in the Chariots??
Hes not in the noms for Sat night.
Any one know if he qualified elsewhere. Say NZ.
Cheers
Trish

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Originally Posted by HaroldParker

Terrible drive but then Mark Purdon was made to look like a genius when Gav strutted his stuff in the Hondo Grattan. I'd give him six months for that, and I was on the winner.

& then of course, I thought Macca Kelly was a good thing in the last and who knocked him off, good ole Gav. I'd tack on another six months for that : )

Stewards questioned driver G Fitzpatrick regarding the performance of SCANDALMAN NZ. He stated that after working hard early to obtain a forward position the horse was inclined to over race in the middle stages and passing the 400 metres the horse was held up on the back of KIWI IDEAL NZ which commenced to weaken and as result was held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight and when the horse was able to get clear it failed to sprint as anticipated. A post race Veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

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Originally Posted by trish

Is Smolder in the Chariots??
Hes not in the noms for Sat night.
Any one know if he qualified elsewhere. Say NZ.
Cheers
Trish

I believe he has been given a invitation entry. That is why he wasn't in any of the qualifiers...Hondo Grattan or Paleface.
Invitees are ineligible to nominate for these races.
The Chariots was always his main aim this campaign thus bypassing the ID so I hope they and I got it right

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Originally Posted by teecee

I believe he has been given a invitation entry. That is why he wasn't in any of the qualifiers...Hondo Grattan or Paleface.
Invitees are ineligible to nominate for these races.
The Chariots was always his main aim this campaign thus bypassing the ID so I hope they and I got it right

Thank you Tony.

BTW...where is Theartofdelusion???

I'll ask Bret tomorrow Trish

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Originally Posted by Dot

I'll ask Bret tomorrow Trish

Thanks Dot,
I thought he would be in the Hondo or Paleface for the Chariots.
He is good enough.

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Originally Posted by trish

Stewards questioned driver G Fitzpatrick regarding the performance of SCANDALMAN NZ. He stated that after working hard early to obtain a forward position the horse was inclined to over race in the middle stages and passing the 400 metres the horse was held up on the back of KIWI IDEAL NZ which commenced to weaken and as result was held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight and when the horse was able to get clear it failed to sprint as anticipated. A post race Veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Geez and they bought that ? It was a terrible drive. He fell asleep at the wheel. Blake wouldn't of : )

The last time Scandalman raced Smolda, Newcastle Derby = he beat him.

The last time Scandalman raced Restrepo, Vic Derby = put him away.

56 @ Canberra, Inter City Pace, Junee Cup and Scandalman has to go around twice before the Chariots and gets a Gav special on night one ?

Roll the red carpet out, no respect for the local hope.

What a joke